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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1961

Page

6

Traditional Rivalries Today In SEC Finale Wrangle

SEC rivals clash as the 1961 program ends with Auburn Alabama Florida Miami Georgia Georgia Tech Mississippi Mississippi State and Tennessee Vanderbilt duels. Alabama No 1 and Ole Miss No 5 eye bowls. Georgia Tech Miami Mississippi State seek wins to halt skids. Tennessee hosts Vanderbilt with a 3 TD edge favored.

Southeastern Conference Auburn Alabama Florida Miami Georgia Georgia Tech Mississippi Mississippi State Tennessee Vanderbilt Associated Press Ole Miss Arkansas New Orleans Texas Dallas Penn State Jacksonville Syracuse Gainesville Knoxville Commodores Vols Birmingham Baylor Rice Kansas Houston Paul Bryant Bear Tuscaloosa

Eva Halts Ryan 80 50 In Heavy Fouling Contest

Eva's seniors defeated Ryan 80 to 50 after four Ryan players fouled out and three Eva players fouled out. It was Eva's third win of the season. Eva's Juniors won the earlier game 42 to 30.

Eva Ryan

Chemstrand And Trade School Win Friday Night League Games

Trade School defeated Bank Street Hospital 70 to 62 at Decatur Armory. Trade School scorers included Tomlinson 27 and Moore 13. Chemstrand beat Moulton Merchants 67 to 56 with Kimbrell 20 and Wallace 13 leading Chemstrand.

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Four Bowl Assignments To Be Filled In College Football

Four major bowl slots remain open as top teams finish their seasons. Alabama likely to face Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. Mississippi expected to play Texas in the Cotton Bowl after their season finale. Rice could reach the Gotham or Bluebonnet with a Bayl or win, while UCLA awaits an opponent for the Rose Bowl.

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Major Leagues Approve Two All Star Games in 1962

Major leagues back two 1962 All Star games after players’ request. AL opposes twin bills long term and suggests East West alternative. Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco and Milwaukee oppose. First game set for July 10 in Washington Second July 3 in Chicago Wrigley Field.

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Moulton Boys Rally to Beat Speake 46-42

Moulton seniors edged Speake 46-42 to even their season at 2-2. The Red Devils led 24-23 at halftime. Speake captured the B game 40-38.

Moulton Over Speake Moulton Red Devils Speake

East Limestone Wins Over Eva

Limestone seniors defeated Eva 64 to 60 in a Thursday night game. Coach Beattie of Colorado noted the U S ski team, including six men and five women, arrived in Geneva en route to training at Val d Isere in France ahead of the world championships set for Feb 10 to 18 in Chamonix.

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College Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Kansas defeated Arkansas 85 to 74 and Illinois beat Butler 82 to 72. Virginia defeated Washu Lee 82 to 53, Duke topped Florida 80 to 58, Notre Dame beat Bellarmine 71 to 52, SMU edged Georgia Tech 67 to 55, and Texas A M won 58 to 56. Loyola?

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Elliott May Withdraw From Empire Games For Studies

Herb Elliott, Australia's record miler and Cambridge student, said he might withdraw from the 1962 British Empire Games to focus on his science degree. He noted his studies leave little time for training but hoped to train some this summer if possible.

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Minnesota Clears Way For Rose Bid

The University of Minnesota faculty Senate voted 108 to 33 to accept a formal Rose Bowl bid if offered. Minnesota aims for a second straight appearance after a 17 to 7 loss to Washington last year. an invitation from the Big Five host group is expected within 24 hours.

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Tanner Halts Athens 40-38

Tanner's Rattlers defeated Athens Golden Eagles 40-38 in a tight basketball game. The winners trailed 32-27 at the start of the final period before rallying to take the lead late.

Tanner Athens Rattlers Athens’ Golden Eagles

Coots Thrive On Wheeler Reservoir After Dam Failure

Wildlife writer Phillip Kyle notes a bumper crop of coots in Wheeler Reservoir following the Wheeler Dam rock wall collapse and resulting low water. Exposed mud flats and tall grass created feeding and cover, attracting many coots, while hunters often fail to retrieve shot birds, leaving many carcasses along the shore.

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Danville Hawks Handle Priceville 63 40 for Seventh Win

Danville Hawks defeated Priceville 63 to 40 to remain undefeated this season with a 7 0 senior record while Holladay grabbed nine rebounds and Pope six on the defensive effort. The Junior Hawks won 39 28.

Danville Hawks Priceville Way Danville Junior Hawks

Bearcats open with 69 49 win over Holly Pond

Cullman Bearcats opened the basketball season with a 69 49 victory over Holly Pond after trailing in the first quarter. The home B team also won 36 33. Coach Oliver Woodard’s quintet hosts Butler next. Cullman shot 39 percent.

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