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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1966

Page

15

Tide Tackles All American: Bryant pleased with starting line

Alabama coach Bear Bryant hails four starting tackles Cecil Duncan Jerry Duncan Louis Thompson and Richard Cole as All American caliber and says they will be difficult to replace after Sugar Bowl. He notes junior backups Burd Williams Jimmy Fuller Nathan Ruffin John Sides Randy Barron Chris Vagotis and Ed Wright will bolster the unit next season.

Tuscaloosa Bear Bryant Alabama Bryant Ala America Crimson Tide Cecil Jerry Duncan Louis Thompson Richard Cole Nebraska Dowdy Duncan Walter Barnes Sparta N.C Crossville Burd Williams Jimmy Fuller Nathan Ruffin John Sides Randy Barron Chris Vagotis Ed Wright

Butler Holds Off Decatur With Second-Half Surge

Butler built a 28-25 halftime lead and stretched it to ten early in the second half as Decatur struggled with turnovers and foul trouble. Decatur responded with a 17-point fourth quarter but could not overcome Butler's defense and late scoring run. Holmquist hit a late foul shot for Decatur, but Butler maintained the edge.

Butler Decatur Holmquist Rebels

Dodgers Acquire Lee to Bolster Bullpen Depth

Los Angeles trades lefty Nick Wilhite to California for right hand reliever Bob Lee. Also, Dick Hall goes to Philadelphia for cash plus a player to be named later. Reds swap Jim OToole for Floyd Robinson with interleague deadline near. Lee, 29, posted 5-4 with 2.75 ERA for Angels in 1966.

Dick Couch Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Sandy Koufax Nick Wilhite California Angels Bob Lee Dick Hall Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Jim O’toole Chicago White Sox Floyd Robinson Lee California Phil Regan Ron Perranoski Bob Miller Angels Wilhite Spokane

Saban Offered Denver Bronco Coaching Job

Denver officials arrange a Monday meeting with Lou Saban of Maryland to discuss a 10 year GM coach contract for the Denver Broncos. AFL salary not disclosed. Saban led the Bills to AFL titles in 1964 and 1965 and now faces a Maryland tenure remaining.

Denver Lou Saban Maryland Denver Broncos Gerald H. Phipps Phipps Saban American Football League Buffalo Bills Maryland Lhs Ray Malavasi Broncos Mac Speedie

Rugby Player Mauled by Lion Near Livingstone

International rugby player Andy MacDonald was listed in critical condition at Livingstone Hospital after a lion attack on his farm. He reportedly fought the wounded animal with his bare hands and walked three miles for help, enduring a six hour operation with over 400 stitches to head arms and other injuries.

Livingstone Zambia Andy MacDonald Livingstone Hospital MacDonald

Rookie of the Year honors go to John Roland

John Roland of the St. Louis Cardinals named NFL Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press as he leads the team with 665 rushing yards. Mecom granted ownership of the New Orleans NFL franchise after formal approval. Davis Cup squad set for Sydney challenge round against India with Emerson Newcombe Stolle Roche named. Kansas sophomore Phil Harmon injured after being struck by car.

NEW York Johnn Roland St. Louis Cardinals National Football League Associated Press New Orleans John W. Mecom Jr Texas Oil Adelaide Australia South Australian Lawn Tennis Association Roy Emerson JJ Newcombe Fred Stolle Tony Roche India Sydney Phil Harmon Kansas Lawrence Kan

College Basketball Scores Summary

State 102 Fisk University Alabama Nashville 101. Florence State 70 Chattanooga 68. Yugoslavia 9 percent. Troy State 80 Huntingdon 7. Athens 76.

State Fisk University Alabama Nashville Florence State Chattanooga Yugoslavia Troy State Huntingdon Athens

Ohio golfer makes hole in one at Lakeside course

D R J Scheetz of Youngstown Ohio used his four wood to ace the 179 yard second hole at Lakeside course White Sulphur Springs in a foursome with his wife and Mr and Mrs J J Sofranec.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va D. R. J. Scheetz Youngstown Ohio J. J. Sofranec

Georgia Coach Bill Dooley Eyed For North Carolina Job

Georgia assistant coach Bill Dooley is linked with the North Carolina opening as a potential head coach candidate. Reports say he visited MSU recently and is weighing UNC against Georgia with other contenders named, including Homer Rice and Jerry Claiborne.

Athens Theniversity of Georgia Bill Dooley Chapelill N.C University of North Caro Mississippi State Dooley Associated Press Georgia Vince Dooley MSU W. L. Giles Wade Walker Seaaad Pap Davis The Atlanta Constitution Tar Heels North Carolina Jack Williams Johnny Ray Notre

Tide To Resume Daily Drills

TUSCALOOSA Alabama AP Coach Paul Bear Bryant will have the Sugar Bowl bound Alabama football team practice without pads. Bryant said the third ranked Tide has game plans down well for the January 2 game with Nebraska and plans to take the largest bowl trip contingent yet.

Tuscaloosa Ala Paul Bear

West Virginia and Penn State Meet In 1904 Opener

The Mountaineers and Nittany Lions first clashed on the football field in 1904 marking the start of a long series. The historic encounter set the tone for future matchups between the two programs.

West Virginia Penn State

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