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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1962

Page

15

Buckhorn Wins Wheeler Basin Conference Tournament

Buckhorn's Bucks defeated West Limestone 48 to 42 to claim the Wheeler Basin Conference Basketball tournament title. Town Creek beat Lexington 65 to 61 in the consolation. All tournament picks include Buckhorn players Glenn Erwin Johnny Perry Bobby Rosenblum and West Limestone players Herman Patterson Buddy Weatherford Harold Adams among others. Buckhorn also won the conference football championship this year. Buckhorn is in Madison County.

Town Creek Lexington West Limestone Buckhorn Allty Glenn Erwin Johnny Perry Bobby Rosenblum Herman Patterson Buddy Weatherford Harold Adams Bill Privett Tanner Gerald Michael Wesley Hill Don Williams Larry Riggs Roberts Wildcats Bucks Hazlewood Golden Bears Sparkman Hast Limestone Ardmore Elkmont Wheeler Basin Madison County

Eddie Sawyer Becomes Full Time Phillies Scout

Eddie Sawyer, former Phillies manager, is hired as a full time scout for the Philadelphia club. Gene Martin, NL farm director, announced the move Saturday night.

Philadelphia Eddie Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Gene Martin National League Baseball Club

Bowls At A Glance

Facts and figures on major post season football games with dates sites teams records start times and TV coverage. Includes Gator Bowl Sun Bowl Rose Cotton Orange Sugar Sugar Bowl Senior and Pro Bowl games with attendances and broadcasters.

Associated Press Times Eastern Standard

Cotaco Indians win 9th game of season at Priceville

Cotaco Indians defeated Priceville Bulldogs 60 to 49 to record their ninth win in eleven starts. Russel Chunn led Cotaco with 31 points while teammates Jennings 9 Roberts 8 Slater 10 Lively 1 and Kirby 1 contributed. Priceville junior team won 37 to 22.

Priceville Cotaco Indians Priceville Bulldogs Russel Chunn Cotaco Jennings Chunn Roberts Slater Lively Kirby Clark Blankenship Taylor J. Thomas E. Thompson Landers

College Football Bowl Scores Quick Recap

In postseason action Houston defeated Miami Ohio 49 to 21 at the Tangerine Bowl Missouri edged Georgia Tech 14 to 10 in the Bluebonnet Bowl South topped North 15 to 14 in the North South Shrine game.

Jacksonville Fla Penn State Florida San Francisco Montgomery Ala Tucson Ariz Associated Press Houston Miami Ohio Missouri Georgia Tech North

Kennedy to Attend Orange Bowl in Miami

President Kennedy will travel to Miami on New Year’s Day to watch Alabama face Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. White House press secretary Pierre Salinger said the trip is a short, one day visit with Kennedy returning to Palm Beach after the game.

Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Florida Farris Bryant Miami Alabama Oklahoma White House Pierre Salinger

Helicopter Paper Stunt From Science Circus

A simple science stunt uses a folded paper and a paper clip to create a slow, spinning fall. By bending the wings outward and releasing, Bernoulli’s principle explains the air flow that spins the helicopter and slows its descent. The stunt is from a 1962 General Features Corp book titled Science Circus available in libraries and bookstores.

Bernoulli General Features Corp

Wildcats Rally to Defeat West Virginia for UK Invitational Crown

Kentucky, ranked ninth, edged seventh-ranked West Virginia 97 to 75 to win the University of Kentucky Invitational. Cotton Nash and Rod Thorn each scored 30. Nash dominated the boards. Don Rolfes was sidelined with an ankle injury as Kentucky built a midgame lead and held on late.

Lexington Kentucky Wildcats West Virginia University of Kentucky Cotton Nash Mountaineers Rod Thorn Nash Leominster Mass Thorn Don Rolfes Ted Deeken

Crash at Brasilia claims Varig airliner crew and passengers

A Varig twin engine airliner with 42 aboard crashed near Brasilia International Airport while approaching the inland capital. Seven crew and 35 passengers were on board for a Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia two hour flight. A firefighter said a steward survived the wreck and initial reports said the pilot was rescued alive but died later.

Brasilia Rio de Janeiro

Loyola Ramblers Top Seattle 93 83 in Chicago Showdown

Fourth ranked Loyola of Chicago defeated Seattle 93 83 at Chicago Stadium to halt Seattle’s unbeaten run. Loyola built a 66 44 edge, Seattle narrowed gap to 84 82 late, then Leslie Hunter scored twice in the final minute to seal the Ramblers win.

Chicago APY Loyola of Chicago Seattle Chicago Stadium Loyola Chieftains Ramblers Leslie Hunter

College Basketball Scores From Saturday Action

UCLA routed Wisconsin 77 to 43 while Illinois beat Oklahoma 93 to 9 in a busy card. Temple defeated Scranton 71 to 62 and Oregon State edged Iowa 61 to 55 for third place.

THE Associated Press UCLA Wisconsin Illinois Oklahoma Temple Scranton University of Kentucky Oregon State Iowa Ohio State Detroit CCNY Queens Cincinnati Davidson Butler Notre Dame Xavier Ohio Hanover Southern Ilinois Western Michigan Pittsburgh Penn State Canisius Fordham Louisiana State Houston Richmond Florida State Chicago Loyola Seattle Dayton Miami Villanova St. Francis Toledo Delaware Vanderbilt Virginia Tech Kansas Northwestern Memphis State Mississippi Kentucky West Virginia St. Louis South Carolina Evansville Tennessee Southern California Nebraska DePaul Marquette

Carter Comes Back For Win In Madison Square Garden Bout

Rubin Hurricane Carter rallied from a fourth round knockdown to win a unanimous decision over Holly Mims at Madison Square Garden. The fight was a nationally televised 10 round bout with Carter from Paterson New Jersey weighing 1554 pounds and Mims from Washington DC at 16044 pounds.

New York Rubin Carter Holly Mims Washington, D.C Madison Square Garden Paterson N.J Mims Gomeo Brennan Bimini

Adjusting Racks Before Heating: A Practical Reminder

A safety note advises adjusting oven or appliance racks prior to turning on heat. Proper rack position prevents heat misdirection and ensures even cooking or baking outcomes.

Badgers Arrive After Delay for Pasadena New Year Classic

Wisconsin Badgers reached Pasadena after plane trouble and bad weather delaying their arrival for the New Year’s Day classic. Coach Milt Bruhn and 44 players were met by a small group of fans at the airport and driven in a car caravan to the Pasadena hotel headquarters.

Pasadena Calif Wisconsin Milt Bruhn

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