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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1965

Page

10

Slugging Petrella Vols Believe UCLA Owes An Apology

Tennessee athletic chief Bob Woodruff demands a public apology from UCLA after an onfield incident at the end of a 37 34 loss in Memphis. Petrella suffered a concussion and 12 stitches. UCLA coach Prothro defends officials and questions the motive. Tennessee and UCLA are slated to replay in 1967 and 1968 as the controversy threatens the football contract.

NEW York Tennessee UCLA Vols Bruins Bob Woodruff Bob Petrella Petrella Woodruff Hall of Fame Tommy Prothro Bobby ‘Perella Los Angeles Prothro Paul Horgan

Colts brace for Packers without Unitas in title bid

John Unitas, sidelined by knee surgery, says the Colts can win the NFL playoff clash with Green Bay despite being without their star quarterback. Gary Cuozzo would start, backed by Tom Matte, as Don Shula weighs roster options for the championship game.

Unitas John Unitas Baltimore Colts Union Memorial Hospital Harry Hulmes Baltimore Colts Green Bay Packers Quarerback NFL Gary Cuozzo Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears Green Bay Don Shula Cuozzo Tom Matte Ohio State Matte Shula

Ruptured men offered $4.95 gift for trying new device

An ad from Kouses City Missouri touts an improved hernia support that promises easy wear without leg straps or bulky pads. It claims thousands of users in the past year and includes testimonials about its holding power.

Kouses City

Comfortable clothing offer eases rap tune trouble

A promotional note touts ease of wear and comfort as a path to freedom from rap tune trouble, suggesting style helps mood and self expression. The message emphasizes comfort as a route to confidence and joy.

You Can't Lose by Trying Trial Offer Surprise

A promotional message states a 30 day trial guarantees no loss and includes a separate $4.95 truss gift as a bonus for trying the invention. It emphasizes risk free testing and an extra item for trial participants.

Descriptive circular addressed to physicians pliance Co

Free descriptive circular offered to physicians by the company at 1057 Koch Building 515 W. 75th St Kansas City Missouri 64114. Addressed to medical professionals, the notice invites readers to obtain the complimentary pamphlet outlining products and services.

Physicians Pliance Company Koch Bldg W. 75Th St Kansas City

Fragmentary Prompt Remains Address Urgency Today

A terse note urges action to secure an address before it is lost. The fragment mentions time sensitivity and the need to act promptly, underscoring a deadline or limited availability. No further details are available in the readable text.

Wilt Leads 76ers Past LA Lakers in Charleston

Philadelphia defeats Los Angeles 116 107 as Wilt Chamberlain scores 29 and Hal Greer adds 24 for the 76ers while Jerry West leads the Lakers with 34 in a lone NBA game played in Charleston West Virginia.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia 76Ers Elgin Baylor Lakers National Basketball Association NBA Charleston W.va Jerry West Philly Hal Greer 76Ers West West Virginia University Greer Marshall University Huntington Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain

Jones Quits As Coach Of Sooners

Jones resigns as Oklahoma head coach after a 3-7 season, ending his tenure as athletic director duties begin. Navy’s Dave Hart hired at Pitt in a rapid move, with Dartmouth’s Bob Blackman a potential Iowa target as major college coaching shifts start the off season.

Jones Sooners Gomer Jones Oklahoma Dave Hart Pitt Hart Navy Dartmouth Bob Blackman Iowa John Michelosen Jerry Burns Blackman

Darrell Royal Silent On Oklahoma Coaching Interest

AUSTIN AP Coach Darrell Royal said he was contacted at 2 a.m. about the Oklahoma coaching job and offered no comment. He noted he is a Texas professor with tenure and a roughly 10 year contract, happy at Texas and planning to visit Houston for a speaking engagement. Royal has led Texas to nine years with eight straight wins over Oklahoma.

Hart Pitt Frank Carver Darrell Royal Sooners Austin Tex Texas Oklahoma Gomer Jones Royal Houston

Law Wins Gehrig Award for Pirates Comeback

Vernon Law, veteran Pirates pitcher, won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award. The 17-9 pitcher after injury woes posted a 2.16 ERA and earned unanimous selection by Phi Delta Theta. Law, an ordained Mormon elder with Pirates since 1950, was also AP Comeback Player of the Year.

NEW York Vernon Law Pittsburgh Pirates Lou Gehrig Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Gehrig New York Yankees

Top Rushers Line Up On Both Sides

Southern Californias Mike Garrett and Il...s Jim Grabowski, ranked first and second among collegiate rushers, face each other as East West Shrine game rosters name three All-Americas for the East squad. Aaron Brown, Dwight Kelley join Grabowski on the roster. The East lineup features heft with Kelley at 220 pounds and others up to 240 pounds Gale Gillingham and John Niland.

SAN Francisco Cal Southern California Mike Garrett Illinois Jim Grabowski Grabowski A. H Bert) Jacobs Aaron Brown Minnesota Dwight Kelley Ohio State Kelley Gale Gillingham John Niland Iowa

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