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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1969

Page

12

Mt. Hope rallies to edge Hackleburgh 77 75 in roundup

Mt. Hope climbs back from 10 down in the fourth to beat Hackleburgh 77 75 as Charles Lovett and Jim Kirby lead with 22 points each while Ron Kennedy scores 22 for Hackleburgh. Mt. Hope improves to 2-5.

Hackleburgh Mt. Hope Yellow Jackets Charles Lovett Jim Kirby Panther Ron Kennedy Jim Kirby Jr Vincent Bob C Carl Snead Wayne Hackleburg Rick Kennedy Ee Burleson Tad H F

Bears edge West Limestone in overtime showdown

Stan Brooks scored 14 points to spark Athens Bible School to a 52-48 overtime victory over West Limestone. The Bears improved to 5-2 and set up a Thursday matchup against East Limestone at the Indians’ home court.

Athens Stan Brooks Athens Bible School West Limestone Bears the Bible School East Limestone Indians

Ardmore Edges Clements 49 47 as Smith sinks late shot

Stan Smith hit a four second game winner to lift Ardmore to a 49 47 victory over Clements. Smith scored 17 points, Benny Broadway added 16, Don Smith led Clements with 14. Ardmore improves to 2 1. Grissom Clements won the B game 43 42.

Clements Stan Smith Nets Ardmore Smith Benny Broadway Don Smith Bobby Smith Butch McGlockin Grissom Mike Smith Tommy Browning John Eckstein Clements Don Smith Mike Knavey Bill Shoulders F. Clements

Tanner-Rattlers overpower East Limestone in 52 39 win

Tanner rolled to a 52 39 victory over East Limestone as Johnny Sandy scored 15 points to keep the undefeated Rattlers at 3 0. Kent Murphy added 10 points, while Guinn Lason led East Limestone with 15 and Wesley Sproud added 12. The Indians won the B game 52 40. Tanner visits West Limestone Friday. East Limestone hosts Athens Bible School Thursday.

Holly Pond Cullman Bearcats Robert Richards Steve Strickland Don Keim Doug Haynes Randall Ward Eddie Hill Freeman Cain Phillips Hanceville Tanner Johnny Sandy East Limestone Kent Murphy Rattlers Guinn Lason Wesley Sproud West Limestone Athens Bible School Indians

Eagles Edge Warriors in Overtime at West Point

In a 68-66 overtime win for Vinemont, Jimmy Cadle scored 18 points including a game winning field goal. Roland Gay led Vinemont with 21, Buddy Kelly and Kenneth Lawrence added 12 and 10. West Point’s Ricky Kent led all scorers with 26. Vinemont improves to 3-4 while West Point goes to 4-2.

West Point Vinemont Eagles Warriors Jimmy Cadle Cadle Roland Gay Eagle Buddy Kelly Kenneth Lawrence Ricky Kent Derrick Blankenship Randall Brown

Hatton Tops Courtland 78 63 in Hoops Tilt

Hatton defeated Courtland 78 to 63 to move to a 2-1 season mark. Jimmy Mills led Hatton with 27 points, followed by Stanley Steadman 23 and Wade Harrison 21. Hatton hosts Mt Hope Friday night.

Hatton Courtland Jimmy Mills Hornets Stanley Steadman Wade Harrison Mt. Hope

Aggies Beat Good Hope 75 66 With Hopson 28 Points

Fairview Aggies extended season to 30 with a 75 to 66 win over Good Hope. Steve Hopson scored 28 to lead the offense, Stan Ewing added 18, Rex Johnson 15, while Buddy Pierce led Good Hope with 29. Fairview hosts Cold Spring Friday. Good Hope won the B game 74.

Good Hope Fairview Aggies Steve Hopson Aggies Stan Ewing Rex Johnson Buddy Pierce Fairview

Huntsville Tops Athens in 80 to 65 Victory

Huntsville freshman Doug Woosley and John Wilkinson each scored 19 to lift the Panthers past Athens 80 to 65. Athens star Billy Coggins poured in 31 in a losing effort as Huntsville built a 22-18 edge after one quarter and led 60-51 after three periods.

Huntsville Doug Woosley John Wilkinson Panthers Athens Golden Eagles Billy Coggins Moulton Jesse Fields Doug Burroughs Steve Douglas Stan Lockwell Bob Funke David Kesting A. Coggins Billy Fred Pi Tommy Meadows Dick Chittam Steve Taylor Robert Clark

Florida Gator Duo Sets SEC Passing Receipts Records

Florida quarterback John Reaves and receiver Carlos Alvarez set SEC career marks this season with Reaves posting 222 completions 396 attempts 2896 yards and 24 touchdowns while Alvarez collected 88 receptions 1329 yards and 12 touchdowns both sophomores and returning next seasons. Vanderbilt's Doug Mathews led SEC rush with 9849 yards, the top total since 19, as Auburn's Curt Watson trailed.

Birmingham Ala Florida John Reaves Carlos Alvarez Southeastern Reaves Alvarez Vanderbilt Doug Mathews Auburn Jimmy Sidle Mathews Vandy Curt Watson Tennessee

Maroons Net Mild 62.15 Year Profit At Chicago

University of Chicago Maroons football resumed in 1969 with a 2-4 record under Amos Alonzo Stagg era insights. Athletic Director Wally Hass notes a $62.15 profit, minimal practice, and crowds up to 1,200 with walk on players, many from across the country. Hass aims for a $70 profit next year as band and campus spirit surge.

Chicago Ohio State University of Chicago Wally Hass Minnesota Maroons Midwest Genghis Kahn Amos Alonzo Stagg North Central Jayvees Marquette Jim Stankiewicz Hass New Stagg Field Ers Cherokee High Iowa Mitch Kahn Wheaton Bob Turner Lincolnwood

College Scores From The Associated Press Rounds Up Winners

The Associated Press reports multiple college games with wins for Army Lehigh Temple Rhode Island and others across the Northeast Midwest Southwest and West. Notable results include Army 74 Lehigh 61 Temple 60 St John s 59 Rhode N 107 Bridgeport 72 and Washington 105 Idaho 58. Yonkers Raceway publicity director Irving Rudd resigns effective December 15 to pursue private business.

Associated Press East Army Lehigh Temple St. John’s N.Y Rhode N Bridgeport Mass Providence Dartmouth Worcester Tech Boston U Boston Yonkers Irving Rudd Yonkers Raceway

Edgerson Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Buffalo Bills corner Booker Edgerson earned AP Defensive Player of the Week after a dramatic interception from Cincinnati quarterback Greg Cook, spurring a 16-13 win. The play followed a late first-half sequence and a field goal by Bruce Alford.

NEW York John Rauch Buffalo Bills Associated Press Booker Edgerson Bills Edgerson Cincinnati Greg Cook Buffalo Bruce Alford Jack Kemp Bill Peterson

FASTEETH dental adhesive promises firmer dentures

An advertisement urges customers to sprinkle FASTEETH on denture plates for security and comfort, claiming teeth stay in place longer, no acid or gummy taste, and that fit dentures support health. It directs readers to see a dentist regularly and buy FASTEETH at drug counters.

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