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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1965

Page

8

Decatur Boldly Triumphs 70 39 Over Cullman

Decatur led from the start and defeated Cullman 70 to 39 as Raymond Ward scored 16 and Roger Mathis 14 for the Red Raiders who improve to 2-0 in local play. Cullman struggled at 34 percent shooting and were outrebounded 41 to 20 as Ward added 15 boards. Austin beat Falkville 60 to 46 with Carlos Pressnell totaling 13 and Phil McDonald 14 for the visitors.

Decatur Cullman Bearcats Austin Morgan County Falkville Red Raiders Raymond Ward Raiders Roger Mathis Steve Hammond Roddy Morgan Cullman Jimmy Hutchinson Ward Mathis Hartselle Priceville Danville Raider Phil McDonald Buddy Martin Pat Pepper Bears Ray Jones Dale Ridgeway Robert Holmquist Don Campbell Jerry Ryan Larry Sparks Dale Hancock Jerry McNabb Denton Hayes Danny Holmes Decatur Red Raider Decatur High Gym Hammonds Bearcats Daily Sports Jim Garner

Austin Paces Mount Hope In 56-47 Win For Red Devils

Lawrence County Red Devils defeat Mount Hope 56-47 led by Don Austin with 27 points. Coach Grady Elmore’s team improves to 2-0 and hosts Hanceville Monday. Mount Hope scorers listed include Little Smith Kirby Loan Sib- with single and double digit tallies.

Moulton Don Austin Lawrence County Red Devils Mount Hope Grady Elmore Hanceville David Woodall Art Slaten Larry Gilley Ron Caspers Richard Lyons Dewayne McKelvey Hount Hope Little Smith Sthie Kirby Loan Sib

West Morgan Crew Tops Speake 53 40 For First Win

West Morgan defeated Speake 53 to 40 at home to earn its first win of the season, improving to 1-3. The team hosts Danville on Tuesday evening.

West Morgan Danville

Prep Scores Highlight Mickey Hill Lead In Wins

Mickey Hill scored 22 points to pace Prep wins over Cullman 70 to 39 and Speake juniors 55 to 36. Kenneth Jenkins and Decatur 10 points each provided support, with West Morgan and other scorers boosting a slate of regional results across multiple teams including Austin Falkville Butler and more.

Mickey Hill Kenneth Jenkins Decatur Cullman Donald Richards Austin Falkville Buutler Athens Winfield Phillips Shades Valley John Carroll Way Speake Hill West Morgan Speake Juniors

Priceville dominates Ryan 62 to 34 in AA state showdown

Priceville, defending Class AA champion, surged to a 16-5 first quarter lead and never trailed, finishing with 62 points. Billy Don Sharp led with 20, followed by Kenneth Speegle 14 and Ferrell Maples 13 as Priceville opened a 36-14 halftime advantage.

Priceville Ryan Red Devils Bulldogs Billy Don Sharp Kenneth Speegle Ferrell Maples Don

Butler Slams Athens for 70 46 Victory

Butler Rebels rout Athens 70 to 46 led by Randy Hollingsworth with 23 points. The Rebels led by three after one quarter and pulled away in the final three periods, also winning the B contest 58-39. Athens heads to Huntsville Tuesday night.

Athens Butler Randy Hollingsworth Rebels Rebs Hollingsworth Brownie Nelson Golden Eagles Huntsville

Eva Nips Hawks 86-83 in Morgan County clash

Eva’s Eagles upset Danville last night 86 to 83 to shake up the Morgan County circuit. Hyland Drinkard led Eva with 26 points followed by Paul Sapp with 18 as Danville’s junior team claimed its own contest.

Danville Eva Eagles Morgan County Dan Ville Hyland Drinkard Paul Sapp The Hawks John Brown McAnally Ryan Bill Nelson Jennings Hill Hal Livingston Martin Millsap Ed Harrison Don Welber Dwight Breedrove Scott Herbert Jerry Gegars Buddy Rutherford

Washington meets hosts national AAU track event

The site at Washington Frederick Maryland was selected to host the women's national Amateur Athletic Union track and field meet. The competition will occur on the first or second weekend in July.

