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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1966

Page

13

Calhoun Tech Edges Jefferson State 53 52 On Late Shot

James Harris drilled a jumper from the foul line with 14 seconds left to cap Calhoun Tech’s 53 52 comeback over Jefferson State. The War Hawks used a late zone press to limit Jefferson State to four field goals, turning 17 turnovers into 14 points. Pope led Calhoun with 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Harris added 13 points and 11 boards. Calhoun visits Gadsden Junior College on Saturday.

Birmingham James Harris Calhoun Tech Jefferson State Calhoun Bob Shuttleworth Cagers War Hawks Robert Pope Danville Calshoun Jefferson State Bob Summerout Jim Burns Harris Pope Tanner David Woodall Doug Campbell Davidson Gadsden Junior College Gadsden Jefferson ST. Fg Ft E Tp Harris Sum’our Ellard Woodall Burna Campbell Coupland T’linson Rudick Mathis Lee Reerie

Reds Change NL Ownership In Cincinnati Move

William O DeWitt steps down as Reds owner president as Francis L Dale-led local investors buy all stock for 7 million dollars. The group plans a 43 million riverfront stadium lease with Cincinnati and promises manager Dave Bristol keeps his job while NL approval trails January. The change aims to keep the team in Cincinnati and attract a new football tenant.

Cincinnati Ohio William Orville DeWitt Fhas Cincinnati Reds Francis L. Dale The Cincinnati Enquirer DeWitt Reds Dave Bristol Dale Riverfront

Peters And Kaat Top AL Left-Handers

A pair of left handers Gary Peters of the Chicago White Sox and Jim Kaat of the Minnesota Twins captured top honors in American League pitching today.

Boston Gary P Chicago White Sox Jim Kaat Minnesota Twins Joe Cronin Peters Chicago Ed Cicotte Kaat Twins Baltimore Los Angeles Dodgers Orioles Dave McNally Minnesota Cleveland Joel Horlen Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert Washington

Maury Wills Promises 110 Percent for Pirates

Maury Wills, after a Los Angeles trade, vows 110 percent effort for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He says his knee injury is cleared, aims to play third base, and is pleased to be with Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Maury Wills Spokane Wash Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Wills Joe Brown Los Angeles Dodgers Brown Maury Japan Udit Los Angeles Brass Bob Bailey Gene Michael

East-West Shrine West squad announced for Kezar Stadium clash

UCLA star Mel Farr Idaho’s Ray McDonald and Oregon State’s Pete Pifer headline a 35 touchdown 1966 trio for the West in the 42nd East-West game at Kezar Stadium on Dec 31. Rosters name Don Horn Tim Van Galder and Dave Lewis among others with standout linemen and ends listed.

Jack Stevenson Associated Press San Francisco UCLA Mel Farr Idaho Ray McDonald Oregon State Pete Pifer Kezar Stadium Bert Jacobs Farr McDonald Pifer West Charlie Brown Missouri Little All America Don Horn San Diego State Tim van Galder Iowa State Stanford Dave Lewis Tim Sheehan Jim Wilkin

Illinois Upsets Kentucky In Overtime Thriller

Illinois defeats third-rated Kentucky 98-97 in OT as Ron Dunlap seals win with late free throws. Rich Jones scores 32 for Illinois. Louie Dampier leads Kentucky with 40 points and Pat Riley fouls out. Michigan upset Houston 86-75 as Dennis Stewart scores 23 for the Wolverines.

Associated Press Kentucky Adolph Rupp Rupp Wildcats Illinois Pat Riley Ron Dunlap Louie Dampier Kenucky

SEC cage wins from Alabama and Vanderbilt

In SEC action Alabama defeated Louisiana Tech 84 73 while Vanderbilt routed Southwest Louisiana 101 68. Illinois upset Kentucky 98 97 in overtime as Louie Dampier scored 40 for Kentucky and Ron Dunlap sealed with late free throws. Mississippi edged Texas 82 80. Florida State beat Rice 76 72 and Memphis State beat Texas A M 66 55 in other independents play.

