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Sidney Lanier Football Team History


Sidney Lanier Poets
Sidney Lanier High School

1756 S. Court St. Montgomery, AL 36104
Stadium: Cramton Bowl
Colors: Royal Blue & White
Coach: Bill Joiner
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1910  <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2023
1973 Season Highlights
 Bill Joiner enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Sidney Lanier.
 
1973 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  vs. Hardaway GA    15   35   L       
 Thu., Sep. 6  vs. Minor    7   13   L       
 Fri., Sep. 14  @ Carroll    3   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  vs. Tuscaloosa    7   6   W       
 Thu., Sep. 27  vs. Tuskegee Institute    28   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 5   Carver Montgomery    5   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 12   Jeff Davis    6   35   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  @ Dothan    0   19   L       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Central Phenix City    10   20   L       
 Fri., Nov. 2   Lee Montgomery    8   31   L       
 
1973 Season Totals
  Record4-6
  Points Scored89
  Scoring Average8.9
  Points Allowed159
  Defense Average15.9
  Opponents Record55-28 -5
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record1-2
1973 Class 4A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Sidney Lanier was not ranked.
  

1973 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Johnny Davis RB Sr.6-2221 All American  Coach & Athlete
 Johnny Davis RB Sr.6-2225 All-Star Game  

1973 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Johnny DavisB Sr. 1st  BN
 Johnny DavisB Sr.220 2nd  BPH



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