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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

12

Hazelwood Faces Rebuilding Season At Town Creek

Hazlewood coach Guin Holland presides over a squad of 20 players with only four returning starters from a 5 5 season. Graduation will thin the lineup further, so the focus is on developing young talent for 1969 while aiming to win this year’s games. The 1968 schedule opens Sept 6 at home against Falkville and ends Nov 15 at home vs Courtland, with six home games and three road ties.

Dick Bell Eka Holland Falkville Courtland East Limestone West Morgan Hatton

Samples Cited as Best All Around Lineman on Alabama Team

Alabama coach Paul Bryant praises Alvin Samples as the best lineman on the squad noting his switch from defensive tackle to offensive guard. The article highlights other top players including Moylan from Texas Tech, Healy from Vanderbilt, Hobbs from Texas A&M, Hall from Alabama, and defensive backs Davidson Virginia Tech Scott Georgia and McClinton Auburn.

Alvin Samples Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Moylan Texas Tech Chip Healy Vanderbilt Bill Hobbs Texas A&m Mike Hall Ron Davidson Virginia Tech Jake Scott Georgia Buddy McClinton Auburn

Bass Lure Tricks to Fool Wary Bigmouths

Bass lure expert Jack Lovett Jr explains two main weaknesses in bass psychology and how to exploit them. He says educated bass respond to retrieves that imitate injured prey or frantic escape, especially in clear waters with cover. Varying retrieve speed and technique, and learning each lure's best action, increases success and often yields different bass at nearby spots.

Jack Lovett, Jr

All-South preseason picks include two Tiders

Southern Living lists two Florida players among 22 on its All-South football team for 196? preseason. Notables include quarterback Hold Hargett of Texas A&M and Ron Sellers of Florida State as ends, with Ted Hendrick s of Miami and Bill Stanfill of Georgia on defense.

Birmingham Ala Southern Living Magazine Torida North Carolina State Alaboma Georgia Texas Sali South Hold Hargett Texas A&m Uost Alabama Runnieg Bucks Larry Smith Florida Chik Albert Gus Biddy Gore Clemson Ron Sellers Floridg State Jerry ‘Levins Squibern Methodist Bard Stevens Baylor Gey Dennis Tony Russell Louisiana State Carey Moss North Carolina State Ted Hendricks Miam Mike Ford Aookies Bill Stanfill Ren Carpenter James

Southeastern Football Roundup: Florida Georgia Tech Tennessee practice notes

Florida opens practice with few returning stars and a crash program underway. Georgia Tech begins second season under Bud Carson with 19 rookies on defense and 12 on offense. Tennessee debuts on Neyland Stadium artificial turf with kicker Karl Kremser highlighting kicking drills. Georgia Dooley praises ends Hughes Greene and Shaw. Tulane tunes up for first contact as Pittman marks his 64 man squad. Kentucky reports early quarterback receiver chemistry between Forstan and Thompson.

Associated Press Florida Ray Graves Gators Georgia Tech Yellow Star Bud Carson Tech Larry Good Tennessee Neyland Stadium Doug Dickey Georgia Knoxville Vince Dooley Dennis Hughes Mike Greene Ken Shaw Dooley Tulane Jim Pittman Charlie Bradshaw Kentucky Stan Forstan Phil Thompson Bradshaw

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