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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1964

Page

6

Red Raiders Edge Cullman In Overtime 60-58

Decatur's Red Raiders edged Cullman 60-58 in overtime after a close, back-and-forth playoff like clash. Bob Harpe and Larry McDonald sparked late rally and McDonald hit a key three to force OT, with Earl Morris directing the Raiders to the win before a large crowd.

Red Raiders Cullman Decatur Red Raider Bearca Earl Morris Bearcats Raiders Bob Harpe Larry McDonald

LCHS Defeats Mt Hope in 67-61 High School Duel

Mount Hope Yellowjackets fell 67-61 to Decatur’s Mount Hope Red Devils as Don Austin went seven for seven at the line and Ted Reed poured 24 for Mt Hope. Decatur also won 31-30 in the B opener, with Dennis Ryan leading with 17 points and eight rebounds.

Mount Hope Moulton Red Devil Mt. Hope Yellowjackets Red Devils Mt. Hope Don Austin Art Slaton Ted Reed Mt, Hope Smith Austin Mitchell

Ray Singled Out For Honor By AP Board

Ray Singled Out For Honor The Associated Press regional All America board names David Ray specialist of the year in the Southeastern Conference for his all round play. The Phenix City Ala., halfback and receiver helped Alabama stay unbeaten and set a scoring pace with 71 points and 19 catches for 271 yards.

Atlanta David Ray Alabama Joe Namath Associated Press Ray Rehim Crimson Tide Phenix City Ala Georgia Tech Greg Mather Navy

Historic Locust Grove opens to public in Louisville

The home of explorer George Rogers Clark in Louisville named Locust Grove was opened to the public, inviting visitors to explore the historic site associated with Clark and early American exploration.

Louisville George Rogers Clark

City Showdown: Chemstrand vs Trade School in City League

The Decatur City League opens with Chemstrand and Trade School meeting at the Boys' Club gym. Chemstrand undefeated in six, vs Trade School 5-1, both height and speed on display. Next games include Roy Payne Motors vs Farm Industries, with Tuesday's opener West Morgan vs Morgan County Tractor.

Decatur Chemstrand Trade School Huntsville Brick and Tile Hubco West Morgan Morgan County Tractor Company

Alabama names All Opponent football eleven

Alabama voters select an all opponent team led by captain Tucker Frederickson of Auburn. Notable selections include Steve Spurrier of Florida at quarterback, Joe Labruzzo of LSU and Hoyle Granger of Mississippi State at running back, with other picks from Florida LSU Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt across ends tackles guards and centers.

Tuscaloosa Ala Auburn Tucpip Sl Ferke Wes University of Alabama Tennessee Steve DeLong Agelata Alabama Frederickson Charles Casey Florida Doug Moreau LSU Jim Wilson Georgia Tommy Neville Mississippi State Remi Prudhomme Bill Curry Georgia Tech Steve Spurrier Joe Labruzzo Tucker Frederickson Hoyle Granger Tommy Inman Bumpy Baldwin Vanderbilt Joe Graham Pat Watson Mike Alford Ruffin Rodridge Johnny Gresham Larry Dupree Ohio State Cosmo Iacarazzi United Princeton Cosmo Butkus Steve de Long Ron Caveness Arkansas Pitt Marty Schottenheimer Penn State Glen Ressler Carl McAdams Oklahoma Allen Brown Mississippi Harold Wells Purdue Dan Kearley

Tanner Wins Over Cats in Three-Game High School Match

Tanner's Rattlers defeated West Limestone Wildcats in three games last night with final scores of 51-33, 39-27, and 26-23. Tanner led 34-18 after three quarters. West Limestone’s Doug Patterson scored eight points in the final period.

West Limestone Tanner Rattlers Wildcats Doug Patterson

College Scores From The Associated Press Report

Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 104 to 90 and Philadelphia defeated Detroit 119 to 106. Kentucky won 85 to 77 against Iowa while St Francis Pa edged Iowa 72 to 58 and Minnesota topped Drake 67 to 60. Loyola Chicago 106 overwhelmed Western Ontario 35 as Illinois 110 beat UCLA 83 and Notre Dame 116 over Ball State 82. Seton Hall 90 defeated Baltimore Soga 77. Niagara at Tulsa game canceled as Niagara team was stranded in Dayton Ohio due to fog.

