High Scoring Battle With Bama Prevailing Is Experts Prediction
Experts near the Alabama and Syracuse teams foresee a high scoring Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day with Alabama defeating Syracuse by a narrow margin. Alabama’s strong running game and stout pass defense are noted, while Syracuse prepares after ten days in Florida and a return trip from New York.
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Miami
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Alabama
Syracuse
Crimson Tide
New York State
Florida
Red Drew
Tide
Tuscaloosa
Floyd Schwartzwalder
Auburn
Drew
Texas Favored Over Tennessee In Cotton Bowl Preview
HAROLD V. RATLIFF reports Texas is the slight favorite over Tennessee for the January 1 Cotton Bowl, despite coach Ed Price's surprise at the odds. Tennessee enters with a stronger defensive record, while Texas boasts a high offensive yardage total.
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Ed Price
University of Texas
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Tennessee
Texas
Price
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Many Stars To Play In North South Grid Classic
A brilliant lineup of senior college stars including three all-Americas will meet in the Shrine benefit North-South grid classic at the Orange Bowl Christmas night. The South, led by Maryland’s Jack Scarbath, aims to extend a series edge as 45,000 are expected to attend.
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Miami
Fla
Shrine
Andy Gustafson
Maryland
Jack Scarbath
Stu Holcout
Purdue
Donn Moomaw
UCLA
Frank Kush
Michigan State
Gustafson
Jim Tatum
George Sauer
Baylor
Tatum
Scarbath
Squirrels and Game Totals Mark Wheeler Refuge Hunt
Report from Wheeler Refuge shows 1,531 squirrels 64 rabbits 33 coons 18 foxes and 237 crows bagged in six day hunt with over 1,500 squirrels last year. Weather blamed for low totals. critique of illegal shooting and praise for refuge staff. notes on local wildlife like double crested cormorants and Decatur squirrel absence.
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Wheeler Refuge
Meagher Chooses Auburn Football After Undefeated Season
Pat Meagher a 17 year old triple threat and Lee County High co captain accepted athletic aid from Auburn. Meagher whose father once coached at Auburn will play for the Tigers next year.
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Auburn
Pat Meagher
Meagher
Lee County High
Auburn Yester
Hornets Defeat Hartselle 64 46 In Friday Victory
Austinville Seniors coached by Joe Jones beat Hartselle 64 to 46 as McCullough led Austinville with 18 points. The Junior Hornets lost 35-31 to Hartselle Junior, with Woodall 22 and Jackson 16 leading Austinville.
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McCullough
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Stewart
Knox
Woodall
Jackson
Francis
Mayfield
Carden
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Free
Osborne
Patterson
Judges Mum On Rose Bowl Pick
In Pasadena California December 20 judges preview Wisconsin and Southern California for the Rose Bowl but withhold picks for more study. Southern California is seen as a one touchdown favorite after nine straight wins prior to a loss to Notre Dame. Wisconsin arrived from Madison three days earlier and impressed critics even in street clothes.
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Walker And Hughes Make First A Eleven
Alabama’s small high schools produced standout players this season and two backs led the Class A lineup. Noojin Walker of Falkville and Billy Gilbert Hughes of West Limestone were named among the state’s top A backs, with prior Class AA selections already drawing college interest.
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Alabama
Birmingham News
Noojin Walker
Falkville
Billy Gilbert Hughes
West Limestone
Cook
Alexandria
Forbus
Alexander City
Jackles Preston
Eufaula Strain
V. Carleton
Ft. Deposit
Wingard
Verbena
Authorities Capture Suspect Amid Jubilation
A police statement notes we got him and we are very happy about it, expressing relief and satisfaction after the arrest. The brief comment signals a successful operation and community relief without detailing the case.
Birmingham Gridders Dominate All-Southern Football Squad
Orlando news outlines the 1951 All-Southern prep football selections with 60 players from 12 states. Alabama’s Dan Coyle, Frank Christy, Pat Meagher, Fred Sington, and E. G. Taylor headline the Alabama picks with several teammates receiving honorable mention. Georgia and Florida players also receive top honors and mentions from state chairmen and regional scouts.
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Fla
Dixie
Bob Howard
Orlando Sentinel-Star
All- Southern Selection Board
Georgia
Robert
Goo Goo) Heidt
University of Georgia
George Volkert
Nashville
Isaac Litto
Tennessee
Alabama
Benny Marshall
Birmingham News
Florida
Bernard Kahn
News-Journal
Daytona Beach
Bill Richardson
Atlanta Journal
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Carter
Scoop
Ramsay
Birmingham
E. G. Taylor
Bessemer
Marvin Miller
Butler
Huntsville
Jim Wilson
Sidney Lanier
Montgomery
Billy Lumpkin
Coffee
Florence
Don Speed
Selma
Jimmy Hilms
Tuscaloosa
Lamar Weeks
Gadsden
Jack Simpson
Edison
Miami
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Tom Petrie
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Jacksonville
Billy Shields
Plant
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Lakeland
Adams
Fletcher
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Olan Renfroe
Fort Meyers
Ronnie Palmer
Joe Criner
Kissimmee
Albany
Johnny Menger
Richmond Academy
Augusta
Roy Wilkins
Dalton
Bob Juhan
Murphy
Atlanta
Noel George
Valdosta
Wayne Dye
Richmond
Stan Thornton
Decatur
Tommy Mansfield
Gibson
Moultrie
Wade
North Fulton
Pat Swan
Ft. Valley
Hunters Advised On Local Shooting Hours
The Decatur area times from the U S Weather Bureau list sunrise and sunset for this week. Waterfowl shooting is legal 30 minutes before sunrise and ends one hour before sunset, with specific times from December 21 to December 27.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Raiders Rally Past Danville In Two Hard Fought Games
Decatur Red Raiders beat Danville 63-50 in the senior game with Bobby Smith 23 points and Howard Busbey 19 leading a fast break effort. The junior Raiders won 35-33 as Ralph Hurst and C Wolfe delivered key late free throws, with J McCay scoring 13 for Danville.
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Howard Busbey
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Raiders
Ralph Hurst
C. Wolfe
Decatur
Herman Meyer
Cliff Holladay
Holladay
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J. McCay
B. James
H. Walden
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Flint Jr A team Tops Moulton Heights 57 to 41
Flint Jr A defeats Moulton Heights 57 41 with Miller scoring 23 for Flint and Beggs 12 Johnson 11. Moulton Heights B team wins 32 29 in opener. Flint leads 23 18 at half and 14 10 at intermission. Other scorers include Ledlow Mullican N McNutt Maples Daniel D Braswell Higdon Evans.
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Moulton Heights
Decatur
Flint
Miller
Beggs
Nets
Johnson
Ledlow
Mullican
B. McNutt
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Maples
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Flint Lee
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City Basketball League Meet Set For Tuesday
Final plans for the City Basketball League are set for a Tuesday night meeting at the Decatur Armory starting at 7 30 PM. Four teams Chemstrand National Guard Boys Club and Wolverine are in the loop with hopes for two more. Officers will be elected and the schedule worked out. Play likely begins January 6.
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Chemstrand
National Guard
Boys Club
Wolverine
Licorice Use Spreads in Cough Medicines
An old want ad note highlights licorice as a common ingredient in cough remedies. It underscores the search for effective cough relief and the appeal of familiar, traditional ingredients.
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