Auburn Lands Freeman as Versatile Back in Signing Spree
The Auburn football program signs Bob Freeman along with other players in a fall roster buildup. Freeman is described as a versatile back capable of quarterback, halfback, or fullback, pairing with two All-State backs and key returning players. The piece contrasts fan reaction and notes past line and player concerns while predicting potential top-tier performance for the Tigers.
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Auburn
Bob Freeman
API
Freeman
Plains
University of Alabama
UPI
Tigers
Don Abernathy
Lanier
Birmingham News
Post-Herald
Bob
Bobby Golden
Golden
Shorty Ogle
Alabama
Fred Horn
Wesley Thompson
Wyman Gibson
Bill Levin
Lakin Garnett
Tiger
Ogle
New Plan for Morgan County All County Basketball
Coaches adopt a two phase selection with regular season All-County voting and a post tournament All- Tournament squad. The Daily will award silver basketballs to each member of the All-County junior and senior squads, replacing the MVP trophy. Tournament slated for Decatur during February 12–17 with another meeting to pair teams and pick officials.
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Morgan County
the Daily
Decatur
Raiders Struggle in Road Trip Lose to Cullman and Coffee
The Raiders went 0-2 against Cullman and Coffee after six straight county wins. Robinson scored 31 for Cullman to pace the upset, while Coffee dominated the Raiders. They resume action December 29 at Florence for a rematch with the Jackets. January brings eight county games and two out of county affairs, with February facing Athens Huntsville and more tournament play.
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Raiders
Morgan County
Cullman
Coffee
Kman
Robinson
Florence
Jackets
Athens
Huntsville
Athens Golden Eagles Sweep Pickens County Tour
Coach Furman Elmore led the Athens Golden Eagles to a perfect five game sweep over Pickens County. The two day sequence featured no close games and the team dominated throughout.
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Furman Elmore
Athens Golden Eagles
Pickens
Eagles
Ryan Overtime Victory Seals 68 64 for Douglas Rival
The Ryan Senior A team edged Douglas 68 64 in overtime after a 60 60 tie at regulation. Ralph led Ryan with 34 points, Briscol 15, while Douglas top scorers Jackson 22, Taylor 16, Hamrick 16. The B squad lost 57 37 despite spirited effort.
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Douglas
Leeth
Ryan
Ralph
Briscol
Jackson
Taylor
Hamrick
Priceville Srs
D. Poole
Livingston
Collier
Clark
Terrysa
A. Poole
Landers
Cotaco Srs
Brisene
Dunn
Wwe Ee Asubae
Moisture Hamrick
Joner
Cuzzart
Cook
Hiller Douglas
Stanley Richardson
McDaniel
Brown
Wallace Halli
Bowen
Ryan Senior
Stephens
Burgett
Ien
Hyatt
Graben
Wwe Wees
Parish
Nunnelley
Priceville Seniors Top Cotaco 59 46 on Friday Night
Led by Livingston with 22 points Priceville seniors defeated Cotaco 59 to 46 at Cotaco. Cotaco's Bill Dunn led scorers with 27 points as the game featured strong offense from both sides.
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Priceville
Cotaco
Livingston
Bill Dunn
Championship For Pros Set In Cleveland
Cleveland December 23 1950 pro football championship game looms as the Los Angeles Rams visit the Cleveland Browns Weather may influence play on a softened Lakefront Stadium surface Rams coach Joe Stydahar plans a ground geared attack led by Glenn Davis while Browns coach Paul Brown emphasizes Otto Graham passing Motley provides ground work If both teams fail to win the title the Rams hold a prior 1945 championship when they were a Cleveland franchise
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Los Angeles
Tomorow
Lakefront Stadium
Joe Stydahar
Los Angeles Rams
Norm van Brocklin
Bob Waterfield
Stydahar
Glenn Davis
Browns
Paul Brown
Otto Graham
van Brocklin
Marion Motley
Otto
Cleveland Browns
Rams
Moulton Heights Sweeps Flint in Thursday Wins
Moulton Heights collected two victories over Flint teams on Thursday night. The Junior A team defeated Flint 42 to 25, while the Junior Bees won 41 to 20. Box scores follow.
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Moulton Heights
Flint
Junior Bees
Murdock
Stewart
Robbins
Mullican
Russell
Oro
McCullough
Alfred
Cook
Carden
Spears
L. Henson
K. Henson
Alfred Sot
Nena Roces
Chandler
Simmonsonsen
Wilbanks
Warden
Carbon Oescheo
Terry A
Eb Awa
Cotaco Juniors Rout Priceville 29 to 18 in Friday Victory
The Cotaco Juniors led throughout a Friday night win at Cotaco. Priceville Juniors played as opponents and committed several fouls while Cotaco totaled eight fouls, securing the victory.
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Cotaco Juniors
Cotaco
Priceville
Jimmy Long Captures All-Selections Across South
Baylor end Jimmy Long received All-City All Mid-South and All-Southern honors after a standout season at Chattanooga. The 18 year old 5 11 185 pound senior from Hartselle Ala drew praise from Baylor coach Humpy Heywood as the best end he has coached in 10 years and a strong blocker while also earning DAR citizenship medals and letters in basketball and track. Decatur reports confirm he signed a grant in aid with Auburn and would join API January 2.
