Remembering Bobo Newsom A Storied Pitcher Passes On
Bobo Newsom, famed for a long and nomadic baseball career, has died at 43 in 1951 after a season with the Birmingham Barons. Across 25 years he logged 211 major league wins and 222 losses with nine clubs, including two 20 win seasons with the Browns in 1938 and a 21 5 year with Detroit in 1940. He was remembered as a durable mound presence and a vivid character in baseball lore.
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A Wonderful Attitude in Decatur League Basketball
The Decatur Independent Basketball League features eight teams including Presto lite Worthington 3M Chemstrand Trade School Haley ville Farm Industries and Sears Roebuck. Games run Tuesday to Thursday with donations supporting Opportunity Center and players praising their high caliber play and community spirit.
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TVC Faces Possible League Reshaping Proposal
A Tennessee Valley Conference study proposal suggests expanding from 12 to 16 members and splitting into two divisions called the Big Eight and the Little Eight. Each team would play seven divisional games plus three cross-division or non-conference dates, with a single basketball tournament for all 16 teams. If accepted, changes could take effect in 1965.
Whipping The Dead Horse On Playoff Proposals
In this corner we revisit the debate on a state football playoff and note it has repeated annually with little progress. Coaches and the Alabama High School Athletic Association show reluctance to change rules, leaving the issue unresolved.
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Tide Wins Second In Week Over Southern Miss
Alabama's Crimson Tide beat Southern Mississippi 71-52 for its second win in a week. J W Berry scored seven field goals and grabbed nine rebounds while Alabama led 32 11 at halftime and extended to 61 37 with seven minutes remaining. Ford Turner's 13 points led USM's attack.
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Griffith Retains Welter Title in Controversial Win
Emile Griffith of New York retained his world welterweight crown with a ninth round technical knockout of Jorge Fernandez of Argentina in Las Vegas. The bout was marked by intense exchanges and a disputed finish as Griffith early pulled ahead before the ending.
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Auburn Tigers Rout Florida State 65-47 in Colonade Arena
Auburn beat Florida State 65-47 as the Tigers shot 50 percent against a tight zone defense. Center Layton Johns scored 16 points on six of seven field goals and grabbed eight rebounds to fuel a 35-25 rebounding edge, while Billy Tinker sat out with an injury.
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Ring Referee Stops Bout After Brutal Blow Ends Fight
The match ends when the fighter collapses to the canvas from a mid section blow. He cannot continue and receives a technical knockout as the crowd boos. Police secure the ring as chaos subsides and the arena quiets after the stoppage.
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Seven SEC schools sign Alabama high school stars 1953
The AP reports seven Southeastern Conference schools secured Alabama football talent as 60 freshmen earned scholarships after legality began at noon. Alabama awarded 30 scholarships to locals and four to out-of-staters, with 19 Alabama seniors choosing Auburn by nightfall.
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College Scores From Saturday's Games Reported by AP
A sweeping recap shows Wisconsin defeating Texas Western 73 to 59 and many other results including Miami Ohio over Marshall 67 to 48 Michigan Tech 85 Moorhead State 68 and Ohio State 76 West Virginia 69. Multiple pairings feature top programs such as North Carolina over South Carolina 75 65 and Duke routing Maryland 92 56.
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Alabama lands prep stars from Cullman and Decatur
Alabama signs or expects grants in aid for top prep players across Decatur Cullman and other areas. Names include John Williams Wayne Trimble Leslie Kelley Barry Willoughby and Johnny Calvert among backs linemen and quarterbacks with offers or interest from Auburn Florida State and Mississippi State.
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Jimmy Kent Israel
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John Power
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Robert Ramsey
Walker County
Ramsay
Jimmy Fuller
Sidney Lanier
Hewitt
Harris Cummins
Robert E. Lee
Larry Jeffers
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Tigers edge Priceville 40 to 41 in Hartselle clash
Morgan County High Tigers rallied to a 40 41 victory over Priceville Saturday night. Priceville led once at halftime 22 21. Bobby Taylor topped Priceville with 16 points as Hart selle junior squad won 42 40. Decatur Red Raiders visit Hart selle Tuesday.
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All Americas Lead South in 14th Senior Bowl
Three all Americas will guide the South in the January 5 Senior Bowl at Ladd Stadium. Alabama's Lee Roy Jordan Ole Miss Glynn Griffing LSU Fred Miller selected for the Rebel squad coached by Weeb Ewbank. NBC will televise the game with a target 43,000 crowd.
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Syracuse Lions Triumph Over UCLA 12-7 in finale
Syracuse, trailing through three quarters, roared back in the fourth as Mackey returned a punt 40 yards for a touchdown to defeat UCLA 12-7 at the Memorial Coliseum. A 14,485 crowd watched Syracuse outplay but fumble and interception troubled Bruins. The win lifts Syracuse to 5-5. UCLA ends 4-6.
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Tanner Swamps Clements Five in league clash
Tanner's Rattlers defeated Clements 71 41 on Saturday with Bill Privett scoring 21 points to lead the way. Wayne Rose 17 and Mike Rose 13 paced Clements, while Tanner next hosts Elkmont Red Devils Tuesday.
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College Football CMENET Bowl West Chester 46 Hofstra 12
West Chester routed Hofstra 46 to 12 in the CMENET Bowl with a dominant showing by the Rams. Hofstra struggled offensively as West Chester built a large lead and closed the game comfortably.
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