Kentucky Vanderbilt Southwest Louisiana Alabama Louisiana Tech Mississippi Texas Florida State Rice Memphis

UCLA Tops AP Cage Poll After Strong Debut

UCLA remains No. 1 in the AP basketball poll after Lew Alcindor’s standout debut and a 32 of 34 first place votes lead over Texas Western. Kentucky and Louisville follow as Illinois upsets Kentucky and Michigan defeats Houston shift the landscape.

UCLA Associated Press Sports NEW York Lew Alcindor Alcindor Bruins Texas Western Kentucky Virginia Miners Louisville Georgetown Duke Illinois Michigan Houston New Mexico North Carolina Brigham Young Cincinnati

Ray Vinson Named All American By AP From ACC History

Ray Vinson of Jacksonville becomes the first ACCer in history to earn All American honors as The Associated Press Little College All America selects a first string backfield led by Carl Garrett. Other standouts include Don Hass, John Ogles, Dwayne Nix, Richard Ries, John Huard, Walter Odegaard, Al Dodd, Joe Peyton, Herb Slattery, Harry Sorrell, Bill Stringer, and linemen Fred Davis and David Edmondson.

Harold Claassen Associated Press NEW York Jim Seymour Terry Hanratty Notre Dame Steve Lindell Army Navy Bill Super Bill) Bradley Texas Carl Garrett Garrett New Mexic Highlands Las Vegas N.M Don Hass Agend Montony Weartheat Fred Davis Doane David Edmondson California Poly San Luis Obispo Dwayne Nix Texas A&i Richard Ries Arizona State Miami American Football League John Huard Maine Huard Walter Odegaard North Dakota State al Dodd Northwest Louisiana State Joe Peyton Puget Sound Herb Slattery Delaware Harry Sorrell Chattanooga Bill Stringer Southwest Missouri State Ries Roger Bonk North , Dakota Ray Vinson Jacksonville Mel Thake Superior Wis State Odegaard Ron McCall Weber State Joe Egresitzo Gettysburg Ken Ozee Ington State Mark DeVilling Muski

Bears rout Covenant College 121 to 37 in basketball

Athens College Bears freshmen led by Pills antre pumped in 30 as they raced to a 121 37 victory over Covenant College Chattanooga Tenn The Bears jumped ahead early and Belcher praised his freshmen unit for strong ball handling They improved to 3 2 on the season and host Chattanooga next at Athens College Gym.

Athens Pillsantre Athens College Bears Convenant Presbyterian College Chattanooga Tenn Bears Trout A Belcher Belcher Athens College Gym

College Results Across Regions Crisp List of Scores

EAST Columbia 65 Lehigh 50. Wm. and Mary 72 Pittsb. 68. SOUTH Illinois 98 Kentucky 97 ot. Alabama 84 La. Tech 73. Florida State 76 Ricé 72. Memphis St. 66 Tex A&M 56. Mississippi 82 Texas 80. Vanderbilt 101 S W La 66. MIDWEST Kansas 94 Ohio State 70. Okla St 72 S S St 69 ot. Mich St 81 So Dakota 54. Indiana 77 Missouri 65. Purdue 74 Ohio U 71. Chicago Loyola 103 N Dak 79. Iowa State 87 Minnesota 69. Creighton 69 Iowa 68. Northwestern 120 Ball St 83. FAR WEST Oregon St 58 Hawaii 54. California 108 Oklahoma 81. Utah State 89 Idaho 74. Colorado 93 Utah 89. Air Force 73 Mex Natl 59.

Rich Jones Illinois Deon Flessner Louie Dampier Wildcats Thad Jaracz Riley Michigan Houston Ann Arbor Wolverines Cazzie Russell Russell Dennis Stewart Dave Strack Michigan State South Dakota Indiana Missouri Iowa State Minnesota Alabama Louisiana Tech Purdue Ohio University Kansas Ohio Vanderbilt Louisiana Leighton Iowa Orthwestern Ball State Florida State Rice Oklahoma State South Dakota State Memphis State Texas A&m Mississippi Texas William and Mary Pittsburgh California Oklahoma Kentucky Illini Elvin ‘Hayes Cougars Columbia Lehigh Wm. & Mary Pittsb South Tech Ricé Memphis Chi Loyola N. Dak Creighton Northwetern Ball St Far West Oregon State Hawaii Utah State Idaho Colorado Utah Air Force Mex. Nat

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