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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1965

Page

9

Hornung Carries GB Past Baltimore 42-27

Green Bay beat Baltimore 42 27 as Paul Hornung scored five touchdowns after replacing the benched star. Dave Robinson's 87 yard interception return set the tone, Starr connected with Dowler for a score, and Hornung added two rushing TDs. Chicago, Minnesota, and the Rams won elsewhere. Gale Sayers set a rookie mark with six TDs in a 61 20 Niners loss.

Dick Couch Associated Press Vince Lombardi Paul Hornung Baltimore Green Bay Dave Robinson Packers Hornung Lombardi Colts Robinson Chicago San Francisco Gale Sayers 49Ers Minnesota Rams Cleveland Vikings Detroit New York Bart Starr Boyd Dowler Bulge NFL King Starr Elijah Pitts Unitas Bears Cuozzo Sayers Lenny Moore Jim Brown Kansas Wally Triplett Los Angeles Rudy Bukich Doak Walker Roman Gabriel Tommy McDonald Gabriel Fran Tarkenton Fred Cox Ed Sharockman Earl Morrall Homer Jones Giants Washington Miami Dallas Philadelphia Pittsburgh Eagles Steelers

College Results Show Wide Mix In National Scores

College teams posted varied results across the board. Notable winners included South Duke over UCLA 94 75 and Georgetown over LaSalle 101 99, while Alabama beat Southern Miss 93 79 and Missouri edged St. Louis 81 59. Tournament play featured Tennessee State defeating Idaho 104 93 and Portland besting Fordham 76 65.

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All-State Alabama Football Team Named by AP

Andalusia back Larry Moulton earns a guard to halfback shift on the 1965 AP Class AAA All-State squad. Joining him in the backfield are Larry Smart Scottsboro Mike Holtzclaw Fort Payne and Raymond Weaver Guntersville. Top lineman is David Hogan Athens with teammates McVay Underwood and Brasher among others. Weaver shines with 96 points and five passing TDs. Hogan lauded as aggressive and consistent.

Birmingham Andalusia Associated Press Larry Moulton Moulton Larry Smart Scottsboro Mike Holtzclaw Fort Payne Raymond Weaver Guntersville David Hogan Athens Johhny McVay Troy Richard Grammar Hartseld Ken Wilder Columbiana Jim Underwood Deshler Jake Brasher Fayette Clyde Northington Prattville Weaver Marshall County Hogan McVay Northington Desire Underwood Brasher Fayette Club Grammar Wilders Alabama Hartselle Johnny McVay

Chargers clinch AFL Western title with Travenio kicking heroics

San Diego overcome Houston 37 26 as Herb Travenio the postman turned clutch kicker boots two field goals and the decisive conversion. Paul Lowe and Keith Lincoln anchored a 76 yard drive with Had scoring the tying TD. Buffalo, Oakland and Boston also posted wins in a busy league weekend.

San Diego Chargers Herb Travenio Paul Lowe Keith Lincoln Lance Alworth John Chargers Travenio Houston Oilers Hade Travenia Col Lowe Had Lincoln San Diego Jim Warren San Lee Chargers

Liberty Bowl Attendance Seen Near Record in Memphis

In Memphis the Liberty Bowl crowd for the Auburn versus Mississippi game is expected to near a 45,000 sellout, despite local TV. promoter Bud Dudley notes cold and rain affected past relocations and indoors. The new stadium and regional fan base lift civic pride as Southern football prestige grows.

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Jacksonville State Signs Two Georgia Preps

Two Manchester Georgia players Bill Edmonson end and Al Hudgins center signed scholarships with Jacksonville State College. The note mentions past games between the two teams and Auburn’s strong record, with Ole Miss set as a six point favorite ahead of the upcoming clash at Memphis Memorial Stadium.

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Astros reorganize front office as Hatton, Smith take keys

Houston owner Roy Hofheinz fired general manager Paul Richards and replaced field manager Lyman Harris with Grady Hatton. Tal Smith named director of player personnel, sharing Richards duties. GM title to be retired. Hatton and Smith praised for driving faster team progress. Harris and Robinson to be offered new roles.

Houston, Tex Paul Richards Houston Astros Roy Hofheinz Astros Richards Lyman Harris Grady Hatton Houston Oklahoma City Tal Smith Hofheinz Smith Hatton Grady Tal Chicago White Sox White Sox Harris Venezuela Alabama Robinson Astro

Standings and results from NFL AFL across conferences

The Associated Press reports results including Dallas 27 St. Louis 13 and Green Bay 42 Baltimore 27. Chicago 61 San Francisco 20 Los Angeles 42 Cleveland 7 New York 27 Washington 10 Philadelphia 47 Pittsburgh 13 Minnesota 29 Detroit 7. Upcoming games include Baltimore at Los Angeles, Green Bay at San Francisco, Dallas at New York, Minnesota at Chicago, Cleveland at St. Louis, Detroit at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Washington.

Giants Washington Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Dallas St. Louis Green Bay Baltimore Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Cleveland New York Philadelphia Minnesota Detroit

West Coast Bids and Scores From Weekend Matchups

WLT Pet. Pts. OP x Buffalo 10 2 1 .833 301 212 New York 4 8 1. .333 271 291 Houston 4 9 0 .308 284 387 Boston 3 8 2 .273 202 288 Western Division x San Diego 8 2 3 .800 316 213 Oakland 8 4 1. .667 284 215 Kan. City 6 5 2 .545 277 250 Denver 4 9 0 .308 268 347 x-Clinched division title. San Diego 37, Houston 26 Buffalo 34, Kansas City 25 Oakland 24, New York 14 Boston 28, Denver 20 Houston at Boston Oakland at San Diego Denver at Kansas City Buffalo at New York

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