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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
11
Auburn shot 56 percent while Mississippi State hit 37 percent as the Tigers rolled to a 94 66 victory. Henry Harris led Auburn with 21 points, John Mengelt added 19, Carl Shelter 17, and State was held to two points in the opening seven minutes of the second half.
Unbeaten Austin and Decatur prepare for the season’s first clash in the Black Bear den. Both teams aim to outscore the other in a spirited Morgan County showdown.
Joe Namath declines any guarantee of the New York Jets returning to the Super Bowl. Analysts cite new AFL playoff format injuries and roster changes as obstacles, with Namath noting a conservative approach and uncertain key players ahead of the postseason.
Chicago Bears quarterback Virgil Carter attacks coach Jim Dooley after a halftime benching and a $1000 fine. Owner George Halas supports the disciplined move and Carter threatens to seek a trade as fans raise a charity collection for the Cruade of Mercy fund.
Auburn announces its 1969 football schedule featuring seven Southeastern Conference games. The lineup includes pivotal rivalry dates and expected conference tests shaping the Tigers’ season strategy.
Kentucky Wildcats reclaim No 1 in the AP poll with 616 points and 22 first place votes. Adolph Rupp praises the squad while reflecting on past glory and the 1969 team comparison amid star guard Mike Casey's absence.
Calhoun Junior College War Hawks, coming off two losses, open the Mustang Invitational at Section High School gym facing Gadsden State at 7 p.m. Thursday. Northeast Junior College meets Motlow State in the other opener, with Friday’s 9 p.m. final and 7 p.m. consolation. Harold Webster leads scoring at 14.1 ppg, while guards Billy Wharton and Jim Bevis also pace the lineup as coach Bill Rudolph stresses leadership and rebounding to snap a 3-4 overall, 3-2 conference slate.
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