Tigers Test Alabama in Rainy Legion Field
Auburn faces Alabama at Legion Field in a 1 30 p m kickoff with six wins and three losses. Rain in the forecast and 60 degree kickoff temp. Auburn seeks to end a three year skid against the Crimson Tide and boost bowl chances.
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Decatur Defeats Cullman 70-38 in Raider Gym
Decatur Red Raiders win second game of the season 70-38 over Cullman Bearcats at Raider Gym. Tony Julian scores 23 points on 11 field goals and 1 of 2 free throws, while Randy Emens adds 11. Mitchell Ramsay notes strong rebounding led by Julian with 14 boards as decatur leads 19-8 and 39-19 at halftime.
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Charles Carpenter
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Cullman
Dewayne Wells
Devils Earn 78 71 Victory Over Austin Black Bears
Lawrence County Red Devils led by Tommy Pettus with 27 points and Ronnie Elmore 20 defeated Decatur Austin 78-71 to move to 1-1. Austin had top scorer 23 points and Mike Stanley 20, with early edge by the Black Bears before Moulton pulled away by halftime and after three quarters.
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Tommy ‘Pettus
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Mike Lewis
Joe Jones
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Stanley
Lewis and Company
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Oliver
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Slaton
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Stockton
Wilhiteee
Fetals
Jets Fill Roster with Rademacher Activate
New York Jets re activated defensive back and flanker Bill Rademacher to reach a 40 man roster. He is eligible to play in Sunday’s AFL game against the Denver Broncos. The report also notes strong scoring from Pettus Elmore and Presswell as Austin’s squad battles through a tough defense.
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Denver Broncos
Auburn Kicking Duo Faces Tide in crucial SEC clash
Auburn pins hopes on three top SEC kickers John Riley Jimmy Jones and Tommy Lunceford for scoring from long range and for kicking duties as Forrest Blue snaps while Loran Carter directs the offense. Rain threatens and Alabama relies on Steve Davis to supply the crucial points in a game with big special teams potential.
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Unsigned Fan Defends Wyoming LSU Listing In Column
A reader protests a column note about Wyoming and LSU and argues that schedule breadth and tradition matter more than early season records. The letter challenges unsigned critics and defends Alabama as a top team while asserting Wyoming can’t compare to major powers.
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New Mexico
Texas-El Paso
Gnateen Semesana
West Morgan Rallies Past Speake in 69 63 Win
In Trinity, West Morgan Rebels over Speake of Lawrence County 69 to 63 after trailing 16 14 first quarter. Doug Free led with 21 points, Ronnie Smith 17, while Speake’s Gary Johnson poured in 29 as West Morgan grabs the victory.
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West Morgan
Larry Hogan
Joe Nelson
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Jimmy Day
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Damon McLemore
Bruce Kimgrell
Max Simpson
Keith Russell
Jerry Jong
Charles Sharpe
Speaker
Wyoming Cowboys Ready for Sugar Bowl trip to New Orleans
The undefeated Wyoming Cowboys will depart Laramie on Christmas Day for New Orleans to practice the week before their Sugar Bowl date with LSU. More than half of the 10 500 tickets have been sold or committed. Fans will travel by charter flights from ten Wyoming cities and Scottsbluff Nebraska. Buses will leave from Laramie and Cheyenne, with Union Pacific weighing a special Sugar Bowl train.
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Jurgensen to Start for Redskins Against Eagles
Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen will start Sunday versus Philadelphia despite an incomplete thumb injury. Fullback Ray McDonald also starts after limited recent action. second string center Dave Crossan moved to waived injured list.
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Sonny Jurgensen
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Otto Graham
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Local high school football scores sweep Mississippi and Alabama
McGill 55 Bay Minette 3. Murphy 81 B C Rain 55. Pascagoula 5 Vigor 64. Fairhope 56 Valley 55. Roanoke 41 Lexington 64. Marion Prep 42 Allentown 57. Troy 73 Laverne 46. Ozark 72 Florala 44. Andalusia 44 Hartford 37. Dothan Boys Club 89 Skipperville 2. Monroeville 60 Frisco City 24. Chavala 54 Cofee Springs 55. Clio 41 Geneva 67. Opp 66 Bibb County 77. Bessemer 69 McAdory 78. Birmingham University School 77 L o reust Fork 50. Samson 54 Enterprise 43. Decatur 70 Cullman 38. Gadsden 79 Pisgah 47. Marion 90 Alex City 77. Banks 59 Tarrant 41.
