Decatur Puts It Together Triumph Over Auburn
Decatur Raiders edge Auburn 72 70 in the Decatur Christmas Classic as Earl Morris praises a balanced effort with eight players contributing Benny Perrin lifting the team with 16 points. Auburn led early but Decatur momentum from Joe Morris James Hall and Labron Davis preserved the win Brian Coleman added 14 for Decatur. Meanwhile Austin fell 57 48 to Robert E Lee as Simmons fouled out late.
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Labron Davis
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Robert E. Lee
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Generals
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Stanley Thompson
John Brandt
Thompson
Sinclair
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Jeff Whitlow
James Lane
Jeff Willis
Melvin Hooks
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Montgomery Generals
John Godbey
All-Star Contest Canceled in Chicago
Chicago Tribune Charities Inc announced the annual midsummer All-Star football game between college all-stars and NFL champions is discontinued due to rising costs and recruiting uncertainties. The sponsor cited insurance costs doubling last year and 26 of 55 players not signing with NFL teams, saying the game has priced itself out of existence.
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Chicago Tribune Charities Inc
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Robert Hunt
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National Football League
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Tigers win SEC battle for John Gunn memory
Memphis State coach Wayne Yates allowed his Tigers to play Ole Miss after learning center John Gunn had died. Dexter Reed scored a career high 34 as Memphis State beat Ole Miss 88 83, while Tennessee routed Xavier 97 73 and Vanderbilt edged Iowa State 69 68.
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Rebels
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Bernard King
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Tay Baker
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Vandy
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Commodores
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Cyclones
Wayne Dobbs
Away Field Advantage for Steelers in AFC Playoff Clash
The Pittsburgh Steelers seek an away field edge against the Oakland Raiders as they aim to repeat in hostile territory. Terry Bradshaw and Chuck Noll emphasize crowd noise spurring a strong performance, despite injuries to Franco Harris, Rocky Bleier, and Roy Gerela. The matchup also features the Raiders’ Ken Stabler and an explosive passing game, with Sunday’s winner moving toward Super Bowl XI in Pasadena. See AWAY On Page B7.
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