Auburn Tops Nation as Hayes Attacks North on AP Poll
The AP poll crown goes to Auburn drawing fire from Ohio State coach Woody Hayes who questions Auburn's schedule while defending the Big Ten as the strongest league. Shug Jordan remains quiet as debate over conference strength and national recognition continues.
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Two SEC Schools Lead 1957 All-SEC Football Teams
Auburn Mississippi and Tennessee place two players each on the AP selected 1957 All-SEC team. Kentucky Georgia Tech Florida LSU and Mississippi State have one each. The complete roster to be announced tomorrow with a final comparison Monday.
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Decatur Builds On Jones System In Season Opener
Joe Jones begins his first Decatur season with a Monday night game against Falkville as he reassesses the Raiders. He emphasizes hard practice, rebuilding from the ground up, and drilling players to act without thinking, noting the team must work fast after a disrupted football season and improving youth basketball programs citywide.
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Mighty Tigers rout Alabama 40 0 to clinch SEC title
Auburn dominates Alabama 40 to 0 in Birmingham as five first half touchdowns propel the Tigers to their 14th straight win. Lorino scores twice, Nix runs in, Burkett and Phillips shine as Auburn secures its first SEC crown. Alabama stalls with 92 rushing and 105 passing yards.
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Rice Blasts Baylor For Championship
Rice Owls overpower Baylor 20 0 to claim the Southwest Conference title and earn a Cotton Bowl berth against Navy. Larry Dueitt and Bobby Williams each broke free for long TD runs aided by strong blocking as the Owls pull away in the third period.
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Girls Basketball League doubleheader at Gordon-Bibb gym
Monday night at Gordon Bibb gym two games in the Girl's Basketball League. At 7 p m White Sox face Bowline in the opener and Chemstrand meets Long's Beauty Shop in the second game.
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Holy Cross Dominates Boston College 14 to 0 in Drenched Clash
In a muddy Fitton Field contest Holy Cross sprinted past Boston College 14 to 0 as rain drenched Worcester. Al Turrin powered the Crusaders with a recovery on the BC 5 and a late interception setting up touchdowns while Holy Cross cashed a fumble and a pick for scores.
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Sooners Smash Cowboys 53 to 6 in Norman
Oklahoma, ranked No.5, crushed Oklahoma State 53 to 6 in Norman. Clendon Thomas scored twice to push his season total to nine touchdowns and set school marks for rushing yards in three years and overall points. The Sooners dominated with multiple offenses and strong defense as OSU managed only a late score.
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South Carolina Downs Wake Forest 26 to 7 in season closer
South Carolina toppled Wake Forest 26 7 in Winston Salem the finale for both ACC teams. Heyward King sprinted 77 yards for a major score as Carolina built three long TD drives. Wake Forest extended its losing streak to 12 games this season and 12 straight over two seasons, with 225 points allowed setting a school record.
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Area Cage Games Weeknight Schedule Across Counties
The listing shows a multi night high school basketball schedule with games across Decatur Falkville Town Creek Cullman Holly Pond Cold Springs Addison Cotaco Austinville Priceville Butler Hartselle Arab Eva Lexington Clements Danville Ryan Monrovia Ardmore East Limestone St Bernard Elkmont West Limestone Athens College Lambuth Tanner Athens Danville Cotaco Eva Danville Hartselle Addison Hanceville Cordova East Limestone Union Hill Danville Falrville Ardmore Tanner St Bernard Athens Walker Moulton Hatton Huntsville Decatur Trinity Princeton Unon Hill Waterloo Clements.
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Sugar Bowl for Ole Miss Maroons tie Bulldogs in stormy clash
Mississippi and Mississippi State played to a 7 7 tie before 35000 wind chilled fans. State’s powerful line limited Ole Miss to one score as Billy Stacy returned the opening kick and Bubber Trammell finished a 64 yard drive with a dash for the Rebels’ touchdown.
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Decature Raiders Set to Impress With Passwork and Playmaking
Fans can expect exciting Raiders action as strong pass efficiency and creative playmaking headline the upcoming game. Key contributors are shaping an entertaining matchup for Decature supporters.
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Forecasters Admit Errors After Football Season Ends
Forecasters acknowledge misses in predicting high school football outcomes including Tennessee Valley Conference games. A final average of .750 with 86 correct and 30 wrong picks ends the season as readers anticipate next year.
Joyful Tigers Rout Alabama 40 0 in Shower Celebration
Auburn No 1 in AP poll after crushing Alabama 40 to 0 as Ralph Jordan hails the team’s overall play in the first half. Alabama coach J B Whitworth and players praise Auburn stars including Lorino and Presley while Auburn learns they clinched the SEC title as Mississippi State’s late result alters the race.
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West Point Broncs Reach Finals at Holly Pond Tourney
West Point defeated Priceville 44 37 and Holly Pond 51 32 to reach the finals of the Invitational Tournament at Holly Pond. Addison fouled 23 times to West Point's 11 in the latter game as both teams advanced to the wind up.
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