Raiders Over Tigers For Fourth Victory
Decatur cruised to a 65-28 win over Hartselle as they improved to 4-0 behind a 49 percent shooting effort to 18 percent for the Tigers. Coach Earl Morris praised a stronger team performance and a 34-13 halftime lead, with the Raiders’ bench emptying early. In junior action, Decatur won 44-35 as they prepare for Priceville and Butler on upcoming nights.
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Priceville Bulldogs Roll Falkville 74 39 in Senior Game
Priceville's senior squad dominated Falkville 74 to 39 with all 12 players scoring. The win marks the sixth senior victory of the season as Priceville juniors edged Falkville 35 to 33 behind Brenner and Landers. Next trip is Friday at Decatur to face the Red Raiders.
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Local Basketball Schedules From Decatur Junior High
Decatur Junior High hosts Priceville seventh and eighth graders Thursday at 6 30 PM. Thursday Austinville Church League games include Calvary vs East End at 6 30 Central Baptist vs West End Methodist at 7 30 and Central Methodist vs 16th Ave Baptist at 8 30. Friday features Brookhaven vs Caddo Pleasant Valley vs First Baptist and Harmony vs Flint at 6 30 7 30 and 8 30 respectively.
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Union Hill tops Cotaco 83 68 as King leads scoring
Billy King scored 24 to lift Union Hill seniors to their sixth win 83 68 over Cotaco. Cotaco star Slater poured in 31 while Cotaco won the junior game 49 30. Union Hill led 34 32 at halftime and pulled away late. Union Hill made 29 of 42 free throws to Cotaco 16 of 25.
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Nellie Fox Traded From Chicago To Houston
Chicago deals Nellie Fox to Houston for pitchers Jim Golden and outfielder Danny Murphy as Fox nears 36. White Sox push youth with Al Weis and Don Buford forcing move while Fox welcomes return to Paul Richards in Houston. Fox holds a lifetime .289 average with six .300 seasons and 14 All-Star appearances.
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Ryan Takes 6th Victory in 10 Starts Over Eva-Lester Ralphs
Ryan Seniors clinched their sixth win in ten starts with a 58 32 victory over Eva here last night. Norman Roberts grabbed 23 rebounds as Ryan led 13 9 at halftime. Darrell Cottle added solid defense as Ryan won the junior game 29 24 and listed scorers include Whisenant Martin Roberts and Elllis.
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Ryan Invitational Opens January With 18th Year
The Ryan Invitational basketball tournament will open January 14 for its 18th year. Interested teams should contact Lester Ralph at 802 Cullman Rd Arab Alabama and enter by the first week in January.
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Ramsey Stirs Garden as Celtics Beat Knicks 132 113
Frank Ramsey, Celtics co captain, attracts spotlight after article about luring fouls. Celtics rout Knicks 132 113 in Madison Square Garden. Ramsey, praised for leadership, scores 15 in 21 minutes amid charged officiating and fan boos. Other NBA games include Hawks over 76ers 113 103 and Warriors 117 108 over Bullets with Chamberlain scoring 49.
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Loyola Tops Cage Polling In Early Season Rankings
Loyola of Chicago leads the AP poll with 32 first place votes and 353 points after easy wins over North Dakota and Kent State. NYU, Duke and Arizona State follow as top challengers as the season opens, with NYU at 312 points and a showdown against Toledo upcoming.
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Unbeaten Red Devils beat Hazlewood 75 to 56
The Moulton Senior Red Devils remained undefeated with a 75-56 win over Hazlewood Bears. Moulton extended its streak to six straight victories as they hit a high number of field goals.
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Hawks Top West Morgan Rebels for sixth win in seven
The Hawks defeated the West Morgan Rebels 59-45 at Austin's school as Danville's squad overcame a 13-10 first quarter deficit and a 32-22 halftime gap. Key defense by Bruce Cheatham John Tomlinson and Robert Pope helped turn the game in the second half.
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Clements Seniors Roll Over Cle ments for Tenth Win
The Clements seniors defeated Clements 63 to 45 last night for their 10th win and only two losses. James Harris starred with 31 points and 18 rebounds. Clements juniors won the opener 49 to 34.
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High School Basketball Scores and Results
A sequence of night scores shows West End 40 Phillips 44 and Mortimer Jordan 80 Warrior Oak Grove 53. Other results include Ensley 57 Jones Valley 42, Bessemer 49 Woodlawn 59, Ramsay 43 Fairfield 57, Leeds 47, Hueytown 64 Tarrant 45, Oneonta 44 Cleveland 42, Springville 56 Ashville 51, Curry 64 Cold Springs 54, Winfield 63 Hamilton 40, Decatur 65 Hartselle 28, Alex City 53 Tallassee 43, Shelby Co. 61 Vincent 44 and Verbena 77 Maplesville 68. Enterprise 73 Robert E. Lee Locust Fork 110 Appalachian Central 56, Columbia Ga 52, Eufaula 73 Lafayette 47, Troup 61 Lanett 44, Notasulga 70 Chavala 51, Hewitt 51 Dora 39.
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Elkmont Defeats Madison Academy 74 60 In Narrow Win
Elkmont seniors used reserves in the second half to beat Madison Academy 74 to 60 for their sixth win against three losses. The Red Devils led 48 to 26 at halftime. Bee seniors defeated Madison Academy 61 to 32 in the earlier game.
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Bears Fear Lions as playoff chase tightens
Chicago Bears fear the Detroit Lions ahead of a looming NFL playoff scenario. If Green Bay beats San Francisco, the Bears must tie or beat Detroit to reach the championship game December 29. Owner-coach George Halas warns the Lions are in top form and pressure mounts on Chicago.
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Bryant Pleased With Steve Sloan
Alabama coach Paul Bryant praised substitute quarterback Steve Sloan for directing the Red team to six scores in a 20 minute scrimmage. Sloan connected on 40 yard passes to Gary Martin and Jimmy Dill as Namath faces suspension and a Sugar Bowl appearance. End Charlie Stephens caught a two point conversion pass noted as the day’s best play while Jack Hurlbut led the White squad to five scores including a 45 yard TD to Ray Ogden.
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Panthers Win Over Eagles 74 67 in Senior Action
Athens-Huntsville defeated Athens Golden Eagles 74 to 67 as Huntsville trailed by two at halftime 38-36 and surged in the second half to secure the win. The Panthers improved to an 8 game run with the victory.
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Jets to learn if Wood will play in Saturday's rematch
No. 1 quarterback Dick Wood of the New York Jets twisted his left knee in a loss to the Bills. He was examined Tuesday by Jets physician Dr. James Nichols as team officials awaited word on his availability for the AFL rematch.
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