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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1965
Page
10
A group led by Arnold Palmer denounces time limits on the golf course saying a stopwatch would trivialize the game. The panel, also including Tony Lema and Sam Snead, supports removing flagsticks on greens but rejects new local option pace rules.
Baltimore will start Tom Matte as the No 1 quarterback against the Los Angeles Rams. Matte replaces injured John Unitas and Gary Cuozzo and returns to the role after a long absence from full quarterback play since his Ohio State days in 1960.
The article explains Green Bay can clinch the Western crown by beating San Francisco, while Baltimore can win outright if it beats or ties Los Angeles and Green Bay loses. Chicago can only force a tie if both leaders falter. The playoff setup includes the Miami Playoff Bowl with per-player payouts and the Orange Bowl berth via the Giants-Dallas result.
St Bernard lost 75-72 after a late technical foul on freshman Kenny Clark. Workhouse Durst led Saints with 21 points and 15 rebounds before fouling out. John Bricken's 15-foot jumper gave Huntingdon the lead late, with Huntingdon clinching after free throws and final fouls.
Vanderbilt 102 over Western Forest 82 and George Washington 87 over Furman 80. Alabama 91 over Jacksonville U. Mississippi 84. La Tech 76 over Arkansas 90. Centenary 66 over Texas A&M 93. Oklahoma State 51 over Texas A&M 93. Memphis State 70 over Tulsa 70. Loyola of Louisiana 44 over Hard-Simmons 76. Utah State 88 over Arizona State 81. Pacific 93 over Baylor 66. Washington State 83 over Montana State 70. New Mexico 77 over LA State 55. San Jose 77 over Nevada 58. Seattle 90 over UCal Santa Barbara 82.
Rutgers guard Bob Lloyd scored 30 points and fueled a late surge to topple Princeton 68 66 ending a 13 year skid. Princeton pressed full court but Lloyd hit four clutch shots in the final minutes as Rutgers upset the Tigers in a surprising college basketball night. Associated co trends noted Arkansas Parkers Centenary and Canisius Western Ontario games with standout performances by Ricky Sugg, John Morrison, Clyde Lee and John Austin in broader college action.
Auburn Coach Ralph Jordan notes final exams limit practice time ahead of the Liberty Bowl against Mississippi. The Tigers, carrying a 53 man squad, plan workouts in Memphis after flying from Montgomery. Auburn’s bowl history includes appearances in the Orange and Gator Bowls, with recent loss to Texas Tech in 1954.
The Wheeler Basin Conference Tournament starts Wednesday at Tanner High School led by favorites Clements High School. Opening top bracket games include Falkville vs Ardmore at 6 p.m. Courtland vs East Limestone at 7:30 and West Limestone vs defending champion Lexington at 9 p.m. Second round is Thursday with semifinals Friday and the finals.
The text recalls Jacksonville on December 3, a 33-13 win over Baylor, a 23-13 loss to Vanderbilt in the next Gator Bowl, and Auburns Orange Bowl appearance on New Years Day 1964 when Nebraska won 13-7, highlighting televised bowl moments.
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