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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1964

Page

16

Browns Clinch Eastern Title With 52-20 Win Over Giants

Cleveland dominates New York 52 to 20 as Frank Ryan throws five touchdown passes and Jim Brown adds 99 rushing yards. Ryan scores on a 12 yard run and ties NFL single season TD record. Lou Groza adds 10 points to surge Cleveland toward the playoff path.

NEW York Cleveland New York Giants Frank Ryan Ryan Browns Jim Brown Jim Ninowski Groza Baltias Colts St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Green Bay Miami Art McNally Yankee Stadium Giants Gary Collins Bernie Parrish Tittle Gary Wood Aaron Thomas Walter Roberts Wood Thomas

Tulsa Winds Up With Three National Football Titles In 1964

Tulsa University led by Jerry Rhome swept three NCAA major college football titles in 1964 including passing, total offense and scoring. Syracuse led rushing, Auburn totaled defense, and Washington rushing defense, with Tulsa setting season records in passing yards and points.

NEW York Tulsa University Jerry Rhome NCAA Syracuse Auburn Washington Arkansas Kent State Tulsa Hurricanes Oklahoma Army Bowling Green

Priceville Bulldogs Ignore Polls Maintain Unbeaten Pace

Alabama basketball booster notes Priceville 11-0 after beating Cotaco Danville Hartselle and Falkville and West Point also undefeated. Coaches Herman Myers and Henry Terrell shrug at omissions while their teams press to be seen as state title contenders.

Herman Myers Priceville Giants Alabama Bulldogs Decatur Hatton Danville Fairview Hartselle Ardmore Falkville Cotaco East Limestone Priceville S Red Raiders North Alabama West Point Warriors West Point Henry Terrell Myers

Auburn Professor Tests Depth-Telling String For Fish

Dr. J S Dendy of Auburn University developed a chemically treated string that stains in water sections with varying oxygen levels. Fishermen can use it by lowering the string for two minutes to gauge where to drop bait, though the device was mainly aimed at biologists and fish culturists. The Auburn Research Foundation has patented the concept for sale.

Auburn University J. S. Dendy Dr. Dendy Auburn Research Foundation

Knock Alabama Contender Draws Fire Over Image

A West Coast sports writer savages Alabama in a column, likening Bryant to a hobo and accusing Crimson Tide athletes of rough behavior. The piece argues the attack harms the South and Alabama’s image, blaming South-haters and distant voices for shaping the stereotype.

Alabama University of Alabama Bear Bryant Crimson Tide South

Chemstrand Defeats Monsanto 107 to 59 in Austin

Chemstrand rolled past Monsanto 107 59 at the Austin gym to secure its ninth win. Schrimsher led Chemstrand with 25 points while Davis Chenault Kimbrell Crow Groves Mooneyham Poole added double digits. George Sharp topped Monsanto with 33 in a game where Chemstrand led 51 28 at halftime.

Chemstrand Monsanto Fof Columbia Tenn Austin Gymnasium Ricky Davis A Chenault J. P. Kimbrell Jack Crow Ed Groves Ohn Mooneyham Don Poole Bill Buckner Monsanto George Sharp

Alabama Falls to Memphis State 83 73

Memphis State MSU defeated Alabama 83 to 73 in Memphis Tennessee on a Saturday night. The loss drops Alabama to their first defeat of the season while MSU gains a notable win.

TIDE Memphis, Tenn Memphis State Alabama

College Scores Show Tight Games Across Nation

Tate edged Citadel 69 68 as Geo Washington fell. Cincinnati topped Louisville 67 57. Iowa won 98 83 against Creighton. Drake beat Michigan State 91 75. Illinois defeated Washington State 103 59. Temple 73 Boston University 62. St Bonaventure 88 Saint Francis PA 68. Kentucky 110 over Vanderbilt Syracuse 77 over Virginia Tech 69.

Citadel Geo. Washington Cincinnati Louisville Iowa Creighton Drake Mich

Raiders Rally Past Danville For Fourth Win In Narrow Finish

Decatur defeated Danville 72 68 in a tight fourth quarter. Bob Harpe and Dennis Ryan led the Raiders with key baskets and 18 rebound effort by Roger Mathis powered the win. Decatur held off a late Danville rush to stay unbeaten in the second half.

Decatur Danville Hawks Raiders Roger Mathis Dennis Sistas Hearylyith Decatir Uniors

Tigers Rip Union Hill In 66 41 Victory

Hartselle seniors easily defeated Union Hill 66 to 41 to lift their record to 4 3. Coach Jack cleared the bench with eight players scoring. The junior Tigers opened with a 58 41 win.

Hartselle Union Hill Tigers Jack Hampton Terry Walker Tedford McLemore Prince Hopper Shepherd Ae Booth Henry _ ae

Tech shocks Vanderbilt in upset win at Blacksburg

Virginia Tech, led by a young lineup, upset third-ranked Vanderbilt 69 to 64 in Blacksburg. The win gives Tech its first victory of the season after four starts while Vanderbilt suffers its first loss in four games after three wins by large margins.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech Vanderbilt Techmen Commodores

Rebbe Brand Men’s Footwear Showcased

The advertisement touts Rebbe as a rugged masculine shoe offering premium quality. It emphasizes strength, durability, and distinctive appearance, inviting customers to come in and try the footwear.

Warriors Nail Down 8th Victory

West Point Warriors remained unbeaten with a 57 to 39 win over Cold Springs Seniors. Steve Woodard led with strong rebounding and team play as the Warriors built a 30-19 halftime lead and a 41-26 edge after three periods. Cold Springs Juniors won the opener and West Point also took the second game 55-39.

Cold Springs West Point Warriors Warriors Steve Woodard West Point W. Point Woodard Freeman Connell Swann Gates Tas Jackson White Strickland

College Basketball Scores Roundup

Rutgers defeats Colgate 79 to 52 while Princeton tops Navy 77 to 67 Lehigh beats Bucknell 60 to 55 N C State 78 edges Southern California 69 American University 48 over Akron 47 Louisiana College 77 over Howard 70 Birmingham Southern 91 loses to Millsaps 63 St John s New York 79 over Miami 77 Missouri 62 defeats St Louis 56 Ohio University 106 crushes Marshall 81 Duke 111 tops South Carolina 72 Marquette 64 New Mexico State 52 loses to Baylor 139 Trinity 88.

Rutgers Colgate Princeton Navy Lehigh Bucknell N.C. State So. Calif American U Akron Louisiana College Howard Birmingham Southern Millsaps St. John’s N.Y Miami Missouri St. Louis Ohio U Marshall Duke South Carolina Marquette New Mex Baylor Trinity

One Of Those Days In Huntsville Hunting Tale

Huntsville readers hear of two hunters on Wheeler Refuge who mishandled gear and faced a run of misfortune. A wrong shell, a broken car, and a failed start left them chilled and soaked. A relief stop at the refuge office offered coffee until one hunter spilled hot liquid on his skin, prompting the remark This just isn’t our day.

Phillip Kyle Daily Sport Huntsville Wheeler Refuge Dame Fortune

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