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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1964

Page

13

Georgia star Jim Wilson likely ends college career

All-American tackle Jim Wilson of the University of Georgia reportedly played his last year of eligibility under a pro contract. The Atlanta Constitution quoted Boston Patriots president Sullivan saying the team holds his contract, while Wilson claimed a nondated agreement with the 49ers dated Dec 26 would not bind him. University officials said they would study the matter before commenting.

Atlanta Jim Wilson University of Georgia Boston Patriots Atlanta Constitution The Constitution Patriots William H. Sullivan Jr Georgia Boston Wilson San Francisco 49Ers National Football League

SEC Teams Fall in Nonleague Openers Across Conference

Four SEC schools lost nonleague games as Davidson defeated Alabama 79-65, Xavier beat LSU 93-87, California routed Tulane 86-59, and Clemson edged Auburn in a second half surge. Steve Thomas led Xavier with 32 points, while Dick Snyder scored 25 for Davidson. Alabama, Auburn and LSU set up consolations, Tennessee and other SEC teams face further matchups today.

Davidson Alabama Xavier Louisiana State California Tulane SEC Dick Snyder Crimson ‘Tide Bob Hickey Joe Newton Auburn Clemson South Carolina Jim Sutherland Buddy Benedict LSU Steve Thomas Dick Maile Dan Wolthers Golden Bears Howie Holt Duquesne Furman Rice Tennessee Oregon Georgia Texas Florida Wake Forest Mississippi Arkansas Vanderbilt Mississippi State

Tuscaloosa Bears Brush Hueytown In Semi Final Bid

The Tuscaloosa Bears defeated Hueytown 71 to 39 to reach the Shades Valley Invitation semi finals. Hueytown had been riding seven straight wins and an 11-1 record. Other results: Phillips over John Carroll 56-41, Benjamin Russell over Shades Valley 65-59, Sidney Lanier over Banks 82-79.

Birmingham Ala Tuscaloosa Sidney Lanier Montgomery Banks

Davidson Puts Away Alabama in Charlotte Invitational

Davidson College defeated Alabama 79 to 62 in Charlotte, as Charlie Marcon and Dick Snyder led scoring for the Wildcats while Bob Hickey managed 15 for the Crimson Tide. In Greenville, Clemson edged Auburn 77 to 65 behind Buddy Benedict, whose late five points broke Auburn's back. Joe Newton led Auburn with 20.

Associated Press Alabama Auburn Carolinas Davidson College Crimson Tide Charlotte N. C Bama Davidson Charlie Marcon Dick Snyder Snyder Bob Hickey Greenville S. C Clemson Little Buddy Benedict Auburn Tigers Benedict Joe Newton

Wolverines Still First In AP Basketball Poll

Michigan remains the top-ranked team in the AP poll for a second straight week after a 90 77 win over Manhattan at the Holiday Festival in New York. Cazzie Russell scored 36 points as Wichita moved to second with an 86 74 win over Villanova.

Hal Bock Associated Press Michigan Wolverines Manhattan Eastern College Athletic Conference New York Madison Square Garden Cazzie Russell Wichita Villanova Quaker City Dave Stallworth Minnesota Washington UCLA Arizona San Francisco Pepperdine San Jose Calif Ilinois St. Joseph's Hawks Davidson Indiana St. Louis Hoosiers Illinois Duke St. Joseph’s

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Set on Morgan County Property

Default on the 1964 mortgage by Johnny Leon Harden and Mildred Grant Harden prompts a foreclosure sale in Decatur Morgan County Alabama. Walker Brothers Building Supply to sell one acre of three acre tract, described as the east part near a public road, for cash to highest bidder. Sale set for February 1, 1964, in front of the Morgan County Court house door.

