Hanceville and Good Hope Lead In Holiday Tourney Wins
In the Addison Good Hope Holiday tournament Hanceville beat Bell Green 70 69 and Good Hope defeated Hatton 75 41. Kerry Tubbs scored 35 for Good Hope while Hatton’s Harrison had 31. Meek toppled Hackleburg 87 4 and Lynn beat Double Springs 71 451 with strong 22 point performances from Cleghorn Hendon and Pruitt.
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Hatton
Hanceville
Bell Green
Meek
Hackleberg
Lynam
Addison
Lynn
Colbert Heights
Curry
Cold Springs
Tubbs
Harrison
Tim Scott
E. D. Graham
Don Amos
Felton King
Maurice Fields
Bell Green Fields
Mike Johnson
Jerry Fields
Gary Williams
Ricki McNally
Wayne Cleghorn
David Hendon
Randy Twilley
Hackleburg
Fred Petro
Keith Farris
Kregg Tittle
Double Springs
Jamie Pruitt
Trojans Lead Nation in Speed Says McKay and Hayes
Pasadena reports say Southern California’s 11-0 Trojans are exceptionally fast. Jim McKay and Woody Hayes compare USC favorably to 1968 Ohio State, praising the team while noting a Rose Bowl past defeat. A stray golf note mentions Crestview resident Bill Wood of Crestview recording a hole in one at Point Mallard.
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Pasadena
Calif
Southern California Trojans
Jim McKay
McKay
Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Southern California Football Writers Association
Si Trojans
Hayes
Michigan
Bill Wood
Crestview
Point Mallard
Wood
Ray Worth
Decatur High School
East-West Tilt Set Saturday for Shrine Game
Ivy League coach Carmen Cozza leads the East squad in the 49th Shrine East-West game at Candlestick Park. The East, dominated by Big Ten veterans, seeks to snap a four game skid with stars like Otis Armstrong and Dick Jauron sharing ball duties. The West, coached by Dee Andros, relies on running and features Ty Paine and George Amundson. About 40,000 fans expected as the event raises funds for Shriners Hospitals. The series record shows the West holding a 24-18-5 edge with recent wins.
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SAN Francisco
Carmen Cozis
Otis Armstrong
Purdue
Brad van Pelt
Michigan State
Yale
Cozza
Dick Jauron
Armstrong
Duke
Steve Jones
Jauron
Calvin Hill
New Haven
Gary Huff
Florida State
Mike Wells
Illinois
Dee Andros
Oregon State
Ty Paine
Washington State
George Amundson
Iowa State
California
Steve Sweeney
Washington
Calvin Jones
Steve Brown
Oregon
Greg Specht
Paine
Candlestick Park
Shriners
Beck Sees Auburn Offense to Open Attack on Colorado
Beck expects Auburn to spread the field against Colorado after Alabama-like strength and speed, noting Colorado’s quickness and pass threat. He cites tight end Cain and receiver Baggert as Buffalo targets and says Auburn will adjust not overhaul its defense if Colorado changes.
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Beck
Colorado
Alabame
Alabama
Charlie
Mathews
Huntsville
Tao
J Cain
Steve Baggert
Buffalo
Huntervilc Lee
Tigers
Terry
Beasley
San Francisco 49Ers
Mitchell
Paul Davis
Auburn
Cowboys Battle Test Knee Injury In Linebacker Shuffle
Cowboys bench Chuck Howley with a knee problem while D D Lewes steps in as linebacker against the Redskins. Lewes played well, and the squad reports the rest of the team is healthy.
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Aledd
Lewes
Chuck Howley
Texas Longhorns claim ninth straight conference title
Wishbone Contowed From Page A-10 compiling a 9 1 season record and its fifth consecutive Southwest Conference title. The Longhorns intercepted 21 passes led by Tommy Keel with four. Alabama ranked fourth entering its 26th bowl appearance with 10 0 record since Bryant became coach. Texas finalist in post season at 11 5 2 overall, 5 0 against Alabama. Bryant to Royal record 0 2 1.
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Longhorns
Tommy Keel
Alabama
Bryant
Texas
Royal
Decatur Gibson Leads Rebounds For Austin
Decatur Gibson is the leading rebounder as Morris notes his strong rebounding and improving scoring. Austin lines up with Billy Sandifer at post Rickie Stukes and Donald Booker at guards and a forward trio of Marvin Sales Butch Watterson or Mark McClanahan. Sales and Sandifer are top rebounders with Sandifer delivering inside points and Stukes outside. Booker has pleased Jones with recent play while Watterson and McClanahan bring defense and assist totals. Thursday night Decatur faces Scottsboro at 6 30 and Austin meets Hayes at 8. Friday night Austin meets Scottsboro at 6 30 with Decatur facing Hayes at 8. Both teams resume action next week at Decatur for the Tennessee Valley Conference Tournament.
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Gibson
Morris
Jones
Austin
Billy Sandifer
Rickie Stukes
Donald Booker
Marvin Sales
Butch Watterson
Mark McClanahan
Sales
Sandifer
Booker
Watterson
McClanahan
Black Bears
Decatur
Scottsboro
Hayes
LSU Eyes Tennessee in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Showdown
LSU coach Charlie McClendon sees his 10th ranked Tigers facing No. 11 Tennessee in the 14th Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. He notes both teams share similar factors and a win could boost their national standing, with Alabama having previously disrupted their title hopes.
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Houston
Louisiana State
Charlie McClendon
Tigers
Tennessee
McClendon
Astrodome
Astro-Bluebonnet
LSU
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Birmingham
WATS
Box AP
Decatur Daily
Decatur
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Colonels rally past Pacers as Issel scores 38 in 129 120 win
Kentucky opens a 26 point third quarter lead then holds off Indiana 129 120. Dan Issel dominates with 38 points while George McGinnis tops Pacers in a 4th quarter rally. Utah leads West with 119 112 win over Memphis.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Dan Issel
Colonels
American Basketball Association
Indiana Pacers
Carolina
Utah
Indiana
Memphis
Dallas
Virginiay
Denver
San Diego
National Basketball Association
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Buffalo
Cleveland
Atlanta
Chicago
Kansas City
Pacers
George McGinnis
Issel
Glen Combs
Tams
Auburn Signs All-State Standouts Pummer and Peacock
Auburn University announcing grants in aid to Johnny Pummer, a 6-2 230-pound Super All-State center from Jeff Davis High Montgomery, and Lee Peacock a 6-4 218-pound two-way player from Hardaway High Columbus. Pummer is Pete Pummer’s brother and has made every All State team so far.
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Auburn
Johnny Pummer
Jeff Davis High
Montgomery
Lee Peacock
Georgia
Auburn University
Ralph Jordan
Pummer
Pete Pummer
Sidney Lanier
Texas Offense Mirrors Cowboys. Leaks Leads Ground Attack
Donahue notes Texas relies on Roosevelt Leaks a 210 pound fullback and quick as a key runner. Alan Lowry at quarterback anchors a quarterback fullback approach. Longhorns and opponents share similar offenses with Texas adopting elements from the foe.
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Bruce Cannon
Texas
Donahue
Roosevelt
Alan) Lowry
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