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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1966

Page

9

Priceville Bulldogs hold off West Morgan 54 46 in season opener

Priceville powered to a 14 point third quarter lead and withstood a late West Morgan rally to beat the Rebels 54 46 in the Bulldogs new gym. Gary Dobbs led Priceville with 15 points while Donnie Richards scored 21 for West Morgan. Ferrell Maples held to 12 for Priceville as Hal Miller added 10.

Larry Lewis Priceville West Morgan Rebels Bulldogs Donnie Richards Doug Free Tommy Tomlinson Ryan Union Hill Speake Danville Cotaco Hartselle Athens Falkville Decatur Gary Dobbs Debbs Ferrell Maples Hal Miller Richards Maples Bobby Lan Lee

Sidney Lanier Poets Pre Meet Pick by Larry Lewis

Sidney Lanier coach Bill Joiner is a top authority on prep basketball tours. Lanier’s teams have won four A state titles and many classic tournaments, with Tuscaloosa as their toughest foe. The Poets boast six of seven wins this season and feature a strong lineup led by a dominant big man.

Sidney Lanier Larry Lewis DAILY Bill Joiner Tuscaloosa Butler Lanier Gadsden Shades Valley Black Bears Montgomery Earl Morris Decatur Red Raiders Poets Banks Woodlawn Robert E. Lee Ozark Hewitt- Trussville Tuscaloosa County Sidney

Tigers Triumph As Alabama Auburn Split Opening Mobile Round

In Mobile Alabama and Auburn win opening games with Texas Christian and Florida State. Nordholz scores 20 to lead Alabama 81 71 while Auburn tops Florida State 67 59. Tulane and Miami advance in other SEC region events. Sandy Koufax has won 97 games in four seasons for the Dodgers.

Mobile Ala Alabama Auburn Texas Christian Florida State Mike Nordholz Crimson Tide Horned Frogs Nordholz Guy Turner Gary Elliott Wayne Kreis Mickey McCarty McCarty Jeff Hogan FSU Bobby Buisson Alex Howell Tulane Detroit Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers

Chiefs Picked By AFL Passers

Seven AFL quarterbacks assess the Kansas City Buffalo title game with Buffalo favored on defense while Kansas City's offense earns praise for balance. Had, McCormick, Trull, Flores rate KC stronger or even. Parilli Wood Namath abstain.

Kansas Cty Kansas City Buffalo John San Diego Chargers John McCormick Denver Bills Chiefs McCormick Don Trull Houston Lon Tom Flores Oakland Boston Babe Parilli Miami Dick Wood New York Joe Namath

Cowboys Hold Secret For GB In Playoff Prep

Dallas beat Green Bay 3 1 in an August exhibition as Hayes returned a punt 85 yards but the TD was wiped out by a penalty. Starr was pressured five times and Packers lost three passes and fumbled twice. Dallas plans surprises for Lombardi with closed workouts this week.

Jack Hand Dallas Tex Green Bay Bob Hayes Herb Adderley Don Meredith Bart Starr Hayes Cowboys Packers Vince Lombardi Starr Zeke Bratkowski Packerbackers Don Chandler Paul Hornung NFL Lombardi Tom Landry Texas

Barry Wilt Lead NBA Statistics

Barry and Wilt Chamberlain top NBA statistics as Barry scores 80 points in two games to lift his season total to 1,280. He made 18 of 19 free throws to raise his league leading free throw percentage to .893 according to league statistics released today.

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Ray Perkins Key to Colts 1967 Plans as Alabama Star Weighs NFL Future

The Baltimore Colts eye Alabama split end Ray Perkins as a potential 1967 upgrade, with chief spokesman Harry Hulmes saying Perkins could pair with John Unitas if his sore arm heals. Officials note Perkins strong speed and hands and also consider Rod Sherman. the Alabama star awaits whether he signs with Baltimore or another NFL club.

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