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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1964

Page

13

College basketball results from AP roundup many games listed

The Associated Press totals key results across regions. East Kansas defeats St John s 71 56 while Providence topples Bowl Green 65 and Georgetown beats Columbia 97 85. Midwest Indiana over Notre Dame 107 81 and Purdue 79 Ohio U 73. South Alabama outscored Richmond 80 70 and Florida over No Carolina 73 54. Southwest Texas Tech bests Colorado 85 83 and Texas loses to Howard Payne 74 93. Midwest and West results vary with Utah State over San Jose State 86 73 and Utah 87 83 over Santa Clara.

Kansas St. John’s Providence Green Georgetown Columbia South Alabama Richmond Florida No. Carolina Seattle Memphis

Taylor Expected To Be Houston's New Grid Coach

The Houston Oilers were expected to name Hugh Bones Taylor, 41, their new head coach at a news conference today. Taylor, an Oilers assistant and former Redskins pass receiver, was introduced at the press event scheduled for p.m. EST.

Taylor Houston Houston Oilers Hugh Bones) Taylor Washington Redskins

CAA Awards Postgraduate Scholarships To 22 Players

The CAA awarded 22 post graduate scholarships of 1000 each to football players who were also scholar athletes. Winners include John Kelly Brown Pat Donnelly Navy Tom Bell Clemson Arnold Chonko Ohio State Ron Oelschlager Kansas Mike Kennedy Baylor Ed Fausti Air Force Academy Bill Douglas Washington Jim Ellis Texas Tech Russell Mowrer Colorado State Bill Eastlake Xavier.

Kansas City CAA A. D. Kirwan Kentucky NCAA John Kelly Brown Pat Donnelly Navy Tom Bell Clemson Arnold Chonko Ohio State Ron Oelschlager Kansas Mike Kennedy Baylor Ed Fausti Air Force Academy Bill Douglas Washington Jim Ellis Texas Tech

Giants Sign Lambert as Punter Boosts Roster

The New York Giants announced the signing of Frank Lambert a Mississippi punter who led the nation with a 44.1 yard average this season. Lambert was their fifth draft pick and was picked No 10 by the Jets in the American League draft. The Giants also signed Pitt linebacker Ray Popp. In other Monday signings Green Bay added their third player.

New York .Giants New York Jets Giants Frank Lambert Lambert Jets Pitt Ray Popp New York NFL AFL Green Bay Allen Brown Mississippi Brown San Diego Chargers Minnesota Vikings Mike Tilleman Montana State University Tilleman Denver Broncos Tulsa Bob Breitenstein Washington

Letters to Santa From Falkville Children

A collection of letters from young children requesting Christmas gifts including toys, games, and treats. Phillip Hill asks for a toy airplane guitar view-master gun and holster truck and nuts fruit and candy. Pam Long and Karen Hill request dolls outfits toys and a Tiny Tears doll with clothes and other items.

Santa Falkville Phillip Hill

Roberts Wins Swede Nelson Sportsmanship Award at Columbia

Archi e Roberts, Columbia quarterback and Holyoke native, named 19th Swede Nelson Sportsmanship Award winner. He will be honored at a Jan 9 dinner after being selected from 40 candidates for high regard in and off the football code. Roberts led Ivy in passing and total offense and set or tied 34 school and league records.

Boston Archie Roberts Columbia Holyoke Mass Nelson Roberts Arthur Barry Earl Blaik Harlem Morningside Brotherhood

Dear Santa Letters From Shelby County Children

A collection of holiday requests from young students and siblings detailing their wish lists for gifts, dolls, toys, candy, and surprises. The notes mention ages from six to nine, schools like Austinville Crest Line and West Limestone, and family names Timmy Susan Carroll Lynne Johnny Beverly.

Lester Dear Santa Beverly Jackson West Limestone School

Santa Letter Fragments From Decatur Children

A collection of childlike notes to Santa from Decatur area youngsters. The letters mention gifts such as a Barbie, a bride doll, play watch, toy box, a Monoply game, a stove, and a doll house along with expressions of wanting to be good and share love with family and friends. Names include Elaine Bright and Carol Lynn Lamon with reference to a teacher Mrs Parker Jackie Lee Lamon.

Decatur Santa Claus Carol Lynn Lamon Decatur 3 Mrs. Parker Jackie Lee Lamon

Santa Listener’s Wish List Flows From Child’s Letter

A child writes to Santa asking for a Johnny Red cannon and surprises. The letter mentions two older brothers, Sam and Bill, describing them as good as well and adds a closing note.

Decatur Santa Johnny Red Cannon Sam Bill

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