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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1965

Page

9

Bears Stop Colts in Rough NFL Clash at Baltimore

Chicago's defense battered Johnny Unitas, sidelining him with a torn knee ligament as the Bears beat the Colts 13 to 0, shaking up the Western Division race. Unitas underwent surgery and is out for Baltimore's remaining games, while Green Bay edges closer in the standings.

Jim Hackleman Associated Press Chicago Bears Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Baltimore Colts Unitas Stan Jones Earl Leggett Cleveland Browns

Carlton Sharpens Bills Backfield In 29-18 Win Over Oilers

Buffalo clinched a division title bid as Carlton lined up at fullback, rushing for 148 yards on 11 carries and scoring a fourth quarter TD to spark a 29-18 AFL victory over Houston. Bobby Smith added a key 80-yard run while Lamonica connected on a 74-yard pass to Robertson. The Chargers pummeled the Jets 38-7 as Namath threw three picks.

Roman Gabriel Ed Meador Rams St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland 49Ers Lions John Brodie Dave Parks Ken Willard Sam Baker Eagles Cowboys Dalla Mike Rathet Associated Press Wray Carlton Buffalo Bills Houston Billy Joe Bobby Smith Oilers San Diego Chargers New York Jets Oakland Denver Daryle Lamonica Bo Roberson Pete Gogolak John Lance Alworth Chargers New York Jets Joe Namath Paul Lowe Tom Flores Raiders Broncos Art Powell Clem Daniels

Standings and upcoming NL games from AP brief

The Associated Press reports NL standings with Chicago 13 Baltimore 0 and others: Cleveland 24 Washington 16 Green Bay 24 Minnesota 19 New York 33 Pittsburgh 10 Los Angeles 27 St. Louis 3 Dallas 21 Philadelphia 19. Next Saturday St Louis at Dallas and Next Sunday Cleveland at Los Angeles Green Bay at Baltimore Minnesota at Detroit New York at Washington Philadelphia at Pittsburgh San Francisco at Chicago.

Bears Colts Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Baltimore Gary Cuozzo Unitas Rams Los Angeles Packers 49Ers San Francisco Chicago Vikings Browns Washington Redskins Tucker Frederickson New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Washington Green Bay Minnesota New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Dallas Philadelphia Detroit

Weekend NFL Scores And Upcoming Matchups

San Diego 38 New York. Oakland 24 Sunday results. Denver 13 Buffalo 29 Houston 18. Next slate has New York at Oakland Boston at Denver San Diego at Houston Kansas City at Buffalo.

San Diego New York Oakland Denver Buffalo Houston Boston Kansas City WLT Kan Eham

Valley State Tech to face St Bernard B team Tuesday

Local brief notes that Tennessee Valley State Technical College will play St Bernard College B team Tuesday night at Decatur High Gym. The Decatur City Basketball League opens its regular season tonight at Austinville Gym with a doubleheader.

Tennessee Valley State Technical College St. Bernard College Decatur High Decatur City Basketball League Austinville

Bruins Coach Claims Officiating Worst Seen In UCLA Loss

UCLA coach Tommy Prothro charged the referees with producing the worst officiating in his career after the Bruins fell 37-34 to Tennessee in Memphis. He cited a late 65-yard Vols drive and a controversial later call as key factors, while Tennessee coach Doug Dickey defended SEC officiating amid bowl-bound standings.

Memphis Los Angeles Prothro UCLA Tennessee Dickey Vols SEC Pacific Coast Bruins Tulsa Houston Michigan State

Weekend schedule pairs Fruehauf with Morgan County Tractor

The opener starts at 6 o'clock featuring Fruehauf meeting Morgan County Tractor, followed by Chemstrand facing Trade School in the 8 o'clock nightcap.

Fruehauf Morgan County Tractor Chemstrand Trade School

League meeting for Decatur Church Basketball officials and managers

All league officials and team managers are required to attend a league meeting at Gordon Bible Gym on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. The notice emphasizes attendance by all officials and managers to discuss league matters.

Decatur Church Basketball League Gordon Bible Gym

Jets lure Oklahoma star Carl McAdams in third draft pick

New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin signed Oklahoma linebacker Carl McAdams, the AFL's No.3 pick and a St. Louis Cardinals first round choice, in a continuing talent grab. The move marks another AFL victory in poaching first and second-round NFL selections, including Sam Ball and others, while San Francisco lost both sides of the deal.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Sonny Werblin New York Jets Oklahoma Carl McAdams McAdams Jets St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis New York Cardinals Joe Namath NFL AFL Baltimore Kentucky Sam Ball

Clemente Named NL Batting Champion for 1965

Roberto Clemente, 31, of Pittsburgh topped the National League with a .329 average, finishing 11 points ahead of Hank Aaron of Milwaukee. Willie Mays led in home runs with 52 and total bases at 360, while Mays was third in batting with .317. Billy Williams was fourth at .315, followed by Pete Rose, Curt Flood, Vada Pinson, and Cookie Rojas.

Cincinnati Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Clemente Carolina Puerto Rico Hank Aaron Milwaukee Willie Mays San Francisco Mays Ralph Kiner Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Pete Rose Curt Flood St. Louis Vada Pinson Cookie Rojas Philadelphia

Vanderbilt Volunteers Duel In SEC Opener For 1950s Fans

Southeastern Conference action begins with Vanderbilt facing Tennessee in a top matchup as Alabama, Florida and Kentucky post two wins without a loss. Vanderbilt also meets North Carolina in a non conference tilt as Florida, Georgia Tech, and Illinois clash in distinct showdowns. Alabama beats Rice 84 80 Florida downs Miami 77 66 Kentucky defeats Virginia 99 73 Texas edges Mississippi 80 71 Virginia Tech tops Mississippi State 79 59.

Vanderbilt Tennessee Vandy Vols Commodores North Carolina Alabama Florida Kentucky Tulane Auburn Georgia Mississippi Louisiana State Mississippi State Volunteers Georgia Tech Florida State Gators Miami Illinois Northwestern Rice Virginia Virginia Tech Texas

Alabama narrowly beats Owls with late free throws

Alabama capitalized on six straight free throws in the final 45 seconds to shade the Owls. Sophomore Mike Hordholz, Guy Turner and Harry Hammonds led the scoring surge in a tense finish.

Alabama Owls Mike Hordholz Guy Turner Harry Hammonds

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