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Jimmy Long
Baylor
Chattanooga
Young Long
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
All-Southern
Jimmy
Long
Hartselle
Ala
Humpy Heywood
DAR
H. G. ‘Shorty’ Long
Auburn
Shorty
Decatur
API
James E
Jimmy) Coleman
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Lowndes County
Coleman
O. P. Woodruff
Benton
C. Coleman
Whiskered Wizards to Play Rogersville Alumni Wednesday
The Whiskered Wizards of St. Augustine Florida will face Rogersville All Stars at Rogersville gym on Wednesday December 27 at 730 PM. The Wizards feature Kell er Drummond Garret Parkinson Pawlick and Mullins. they claim 150 games per season with over 90 percent wins. Opponents include the Johnson Brothers Ezelle Harfway Williams and others with a preliminary between Anderson Independents and Rogersville Independents.
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Wizards
St. Augustine
Florida
Rogersville All-Stars
Rogersville Gymnasium
Keller
California
Drummond
Ohio
Garret and Parkinson
Kentucky
Pawlick
New Jersey
Mullins
West Virginia
United States
Mexico
Rogersville
Johnson Brothers
Donnie
Ellis
Tolbert
Ezelle
Harfway
Williams
Anderson Independents
Rogersville Indépendents
Cy Young Fans 23 Straight Hitless Innings in 1904
Baseball legend Cy Young delivered 23 consecutive hitless innings in 1904, a remarkable stretch that showcased his pitching dominance. The feat stands as a hallmark in early 20th century pitching lore.
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Cy Young
Bears name Paul Chervinko as 1951 skipper in Mobile
Mobile Bears manager Paul Chervinko, stocky pilot of the club for two years, has signed to run the team in 1951. Proxy Edgar Allen announced the deal, which ends speculation of a change in ownership. Chervinko, ex National League player, came from the Three-I League where he managed Danville. His 1951 salary was not announced.
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Mobile
Ala
Paul Chervinko
Mobile Bears
Edgar Allen
Chervinko
Bears
Danville
Johnson aces 18th hole at Woodward again
Birmingham golfer Grady Johnson repeated a remarkable feat at the Woodward municipal course by hoisting an ace on the 18th hole using an eight iron from 118 yards. The same shot earlier brought him a hole in one months ago, marking a notable pair of feats at the course.
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Birmingham
Grady Johnson
Woodward Municipal Course
Johnson
Hearty luncheon salad with lima beans and crisp vegetables
A hearty luncheon salad combines lima beans with crisp celery and cooked peas and carrots. Moisten with mayonnaise or a creamy dressing and serve on shredded lettuce. Pair with steaming soup and crackers for a nutritious meal.
Pimiento Adds Twist to Classic Biscuits
To vary baking powder biscuits add a quarter cup of diced pimiento to the sifted dry ingredients of your favorite biscuit recipes. The small red peppers bring heat and color while preserving the light flaky texture chefs seek in biscuit making.
Sooners And Texas Favored In Bowl Games
Oklahoma and Texas entered the bowl season as solid favorites with Sugar Bowl action featuring Oklahoma defending the 31 game skein against Kentucky and Texas slated to beat Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl. California meets Michigan in the Rose Bowl and Miami faces Clemson in the Orange Bowl as eleven bowls unfold with expected crowds and star players.
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Will Grimsley
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
Notre Dame
Southern Methodist
Ohio State
Army
Navy
Skein
Sooners
Kentucky
New Orleans
Associated Press
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Dallas
Longhorns
California
Michigan
Pasadena
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Clemson
Miami
San Francisco
Montgomery
Ala
Big Ten
Pacific Coast
Pappy Wadorf
California Bears
Stanford
Minnesota
Louisiana
Babe Parilli
Wildcats
Knoxville
Bob Gain
Jim Weatherall
Blair Cherry
Crystal Boot wins Governor Warren purse at Tropical Park
R N Webster’s Crystal Boot ridden by Nick Wall outruns Sunglow and Blue Hills to capture the Governor Warren purse at Tropical Park a mile and a sixteenth in 1 42 4 5. The 29 to 1 shot pays 60 90 13 50 7 60 and earns 3200. James Lynch rode Blue Hills, Joe Culmone rode Sunglow.
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Miami
Fla
R. N. Webster
Crystal Boot
Brookmeade
Sunglow
Blue Hills
Governor Warren
Tropical Park Race Course
Nick Wall
Corydon
James Lynch
Joe Culmone
Perfect bowl records among contenders blur with ties
Miami and Clemson both finished with no losses but draws, while Oklahoma remains the only blemish free among the four major bowls. Wyoming rides nine straight wins over Washington & Lee as 7 point favorite in the Gator Bowl. Emory and Henry vs Morris Harvey in Tangerine Bowl and Valparaiso vs La Crosse share 9-0-0 records in the Cigar Bowl.
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Miami
Clemson
Louisville
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Washington & Lee
Jacksonville
Emory and Henry
Morris Harvey
Orlando
Fla
Valparaiso
la Crosse
Wis
Tampa
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R. W. Papper
Harold Hull
Willie Shoemaker
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