Tide Tigers Face Auburn in 1:15 Kickoff Showdown
Birmingham reports a massive crowd expected for Alabama versus Auburn at 1 15 pm with 70 000 in attendance and a nationwide ABC telecast. Bryant’s Crimson Tide ranked third in AP and US International, eyeing a share of the SEC crown and perhaps a national title. Auburn backs Tom Bryan back in the lineup as Loran Carter and Richard Plagge lead the Tigers in a bid to upset.
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Tidepage Players Eye Victory Over Southern Mississippi
Perkins and Homan anchor pass attack for Tideguard Snake Stabler Wayne Trimble and Joe Kelley as targets. Sophomore efforts by Den nis Homan and Bryant and Jordan highlighted by head coach comments. Ground duties handled by Chatwood Raburn Morgan Canterbury and Les Kelley.
Decatur Defeats Cullman In Red Raiders Victory
Decatur beat Cullman 52 45 to extend its unbeaten string. Dale Ridgeway and Robert Holmquist each scored 17 for Decatur while Dale Hancock led Cullman with 20 points. Decatur controlled rebounds 34 to 32 and hosts Hartselle next at Red Raider Gym.
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Priceville Bulldogs Top Hartselle 67 43 in Basketball
Priceville Bulldogs beat Hartselle Tigers 67 to 43 to lift to 6-0 on the season. Landers led with 15 points, Williams 12, Maples 10, Hopper 11 for Hartselle led by Knowlton 6 and Hampton 10. Hartselle falls to 0-4, juniors 60-28 win for Priceville.
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Falkville Blues Devils roll past Austin for 63 52 victory
Falkville Blue Devils defeated Austin 63 52 to stay unbeaten in three games. Ferrell Anders dominated with 15 field goals and 16 rebounds while Gerald Segars added 12 points and Pat Pepper 12. Austin led early but Falkville’s defense held the Black Bears to six made free throws.
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Danville Hawks Clip Eva Eagles 80 to 47
Danville, led by Danny Welborn with 30 points and 20 rebounds from Scott Herbert, defeated Eva 80 47 to claim their sixth win in eight games. Charles Brown 14 and Junior Stover 12 paced Danville while Hill and Alvin Childers each added 12 for Eva.
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Mt. Hope Downs Red Devils win 75 67 over Moulton
Mt Hope Danville led by eight in a Friday night game and held on to beat Lawrence County Red Devils 75 67. Mikan Kirby scored 27 for Mt Hope with 16 by Larry Smith and 15 by Lanier Sibley. Moulton Bees also won 53 49 for a 40 1 record.
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Butler Rebels Too Much For Athens In Season Opener
Huntsville. Butler Rebels opened basketball season with a 94 68 win over the Athens Golden Eagles. Milton Cash scored 26 points to lead Butler while Ralph Chambers and Mike Davis each had 18 for Athens. Athens stands 1 1 after an earlier 63 62 victory.
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West Limestone Topples Tanner 65 to 55 in Narrow Win
West Limestone defeated Tanner 65 for 55 as Larry Jackson scored 26 for the Wildcats who led 16-10 after the first period and 32-22 at halftime. Joe Marsh led Tanner with 21 points. West Limestone also beat Tanner 39-37 in a B game. Tanner faces DAR at Grant tonight.
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Friday's College Basketball Scores And Cancellations
College games listed by the Associated Press show Hardin-Simmons 83 beating Eg A Utica is cancelled at St. Lawrence. Eion 79 defeated Catawba while Bowdoin also appears in the brief roundup.
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West Morgan Rebels rally past Speake 64 to 62 in OT
West Morgan defeats Speake 64 to 62 in overtime to extend win streak to three. Hal Watkins leads with 19 points while Barry Owens adds 17. Vernon tops Speake with 24 for a 61-43 junior win. West Morgan visits Danville Tuesday.
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Sidney Lanier Wins Alabama High School Title Over Lee
Sid ney Lanier topped crosstown rival Robert E. Lee 9 to 7 in the first official late high school championship in Alabama history. The Poets scored their only touchdown in the second quarter and added a field goal later to seal the win. The lone Lee score came in the third quarter.
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Ardmore Defeats Clements 68-59 In Tight Showdown
Ardmore beat Clements 68 to 59 as Dwight Clark scored 23 and Dwayne Clark 19 for Ardmore. Tommy Davis led Clements with 20 points. J B McMunn added 11 for Ardmore while Jerry Smith had 13 for Clements.
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Courtland Wins Over Town Creek In Triple Overtime
Courtland Hawks outlast Hazlewood Golden Bears 65 63 after three overtime periods. Gary Hutton led Courtland with 30 points while Randy Letson 17 and Bobby Weatherford 16 paced Town Creek. Lonnie Henley added 11 for Town Creek in a 39 38 win. Courtland next hosts Moulton on Tuesday.
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