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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1956
Page
10
Jack Lovett Jr. shares his column from the Montgomery Advertiser critiquing duck hunters in Swan Creek shooting area. He argues hunters scare wildlife with loud calls and urges readers to consider ethical hunting practices.
A veteran discusses duck calling as a refined skill and cautions beginners. He explains the technique, need for practice, and how expert calls differ from novice attempts, noting ducks respond differently by species and situation.
Melbourne December 1 U S Olympians who led in track and field at the 1956 games now pivot to swimming and diving to battle Russia for the unofficial team championship. The pursuit remains tight as the United States faces a tough final run with the water events yet to come.
Army and Navy opened with a 7 all tie while Holy Cross and Boston College posted wins. The report details scores across numerous colleges, plus a U S Olympic recap noting the United States leading Russia in golds and the swimming events looming large.
Floyd Patterson crushes Archie Moore in a Friday night bout as Cus D Amato proclaims the youngster the next Joe Louis. The 21 year old cruiser speeds past Moore confirming his status as the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Mil dred McDaniel of Atlanta ga won Olympic high jump gold with a world record leap. She said the Pan American games thrill was greater because the Star Spangled Banner played in full, while in Melbourne only a portion played.
Florence Times names Leighton players to the All-Muscle Shoals first team with four selections including ends Jimmy Jackson and J W Jacobs tackles Frank Crosswhite and Joe Walker guards Bil Joe Dickens Fred Moore center Gilbert Borden backs Jack Cochran Marvin Buddy Willis Murpree Flippen and Mack Crosswhite. Coach Pete Ray of Russellville named coach of the year across six counties.
Syracuse accepted the Cotton Bowl invitation to face Texas Christian on January 1 in Dallas. The Orange will bring its 7-1 record, having lost only to Pittsburgh, and features star Jim Brown. Navy rejected the bid after a 7-7 Army tie. TCU clinched a tie for second in the SWC while Texas A&M is ineligible.
Clemson, 7 1 2 overall, 4 0 1 ACC, defeated Furman 28 7 at Clemson. Joel Wells scored twice, Rivers caught a 13 yard TD from Bussey, Spooner added a 2 yard run, Powers had two yard safety after a Furman fumble.
Stillwater Oklahoma December 1 Oklahoma pressed to a second straight national title by routing Oklahoma A&M 53 to 0. Clendon Thomas scored twice and reached 108 points this season as Oklahoma posted a 116th consecutive scoring game and a national rushing mark of 391 yards per game.
Auburn used quick second quarter scores to break the game open and roll past Alabama 34 7 in Birmingham. Howell Tubbs connected on a 40 yard pass to Jimmy Phillips to start the scoring, with Jerry Elliott and othersadding later scores as Auburn built a 27 0 lead by halftime. Lorino set a SEC rushing record with 82 attempts for 692 yards overall and 8.4 yards per carry.
Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 27 to 7 to secure the Southeastern Conference title and a Sugar Bowl berth. Johnny Majors led the Vols with two touchdowns as Tennessee completed its first perfect season since 1951, cruising behind key plays from Bill Johnson, Carl Smith, and Bronson. Vanderbilt’s Jim Butler scored the lone Commodores TD.
Undefeated Tennessee and bruising Baylor accepted invitations to meet in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day after Tennessee clinched the SEC title with a 27-7 win over Vanderbilt. Baylor closed its season with a 46-13 victory over Rice and moved toward a matchup with Tennessee rated No. 2 nationally by the AP poll.
Georgia Tech dominated Georgia 35-0 at Athens to secure a bid to the Gator Bowl. The Engineers improved to nine wins, six straight bowls, and celebrated in the locker room after a lopsided second half. Rotenberry, Mitchell, Mattison and Flowers scored for Tech as Bobby Dodd’s team rolled to the victory.
In Philadelphia Navy and Army played to a 7-7 tie as Dick Dagampat scored the final period touchdown for Navy. Navy declined a Cotton Bowl invitation after the game, deciding the effort did not merit bowl consideration.
Union Hill seniors led by Boone Haga Metcalf and Bobby Dunn with 53 points propelled a 65-59 victory over Riverton. The win improves Union Hill to 4-2 in the season while Riverton claims a 41-40 B senior win in the prior game.
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