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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1966

Page

14

Patriots May Clinch East With Parilli Aerials Versus Jets

Boston aims to seal the AFL Eastern Division title by beating New York on Saturday led by Babe Parilli as Jim Nance runs against a Jets defense focused on stopping the fullback. Namath will attack Boston’s weak pass defense as Buffalo eyes a potential division outcome with a win over Denver.

Hal Bock Associated Press NEW York Boston Patriots Babe Parilli Jim Nance Jets Nance Parilli Houston Namath Boston Buffalo Bills Denver Kansas City San Diego Miami Oilers Dolphins Pats Joe Namath

Wagner College linebacker Vince DeMasi collects butterflies

Wagner College football player Vince DeMasi a 195 pound line backer is noted for collecting butterflies as a hobby.

Vince DeMasi New York Wagner College

Pissburek Favored Over Falcons 24 14

NFL picks feature Pissburek favored over the Falcons 24 to 14 in a last regular season weekend. Giants struggle as Dallas seeks the league scoring edge. 49ers, Packers, and Vikings also poised for playoff implications.

St. Louis Cleveland Browns Eagles New York Dallas Don Meredith Giants San Francisco Baltimore 49Ers Colts Green Bay Miami Los Angeles Packers Vince Lombardi Bart Starr Rams Minnesota Chicago Bears Rudy Bukich Vikings Detroit Vikes Gale Sayers Washington Philadelphia Timmy Brown Sonny Jurgensen Redskins

Rutgers Defeats Missouri in overtime at MSG

Rutgers trailed Missouri most of the game before tying at 60-60 and beating the Tigers 83-73 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Jim Valvano sparked the rally with a clutch steal and layup, while Bob Lloyd scored 35 points, boosting his All-America bid as Rutgers extended its winning streak.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press NEW York Jim Valvano Bob Lloyd Madison Square Garden Lloyd Rutgers Valvano Missouri Scarlet Knights Bob Greacen New York University Denver Louisville Bellarmine Houston Idaho State Cincinnati Wake Forest

Moulton Defeats Hartselle 66 58 In High School Tilt

Moulton beat Hartselle 66 58 as Elmore 20 points Pettus 11 and McKelvey 14 led Moulton. Hopper led Hartselle with 21 points, Hampston 11, in a game that left Hartselle winless at 0 8.

Hartselle Moulton Ronnie Elmore Tommy Pettus Dewayne McKelvey Elmore Pettu McKelvey Paul Hopper Mike Hampton Muscle Shoals Athens Downing Moulton John Chandler Carroll Moultay Sao. Ree Joe Roberts Rennie Elre Genee Martselle Os Knowlton Nest “Gerch

Bass Wins 1966 Comeback Player Award

Los Angeles Rams back Dick Bass earned the Associated Press Comeback of the Year after rebounding from knee surgery and injuries. He finished the season with 1 041 rushing yards, finishing 81 behind Leroy Kelly, as sports writers voted him top in the category. Bass credited strategic recovery under coach George Allen.

Rams Dick Bass NEW York Los Angeles Rams Bass George Allen Allen Green Bay Leroy Kelly Cleveland University of Pacific Bass Today Associated Press

Hatton Lexington Reach Wheeler Basin Semis In Conference Play

Hatton and Lexington advanced to the Wheeler Basin Conference basketball tournament semifinals after a Thursday night win here. Hatton defeated Courtland 61 to 51 behind Randy Harrison’s 27 points, while Lexington beat Falkville 80 to 69 with Ferrell Anders scoring 29 and Gerald Segars 17. The pair meet tonight at 7 30 for the Northern Division crown with the winner facing the Southern Division champ Saturday at Tanner.

Courtland — Hatton Lexington Tanner

Lexington Nails Falkville In Late Basketball Showdown

Lexington defeated Falkville 80 to 69 after a balanced scoring effort led by Dennis Gooch with 34 points and Terry Allen 13. The game featured Hutto and Goode style play from both teams as Lexington built a first half lead and held on in the second.

Bass vows never to be tackled when carrying the ball

Bass stated early in the season that when he carries the ball he should never be tackled. He has been tackled many times but keeps returning to attempt more on the next play.

Bass

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