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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1957

Page

6

Notre Dame Faces wary SMU in Cotton Bowl test

Notre Dame enters as a heavy favorite despite a rare loss risk against Southern Methodist. SMU, 4-4-1, surprised 1949 observers with spread play, while the Irish seek a fourth straight win over the Mustangs in a Cotton Bowl crowd of about 45 000 to 50 000.

Southern “Methodist Notre Dame Irish Kyle Rote SMU Notre Damme Oklahoma Southern Methodist Texas Christian

Andalusia Tops Red Level In High School Basketball

AP notes Andalusia defeated Red Level 58 49 while Opp up 70 17 over Samson and W S Neal beat Monroeville 52 35. Other scores include Arito 44 Brantley 20 and Union Springs 78 Tuskegee 22 with Shorter 41 Beauregard 38 and Cho 54 Louisville 31.

Associated Press Andalusia Red Level Opp Samson W.S. Neal Monroeville Arito Brantley Union Springs Tuskegee Shorter Beauregard Cho Louisville Castleberry Repton Union Newsite Lanier Jordan Columbus

Little All America picks bowl bound Lyles and peers

Leonard Lyles of Louisville headlines The Associated Press Little All America backfield selections. The 132 point scorer helped Louisville earn a Sun Bowl berth against Drake. Other backs include Norman Jarock, Dan Nolan, and Charles Bradshaw. Linemen include Howard Clark and Bruce Hartman. ends Peter Kasson.

New York Associated Press Leonard Lyles Louisville el Paso Tex Drake Baltimore Colts Norman Jarock Wisconsin Dan Nolan Lehigh Washington Redskins Charles Brad Howard Clark Chattanooga Bruce Hartman Luther College Iowa Dudley Meredith Lamar Tech Beaumont Peter Kasson Ripon Clark Howard Mortis Linfield Dave Young Randolph Macon Dick Huston Eastern Washington College of Education Center

Broncos Rally Past Cullman 64 55 for Sixth Win in Seven

Holly Pond outscored Cullman in the fourth quarter to win 64-55. The Broncos trailed 20-11 after one and 32-23 at halftime before taking a late lead and holding on. Cullman led 47-44 after three periods. Cullman won the B game 47-46.

Holly Pond Holly Pond Broncos Cullman Bearcats Bearcat Cullman Broncs

Seven William and Mary players hurt in Maryland crash

A highway collision near Rosaryville Maryland sent seven William and Mary basketball players to area hospitals after a car struck the wagon carrying the team en route to a game with the University of Pennsylvania. Two players, Allen Miller and James B. Osborne, were listed in serious condition with others in fair condition. The accident occurred about 20 miles southeast of Washington and it was unclear if the team could still perform tonight. Names include Raymond Varga Bernard Goldstein Harold Cornell Jr Randall B Vaughn.

Washington William and Mary University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Rosaryville Allen Miller Brooklyn N.Y James B. Osborne Aiken D.C Raymond Varga Homestead Robertin

Moulton Heights Triumphs Over Flint Juniors

Moulton Heights Juniors earned their fifth win at Moulton Heights last night beating Flint 32 to 24. Derrick Turner led with 18 points while Groves top-scored for Flint with 12. In the B junior game Moulton Heights won 35 to 7.

Moulton Heights Flint Derrick Turner Groves

Crow Heisman Trophy winner named for 1957 season

John Crow of Texas A&M has been chosen as college football’s top player for 1957 by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York. The 214-pound senior halfback received 241 first place votes and 1,183 points, beating Alex Karras, Walt Kowalczyk, Lou Michaels, and Tom Forrestal. Crow will accept the trophy at the Dec 11 dinner in New York.

New York John Crow Texas Aggies Downtown Athletic Club Crow Paul Bear) Bryant Springhill Aggies Alex Karras Iowa Karras Walt Kowalczyk Michigan State Lou Michaels Kentucky Navy Tom Forrestal Jim Phillips Auburn

Cold Weather Pushes Doves South Says Conservation Dept

In Alabama the dove season’s second half opens with better hunting in Central and South regions as birds move south due to cold weather. North Alabama hunters report fewer doves since Oct 31. Daily bag limit is 10. season runs until Jan 1.

Montgomery South Alabama Ots North Alabama State Conservation Department

Lopes Versus Brown Title Fight Sparks Chicago Showdown

In Chicago Tonight the 15 round lightweight title bout pits 5 6 challenger Joey Lopes from Sacramento against reigning champion Joe Brown. Brown has 28 knockouts in 67 of 90 bouts and is a heavy favorite after a recent non title 10 round draw with Lopes. The match, televised by ABC at 10 p.m. EST, marks Lopes first title shot as Brown aims for a third defense in a busy year.

Chicago Joey Lopes Joe Brown Brown Sacramento Calif Chicago Stadium Lopes International Boxing Club Kenny Gane National Boxing Assn Ring Magazine ABC Wallace Bud) Smith

Sox Swap 3 To Open Trading

The White Sox completed a 3 for 3 trade with Baltimore at the national baseball convention in Springs Colorado. Key players moved include Larry Doby Jack Harshman and Ito Francona to Baltimore for Billy Goodman Ray Moore and one to be named later.

