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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1962

Page

6

Raiders Roll To Win Over Bearcats

Decatur’s Red Raiders defeated Cullman 56-38 as bench players and seasoned seniors combined for a balanced win. Key reserves Bob Harpe and Johnnie Compton fueled the comeback while Cullman struggled offensively and at the free throw line.

Raiders Bearcats Cullman Decatur Red Raiders Cullman Bearcats Charles Melson Bob Harpe Johnnie Compton Dwight Hill Ronnie Norris Johnnie Stephenson John Williams Hill Compton Donald Howard Hill “Sees Melson Norris Teen Stephenson Williams Harpe Senee Trimble I Brown Rouen Hudson Watters

Grid Season Grinds To End

The 1962 college season ends with Syracuse visiting UCLA in Los Angeles. Both teams seek a 5-5 finish. CBS televises after the NFL Colts Redskins game. Colts and Redskins cling to faint playoff hopes despite 5-7 and 5-5-2 records. The kickoff is 1 30 p.m. EST.

Syracuse Ucla Bruins Los Angeles Coliseum Columbia Broadcasting System Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins New York Titans Buffalo Bills National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Sacramento Calif Lenoir Rhyne Central Oklahoma State Allentown Hofstra College of Long Island West Chester State Florida A&m Jakson Miss Miami Omaha University East Central State of Oklahoma Oklahoma City UCLA Orange West Virginia Redskins Washington Skins

Speake Seniors Grab Fifth Win in Tough District Play

Speake seniors defeated West Morgan 68 53 to run their record to 5 2 in senior play while Morgan juniors won 37 33. Arab seniors beat Arab 46 42 with Norman Roberts 17 rebounds 17 points and Hilton Flack directing offense. Elkmont juniors beat Courtland 63 41 as Jerry Black fueled the dominant rebounding effort.

Speake — Speake West Morgan Morgan Speakes Speake-Hembree Johnson Kelso Dutton Beason York Ryan Norman Roberts Hilton Flack Ryan — Cottle Whisenant Flack Hester Ellis Rob

Powerful Moulton Dominates Mount Hope in County Clash

Moulton remaining undefeated at 5 0 improves to 59 38 victory over Mount Hope in county basketball. Larry Jacobs nine Marvin Woodruff and Beuin Rutherford each seven rebounds lead the Red Devils with strong interior play. Mount-Cameron Copeland Spears and Woodruff paced Mount Hope scoring in a one sided game.

Mount Hope Moulton Lawrence County Larry Jacobs Marvin Woodruff Beuin Rutherford Red Devils Mount Cameron R. Copeland L. Copeland Spears Woodruff Blankenship Rutherford Parker Stephenson Jacobs

Honeymoon Over Feud Back On Track in Amateur Track War

United States Track and Field Federation renews its battle with the AAU over control of amateur track. Federation executive director Charles Werner says the AAU repudiated Olympic House documents and the coalition can not be revived, signaling readiness to meet the challenge.

Chicago United States Track and Field Federation National Amateur Athletic Union AAU Charles Chick) Werner Federation Detroit Olympic House New York Robert Kennedy Werner

Stovall Open to Pro Offers in Both Leagues

Louisiana State star Jerry Stovall says he has no preference between the NFL and AFL. The All-America halfback and NFL AFL top pick plans to weigh both offers carefully as he eyes pro ball to fund dental school. His teammate Fred Miller also contemplates options between Baltimore and Dallas.

NEW York Jerry Stovall Louisiana State Stovall St. Louis Cardinals New York Titans Fred Miller Baltimore Colts NFL Dallas Texas Miller

Linfield's Paul Durham Named NAIA Football Coach of the Year

Paul Durham of Linfield College was chosen as football coach of the year by the NAIA. His Wildcats finished a second straight undefeated regular season and will be honored at a banquet after this year’s Camellia Bowl game.

Sacramento Calif Paul Durham Linfield College McMinnville Ore National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Durham Wildcats

College Scores From Associated Press Roundup

St Peter's N Y 65 Manhatten 62 Mich Tech 81 Bemidji Minn 67 Wheaton Ill 84 Albion 77 Lenoir Rhyne 63 East Carolina 55 Butler 70 Michigan 69 Georgia Southern 71 Rollins 51 St Paul's Va 80 Delaware State 65 Buffalo 58 Albany State 56 Bethany W Va 84 Wayne Mich 50

Associated Press St. Peter’s N.Y Manhattan Mich Tech Bemidji Minn Wheaton Iil

Decatur Pee Wee Final Game At West Decatur Field

Decatur Pee-Wee football meets Midfield of Birmingham in the season finale at West Decatur Field tonight at seven. Tanner juniors beat Piney Chapel 33 25 for their first loss in four starts. Piney Chapel Bees won 23 11 at Piney Chapel. Priceville juniors beat Austin 36 26 and Flint 39 30.

West Decatur Field Decatur Pee-Wee Birmingham Tanner Piney Chapel LeCroix AP Tunstill Piney Chapel Bees Priceville Dunions Austin Priceville’s Flint

Bobo Newsom Dies at 55 after 25 MLB seasons

Orlando AP reports Bobo Newsom, 55, famed for 211 wins and 222 losses, died in an Orlando hospital after a life in baseball spanning 1928 to 1953 with 18 clubs. The Hartsville, South Carolina native starred for Detroit in 1940 and briefly battled a line drive injury.

Orlando Fla Bobo Newsom Raleigh N.C Washington Senators Bobo The Tigers Cincinnati Reds Washington Yankees Orlando Hospital Hartsville S.C

Yogi Berra Seeks Missing Pooch Taffy in Montclair

Yogi Berra his wife and three sons reported their 10 month old cocker spaniel Taffy missing since Tuesday. Mrs Berra said they let her out for a walk and have not seen her. Police urged anyone with information to contact Montclair police.

Montclair N.J Yogi Berra Berra Taffy

Moore plans to keep boxing into retirement horizon

Archie Moore told the San Diego Lions Club that he plans to continue fighting. His aide Doc Kearns is exploring possible bouts in England. Moore, who turns 3 years old on December 13, was knocked out by Cassius Clay in Los Angeles on November 15.

San Diego Calif Archie Moore Gladiator San Diego Lions Club Doc Kearns England Moore Cassius Clay Los Angeles

Legal Notice Estate of Kate W King Probate Court

Letters Testamentary granted November 6 1962 by Judge T C Almon in Morgan County Probate Court. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the allowed time.

Kate W. King T. C.almon Morgan County

Classified Dial EL 3 4612 Rates and Deadlines

Classified ad rates and deadlines for the period are outlined. Provides per word pricing, payment terms, advance payment, and schedule for deadlines including Tuesday through Sunday issues. Names a contact number for further inquiries.

Christmas Gifts At Guires Artiety Store

Local shoppers are invited to browse Guires Ariety Store at 06 Bank Street for Christmas gifts and assorted items. The ad promotes holiday selections and special offers while noting contact details for orders and store information.

Rent Baldwin Piano For 15 Per Month And More Ads

Rental ad offers a new Baldwin piano at 15 dollars per month with purchase credits. George Mills invites callers after 6 pm at EL 3-0595. Also listed are yard signs by Henry Wade EL 3-5180 and Belts Buckles Buttons repair by Mrs. A. E. Landers at 414 3rd Ave SW EL 3-0929.

Baldwin George Mills Traylor Music Henry W. Wade A. E. Landers 3Rd Ave

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