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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1960

Page

10

Ga Tech suffers first defeat in Bluegrass Roundup

Georgia Tech lost for the first time in the Bluegrass Tournament at Louisville as Tulane and Vanderbilt posted wins. Vanderbilt defeated Alabama 77 41 while Georgia Tech faltered at 50 stage with Kaiser limited to four of 16. Tulane clung to a 79 79 tie with Rice before rallying in the second half.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Louisville Tulane Alabama Texas Longhorns Tech Tennessee Auburn Vanderbilt SEC Utah State Kentucky Greensboro N.C North Carolina Mississippi Kaiser Bud Olsen John Turner Jerry Armstrong Greenies SMU Dallas John Russell Bobby Bland Russell Henry Hos Sas Sears Eeee Texas Ellis Cooper George Nattin Bengals Tom Conklin LSU Florida Florida State Pittsburgh Texas Tech N.C. State Loyola Rice Texas Christian

Tide Faces Texas In Bowl Clash Without A Standout Star

Alabamaаты Crimson Tide prepare for the Bluebonnet Bowl meeting with Texas in Houston. The team lacks a single consistent star, relying on a shifting lineup amid injuries while boasting a stingy defense that allowed 89.1 rushing and 68.5 passing yards per game.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Texas Houston Tex Auburn Tigers Mississippi State Tide Maroons Georgia Billy Richardson Tulane Pat Trammell Trammell Butch Wilson Vanderbilt Mike Fracchia Bobby Skelton Georgia Tech Skelton Richard O’dell Tommy Brooker

College Basketball Roundup From Louisville To Kansas City

The Associated Press recap covers first round results across regions. Louisville defeated Georgia Tech 74 65 Western Kentucky beat Utah State 96 74 Texas Tech topped Loyola New Orleans 78 74 Mississippi Southern edged Northwestern Louisiana 70 58 Purdue beat Detroit 83 64 Indiana prevailed over Missouri 66 55 Bradley defeated Northern Michigan 105 77 Colorado beat Illinois 90 81 Texas Town beat Creighton 89 71 Drake routed South Dakota 88 60 St Bonaventure edged Xavier 985 75 Kansas State won over New Mexico 64 New Mexico State defeated St Michaels 76 68 Brigham Young beat TCU 74 65 Providence over Santa Clara 65 59 Washington defeated Hawaii 73 46.

Associated Press Louisville Georgia Tech Western Kentucky Utah St Tex. Tech Loyola New Orleans Miss. Southern Northwestern Midwest Purdue Detroit Indiana Missouri Bradley Northern Mich Colorado Illinois Town Creighton Drake South Dakota Bowling Green Duquesne Tex Western Wayland Brigham Young TCU Providence Santa Clara Washington Hawaii

Athens Golden Eagles Rout Tanner 61-43 in Big Third

Athens Golden Eagles topped Tanner 61-43 after a decisive third quarter, trailing 27-26 at halftime. The Eagles improved to 2-2, closing the third with a 47-30 surge to pull away.

Athens Athens Golden Eagles Tanner Eagles Rattlers

Moulton Heights Triumphs Over Eva 57 32 in Simple Victory

Moulton Heights Junior A's routed Eva 57 to 32 at Moulton Heights last night led by Phillips with 20 points. The B team won 31 to 20. Moulton Heights meets Danville at home next Monday.

Moulton Heights Downs Moulton Heights Eva Phillips Danville Phillips Ewes O Smallwood

Florence State Lions rally to beat Livingston

The Florence State Lions erased a one point halftime deficit to defeat Livingston. Athens travels to Huntsville tonight and Lees hosts Hartselle in other area games.

Athens Huntsville Lees Hartselle

Baumann Is Top AL Pitcher

Chicago lefthander Frank Baumann named top AL pitcher after 13 6 record with 2 shutouts in 185 innings for the White Sox. Jim Bunning, Jim Coates, and other leaders noted for 2.79 ER A and 13 3 records, while Estrada and Perry led wins with 18 each.

Boston Frank Baumann Chicago White Sox Baumann Jim Bunning Detroit Bunning New York Jim Coates Chuck Estrada Baltimore Jim Perry Cleveland Frank Lary

Rigney Chosen to Pilot Los Angeles Angels in 1961

Los Angeles signs Bill Rigney to manage the American League club for 1961 after his 1960 Giants removal. Haney and Rigney fly to Boston for the draft as they seek players. Contingent talks with Del Rice and Red Schoendienst are reported, with Bilko potential post-draft consideration.

