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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1969

Page

15

I Am Free I’ll Be What I Want To Be Cassius

New York Times profile recounts Cassius Clay after defeating Liston on February 26 1964. He speaks softly at a press conference addressing religion race and personal freedom while laying groundwork for his future public stance.

Cassius Robert Lipsyte The New York Times New York Cassius Clay Mecca Sonny Liston Canada Miami

Tennessee Beats Florida In Tough SEC Showdown

Gator returner from page B-1 raced eight yards for the opening TD. Kelley forced a key turnover and the Vols advanced on strong defense. Florida’s Reaves and Alvarez connected for a late surge but Tennessee piled up 388 total yards to Florida’s 251.

Kelley Tennessee Vols Tannen Lester McClain Scott McClain Reaves-Alvarez Reaves Paul Maliska Gary Walker Watson Alvarez Maliska Florida

Gray front slows Derrinwater as Blue-Gray game tops 10 interceptions

Derrinwater carved the South for over five yards per carry in the first half before the Gray front line blanked him in the final two periods. Ten pass interceptions, five per side, set a Blue-Gray record. North defense and turnovers kept the game tight with North totaling 268 yards to 258 for the South.

John Stucky Kansas State Derrinwater Bob Brouilepte Iowa State Linzy Cole Texas Christian Yanks Grays

Rams Rally Past Vikings With Early TD Camp

In a 1969 NFL clash, the Rams erase an offside nullification to surge ahead. Gabriel connects with Klein for a first quarter TD, Osborn scores, Gossett adds a field goal, and Truax catches a second quarter TD as Los Angeles takes a 17-7 lead.

Page Rams Larry Smith Gabriel Wendell Tucker Les Josephson Bob Klein Kapp Vikings Washington Ram Osborn Petitbon Gossett Minnesota Billy Truax Smith Josephson

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