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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1973

Page

7

Gardendale Edges Cullman 7-0 in Friday Showdown

Gardendale from Birmingham defeated Cullman 7-0 as Mark Ray scored the lone touchdown on a 1 yard plunge with 36 seconds left in the first, while Gardendale controlled the clock earning 249 yards. Cullman struggled with 3 fumbles and an interception, totaling six first downs.

Cullman Mark Ray Gardendale Birmingham Bearcats Ray Wesley Greer Pat Bearcat Tim Rooks Jeff Brown Mike Irwin Carry Otie Robert Blevins Paul Heck Jeff Smith

Holly Pond Cruises Past Pennington 27 7 to Move to 4-1

Holly Pond improved to 4-1 by routing Pennington 27-7. Steve Parker returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown. Garry Hicks added a two yard scoring run, Jimmy Marks scored from one, and Victor Baughman rushed eight yards for the final touchdown. Randy Weatherby connect on two PATs.

Holly Pond Pennington Broncos Steve Parker Bronco Garry Hicks Randy Weatherby Jimmy Marks Weatherby Keith Marsh Dwayne Wilkinson Victor Baughman

New Hope Tops Fairview 12-0 on Tuftton Friday Night

New Hope defeated Fairview 12-0 as Tony Wright and Don Hornbuckle each ran one yard for the only touchdowns. Wright and Hornbuckle led a stout New Hope defense while Fairview stood strong but unable to score.

NEW Hope Tony Wright Don Hornbuckle Fairview Wright Hornbuckle

Addison Blanks Good Hope 12-0 in Friday win

Addison Blanks GH 12-0 as Leonard Stallings threw seven yards to Eddie Everett for a touchdown and Roger Willingham ran 50 yards for another. Stallings connected on an 11 play 54 yard drive ending with 49 seconds left in the second. Willingham added a late score after Addison, up at midfield, moved downfield. Good Hope fumbled four times and failed on fourth down, while Addison blocked a punt. Addison improves to 3-2, Good Hope drops to 2-3.

Addison Leonard Stallings Eddie Everett Roger Willingham Good Hope Stallings Bulldogs Willingham Red Raiders

Randolph Rolls Over Cold Springs in 48-12 Victory

Randolph Rolls, 48 12 scored on a balanced attack at Cold Springs. Randolph gained 168 rushing yards and 183 passing yards on seven completions. Cold Springs totaled 102 rushing yards and 31 passing yards, while forcing two fumbles and an interception by Randolph.

Cold Springs Randolph

Racing card outlines multiple stakes events and awards

The listing details an evening session with races for three and two year olds, and championships for juvenile four year olds with stakes named. It notes Go Boy's Road Runner retirement and includes presentations such as Horsemen of the Year and a grand championship stake.

Vols Face Auburn With Injuries During Rain Plan

Tennessee struggles in pass defense as rain looms, while Holloway leads in tandem offense and Haskel Stanback ranks high in rushing. Auburn enters with key backs Mitzi Jackson and Seddrick McIntyre out, Wade Whatley and Randy Walls sharing carries and Walls set to start after last year’s Vols upset.

Tennessee Holloway SEC Vol Haskel Stanback Auburn Oregon State Chattanooga Tigers Mitzi Jackson Seddrick McIntyre Wade Whatley Randy Walls Walls Vols

Coach Dies During Halftime at Brooks High School

Florence Alabama AP report says Brooks High School head football coach E D Redding suffered a probable heart attack during halftime of a prep game. He was pronounced dead on arrival after his team defeated Florence Central 20 to 12. Other scores listed include Grand Bay 26 Alba 8 and Sumter Co 40 Loo 6.

Florence, Ala Brooks High School Florence E. D. Redding Redding Florence Central

West Point Routs Lawrence County 35 7 in Friday clash

West Point defeated Lawrence County 35 7 as the Warriors stopped the Red Devils first with a late interception by Greg Rose and steady scoring led by David Gossett and Alan Sapp. West Point extended its win streak to four after an opening loss, while Moulton faces Brewer next and Dora visits West Point.

West Point Lawrence County Red Devils Greg Rose Mike McCullough Dann McKelvey David Gossett Alan Sapp Randy Hunt Randy Blackwood Moulton Hunt Bobby Yearwood Warrior Blackwood Terry Bates Brewer Dora Walker County

Courtland Gets 6-6 Tie

Courtland jumped to a 6-0 lead on Lennus Lightfoot’s one yard run but Colbert Heights answered with a third period touchdown by Steve Diall with 39 seconds left in the quarter. Courtland intercepted the extra point try and forced a 6-6 tie as the clock expired on a final drive at Colbert’s 12 yard line.

Courtland Colbert Heights Chiefs Lennus Lightfoot Michael Sykes Colbert Steve Diall Diall

Hazlewood Beats Madison Behind Bears Ground Game

Hazlewood High School defeated Madison 18 to 8 on Friday night. Cal1vin Cannon ran 59 yards for the opening score after a bad snap, Krimble added a 7 yard TD in the fourth, Longham scored from 3 yards, Colbrun closed with a late Madison TD.