Johnny Leon Harden Mildred Grant Harden Morgan County Alabama R. M. Walker C. D. Walker Walker Brothers Building Supply Baileyton C. D. “Walker Walker Brothers

College Scores From Holiday Festivals Across Nation

The slate lists multiple early round college basketball results from festivals and classics. Notable scores include St John’s 78 over La Salle 71, Princeton 79 over Syracuse 69, Michigan 90 over Manhattan 77, Cincinnati 83 over Temple 56, and St Joseph’s 75 over Illinois 71. Other results feature UCLA 99 over Arizona 79, Minnesota 77 over Washington 76, and Maryland 66 over Tulsa 59 as tournaments continue across campuses nationwide.

Associated Press St. John’s N.Y LaSalle Princeton Syracuse Michigan Manhattan Cincinnati Temple St. Joseph’s Illinois Wichita Villanova NYU Holy Cross Penn Pittsburgh Indiana St. Louis Memphis St SMU Iowa Southern Calif Minnesota Washington Utah Michigan State UCLA Arizona Pepperdine San Jose St. Mary’s Northwestern Wash. St Oregon Okla State Davidson Alabama Ohio U Duquesne Maryland Tulsa Miami Fla Yale Clemson Auburn Baylor Furman

Attorneys for R M Walker and Walker Brothers Building Supply

In Cullman Alabama legal notices list attorneys for R M Walker and Walker Brothers Building Supply with dates December 29 January 5 and January 12 for filings or hearings.

Cullman Alabama R. M. Walker C. D. Walker Walker Brothers Building Supply

Telephone rates and hours listed for service

A faded ad lists 24 hour phone access with two contact numbers 353 4612 and 355 1116. Rates show per line charges at 22c 20c and 11% with a Sunday PT and limited night rates.

AUM

For Sale and Services Classified Fragments

Business opportunities and services listed include a grocery store for sale with a big parking lot and appointment calls, a secretarial and accounting training with 100 percent placement, and contact details for North Alabama College of Commerce in Huntsville plus several car model mentions and a guitar lesson listing.

Decatur North Alabama College OF At N.A.C.C Madison St Huntsville Ala Meredith Lott

FOR SALE CARS 1964 Mercury Montclair and More

For sale several classic cars listed with makes models and years including 1964 Mercury Montclair. Other entries show Corvair Monza 4 door 1959 Ford Forder H T 1957 Olds Super 88 4 door and a 1964 Mercury listing with features power steering brakes radio heater white wall tires and 9 000 actual miles contact 353 9120.

Mercury Montclair

Personal Shoes KNAPP Boots a simple foot comfort item

Classified listings show Henry W. Wade offering KNAPP boots and yard signs with contact numbers 353 5180 and 353 55180. Also a Dixie Hotel rooms for rent at 29 Church St NW with phone 353 9979. Loss and found notices plus service ads appear alongside.

Henry W. Wade Dixie Hotel Church St N.W

Classified listing of vintage cars and a truck

A fragmented ad-like catalog shows a 63 Ford Squire Wagon a 57 Imperial 4 door a 62 Plymouth Fury a 61 Val and a 53 GMC 3/4 ton truck among other models. It reads like a dealer or private sale inventory with multiple makes and body styles listed in short phrases.

For Sale Cars: 60 Pontiac 2dr 60 Chevy 2dr 61 Lancer 4dr

For sale listing with 1957 Ford. straight shift. Good condition. Going in service must sell. Contact 355 1067.

Ford

Large selection of good older cars on lot

A dealer advertises a broad inventory of classic and modern used cars including a 61 Chevrolet Bel Air 60 Rambler Station Wagon 60 Ford Thunderbird 59 Ford Custom 300 6 60 Ford 4 ton pickup 58 Chevy 4 door 59 Galaxy 2 door power steering 62 Ford Galaxie 500 390 overdrive 61 Buick Special 60 Olds 4 door power 59 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door 62 Pontiac Bonneville 4 door hardtop air 61 Corvair 4 door stick and an S9 International pickup.

Bel-Air Pont Bonn H.T Air

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