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Hammond Wednesday Star

Location

Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1978

Page

8

SEC grid race shines as '78 season nears

In-depth preview of the 1978 SEC football season highlighting Alabama led by Bear Bryant with returns and losses, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt previews. Noting key players, coaches, injuries, and projected standings for the conference title race.

America SEC LSU Stanford Sun Alabama Ohio State Sugar Paul Bear Bryant Ozzie Newsome Johnny Davis Lou Green Bob Cryder Dave Sadler Jeff Rutledge Tony Nathan Mitch Ferguson Ferguson Nathan Steve Whitman Major Ogilvie Dwight Stephenson Jim Bunch Bruce Bolton Keith Pugh Newsome Murray Legg Don McNeal Marty Lyons Dave Hannah Wayne Hamilton Barry Krauss Rickey Gilliland Rich Wingo Byron Braggs E.J. Junior Ricky Tucker Mike Rope Buddy Holt Charles Alexander Steve Ensminger Mike Quintela Mike Carlos Carson Robert Dugas Robert DeLee Bill Johnson Jay Whitley Tiger George Atiyeh Kent Brohn John Adams Jay Blass Willie Gunnels George Cupit Thad Minardi Graig Hensley Clint Burrell Willie Teal Brent Elkins Chris Williams Alexander Birmingham OLE Miss Steve Sloan Oxford Vanderbilt Texas Tech Notre Dame George Plasketes Kem Coleman Tim Ellis James Storey Bobby Garner Jimmy Lear Roy Coleman Leon Perry Freddie Williams Curtis Weathers Chuck Commiskey Mickey Thames Jimmy Hawkins Terrence Walker Hoppy Langley Jim Miller Charlie Cage Lawrence Johnson Bob Gresseng Bryan Niebuhr Eddie Cole Don Kitchens Joe Stewart William Day Jon Fabris George Cain Willie Burns Miss Bob Tyler Maroons Larry Gillard Bruce Threadgill Dennis Johnson Henry Davison Dave Marler Dwayne Brown James Jones Len Copeland Fred Collins James Otis Coss Mardye McDole Robert Chatman Breck Tyler Chris Quillian Alan Massey Alan Hartlein Robby Scholtes Matt Edwards Raymond Peyton Bobby Molden Fred Pepepr MG Lonnie Greene Soph Keith Jackson Johnie Cooks Rusty Martin Richard Blakemore Henry Monroe Gerald Jackson Kenny Johnson Jim Nabers State Tennessee Johnny Majors Iowa State Pittsburg Craig Colgitt Jimmy Streater Kim Logan Jim Noonan Craig Puki Lyonel Stewart Chip Linebaker Roland James Danny Martin Clark Duncan Dbs Johnny Chavis Brad White Fred Pancoast Dennis Harrison Brenard Wilson Mike Wright Martin Cox Hal Kemp Sophs van Heflin Josh Hellstrom Scotti Madison Frank Mordica Eddie Hood Terry Potter Preston Brown Mike Ralston Jeff Dungan Jerry Roberts John Wooten Sheriff" Smith Randy Sittason John Pointer Mike Gothard Walter Jordan Ronnie Myrick Tim English Ricky Dean Soph Rod Gurley Oklahoma Vandy Arkansas Courageous Commodores Auburn Kentucky Florida Georgia Tenessee

Saints and Dolphins clash in Superdome pre season showdown

Saints rally past Eagles 14 7 last week with Wes Chandler 92 yard punt return, while Dolphins rebound to beat Cardinals 28 7. Preseason notes cite Griese Muncie eye catchers and strong Saints defense with three sacks and two picks. Ticket details and crowd estimates listed.

Sater Dolphins Superdome Lions Clubs Lousiana New Orleans Mexico City Wes Chandler Saints Philadelphia Eagles Chandler Mexico Ne ‘Brown Pittsburgh Saints Angels Dolphins George Young Rams Jack Faulkner Don Smith Hall of Fame P.R. Men Smith Canton Miami Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals NFL Bob Griese Chuck Muncie Elvis Grooms Barry Bennett Mike Fultz Joe Campbell Ray Bown Tommy Myers Myers Eagles Tom Blanchard Tulane Stadium Dick Nolan San Francisco 49Ers Don Shula

Edwards backs fight blackout in New Orleans

Governor Edwin Edwards defends a plan to blackout live TV within 200 miles of New Orleans for a boxing match featuring Ali and Spinks. Attorney Ellis Rubin vows FCC action and possible court challenge, arguing broadcasters cannot block coverage. The 200 mile radius would hit Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Mobile, and Pensacola.

Baton Rouge Edwin Edwards Ellis Rubin Cate Ali-Leon Javyne Rubin Miami Fla Louisiana New Orleans Edwards ABC Ae Superdome Op Rank Inc New York Louisiana Inc Esmen Federal Communications Commission Jackson Hattiesburg Meridian Aes

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