Decatur Hosts Austin In City Rivalry Basketball Showdown
Decatur Red Raiders, carrying a 5-0 record, host the Austin Black Bears in a 7:45 p.m. tilt. Austin, 2-3, relies on Danny Gibson 6-1 and Steve Widner to counter Decatur’s Holmquist Ridgeway and Hammond as Morris aims to improve rebounding and defense after a 89-point setback to Danville.
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Florence Lions Edge Athens Bears 99 98
Florence State College Lions upset Athens Bears 99 to 98 in a close showdown. Louis Vaughn led Florence with 21 points, Tom Barnes 19, and teammates reached double figures as Athens fall back from halftime lead. Billy Barnett scored 20 for Athens with Lynn Holladay adding 16.
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Notre Dame Captain Jim Lynch Wins Maxwell Trophy
The Maxwell Memorial Football Club named All America Jim Lynch Notre Dame captain and linebacker winner of the Maxwell Trophy, honoring the college football season's outstanding player.
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Starr to Play Against Rams in NFL Clash
Green Bay coaches expect minimal impact from injuries in the Sunday game with the Los Angeles Rams. Bart Starr may return at quarterback after a rib injury, with Zeke Bratkowski ready if needed. Fuzzy Thurston could start, Gale Gillingham set to cover, Elijah Pitts to open at halfback, Jim Taylor at fullback, and rookies Donny Anderson and Jim Grabowski expected to play. Packers clinched the NFL Western Division title with a 14 10 win over Baltimore.
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Nordholz scores 50 as Alabama topples Southern Miss 103 89
Alabama defeats Southern Mississippi 103 89 as 6 11 junior center Mike Nordholz scores a Alabama single game record 50 points on 22 of 30 shooting and 8 free throws. Gary Hannan leads Southern with 22 points as Nordholz dominates inside for the Tide.
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Drager Bows To Lakeside At Decatur
Lakeside High of Decatur defeated Carver High of Scottsboro 81 to 59 last night. Eddie Marshall led Lakeside with 16 points, followed by Doug Payne 15 and Claude Stenson 14. Sam McConey and Clyde Jackson each scored 14 for Carver. Lakeside led 18-15 after one period and 38-28 at halftime.
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TVC Tourney Set At Athens Involving Local Teams
The Tennessee Valley Conference tournament runs January 3 to 7 at Athens College Gym with Jasper Butler and Decatur receiving byes. First round Tuesday features Deshler versus Athens Golden Eagles, Muscle Shoals against Hartselle, Huntsville against Coffee, Cullman versus Russellville, Decatur Red Raiders versus Coffee, Lee and Sheffield in a separate match, and Butler meeting Thursday’s winner. Coffee of Florence is defending champion. Moulton plans to exit the conference.
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Leighton Pirates Rally Past Trinity 65 63 In Thriller
Leighton High School Pirates edged Trinity Panthers 65 63 before a large home crowd. Trinity trailed through two quarters but Snyder Washington and rebounds kept them in contention. Hawkins led Trinity with 27 points while Snyder and Washington dominated boards. Trinity played with six players and next travel to Huntsville to face Council Training Bulldogs.
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Clark Miller Leads 49ers Defense as Captain
Defensive end Clark Miller captains the San Francisco 49ers guiding the unit. His leadership anchors the defense in recent drills and preseason plans as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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