LOS Angeles San Francisco Bill Rigney Rigney Giants Angels Mgr Fred Haney Boston Haney del Rice St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Centralia Rice Red Schoendienst Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinal Steve Bilko Angel Bilko Denver

Union Hill Jrs Dominate Flint 53 36 In Open Play

Union Hill juniors swept past Flint 53 to 36 with a second half burst. Bowling led Union Hill with 23 points. The B game saw Flint win 20 to 13.

Union Hill Jrs. Downs Flint Union Hill Flack Abercrombie Guyede Toccint Enacioe Tcbereuennen Erenewnenecens Blackwood Sereennen Seesoncens

Two Games Set At Athens High Gym This Thursday

Athens announces two basketball games at the Athens High Gym. At 7 p.m. the Girls Athletic Association faces the womens faculty. At 8 p.m. Athens coaches and former college players meet Worthington of the Decatur City League.

Athens Athens High Gymnasium Brownie Nelson Girls Athletic Association Womens Worthington

Tigers and Lions Battle In Monday Night Game

The Tigers defeated the Lions 80 to 73 as Ward Pennington led Tigers with 28 points and Bobbs Ernest scored 22 for the Lions.

State Tigers Bobbs Ernest Lions Ward Pennington Tigers

Quality Tone and Readable Dial Blend with Decor

The description highlights a full size dial with easy readability and a rich tone suitable for any decor. Performance remains consistent across volume levels, delivering clear sound and versatile use.

Liston to Be Quizzed by Kefauver Subcommittee

The Kefauver subcommittee hears claims that Sonny Liston’s ring earnings were diverted to New York gangster Frankie Carbo and others. Testimony links Carbo to a boxing money pipeline while Liston’s manager Pep Barone is reported ill in Allentown.

Nopoly Liston Joseph P Pep) Barone Allentown St. Louis New York Frankie Carbo John J. Vitale Palermo Williams Jimmy Carter Kid Gavilan Freddie Dawson Juste Fontaine Gavilan Carter Dawson Fontaine Subcommittee Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Sinc William Bernie Glickman Chicago Virgil Akins Carbo Truman Gibson James D. Norris International Boxing Club Glickman Gibson Norris

Athens College Falls to Lambuth in Tenn matchup

Jackson Tennessee Lambuth College defeated Athens College 70 to 62. Jackie Coulter scored 31 points for Athens as the Bears trailed by two late in the game before Lambuth hit four late shots. Athens, losers of four straight, travel to Jacksonville State in Athens on January 5.

Jackson Tenn Athens College Golden Bears Lambuth College Austinville Jackie Coulter Athens Lambuth Bears Jacksonville States

Unbeatens Duel as Decatur and Hartselle Meet Tonight

Decatur and Hartselle clash as undefeated records are on the line in a top season contest. Decatur notes Bobby Draper is out with the flu, while Hartselle features guards Lynn Holladay and Mickey Wiggins and center Jimmy Speegle. The senior game follows a junior matchup at 7 p.m.

Decatur Hartselle Moore Tigers Jones Red Raiders Bobby Draper Draper Rod Goode Terry Singleton Billy Rhoades Billy Biles Joe Duncan Lynn Holladay Mickey Wiggins Jimmy Speegle Howard West Rayford Luter

House Of Carpets Strong Entry In City League

The House of Carpets basketball team in the City League touts a fast roster and strong prospects. Manager Charles McCaghren promises tough competition. Wednesday at Moulton Heights they face D and H after Trade School vs Proctor's. The roster includes Jimmy Keenum, Jerry Hembree, Edward Owens, Warner Crow, Foy Hall, Hurley Naylor, Johnny Long, Don Stanford, Billy Van Clark, Hoyt Franks and others with multiple All County and All District honors.

Moulton Heights House of Carpets D&h Trade School Proctor’s Jimmy Keenum Speake Lawrence County Jerry Hembree Edward Owens Warner Crow Foy Hall Moulton Hurley Naylor Johnny Long Don Stanford Billy van Clark Priceville Hoyt Franks

Ohio State Tops AP Poll In First Week

Ohio State leads the AP poll with 35 first place votes and 359 points from the panel. Bradley and Detroit follow with 272 and 189 points as Indiana, North Carolina, St Bonaventure, St John’s, Duke, Louisville, and North Carolina State also receive spots based on games through Saturday December 10.

Ohio State Associated Press’ Panel of Detroit Jerry Lucas & Co Army Ohio University Bradley Butler Indiana Tom Villemure North Carolina St. Bonaventure St. John’s Duke Louisville North Carolina State North Car. State

Crater Lake Sapphire Wonder in Oregon Volcano Crater

Crater Lake in Oregon, once part of a gigantic volcano, is noted for its unusual sapphire blue color and its depth estimate around 2,000 feet.

Crater Lake Oregon

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