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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1965

Page

9

Norris Leads Bears In Close Victory Over Chattanooga

Athens College Bears upset the University of Chattanooga 72 to 70 in Athens key matchup. Ronnie Norris scored 23 points with 14 rebounds, Lynn Holladay added 20, Billy Biles 12 as Athens shot 46 percent and made 20 free throws to edge the Moccasins. Freshman game saw Chattanooga win 80-70.

Athens Decatur Ronnie Norris Athens College Bears University of Chattanooga Danville Lynn Holladay Billy Biles Bears Norris Holladay Biles Tennessee Chattanooga Teague Hyde Compton John Putman

Brandt traded for relief pitcher Baldschun

Baltimore trades outfielder Jack Brandt and pitcher Darold Knowles to Philadelphia for relief pitcher Jack Baldschun. Baldschun and Miller to share short relief duties while Hall handles long relief. Brandt failed to meet expectations with a .243 average over 96 games in 1964.

Jack Brandt Baltimore Orioles Darold Knowles Philadelphia Phillies Jack Baldschun Oriole Lee MacPhail Brandt Bauer Baldschun Miller Hall Knowles Rochester Baltimore

Stallings Criticizes Players Who Quit at A&M

Texas A&M coach Gene Stallings said players who quit athletic teams should not keep scholarships. He noted about 70 quitters prompted a Southwest Conference inquiry and argued those who quit on their own do not deserve continued aid. He offered to discuss any grievances with players and parents.

College Station Tex Gene Stallings Texas A&m A&m Stallings

Staubach Signs With Dallas Cowboys in Naval Hold

Roger Staubach, Heisman winner in 1963, signed an optional contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday. He remains in the Navy until June 1969, with the team not obligating him to leave service but hoping he will join Dallas when he chooses to do so. Staubach, a Navy graduate of Annapolis in 1964, was drafted by Dallas in 1963 and by Kansas City in the AFL. He is currently at the Naval Academy and will report to the Naval Supply School in Athens, Georgia.

Associated Roger Staubach Navy Dallas Staubach Annapolis Cowboys Naval Service Roger Cowboy Tex Schramm Kansas City Naval Academy Naval Supply School Athens

Moulton Rolls To 4th Victory

Lawrence County High School beat Hanceville 68 to 57 as Don Austin scored 33 points and Art Slaton added 16. The Red Devils built a 39-34 halftime lead, trailed after three quarters, then surged in the final period to finish the fourth straight win. coach Grady Elmore praised the victory over a hot-hitting Bulldogs.

Moulton Don Austin Lawrence County High School Hanceville Grady Elmore Red Devils Hazlewood’ High School Town Creek Austin Devils Bulldogs Art Slaton Elmore LCHS Art Slaten Ronnie Caspers Richard Lyons Dewaine McKelvie Pascheltetair Maddees Marbin Srnsten McCluskey Dean and.Smith

Limestone Players Dominate Post Herald All State Teams

Two Limestone County football players named to the Birmingham Post Herald first team and two more to the second team. First team selections include Mike Har and Jimmy Lecroix, a 185 pound tackle from Tanner, along with Sam Smith, a 178 pound end from Ardmore.

Athens Limestone County Birmingham Post Herald Limestone Mike Har Jimmy Lecroix Tanner Sammy Smith Ardmere

South Carolina Beats Duke In Upset Comeback

South Carolina coach Frank McGuire celebrates after the Gamecocks stunned third-ranked Duke 73-71 Monday night. McGuire quipped I can go fishing as Carolina captures its first big win of the season, while Duke watched its seven-point lead vanish in the final seconds. The AP Top Ten also noted Michigan, Bradley, Oklahoma City, and North Carolina wins in a day of college basketball upsets and high-scoring performances.

Associated Press South Carolina Frank McGuire McGuires Gamecocks Duke McGuire

Heroman leads LSU past Texas in first win

LSU defeated Texas 76-66 as Harry Heroman scored 27 points, aided by 22 Tigers free throws. Texas had 12 fouls and field goals tied at 27. LSU moved from a close first half to build an 11-point second-half lead, earning their first win of the season. Alabama then beat Samford 89-65 with Nordholz 24 points and five Tide players in double figures.

Associated Press Harry Heroman Louisiana State Texas Heroman Tigers Mike Nordholz Alabama

College Results Across Regions in Major Wins and Scores

College basketball results show Columbia over CCNY 63 57 in the East while N Carolina beat Ohio State 82 72 in the Midwest. Michigan tops Ball State 107 70 and Iowa defeats Southern Illinois 69 58. Creighton thrashes L Dakota 103 58 with Bradley 89 78 over N M State. New Mexico 56 over Iowa State 52 and Okio City 106 89 over Loyola Tu. Tulsa 88 63 over South Dakota State. South Carolina 73 71 over Duke. Virginia 97 94 over Wake Forest. Va Tech 95 63 over WM. Mary. The Citadel 71 64 over Stetson. Alabama 89 65 over Samford. TCU 77 66 over Loyola La. Georgia Tech 96 87 over Rice. Texas Tech 77 66 over Arizona A M. SW Texas St 66. Colorado 70 55 Northwestern. San Jose 58 57 Stanford. Utah 98 81 Centenary. Arizona State U 87 75 U of Pacific. Idaho 122 109 Arizona State College. Third straight game of the season. Samford's James McCay poured in 25 points but got little help from teammates. Tonight’s games include Jacksonville State at Auburn, Vanderbilt at Tennessee, and Florida Southern at Tulane.

Homa City Chicago Loyola Florida State Tampa Creighton South Dakota Ohio U Northern Illinois Morehead Canisius Western Kentucky Campbellsville North Carolina Ohio State Soph Larry Miller New Mexico Mas Ter Iowa State Iowa Colorado Hawkeyes Southern Illinois Buffaloes Northwestern Randy Matson John Beasley Texas A&m Southwest Texas Georgia Tech Rice Doug McKendrick N. Carolina Ohio St Michigan Ball State Southern ‘Ill Detroit Indiana L. Dakota Bradley N. M. State Iowa St Okio City Loyola (Tu South Carolina Duke Virginia Wake Forest Va. Tech WM. &Mary the Citadel Stetson Alabama Samford TCU Geogia Tech Texas Tech Arizona Tex. St San Jose Stanford Utah Centenary Ariz Samfords James McCay Jacksonville State Auburn Vanderbilt Tennessee Florida Southern Tulane

Namath Rated 4-F In Army

Beaver Falls Pennsylvania AP Joe Namath Jets rookie quarterback classified 4-F by local draft board due to knee injury. Draft Board 24 spokesman declined further comment. Namath, a Beaver Falls native, reportedly received a 400000 dollar bonus to sign with the American Football League team.

Beaver Falls Joe Namath New York Jets Draft Board 24 Namath Beaver County

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