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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1965

Page

10

Jets Trade Harate To Boston Patriots

Boston Patriots acquire former All-America John Huarte to back up Babe Parilli in a AFL deal with the New York Jets. The move includes Jimmy Clossough trade and a $50,000 potential payout if Huarte sticks next season, as Parilli battles injuries and the team closes the year with three straight wins.

Boston Boston Patriots John Huarte Babe Parilli Huarte Jimmy Colclough New York Jets Patriots Jets Notre Dame New York Parilli

Hartselle Lands Five Men On First All-County Team

Hartselle High School Tigers placed five players on THE DECATUR DAILY first All-Morgan County high school football team chosen by county coaches. Richard Grammar Wayne Cobb Larry Fields Johnny Newman Randy Manor named to the first team. Decatur, Falkville and Austin also placed players.

Hartselle High School Tigers Decatur Daily Richard Grammar Johnny Newman Randy Manor Wayne Cobb Larry Fields Decatur Falkville Austin

Falkville and surrounding areas showcase standout football stars

The article highlights Falkville players Sandlin Bryant and Foote as leaders and captains, praising Sandlin as most valuable and noting his four punt blocks and four interceptions. It also profiles Bryant as top blocker and defensive lineman, and calls out Quillin as a superb playmaker and punter.

Falkville Baxter Morris Ricky Quillin Decatur Wes Thompson

Former Track Star Tom Poor Dies at 62

GROVE Okla AP former Olympic high jumper Tom Poor collapsed at Grand Lake Sports Center near Grove Monday He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Grove hospital The 1924 Paris Olympics fourth place finisher resigned last April as executive secretary of the Grand Lake Association after 10 years Poor resided in Seneca Missouri.

Grove Okla Tom Poor Grand Lake Here University of Kansas A Grove Hospital Poor Grand Lake Association Seneca

Packers Sign al Runner Grabowski from Illinois

Chicago report notes Green Bay signed Illinois fullback Jim Grabowski to a three year deal. Lombardi praised the rookie’s potential to start, with speculation of a $250,000 annual salary plus a $100,000 bonus. Grabowski, 215 pounds, set 16 rushing records at Illinois including 239 yards in a game, and challenged Red Grange’s college marks.

Dan MC Nulty Chicago Red Grange Jim Taylor Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers Jim Grabowski Packers University of Illinois Grabowski Hornung Taylor Packer Vince Lombardi Lombardi Scuttlebutt Illini Wisconsin Grange Illinois

Mantle Wins Hutch Award For Fighting Spirit

New York AP Mickey Mantle has been named the first Hutch Award winner for embodying the fighting spirit and desire of the late Fred Hutchinson. Hutchinson, former AL pitching star and manager, died November 12, 1964. Mantle will receive the trophy at the New York Baseball Writers annual dinner on January 30.

New York Mickey Mantle Fred Hutchinson Hutchinson Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds Mantle New York Baseball Writers Chapter

Adams To Be Honored For Meritorious Service In Hockey

New York AP Jolly Jack Adams longtime Detroit Red Wings general manager and coach will receive the first Les Patrick Memorial Trophy for long meritorious service to hockey in the United States. Adams led Detroit with stars like Howe Lindsay Abel and Sawchuk to seven straight regular season titles through 1954 55. The award will be presented at a New York dinner next month. Also note Pike's Peak cog railway ridership surpassing one million riders to the summit.

NEW York Jolly Jack Adams National Hockey League Detroit Red Wings United States Adams Patrick New York Rangers Detroit Gordie Howe Ted Lindsay Sid Abel Terry Sawchuck

Auburn Wins In Overtime

Auburn remains undefeated after a 76 75 overtime win over Columbia in the Tampa Holiday tournament opener. Lee DeFore sealed the victory with two late free throws as Auburn overcame a 11 point halftime deficit and moved to 5 0. Montgomery scored 20, Newmark led Columbia with 27, and Tulane fell to Michigan State 80 61 while Vanderbilt hosts Santa Barbara and Florida visits Washington on Tuesday.

Auburn Columbia Tampa Lee DeFore Florida State Seminoles VMI DeFore Jimmy Montgomery Tigers David Newmark Lions Tulane Michigan State al Andres East Lansing SEC Vanderbilt Santa Barbara Florida Washington

Banner Honors Sloan and Dickey at Champions Banquet

Alabama quarterback Steve Sloan shared the Banner’s coach and player of the year honors with Tennessee coach Doug Dickey. Sloan, a Cleveland Tennessee native, set an SEC pass interception record of 91 and helped his team win the conference title. Dickey guided Tennessee to an 8 1 2 season capped by a 27 6 Bluebonnet Bowl win. More than 700 attendees, mostly high school athletes, filled the banquet.

Nashville Tenn Alabama Steve Sloan Tenessee Doug Dickey Nashville Banner Sloan Cleveland Dickey Tennessee Tulsa Vols

Mystery Cosmic Rays Pack Unseen Power From Beyond

Cosmic ray particles arrive from outside the solar system carrying energies millions of times greater than human-made particles. Scientists note these ultra high energy events challenge existing models and prompt investigation into their origins and acceleration mechanisms.

Solar System Earth

Priceville Routs New Hope in Scottsboro Tourney

Priceville, ranked 2nd in AA, defeated New Hope 55-41 in the Scottsboro Invitational. Coach Herman Myers praised a balanced, team effort as Priceville built a 11-8 lead after one and 34-19 by halftime. They advance to face Pisgah, top-ranked AAA, in the semi finals after Pisgah survived a 77-74 OT win against Rogersville. Key scorers included Maples 10, Sharp 10, Speegle 11, Miller 4, Landers 9, and Dobbs 9 for Priceville.

Scottsboro Priceville New Hope Madison County Bulldogs Herman Myers Myers Morgan County Pisgah Rogersville Travis Butler Maples Sharp Speegle Miller Landers Dobbs Belew Martin Tom Baker McGrew Robertson

All Morgan County First Team picks revealed

Johnny Chandler David Orr and Zhan Newcomb named backs with Richard Mackiewitz on the Decatur slate. Linemen include Buddy Martin Wayne Manard Richard Siebert Jim Booth Jim Grammar and Tim Waldrup from Hartselle and Austin.

Red Raider Roger Mathis Raymond Ward Decatur Ricky Quillin Falkville Baxter Bryant Charles Sandlin Gary French Austin Black Bear Buddy Martin Wayne Manard Austin Richard Seibert Jim Grammar Tim Waldrop Johnny Chandler David Orr Zhan Newcomb Hartselle Richard Mackiewitz Richard Siebert Jim Booth Tim Waldrup

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Harate DAILY Lawrence Limestone Cullman County Tiger J. P. Cain Grammar Cain Hartselle High Crimson Tide Fields Cobb Hart Gary Bearl Whisett Tommy White French White Gary McCulloch Sandlin Bryant Richard Foote Hugh Morris Falkville High Thompson Mathis Ward Earl Morris Red Raiders Russellville Raymond General Electric Buschs Busens Whad South Hutch Award Pike’s Peak Associated Press Banner Honors Sloan, Dickey Kandy Bartel Wes T—Baxter Bryant Ed G Randy Maner Eme QB Rene Ae Mey Decatur Decatur Decatur Austin Pranemen Deen Te Iis
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