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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1961
Page
8
Fruehauf defeated Autolite 56 to 41 and Athens beat Decatur Independents 88 to 50 in the opening round at Elkmont. Both teams staged strong final periods to cap two solid games, with Decatur clinging to a slim lead after the first quarter before Athens surged.
San Francisco AP reports the 37th East West game at Kezar Stadium features top backs Ernie Davis of Syracuse and Bob Ferguson of Ohio State for the West and Ron Bull Baylor Curt McClinton Kansas and Mel Melin Washington State for the East. NBC will televise the contest expected to draw 59 000 in clear cool weather with West favored to air more often.
Huntsville edged Robert E Lee 60 to 56 while Decatur overwhelmed Fairview 74 to 56 in the first session of a two night tournament. Bob Gilchrist led Huntsville with 19 points and Melson added 13 in the Raiders victory.
In Birmingham the Shades Valley High School tournament advances with Cullman versus Lanier of Montgomery and Tuscaloosa facing Selma in tonight's semifinals. Tuscaloosa aims for its 43rd straight win and a fifth title.
Dolph Schayes remains sidelined with a fractured cheekbone and nose after a game with Philadelphia. The injury leaves the Syracuse Nationals weak as Los Angeles Lakers beat them 119-111 in Los Angeles and 121-114 in Syracuse.
A roundup of college basketball scores from events across the country. Ohio State beat UCLA 105 to 84. Southern California edged Utah 85 to 65. Purdue defeated West Virginia 86 to 79. Washington beat Army 68 to 52. Other notable results include Wisconsin 105 over Dayton and Cincinnati 64 over LaSalle.
Santa Claus bowl predictions list college bowl matchups with expected winners. Mentions Minnesota UCLA Texas Mississippi Georgia Tech Penn State Alabama Arkansas LSU Colorado East West Blue Gray Wichita Villanova Middle Tennessee Lamar Tech. Predictions include key players and past bowl memories.
Notre Dame's last second field goal against Syracuse on November 18 at South Bend was named the year's outstanding football oddity by 125 of 151 voting experts. The 41 yard kick followed a roughing penalty on a missed attempt and sparked a dispute over whether the game could be extended by a foul.
The article notes walnut, maple, oak and mahogany as preferred woods for furniture making, highlighting their popularity and varying grain, color, and durability traits.
Green Bay faces New York in the National Football League championship game in Wisconsin as weather shapes strategy. The Packers rely on Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung with Lombardi insisting the firm field will aid rushing and hinder Giants passers. Allie Sherman leads a rookie year with a noted passing game to Shofner Rote Walton and Webster while Y A Tittle and Charlie Conerly vie to connect with the Giants receivers.
Shades Valley 42 Cullman 63. Lanier of Montgomery 71 Gadsden 56. Tuscaloosa 79 Tarrant 41. Decatur 74 Fairview 56. Scottsboro 61 Fort Payne 47. Dothan 70 Emma Sansom 36. Huntsville 60 Lee of Montgomery 56. Alexndria and other results in second round action.
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