Huntsville Hazlewood High School Calvin Cannon Robert Krimble Carl Longham Madison High Cannon Hazlewood

Hildreth Bulldogs edge Athens in high school football thriller

In a tense game, Hildreth leads 14-7 after Hal Johnson kicks and passes for a 7 yard score. Athens answers with a 20 yard field goal, then extends to 17-14. Pollard ties late, but Sheffield wins 21-17 after Boddie and Pollard exchanges and a late turnover.

Bulldogs Athens Butch Johnson Hal Johnson Sheffield James Smith Eagles Johnson Robert Malone Boddie Golden Eagle Hildreth Stevey Pollard Robbins Pat Pollard

West Limestone Holds Off Charlotte In Close 14 7 Game

West Limestone edge Charlotte 14 7 as Mitchell returns a second quarter interception for a touchdown and McConnell adds the extra point. Tanner muffles two chances in the second half while Rattler Davis connection fails at the goal line. Charlotte Long crowned homecoming queen during halftime. coaches Schrimsher and Forehand comment on a tense, improved performance. Both teams sit 3-2 overall.

Mitchell McConnell Tanner Rattler Buster Williamson Donald Davis Andy McConnell Charlotte Long Charlotte C. J. Long Peggy Tribble West Limestone Jack Schrimsher Mike Forehand Hazel Green

Vanderbilt Upset Talk Casts Doubts on Bryant Era

Sloan, 29, predicts a possible upset this year as Vanderbilt eyes a Saturday night clash amid Bryant’s era at Alabama. After a loss to Mississippi State, Kentucky impressed against Bryant's squad, while Sloan asserts the Commodores will rebound and improve offensively from the opener.

Bryant Sloan Commodores Vandy Mississippi State Kentucky

Madison Academy Rolls To 14 0 Victory Over Ardmore

Madison Academy Mustangs used a strong second half running attack to defeat Ardmore 14 to 0. Gary Parton and Lee Segrest led the ground game with 82 total yards by Parton. Ardmore threatened briefly on a 59 yard TD run wiped out by a penalty, then Madison Academy closed with a 71 yard drive ending in a Segrest one yard TD.

Huntsville Madison Academy Mustangs Ardmore Mustangs Mustang Gary Parton Lee Segrest Parton Madison Academy Danny Hamlett Chuck Crabtree Hamlett Crabtree John Curtis Segrest Bentley Pounders Chuck Bailes Keith Parker Rex Garrison Danny Gravier Nick Watkins Marshall Mitchell Dwayne Cornelison Wade Norton

Rogersville Domination Sparks 39-8 Win Over Clements

Rogersville raced to a 19-0 start and cruised past Clements 39-8 Friday night. Michael Haraway opened scoring, Ronnie Ritter capped a drive with a two yard run, and Mike Roberson added a late score as Rogersville built a big lead before Clements' lone touchdown. Clements will host undefeated Hatton next Friday.

Clements Rogersville Jed Colts Michael Haraway Pat Ronnie Ritter Mike Roberson Hatton

Hatton Rolls Over Gurley Behind Stirring Defense

Hatton defeats Gurley as Crumpton’s hard tackle jars the ball loose and Jenkins leaves, Heflin scores from five yards, and Hatton clinches late. Gurley managed only 12 plays for 6 yards in the second half while Hatton gained 142 yards on 42 snaps. Anderton Crumpton and McCreless anchored the blue defense.

Jeffreys Heflin Tigers Hornet Hatton Gurley Brex Anderton Crumpton Mac McCreless

Prep Scores From Alabama High School Football Roundup

The Associated Press tallies numerous prep football scores across Alabama with teams such as Haleyville, Russellville, Boaz, Hartselle, Gardendale, Pell City, and Muscle Shoals posting victories. Notable results include Tuscaloosa County a 8 0 win, Red Bay 40 Hackleburg 12, and Valley Head 13 Crossville 6, reflecting a mix of decisive outcomes and close contests.

Associated Press Tuscaloosa Co Haleyville Russellville Crossville Tuscaloosa Jess Lanier Brooks Florence Central

Baseball Today Scoring Roundup

Ranbourne beat Randolph Co 14 to 6 while West End defeated Hueytown 26 to 14 Aliceville won 8 Brookwood 7 and Brighton 6 Druid results incomplete but list shows multiple Alabama high school baseball scores with several teams topped by large margins.

Ranbourne Randolph Co West End Hueytown Aliceville Brookwood Brighton Druid

Hartselle Tops Austin in 35 14 Clash

Hartselle dominates Austin with stout defense led by Mike Williams and Randy Powell. Cochran drives 68 yards for the clinching TD after an interference call hurts the Bears, and Mark Brock breaks free for a 79 yard punt return TD to seal Austin’s fate.

Mark Roberts Jones Hartselle Baker Cochran Austin Chapman Tigers Bears Sittason Danny Sartain Roby Stewart Mike Williams Sartain Randy Powell

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