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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1965

Page

9

Decatur Austin Collide Tonite At Austin Gym

Decatur High hosts cross town rival Austin Black Bears in a pivotal 4A city showdown at Austin Gym. Austin seeks an upset to remain undefeated and challenge Decatur for local hoops bragging rights as Butler and Coffee loom later in the week. Coach Earl Morris praises his Red Raiders and notes standout performances from Mathis Holmquist Jones and Hammond as Austin’s young squad eyes improvement each game. The junior game starts 7 pm followed by the varsity at 8 15.

Decatur Austin Black Bears Decatur Red Raiders Austin Joe Jones Black Butler Huntsville Coffee Florence Raiders West Decatur Tiger Black Bear Gym Red Raiders Earl Morris Morris Roger Mathis Bob Holmquist Decatur High Mathis Holmquist Jones Hammond

West Limestone Star Picked Doug Patterson Makes All-State

The Associated Press named 1965 Class AA All-State football teams led by Dadeville with Rex Barnes and Bobby Fourtenbury. West Limestone’s Doug Patterson and Oneonta’s Bubba Long are backfield selections, while Glenn Woodruff of Aliceville headlines at quarterback. Other honorees include Larry McKay and Larry Stephens ends, Jack Thomas and Rex Barnes tackles, Pope Koch and Jackie Thomas guards, and Jerry Hill center.

Birmingham Ala Dadeville Associated Press Rex Barnes Bobby Fourtenbury Aliceville Glenn Woodruff Doug Patterson West Limestone Oneonta Bubba Long Barnes Larry McKay Headland Larry Stephens Thomasville Jack Thomas Linden Pope Koch Demopolis Jackie Thomas Hazel Green Jerry Hill Lexington Fourtenbury The Woodruff Aliceville Jackets Patterson Limestone County Long Hill Husky Thomas McKay Stephens Bruce Alabama Larry Koch Lineen

West Limestone Fullback Doug Patterson Earns All-State Honor

West Limestone coach De waine Allfrey announced that fullback Doug Patterson was named to the Associated Press Class AA All-State team as a first team half back. Patterson, 165 pounds, starred in seven games during a split-session year, rushing for over 1,000 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns, while playing nearly every minute he was on the field. Coach Ed Bridge praised him as one of the best he has coached, and Patterson was voted county MVP by six area coaches as Florence State showed interest.

West Limestone Dewaine Allfrey Doug Patterson Associated Press Patterson Allfrey

California Athlete of the Year 1965 named

Sandy Koufax edged college football star Mike Garrett in a lively ballot race to be named California's Athlete of the Year for 1965. Koufax, renowned baseball ace, topped Garrett in a statewide vote reflecting multi sport acclaim.

Sandy Koufax Mike Garrett California

SEC Roundup Alabama Rolls To 91 76 Victory

Alabama opened its best start since 1948 with a 91-76 victory over Jacksonville University as Mike Nordholz scored 23 points and the Tide shot 51 percent. Vanderbilt blew past Wake Forest 102-82 led by Clyde Lee’s 32 points and 20 rebounds. Mississippi State and Mississippi also won, while Ole Miss and Louisiana Tech earned wins as well. no SEC games on Tuesday.

Associated Press Alabama Crimson Tide Jacksonville University Tide Vanderbilt Wake Forest Commodores Mississippi State Louisiana Mississippi Louisiana Tech Clemson Virginia Tech Jacksonville Mike Nordholz Dick Pruet Clyde Lee Lee Ole Miss Larry Martindale Ronnie Aldrin Martindale Aldy Rebels

Nobis to Sign With AFL's Atlanta Falcons

Dallas AP reports Tommy Nobis the UT star will sign with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL today after negotiating with the Falcons and Houston Oilers. Terms not disclosed but rumored around 225000 dollars.

Tommy Nobis AFL Atlanta Dallas University of Texas Atlanta Falcons Associated Press Nobis Houston Oilers

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