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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1966

Page

18

Soph Linebackers Could Be Best In History

Alabama coach Paul Bryant praises a strong 1966 linebacker corps led by Mike Hall and Bob Childs. Hall and Childs anchored a unit that helped Alabama post a top defensive season, with multiple interceptions and a pivotal punt block. Limited by NCAA post season rules, Rogers could not play in the Sugar Bowl.

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Late Night College Scores From Across Regions

AP reports numerous scores from East to West with Illinois Iowa and Ohio Valley swings. Notable games include Ohio State 84 over TCU 78 and Houston 87 over Washington 65. The report ends with Laurel Md noting racing delays due to weather.

Bradley Oklahoma Ohio St TCU Wichita San Diego Southwest Houston Washington Baylor Austin College FAR West Brigham Young Chicag Western Kentucky East Tennessee Louisville Morehead Boston College Syracuse

Loyola Upsets Michigan State In New Orleans

Loyola of the South known as New Orleans Loyola upset fifth ranked Michigan State 74-70 as Jim Jackomski sparked the finish with four points in the last nine seconds. The Wolfpack win marked their sixth straight victory under head coach Ron Greene.

Associated Press New Orleans Loyola University of the South New Orleans Loyola Wolfpack Michigan State Spartans Jim Jackomski Dubuque Iowa Ron Greene Loyola Michigan State North Carolina Houston Florida State Tampa Fla Washington Cougars

Dove Hunting Resumes Thursday in Alabama

In Montgomery Alabama the State Conservation Department says the second half of the dove season opens at noon Thursday with bag limits of 12 doves per day and 12 in possession. The first half ran Sept 24 through Nov 12 and the second half closes Jan 10. The New York Yankees acquired shortstop Dick Howser from Cleveland for rookie pitcher Gil Downs plus cash.

Montgomery. Ala State Conservation Department NEW York New York Yankees Dick Howser Cleveland Indians Gil Downs

Dick Tiger Voted Fighter Of Year By Boxing Writers

Nigeria's 37 year old Dick Tiger named Fighter Of The Year by the Boxing Writers Association for his upset win over Jose Torres at Madison Square Garden. Nat Fleischer, longtime Ring Magazine editor, received the James J. Walker Award for meritorious service to boxing.

New York Dick Tiger Nigeria Nat Fleischer Boxing Writers Association Tiger Jose Ee Torres Edward J. Neil Fleischer Ring Magazine James J. Walker Emile _ Griffith Cassius Clay Carlos Ortiz Jose Torres Madison Square Garden Neil Associated Press Walker Ring Record Book

Gale Sayers Named NFL Rushing Champion With 1231 Yards

Gale Sayers nears Brown’s throne by rushing for 1231 yards on 229 carries in 197-yard finale against Minnesota. He also returns 23 kickoffs for 718 yards, totaling 2440 yards from scrimmage, a new record. Bruce Gossett tops scoring with 113 points and 28 field goals. Charley Taylor switches to end. Pat Studstill among top receivers.

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