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Tarrant
Cotaco Indians Top Falkville 81 to 66 for fifth win
Roger Mc Clure sparks Cotaco with 23 points leading an 81 66 victory over Falkville. Falkville's top scorer Ed die Sivley nets 18 as Cotaco improves to 5 2 in seven games while Falkville slips to 2 3. Junior game won by Falkville 41 30.
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Jerrold Covey
Jimmy Flack
Charles Long
Eddie Sivley
Raymond ,Humphries
Steve Childers
Timmy McReath
Paul Gaw
Ryan Red Devils rout Good Hope 102 to 76
Ryan Red Devils came from behind to beat Good Hope 102 76 Friday night. Leon Mooney led Ryan with 33 points while Larry Hyatt and Robert Whisman added 19 each. Good Hope’s Roger Pierce scored 24 and Ricky McDonald 21 as the B game finished 56 54.
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Good ‘Hope
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al Johnson
Roger Shabel
Ronald Gentry
Ricky McDonald
Brad Scott
Robert Whis ‘Nant
Leon Mooney
Steve Absherll
Henry Ralph
Tony Puckett
Michael Crawford
Hazel Green trounces Ardmore 91 to 39 in basketball
Hazel Green Greenies dominated Ardmore 91 to 39 last night to improve to 3 0 on the season while Ardmore slips to 1 1. Stafford brothers Stanley and Ricky led the winners with 22 points each, Gary Solberg added 12, and Ardmore was paced by Steve Cornelious with 10 and Jerry Powers.
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Ricky Stafford
Gary Solberg
Steve Cornelious
Jerry Powers
Richey Triumphs In Lima Tennis Thriller
Cliff Richey of Texas defeated Chilean player Pinto in Lima Peru 5-7 6-4 7-5 in a Thursday night tennis match. The comeback win highlighted Richey’s resilience on the clay courts.
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Aime Pinto
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Clements defeats ABS 77 70 in key basketball clash
Clements Colts upset Athens Bible School 77 to 70. Jerry Smith led Clements with 28 points and 26 for Gary Cobb as Frank Robinson scored 25 for ABS and grabbed 18 rebounds. Davis Bridges and Weeks added double digit tallies.
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James Weeks
Stanley Brooks
Marcus Romine
Elkmont beats East Limestone 66 to 39 in home win
Elkmont Red Devils defeated East Limestone 66 39 at home led by Grady Barrett with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Glen Ussery pulled 17 rebounds for Elkmont while Billy McCowan topped East Limestone with 13 points as Elkmont steers to a Clemonts trip Tuesday.
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Doarrly Clem
Charles Black
Ricky Green
Marion Coffman
E Limestone
Steve Yarbrough
Donnie Craft
Rodrey Parvin
Ken Taylor
Jerry Perry
Jimmy Hovis
Elmont
Oscar Bonavena vs Jimmy Ellis Middleweight Heavyweight Showdown
In Louisville experts favor Oscar Bonavena over Jimmy Ellis in the semifinal fight of the heavyweight championship tournament. Ellis remains a distinct, elusive target as Saturday afternoon's bout shapes the outcome.
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Ellis
Pounders’ 70 Yard Return Caps Russellville Victory
Halfback Terry Pounders delivered a 70 yard punt return in the third quarter to lift Russellville to a 13 6 win over Leighton and claim the 3 A high school football championship.
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Florence
Terry Pounders
Russellville
Leighton
Hartselle Tigers roll to third win over Priceville
In Priceville on Friday night Hartselle used steady scoring to defeat Priceville 58 48. Junior center Dwain Keel led all scorers with 25 points while Bobby Knowlton added 15 for the Tigers who improve to 3 1 on the season and prepare to host Decatur Red Raiders next. Ralph Sharp and Rex Bennick led Priceville with 9 and 8 points respectively.
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Union Hill Wins 77 66 on Cold Start Derby
Union Hill defeated Madison Academy 77 to 66 after a frigid first quarter. Vickie Compton led Union Hill with 18 points while Prentiss Cornett and David Abercrombie each scored 46. Joe Simpson added 11 as Union Hill improves to 34 on the season and heads to Cotaco Tuesday.
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Vickie Compton
Prentiss Cornett
David Abercrombie
Joe Simpson
Cotaco
Bowrey Upsets Wimbledon Champion in Semifinals
Bill Bowrey stunned the Wimbledon champion in a semifinal upset. The match advanced Bowrey to the final as commentators noted the opponent’s error prone play and Bowrey’s steady serves.
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