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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1969

Page

11

No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 Kentucky win openers in SEC slate

South Carolina shot 99 percent from the floor to beat Auburn 86 64 as Kentucky erased a 16 point first half deficit to defeat West Virginia 106 87. Alabama ended a 16 game skid with a 104 74 win over Southern Mississippi.

ED Shearer Associated Press Sports South Carolina Kentucky West Virginia Auburn Alabama Wildcats Mike Casey Larry Issel Mike Pratt Larry Steele Tom Owens Gamecocks Bill Alexander Tigers Junior Thorpe Weber Vandy Citadel Commodores Jimmy Hollon Southern Wendell Ladner Georgia Sewanee Bob Lienhard Mississippi State South Alabama Randy Hodged Bulldogs Jack Bouldin Lynn Howden Texas Mississippi Longhorns Ron Coleman Ole Miss Jim Day Morehead Florida Andy Owens Gators Michigan Louisiana State Notre Dame LSU Irish UCLA Tennessee Vanderbilt Nebraska Purdue Stanford Houston Toledo THE Associated Press Southern Mississippi Livingston Mississippi College Nichols State Spring Hil Samford Columbus Florence State Huntingdon Arkansas Penn State Ohio State Southern Calif Missouri

Sullivan Named Southeastern Back of the Week for Auburn

Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan earned the Associated Press Southeastern Back of the Week after guiding the Tigers to a 49 26 win over Alabama at Legion Field. Sullivan completed 13 of 26 passes for 192 yards and rushed for 53 yards on eight carries, including a crucial 30-yard pass and a late scoring drive.

Birmingham Legion Field Tiger Tide Pat Sullivan Associated Press Sullivan Auburn Alabama Anothe Wallace Clark

Red Raiders Open 1969-70 Season At Hartselle

Decatur’s Red Raiders, led by coach Earl Morris, begin the 1969-70 season at Hartselle aiming for a state title. Returning starters 6-7 center Randy Morgan and 6-1 guard Stewart Stevenson anchor a squad with depth and experience.

Red Raiders Hartselle Earl Morris Selma Decatur Lee Huntsville Butler Rocket City Raiders Randy Morgan Stewart Stevenson Morgan Stevenson Morris Steve McKee

Texas and Arkansas Settle Bowl Bid Feud With Top Ranking Clash

Texas and Arkansas remain Nos. 1 and 2 in the AP poll ahead of their showdown in Fayetteville. The winner likely earns the Southwest title and Cotton Bowl bid while vying for the top national ranking.

Texas Arkansas Ken Rappoport Associated Press Longhorns Razorbacks Fayetteville Ark Penn State North Carolina State Nittany Lions Ohio State Southern California Missouri

7-Footers Give JUATall Edge

Jacksonville University’s 7-foot-2 Artis Gilmore and 7-foot Pembrook Burrows powered a 92-74 win over Tennessee State as JU A stands as Sunshine Tournament favorite. Morehead State upset Florida 82-73 in the other first round game. Gilmore drew attention from 3,265 spectators and pro scouts.

Southern Mississippi Tide Louisiana State Vanderbilt Citadel Georgia Sewanee Mississippi State South Alabama Texas Mississippi Morehead State Florida Jacksonville Georgia Tech Beach Virginia Jacksonville, Fla Jacksonville University Dolphins Morehead State of Kentucky Artis Gilmore Pembrook Burrows Tennessee State Morehead University of Florida Gilmore

Harmon Forecast Picks The Pros

Pro forecast notes results from American Football League and National Football League games with scores and a Thanksgiving Day reference. Mentions New York Houston Denver Miami Kansas City Buffalo Oakland Cincinnati San Diego Boston San Francisco Chicago Atlanta New Orleans Baltimore Detroit Dallas Pittsburgh Green Bay Cleveland Minnesota St Louis New York Washington Philadelphia. Includes win loss totals and a miscall count.

American Football League New York Houston Denver Miami Kansas City Buffalo Oakland Cincinnati San Diego Boston National Football League San Francisco Chicago Atlanta New Orleans Baltimore Detroit Dallas Pittsburgh Green Bay Cleveland Minnesota Loreles St. Louis Washington Philadelphia

United States share of world fish catch falls

The text notes the United States’ share of the world fish catch declining from 13 percent in 1960 to under 5 percent by 1967, highlighting a shrinking role in global fishing despite ongoing harvests.

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