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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1969

Page

14

Alabama Tide offensive line earns praise ahead of Liberty Bowl

Alabama coach Bear Bryant lauds the starting five as the team averages 408.8 yards per game with 270.7 through the air and 138.1 rushing. Ford, Wilder, Grammer, Ferguson and Drinkard anchor blockers as Alabama faces Colorado’s rugged defense in the Liberty Bowl.

Tusgaloosa Alabama Tide Crimson Tide Bama Bear Bryant Danny Ford Gadsden Ken Wilder Wilsonville Richard Grammer Hartselle Charles Ferguson Cuthbert Ricd Drinkard Linden Alvin Samples Drinkard Jimmy Rosser Birmingham Mike Hand Tuscumbia Ronnie Roddam Ford Associated Press Samples Wilder Colorado Grammer Ferguson Frank Bear Bryant Bryant

Maryland star Bob Karch leads American University wrestling

Bob Karch a former ACC wrestling champion at Maryland is guiding the American University wrestling team in Washington D C.

Bob Karch Maryland American University Washington, D.C

Lamonica Wins AFL Player Of Year Amid Injury Plagues

Oakland quarterback Daryle Lamonica, despite a season filled with injuries from back spasms to a knee ligament pull, is named AFL Player of the Year. He has thrown 33 touchdowns this season and can tie the pro record with three more in the final regular season game against Kansas City.

Associated Press Oakland Daryle Lamonica Oakland Raiders Cincinnati Bengals New York Jets New York Lamonica Notre Dame Raiders Houston Miami San Diego Chargers George Blanda Y.A. Tittle Kansas City Chiefs

Hannum Debut Brings Rockets Win Over Hawks

San Diego Rockets debuting coach Alex Hannum led his team to a 126-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Elvin Hayes scored 35 for San Diego while Jim Davis had 24 for Atlanta as the Rockets outran and outshot the visitors in front of 3,641 fans.

San Diego San Diego Rockets Alex Hannum Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Hannum Jack McMahon Rockets Hawks Atlanta Elvin Hayes Jim Davis Chicago

Two Lions Make Squad

Florence State University lead contributors on defense Johnny McGee and Sparky Box earned spots on the All District 27 NAIA squad. McGee, a repeat pick, and Box both recovered five fumbles, with Box also intercepting a pass and serving as punter.

Florence Florence State University Johnny McGee Lawrenceburg Tenn Sparky Box Sheffield McGee FSU Box Lions

Northeastern Tops Cortland State in Rain Soaked Game

In Boston a heavy downpour met the action as Northeastern defeated Cortland State 27 to 17. Coach Joe Zabuski praised his team after the win saying he was pleased with their performance and effort.

Boston Mass Northeastern Cortland State Joe Zabuski Sam Oe Ree

Saints Earn First ACC Victory In 82 68 Win Over Montevallo

St. Bernard’s led by Paul Gomulinski with 22 points and strong defense in the first half to beat Montevallo 82 68. Alvin Taylor added 12, Frank Cleveland 11 with 13 rebounds, Jim Hutchinson 10, keeping the Saints at 1 1 in ACC and 1 5 overall. Montevallo’s Al O’Brien had 22, Hobbs 12, Newell and Edwards 11 each.

Cullman Paul Gomulinski St. Bernard’s Saints University of Montevallo Gomulinski Nets Alvin Taylor Frank Cleveland Jim Hutchinson Montevallo Alabama al O’brien James Hobbs Mike Newell Lonnie Edwards St. Bernard Birmingham Birmingham Southern Ralph Stanfield Dennis Kozaccek Dennis Gooch Paul Warren al O'Brien Bob Rountree Herman Watts Jim Golden Il Hangel Gunn Larry

Dartmouth plans for next season after upset loss

Dartmouth heads into next year with two star returnees, halfback John Short of Glendale Arizona and quarterback Jim Chasey from Los Gatos California. Short led the Indians with 707 rushing yards on 116 carries, averaging 6.1. Chasey made the All Ivy team, completed 62 of 111 passes for 892 yards and seven TDs, and added 332 rushing yards with five rushing touchdowns. Coach Dick Gagliardi is noted in his fifth season with Yale's hockey team.

Hanover N.H Dartmouth Princeton John Short Glendale Ariz Jim Chasey Short Indians Chasey Los Gatos Calif

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