Washington Frederick

Reds All Time RBI Leaderboard For Third Basemen

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Deron Johnson drove in 130 runs in 1965, ranking third in club history behind Ted Kluszewski with 141 in 1954 and Frank Robinson with 136 in 1962.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Deron Johnson Ted Kluszewski Frank Robinson

Pro Predictions: Colts and Chargers poised for titles

Pro football prognostications favor the Colts to clinch the Western crown by beating Chicago if Green Bay falters, and the Chargers to seal the AFL Western by defeating the Jets amid Oakland’s loss. Other games shape playoff focus as Dan to run through several key matchups.

Associated Press NEW York Baltimore San Diego Colts Chicago Green Bay Minnesota Chargers Oakland Denver National League

Richmond Braves Named for International League Team

Richmond Va AP reports the city’s new International League baseball team is officially named the Braves. The club is relocating from Milwaukee and adopting the Braves title as it moves into Richmond.

Richmond Braves Richmond. Va Atlanta Milwaukee Braves

Sadair Wins Pimlico Futurity After Supplemental Entry

North Forty Stable horse Sadair earned a $110,912 purse after a $7,500 supplement to enter the 1964 Pimlico Futurity. The decision proved wise as Sadair won the race and its top prize.

S .Sadair Sadair

West Limestone Edges Tanner 58 56 On buzzer shot

West Limestone holds off Tanner 58 56 as Larry Jackson hits a 25 foot buzzer beater. Jackson scores 14 to lead West Limestone with Goodin and Patterson adding 10 each. Ronnie Jenkins leads Tanner with 22 points, Dennis McMeans 15. Period scores were tight with a 27-26 halftime edge for Tanner.

West Limestone Larry Jackson Tanner Jackson Wayne Goodin Doug Patterson Ronnie Jenkins Rattlers Dennis McMeans

L'Stone vs Tanner ends with L'Stone victory 58-56

Final score by quarter shows L'Stone 13 13 12 20 58 defeating Tanner 13 14 14 16 56. Top scorers for L'Stone include Larry Jackson 14 Wayne Goodin 10 Doug Patterson 10 Don Adams 9 Glen Martin 9 Lee Adams 4 Mike Baughter 2. Tanner led by Ron Jenkins 22 Dennis McMeans 15 and Jim LeCroix 6.

W. L‘stone Tanner W. L'Stone Larry Jackson Wayne Goodin Doug Patterson Don Adams Glen Martin Lee Adams Mike Baughter Ron Jenkins Dennis McMeans Mike Balch Jim LeCroix Henry White

Heiss seeks resignation as Colorado State College coach

William C Heiss head football coach at Colorado State College since 1983 asked Friday to be relieved of his assignment Darrell Holmes college president said Heiss request will be granted no reason given Greeley Colorado AP story notes Heiss wishes to quit

Pimlico Futurity Wins By Treasure Yet To Be Revealed

Count Fleet and Citation, both famous triple crown winners, did not win the Pimlico Futurity as two year olds. In 1943 the prize went to a different competitor, while the 1948 winner likewise differed from the era’s famed landmark horses.

Count Fleet Citation Pimlico

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Black Bear Gym Carlos Pressnell Pressnell Gerald Segars Charles Sandlin Joe Jones Danny Gibson Cartos Presswell Jimmy Waller Anders Facte Greer Brewer Decatur Gym Treme Johnny Johnson MT. Hope W. Morgan Kenneth Jenkins Barry Owens Gee Will Luker Prater Wil Fairfield Minor Hueytown Oak Grove Leeds Warrior Lafayette Lanett Sulligent Gordo Enterprise Sampson Guntersville Oneonta Lincoln Fayetteville Rogers Treadwell Berry Broadway Fink Pearce Miller Doug” Campbell Dave Varnell Billy Jarrett Bill Lewis Dwight Burgreen Ralph Chambers Eva Nips Johnson By Mike Rathet Ordell Braase Johnny Unitas Packers NFL Vikings Ron VanderKelen Fran Tarkenton Cleveland Browns Jim Brown Pittsburgh Giants St. Louis San Francisco Detroit John Brodie 49Ers Los Angeles Charley’ Johnson Cardinals Philadelphia Dallas Norm Snead Keith Lincoln Jets Joe Namath Larry Todd Fred Biletnikoff Cookie Gilchrist Paul Lowe Buffalo Houston Bills Bobby Smith Wray Carlee Billy Joe Kesting West L’stone Restaurent
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