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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1955

Page

5

Dayton Beats Utah 77 to 73 in Kentucky Invitational Opener

Dayton upset Utah 77 to 73 at Lexington as Jim Paxson scored 35 points to set a Kentucky tourney record. Utah, ranked No. 3, suffered its first loss in six games. Kentucky also beat Minnesota 72-65, while San Francisco extended its win streak to 32. The card includes Wake Forest, Clemson, Duke, and other ranked teams in various tournaments.

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OCU Holds Off Auburn In Fast Start Victory

Oklahoma City University defeated Auburn 76 to 58 in Oklahoma City last night. OCU jumped to a 12-1 lead early, Auburn rallied to trail 41-35 at halftime, and Auburn at one point closed to 27-26 before the Chargers pulled away in the second half.

OCU Auburn Oklahoma City Oklahoma City University

Bradley Negro Player Sparks Loyola Tension

Bradley forward Shellie McMillon a 19 year old sophomore from Chicago became the focal point of Loyola New Orleans first racial incident as he fouled out and saluted fans with his tongue. Loyola used 21 of 26 free throws to win 71 to 65 amid jeers and a Dixie marching song. Coach Jim McCafferty called the fouling tactics unneeded and said the incident could fade with future games.

New Orleans Shellie McMillon Bradley Loyola McMillen Chicago McMillon Buddy Diliberto Times- Picayune Jim McCafferty McCafferty

Brown Issues Subtle Warning To Cleveland Browns

Cleveland coach Paul Brown hints at roster changes as the Browns prepare for the NFL title game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles Coliseum. He notes the challenge of wind and snow and praises the Rams while planning full workouts and a West Coast trip.

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Austinville Beats Mt Hope 51 50 in late comeback

Austinville Hornets overcome Mt Hope Jackets 51 to 50 as senior Gaither Williams and Buck McCulloch contribute late points. Mt Hope drops its 10 game win streak in a tight Decatur gym showdown with rival defense and clutch free throws from both sides. The teams meet again January 21 at Mt Hope.

Mt. Hope Decatur Gymnasium Austinville Hornets St. Hope Jackets Ken Porter Gary Blagburnh Waylon Hopkins Lawrence Mr. Hope Buck McCulloch Moebes Allen Lott Howell Martin Wallace Miller Holliman Shields Jack’ Martin Appleton Garrison

Play Resumes In Moulton Heights Invitational

Tonight at 7 o clock action resumes in the Moulton Heights Invitational basketball tournament hosted at Moulton Heights school. In the girls division Austinville Bowline faces Chemstrand for a finals berth against the White Sox who beat Longs Beauty Shop Monday. Junior pairings have Penville at Moulton Heights. winner advances to face Hartselle Thursday. Finals set Thursday 7 for girls and 8 30 for juniors with proceeds aiding a school bus purchase and a class trip.

Moulton Heights Austinville Bowline Chemstrand White Sox Long Beauty Shop Priceville Hartselle Tigers Austinville

Bearcats Win Fifth In Upset Over West Point

Cullman seniors extended their win streak to five with a 66-51 victory over West Point. The B team also won 51-38. In the A game Cullman led 41-38 after three quarters before pouring in 25 points in the final period to seal the win.

Cullman West Point Bearcats

Section Claims Holly Pond As 10th Victim

Section seniors defeated Holly Pond 66 to 52 to extend their win streak to 10. The A contest saw a 22-20 field goal edge for Holly Pond, but Section outscored them at the free throw line 26 to ? 26 points from 21 fouls. The game had a 22-8 first quarter and a 40-20 halftime, with Holly Pond closing to 13 late in the fourth.

Holly Pond Section

Frogs Face Fast Mississippi In Cotton Bowl Prep

TCU coach Abe Martin says his team will have a busy day as they prepare for the Cotton Bowl meeting with Mississippi in Dallas on Jan 2. He notes Mississippi speed, cites Eagle Day and Earl Blair, and explains he scrapped scrimmages after All-America halfback Jim Swink sprained an ankle.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Christian Abe Martin Horned Frogs Martin Mississippi TCU Dallas Earl Blair Jim Swink

Town Creek Bears Edge Speake 59 43 In Upset

Town Creek's senior Bears defeated Speake 59 to 43 at home. The Bears outscored Speake in both field goals and free throws, securing the win on their home floor.

Town Creek Downs Speake Town Creek Bears Terry Conner Bendall Owe Cross Holiday Crowe Burfield

Duke edges Temple in tight finish as AP scores drop

The Associated Press college basketball roundup reports Duke 92 Temple 93 in a close clash. Other results include Penn 72 over Fordham 9 percent and Rutgers 54 West Virginia 89 while Saint Louis and Washington Seattle posted wins.

Associated Press Duke Temple Penn Fordham Rutgers South West Virginia Richmond New Orleans Loyola Bradley Jackson (Miss Kentucky State Midwest San Francisco Wichita St. Louis Washington Seattle Oklahoma A&m Oklahoma Purdue Butler Oklahoma City Auburn Detroit Baldwin-Wallace

Hatton Rally Powers Hatton Victory Over Moulton 58 56

In Moulton the Red Devils led 15 at the half before Hatton’s Speake sparked a 26 point third period rally. Final scores: Hatton 58 Moulton 56. Junior 21-18 and B 36-29 wins also reported.

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Tigers Won’t Be Sold Before Christmas In Detroit Bid

Detroit fans heard that the Detroit Tigers will not be sold until after the holidays. A New York syndicate headed by Cy Block reportedly offered over two million dollars for the club but the bid was dismissed as a mere inquiry.

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