Springs Colo Chicago White Sox Baltimore White Sox Larry Doby Jack Harshmar Orioles Billy Goodman Ray Moore Ito Francona Doby Harshman Goodman Francona Moore Philadelphia Phillies Robin Roberts Richie Ashburn Ashburn Harvey Haddix Phils St. Louis Ken Boyer Cincinnati Roberts Gus Bell Reds Wally Post Washington Detroit Ray Boone Bob Shaw Hal Woodeshick Bob Keegan Bubba Phillips Phillips Jim Finigan Jimmy Greengrass J. W. Porter Lou Berberet Pete Runnels

Tigers Roll Past Rebels 66 41 in Hartselle Showdown

Morgan County Tigers led 21-19 in the second quarter and 50-32 after the third, defeating the Butler Rebels 66-41. Jerry Atkins 23 and Smallwood 15 paced the Tigers while Butler’s Wendal Scott notched 20. Preliminary game saw Butler Bees edge the Baby Tigers 45-42 in OT.

Hartselle Morgan County Tigers Butler Rebels J. P. Cain Tigers Tigermen Jerry Atkins Smallwood Tiger Wendal Scott Butler Butler Bee's Baby Tigers FGFTT Ygftt Smallwood Wallace Atkins Hall Sea Wees Scott Turney Bradford Maples Gentiles

Hornets Beat Priceville 65-52 in Morgan County Showdown

Austinville Hornets defeated Priceville 65-52 to improve to 4-0 this season. The team led 14-10 after one quarter and 29-20 at halftime, despite Priceville narrowing the gap to two late in the third. Juniors won 30-20, and Austinville schedules Union Hill game Thursday at home.

Priceville Austinville Morgan County Hornets Union Hill

Area Cage Games Tonight and Weekend Matchups

Tonight features Tanner at Athens and Hartselle at Cotaco with Eva visiting Danville. Friday Night highlights include Speake at Addison and Hanceville at Holly Pond plus Cordova at Cold Springs and East Limestone at DAR.

Ramsey 35 Points Lift Celtics Past Pistons in 124 113 Win

Frank Ramsey scored 35 as Boston built a big third-quarter lead to beat the Detroit Pistons 124-113. Sharpe added 32, Yardley had 34 for Detroit, moving the Celtics seven games up on the Nationals. The Knicks edged the Royals 110-104 in the nightcap while Syracuse topped Philadelphia 119-96.

Associated Press Boston Celtics Celtics Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Bill Russell Frank Ramsey Boston Detroit Pistons Sharman George Yardley Detroit Syracuse Nationals Philadelphia Warriors Madison Square Garden New York Knickerbockers Cincinnati Royals

Union Hill Defeats Arab Seniors 63 to 52 in Tight Run

Union Hill surged past Arab 63 52 at home for the Hilltoppers sixth win in seven games. The B team also won 65 64. A soil conservationist notes about a quarter of the U S population faces water shortage or poor water.

Union Hill Hilltoppers U.S Frank Doggett North Carolina Soil Conservationist

Trautman vows fight to end against TV expansion

National Association president George M. Trautman denounces major league plan to add a Sunday Game of the Week. He says minors fear revenue loss and will protest to Ford Frick and owners, with potential court action if TV money not redirected to minors.

Colorado Springs Colo National Association George M. Trautman Ford Frick

Decatur Huntsville game moved to Saturday night

Decatur's game with Huntsville shifts to 7 o clock Saturday due to the Ross Hawkins benefit at the High School Friday. A and B senior games will be played. Saffron remains the priciest cooking spice at about 58 dollars per pound.

Decatur Huntsville Ross Hawkins

Bryant Signs 10 Year Pact to Coach Alabama

Bryant finalized a 10 year contract to leave Texas A&M and coach Alabama for 17500 per year, while Texas A&M Master M T Harrington announces the athletic council will seek prospects and rumored names include Evashevski of Iowa and Tatum of North Carolina.

College Station Texs Texas A&m Paul Bryant Aggies Alabama Bryant M. T. Harrington Forest Evashevski Iowa Jim Tatum North Carolina Harrington Phil Cutchin

Speake Beats Town Creek 57-36 in Night Game

Speake seniors routed Town Creek 57 to 36 as free throws fueled a 29-17 halftime lead. Town Creek won the B game 43-26.

Town Creek Speake Lawrence County

Tigers Crush Jaxmen 89-50

Auburn opened its season with an 89-50 victory over Jacksonville State. Bill Gregory led Auburn with 14 points and Jimmy Lee added 13 while Donald Ginn had 15 for Jacksonville State.

Auburn Jacksonville State Gamecocks Alabama Bill Gregory Jimmy Lee Donald Ginn Jacksonville Bill Ingram

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