Farewell to Sam Huff a Giants legend and fans’ ache
Special to the Decatur Daily recalls Sam Huff's retirement after twelve productive seasons. The linchpin of the Giants 1960s defense, Huff's sharp instincts and bone crunching tackles defined his era. His trade to the Redskins and a long career highlight a career marked by All-Pro honors and Time cover fame.
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SEC Cage Roundup Finalists Set in Mobile Tournament
Alabama beat Baylor 85 75 and Tulane defeated Spring Hill 90 86 to reach the Mobile Classic final. Miami stopped Dartmouth 110 91 and meets NYU in the Hurricane Classic final. Florida plays Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl consolation. St Josephs PA beat Florida 89 69 and Washington downed Mississippi State 82 80 to clash in the finals. Auburn beat Arkansas 65 58 to stay alive in the All College Tourney. Joe Colgan led Alabama with 17 points. Ed Leonard and Neal Walk top Florida with 22. Washington rallied past Mississippi State. Auburn surged in the second half with Wallace Turiker scoring 18.
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Wednesday's Results Roundup
Cincinnati 1 182 and Philadelphia 4 season scores listed. San Francisco and Cleveland results noted. Friday schedule includes Los Angeles at Boston Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at Baltimore San Francisco at Chicago Detroit vs. St. Louis in Florida.
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Bear Gears Up for Bowl Clash With Texas A&M
Bryant trains Alabama with two week pads practice as he recalls Namath moment against Texas in Miami. A&M's Stallings parallels Tide with run heavy plan and eye on Crimson jerseys in the 32nd Classic.
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Cowboys Face Packers in SNFIL Championship Hopes
Reports say Dallas travels to Green Bay for a SNFIL title clash after preseason struggles. Coach Landry notes last year’s results still influence plans while players like Boyd Dowler and others prepare to boost the offense and defense.
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