Thomasville Bulldogs Meet Wheeler Wildcats In AAA Title Showdown
Thomasville High Bulldogs and Wheeler Wildcats reach the Triple A final after thrilling playoff runs. Thomasville beat Central Macon 6 0 and Tompkins 41 7 while Wheeler defeated Henderson 14 8 and North Georgia foes to clinch the berth. Offensive line coach Jack Johnson hails the line as possibly the best in South Georgia.
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Thomasville aims for 20 0 win over Wheeler in state title clash
Thomasville, led by quarterback David Mitchell in the playoffs, faces Wheeler in DeKalb Memorial Stadium hoping for a third straight playoff win. The Bulldogs boast a stingy defense with nine or more shutouts and seek a dominant performance to capture the State Triple A championship.
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Marshall Traded To L A Dodgers For Willie Davis
Montreal star Mike Marshall moves to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Willie Davis after a record 92 games with Montreal. Davis, a 14-season Dodger veteran, hit 2.85 with 16 homers and 77 RBIs last season.
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Three Players Repeat On Small College All America Team
The Associated Press small college All America football team includes Billy Johnson of Widener, Gary Johnson of Grambling, and Tennessee State linebacker Raymond Bryant. Other standouts include Kim McQuilken of Lehigh, Mike Thomas of Nevada Las Vegas, and Wilbert Montgomery of Abilene Christian.
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Extra Football Games Help a Dogs Program
Thomasville Bulldogs reach state finals extending season by a month. Head coach Jim Hughes emphasizes extra practice with underclassmen to build experience. Returning starters include Parrish McClure Peeples Taylor Hunter Gammons Covington Graham Anderson Mitchell Fann Andrews Cannady.
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Colgate Football Sets Multiple School Records in 1973
In Hamilton New York Colgate Red Raiders finished 5 5 and set or tied 19 school records for the season quarterback Tom Parr and halfback Mark Van Eeghen each contributed to seven records extending the team era.
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