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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1967

Page

8

Chisox Trade Agee To Mets For Tom Davis

The Chicago White Sox acquire Tommy Davis and Jack Fisher in a six player deal sending Tommie Agee to the New York Mets. Agee and Al Weis move to New York while Davis, Fisher and two minor leaguers join Chicago, boosting its offense and pitching.

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BG Coaches Sign Four More Players

Southern coaches added Terry Padgett from Memphis State to the Blue Gray roster as a ball carrier for the all star game in Montgomery. New Blue signees include Tom Busch from Iowa State, Bob Corby from Purdue, and John Kelley from Ohio State.

Montgomery Ala Memphis State Yankees Terry Padgett Tom Busch Iowa State Bob Corby Purdue John Kelley Ohio State

NC State Moves to Quell Georgia in Liberty Bowl Clash

North Carolina State, smarting from late losses, faces Georgia in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. The Wolfpack rely on a strong defense and ground game led by Byrd and Edwards, while Georgia counters with a rugged rushing attack and quarterbacks Donnan and Moore each over 1,000 yards combined.

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Clay Gets Week Extension On Draft Appeal

Attorneys for Cassius Clay secured a one week extension for filing briefs in his appeal of the conviction for refusing to be drafted. The US Circuit Court of Appeals pushed the deadline to December 22 as prosecutors prepare replies before arguments next year. Clay remains free on a $5 000 appeal bond after a June 20 conviction and five year sentence plus a $10 000 fine for refusing induction at a Houston station last April 28.

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Alabama Seniors Aiming For Three Major Bowls Record

Alabama seniors seek a historic achievement by winning three different major bowls in their careers. The 25 Crimson Tide seniors, led by Kenny Stabler and others, have a 28-2-2 record over three seasons and face Texas A&M in the 1968 Cotton Bowl, with national titles and Bowl pride at stake. The 1965 team claimed the AP national championship after beating Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.

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Tigers Open Road Swing With Georgia Tech In Atlanta

Auburn travels to Atlanta for a Tuesday night game against Georgia Tech and launches an extended road series through December. Coach Bill Lynn plans to start Billy Alexander at center and David Hurt at forward as Wally Tinker leads the scorers, with rotation set at guard and forward positions.

Auburn Georgia Tech Atlanta Tigers Vanderbilt Nashville Wake Forest Winston- Salem N. C Tampa Fla Rutgers Tulsa St. Bonaventure Oklahoma City Okla Arkansas LSU Baton Rouge Ole Miss Bill Lynn Billy Alexander David Hurt Lynn Wally Tinker Alex Howell Tom Perry Ron Jackson Carl Shetler Perry Tinker Pisgah Alexander W Forest Howell Tech

Tide Hosts Rebs Tonight Tide Hosts Rebs Tonight

Alabama’s basketball team opens Southeastern Conference play hosting Ole Miss tonight and Mississippi State Monday. With a 2-1 record, the Crimson Tide seeks a strong start as senior guard Mike Nordholz leads with 24.3 points per game, followed by Gary Elliott and Randy Hollingsworth.

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Not Forgotten Feams Know Colts Are Stil Alive

Rams star Merlin Olsen says the Baltimore Colts are not forgotten and praises their offensive line and receivers. The Rams and Colts clash in a sellout Memorial Coliseum with division titles at stake as Olsen reflects on All-NFL picks and compares players.

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