Associated Press Cincinnati Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Kentucky Iowa St. Francis Minnesota Drake Chicago Loyola Western Ontario Illinois UCLA Notre Dame Ball State Seton Hall Baltimore Soga Niagara Tulsa Dayton Ohio

Prep Scores Across Districts Highlight Close Contests

Satsuma 50 Alba 43 Phillips 63 Winfield 37 Walker Co 43 Tuscaloosa Co 53 Laverne 37 New Brockton 70 Kinston 60 Prattville 75 Marbury 42 Five Point 73 Camp Hill 39 Moundville 56 Greensboro 40 Columbia 53 Cottonwood 48 Lee 79 Murphy 72 Lanett 75 Roanoke 50 Castleberry 45 T R Miller 40 Walker Co 43 Tuscaloosa Co 40 Theodore 66 UMS 52 Fairhope 48 Semmes 45 Anniston 78 Jacksonville 70 Bessemer 51 Ramsay 38 Decatur 60 Cullman 58 Shelby Co 56 Berry 55 Vigor 73 Pascagoula Guin 68 Hackleburg 57 Moundville 66 Indian Springs 46 Pine Apple 75 Marion Prep 73 Oak Grove 71 West Jefferson Sylacauga 59 Pell City 41 Bridgeport 54 Valley Head 40

Troy Laverne New Brockton Kinston Prattville Marbury Five Point Camp Hill Moundville Greensboro Columbia Cottonwood Lee Murphy Lanett Roanoke Castleberry T. R. Miller Phillips Winfield Walker Co Tuscaloosa Co

Huarte Heads Up All America Cast

Heisman winner John Huarte leads the 1964 AP All American offense as part of a 22 man platoon style team. Notable picks include Tim Timberlake Gale Sayers Dick Butkus and Fred Biletnikoff with several future pro draftees among the 1964 selections.

Bob Hoobing Associated Press NEW York (Ap John Huarte Dick Butkus Huéarte Notre Dame Michigan Bob Timberlake Donny Anderson Texas Tech Gale Sayers Kansas Timberlake Fred Biletnikoff Florida State Lawrence Elkins Baylor

Austin Seniors Triumph Over Falkville Bears

Austin seniors earned their second win in three games with a 62-47 victory over Falkville. The Falcons led 33-24 at halftime. Austin also won the Junior varsity game 41-24.

Falkville Austin

West Morgan Downs Speake 66 57 at Moulton Heights

West Morgan captured its sixth win of the season with a 66 to 57 victory over Speake at Moulton Heights. The team pulled ahead in the third quarter and finished 44 percent from the floor while securing 38 rebounds to Speake's 33, led by Donnie Richards with 13 points.

West Morgan Moulton Heights Speake Donnie Richards

Athens Junior Chamber Banquet Honors Football Team

The Athens National Guard Armory hosts the fifth annual Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Banquet at 7:30 p.m. Tuscaloosa attorney Ryan deGraffenreid will speak, with Athens High School football team and Limestone County All-Star players as guests of honor. Athens High Cheerleaders receive awards from Jayceettes president Mrs. Bettye Hancock. Tickets are $3 for the banquet and barbecue chicken plate.

Athens Athens National Guard Chamber of Commerce _ Foot Ryan deGraffenreid Tuscaloosa Athens High Limestone County Bettye Hancock Jayceettes

Saints Rally Past Middle Tennessee 99 95

Saint team defeated Middle Tennessee State College 99 to 95 in Murfreesboro Tennessee after trailing 50 to 46 at halftime. Players Millholland Romero Wainright Midjett Guandier Cannon and Denewith scored as East Limestone seniors beat Athens Bible School 85 46 in a separate game.

St. Bernard Middle Tennessee State College Murfreesboro Tenn Saints St. Saber Mid. Tenn Millholland Romero East Limestone Wainright East Limestone Cguandier Cannon Athens Bible School Denewith Latters the Bible School

Palmer Tops Canada Cup Lead After Round Two

Arnold Palmer shot 67 to hold a two stroke lead after 36 holes at Kaanapali in Hawaii. Palmer and partner Jack Nicklaus faced a strong South African challenge as Gary Player matched the best round with a 66 to close within two of the leader in the Canada Cup.

Will Grimsley Kaanapali Hawaii Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Palmer Kaanapali Club South Africa Gary Player

Notable Finish Details in Hawaii Golf Event

The report notes a player finishing second at 135 strokes and Hawaii golfer Ted Makalena moving into third with a 68 for 137. The fragment mentions rankings and scores but lacks full event context and participants.

Hawaii Ted Makalena

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