Austin Visits Decatur Tonight In Top Area Game
Decatur Red Raiders host Austin Black Bears at 7 45 in a premier area matchup. Decatur holds a 5 0 record with Contributing stars including Robertson and Julian while Austin arrives 4 1 led by Smith who averages 20 8 points. Coach Morris warns of a real hard game as both teams seek key win.
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David Robertson
Toney Julian
Steve McKee
Dewayne Wells
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Falkville
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Hartselle
Earl Morris
Austin Fired By Pittsburgh
AP reports Bill Austin was fired as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after three seasons with an 11-28-3 record. The club seeks a new coach as they finished in the Century Division cellar this season with two wins and none against division opponents.
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Northwestern Coach Sees Ohio State as Best Team Seen
After dropping five straight games by large margins Northwestern coach Alex Agase said Ohio State was the best club he had seen this season.
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Purdue
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Jacksonville State to Name New Football Coach Tonight
Jacksonville State University announces a new football coach tonight to replace Jim Blevins at a Downtowner Motel press conference at 8 p.m. Kentucky aide Charlie Pell is the leading candidate, with Etowah County High's Jim Glover and another coach also under consideration. Pell has ties to Alabama and Kentucky football through Bear Bryant and Charlie Bradshaw. Blevins retired after the season finale.
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Governor's Charity Bowl could replace Auburn Alabama freshmen game
The Birmingham Touchdown Club proposes the Governor s Charity Bowl an annual Auburn Alabama freshmen game at Legion Field during the off week with proceeds to a state charity chosen by the governor. Doug Layton seeks approval from athletic officials and has Gov. Albert Brewer s backing.
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Rough Game Revealed in Pageant Magazine Profiles
Pageant Magazine examines the rough edge of pro football line play. Jets tackle Winston Hill accuses Patriots’ Larry Eisenhauer of cheap shots and bites, while Hill and Ben Davidson trade barbs. AFL players discuss holding and jersey grabs as New York’s offense protects Joe Namath.
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Royals and Astros Make Three for One Catcher Trade
The Kansas City Royals acquire young catcher John Martinez in a 3-for-1 deal with the Houston Astros. Also joining KC are catcher Tommie Smith and infielder Mike Sinnerud, while Royals send 19 year old catcher John Jones from the Washington Senators Buffalo farm team.
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Florida Takes Down Alabama 56 45 in SEC Basketball
Florida built an early lead and kept it, defeating Alabama 56 to 45 in Tuscaloosa. Gary Elliott led Alabama with 15 points while Neal Walk paced Florida with 15 points and 15 rebounds.
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State Bulldogs Top Auburn in SEC Thriller
Mississippi State defeated Auburn 65 to 59 in Starkville to snap Auburn’s 1- win SEC start. State converted 15 of 19 free throws while Auburn made 9 of 13 penal ties. John Mengelt scored 17 for Auburn and Chuck Wade led State with 20 points.
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Rebels and Vandy deliver wins in Monday SEC action
Florida beat Alabama 56 45 and Mississippi State edged Auburn 65 59 while Vanderbilt toppled Bowling Green 92 67. Mississippi beat Furman 77 72. Louisville defeated Florida State 79 78. Tulane crushed Texas Tech 114 91. Bob Bundy scored 29 for Vandy as they held early lead then pulled away.
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Jets Choose Eight For AFL All-Star Team
The Eastern champion New York Jets named eight players to the AFL All-Star squad led by quarterbacks Namath and receivers Sauer and Maynard. Others include Winston Hill, Dave Herman, Jim Turner, Gerry Philbin, and Verlon Biggs. The game is January 19 in Jacksonville Florida.
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College Cage Scores From East to West Show Mixed Results
East Columbia beat Lehigh 85 47 while Buffalo edged Penn State 66 60 and Holy Cross defeated Northeastern 67 60. Other scores include Vanderbilt 92 6 Bowling Green, Louisville 79 78 Florida St, Tulane 114 91 Texas Tech, and more across conferences.
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UCLA Holds Lead in AP Poll Despite One dissenting vote
UCLA remains ranked No. 1 in the AP top 20 basketball poll with 29 first place votes and 598 points. North Carolina moves to No. 2 with 542 points as Davidson, Kentucky, New Mexico, Cincinnati and Notre Dame hold spots behind. Houston drops from No. 12 to out of the top 20 after a loss. Duke and Iowa fall from the top 20.
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Samford and Tuskegee Fall to Strong Opponents
Samford loses 85 to 58 at Tennessee Tech while Tuskegee Institute falls 100 to 71 to Bethune-Cookman College. Other college results include San Jose State 83, Cincinnati 68. Idaho State 71. South Dakota 69, Nevada 107, Western Illinois 90.
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Davis Cup clash looms as potential end of amateur era
The 1957 Davis Cup Challenge Round between the United States and Australia begins in Adelaide after Christmas. Sponsorship woes hit television coverage with a withdrawn Aussie sponsor, reducing expected revenue by about 12000 dollars and dampening ticket sales for the three day event. Arthur Ashe leads the U S push as Australia faces a depleted squad amid pro raids.
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Tulane Dominates Texas Tech With Second Half Burst
Tulane, at 5-1, built a 49 37 lead over Texas Tech and then exploded for 65 points in the second period to secure its biggest margin and fourth straight win. Johnny Arthurs topped Tulane with 24 points while Mike Grosso contributed a key free throw.
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Florida court orders Rubin license for first girl jockey
In Miami Florida Judge Jack A Falk ordered the Florida State Racing Commission to license Barbara Jo Rubin the state's first female jockey or appear in court January 15 to justify its denial. Rubin, an exercise girl at Tropical Park, had filed the application last Friday prompting the action.
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Wheeler Basin Conference Meet Opens at Elkmont
The 1968 Wheeler Basin Conference basketball tournament begins in Elkmont with small school teams from Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Lauderdale counties. Opening games include Tanner vs Town Creek at 6 p.m. West Limestone vs Clements at 7 15 p.m. Ardmore vs Falkville at 8 30 p.m.
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Nitschke Wins AP Defensive Player of the Week
New York AP selection honors Green Bay linebacker Ray Nitschke for a late game steal that stopped Chicago Bears and capped the NFL season. The play capped a dramatic defensive effort earning the AP nod as defensive player of the week.
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Ali Surrenders to Serve 17 Month Ten Day Sentence
Muhammad Ali formerly Cassius Clay turns himself in at Dade County Jail in Miami Florida to begin a 17 month and 10 day sentence for driving with an expired license. He serves as a jail trustee while awaiting possible reduction through his attorney.
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