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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1967

Page

13

Princeton Rolls Past Rutgers 83 54 in Roundup

Princeton Tigers defeat Rutgers 83 54 at Princeton New Jersey with strong defense. Christ Thomforde tops scoring with 16 points as Van Breda Kolff legacy noted and Carril continues defensive system. Other top programs win including Indiana Marquette Notre Dame and Cincinnati.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Bill van Breda Kolff Princeton Tigers Pete Carril Rutgers The Scarlet van Breda Kolff Tiger Carril van Breda

ABA Roundup Indiana Falls To Dallas 118 114

Indiana trailed Minnesota by one game in the ABA Eastern Division after a 119 114 Monday loss to Dallas in Dallas. Cliff Hagan 20 and Cincy Powell 23 led Dallas while Roger Brown 34 led Indiana with Oliver Darden 23 and Fred Lewis 22. Oakland beat New Jersey 127 105 as Lavern Tart scored 30 for the Oaks.

Associated Press Minnesota American Basketball Association Indiana Muskies Dallas Yesugh Dal Pacers Oakland New Jersey Chaparrals Cincy Powell Chaps Cliff Hagan Roger Brown Oliver Darden Fred Lewis Oaks Lavern Tart The Gary Bradds

Heavy Cage Slate Set For Tonight

Area high school basketball buzzes as Decatur hosts Austin while Athens visits Hartsville. Decatur copes with flu sidelining starters Emens and Robertson. Austin seeks its first home win in weeks. College action has Huntingdon at Athens College as Athens aims to rebound after a three game slide.

Black Bears Decatur Red Raiders Hong Austin Athens Huntsville Cullman Hartselle Priceville Danville Earl Morris Randy Emens David Robertson Morris Emens Robertson Brad Stephens Jackie Coulter Explosive Tigers Moulton Courtland Belgreen Mt. Hope West Morgan Speake Hatton Athens Bible School Mars Hill Eva Union Hill Cotaco Huntingdon College Montgomery Athens College Bears Oba_ Belcher Kentucky State Carson- Newman Jefferson City Tenn Florence State Lions

Mississippi State Stuns Memphis State In Close SEC Clash

Jim Martin led Mississippi State with 23 points as the 71-66 victory snapped Memphis State's lead in a tight Southeastern Conference game at Starkville. Rice edged Tulane 88-81 in Houston as the Green Wave rallied late.

Associated F Press Mississippi State Memphis State State Jim Martin Louisiana State Pete Maravich Florida Neal Walk Georgia Bob—Lienhard Kentucky Dan Issel Martin Starkville Miss Rice Jlane Mississippi Memphis Maroons Tommy Payne Houston Larry Miller Tulane

Moore’s Back Improving as Bowl Week Nears

Georgia coach Vince Dooley reports senior quarterback Kirby Moore is improving from a sprained back though he fears a possible flu. The Bulldogs will practice indoors through Wednesday then depart for Memphis and the Liberty Bowl Thursday. A day ahead, All America tackle Edgar Chandler is named to the South squad for the Christmas Day North South Classic after the Liberty Bowl.

Athens Georgia Vince Dooley Kirby Moore Dooley Bulldogs Memphis Miami Edgar Chandler Chandler North Carolina State

Carty Inks Pact With 1968 Braves

Rico Carty, controversial Braves outfielder, signed his 1968 contract announced by Paul Richards. Carty batted .255 last season after a .323 average in his first three major league seasons and remains a subject of trade talks despite a career .306 mark.

Atlanta, Ga Rico Carty Atlanta Braves Paul Richards Braves Carty Dominican Republic Hank Aaron

Calhoun Rolls Over Columbia 102-69 in Decatur gym

Calhoun War Hawks overwhelmed Columbia Tennessee Junior College Chargers 102-69 at Decatur High gym. James Hobbs led with 23 points, Campbell 20, Goodin 14, Fowsler 10, Lingard 10 as every Calhoun player scored at least one point and one rebound. Columbia trailed all night, bus delays delaying the start by 30 minutes. The Hawks improve to 2-6 and host Itawamba Mississippi JC next.

Callhoun Robert Shuttlesworth Shuttlessworth War Hawks Columbia Tenn Coluumbia Calhoun Coumbia Nashville Decatur Carty James Hobbs Doug Campbell Wayne Goodin Thomas Fowslelr Larry Lingard Howard Lane Victor Quinn

Phillies Sign Ex-Major Leaguer Al Widmar as Coach

The Philadelphia Phillies announced the signing of former major leaguer Al Widmar to be pitching coach for the 1968 National League season.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies al Widmar

Injunction Bars Larry Jones From Rockets For Year

Pittsburgh AP report says Judge John G. Brosky issued an injunction barring Larry Jones, a top scorer in the ABA, from playing with the Denver Rockets for the rest of the year. SMU, after a 23-3 loss to Minnesota, will visit Ohio State next year in the Big Ten schedule. In 1969 SMU visits Michigan State.

Pittsburgh John G. Brosky Larry Jones American Basketball Association Denver Rockets SMU Minnesota Ohio State Mustangs Michigan State

Ed Luban Scores Tenth 300 Game in All Star Classic

Detroit AP reports Ed Luban ski former ABC champion rolled 12 straight strikes for a tenth 300 game in a recent All Star Classic. Lubanski tops active bowlers with perfect games while Walter King and Dave Soutar each hold eight.

Detroit Ed Lubanski ABC Lubanski Walter King Dave Soutar

Bears Raiders Rivalry Set Amid Cross Town Tension

Decatur appears slight favorite as the Bears and Raiders match up with balance this season. Game slated for 7 45 p m after a 6 30 p m junior game. Auburn Alabama and Bear Bryant figure in spring notes with talk of a new breed and potential upsets.

Bears Decatur Raiders Coach Bryant Tide Florida State Tennessee Bama Bryant

Yaz Gets Another Honor In Boston

Boston AP report names Carl Yastrzemski MVP of the Boston chapter Baseball Writers Association of America. Jim Lonborg is Outstanding Pitcher, Dick Williams Manager of the Year, Dick O Connell Executive of the Year.

Boston Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Baseball Writers Association of America Red Sox Jim Lonborg Dick Williams Dick O’connell

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