Decatur Invitational Opens With Top Contenders Clash
The Decatur Invitational basketball tourney opens with Sidney Lanier facing Huntsville at 6:30 p.m. Lanier star George Harrison, a 6-11 center, headlines a strong lineup as Huntsville trails at 4-2. Host Decatur and Priceville also feature in tonight’s doubleheader with likely starters listed for each team.
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Montgomery
Huntsville
Lance
Priceville
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Red Raiders
Decatur
Scottsboro
Lanier I
Jimmy Rhodes
Bubba Farrier
Mike Kelley
Danny Speigner
Steve Kislett
George Harrison
Doug Bevis
Billy Noel
Frank Hutcheson
Pat Cowart
Gilchrist
Robert Holmquist
Dale Ridgeway
UCLA Crushing Wisconsin in Los Angeles Classic
UCLA, led by Lew Alcindor, routed Wisconsin 100-56 in the Los Angeles Classic as top-ranked Tigers dominated the opener. Kentucky fell 92-77 to Cornell in Lexington, dropping the Wildcats to a mediocre 4 losses at home this season.
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Associated Press
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Adolph Rupp
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Lew Alcindor
Wisconsin
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Rupp
Wildcats
Cornell
76ers Rally Past Celtics For 34th Victory
Philadelphia coach Alex Hannum acknowledged the need for every edge as the 76ers defeated Boston 113-108 for their 34th win and extending their home win streak while moving seven games ahead of the Celtics in the Eastern Division. Wilt Chamberlain starred with 24 points 9 assists and 32 rebounds.
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Crow Shoot Set At Wheeler Refuge Saturday
The Wheeler Wildlife Refuge will sponsor a crow shoot on Saturday starting at 4 p.m. at the end of Stratford Road. Permits will be issued at that time.
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Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
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Terrell and Clay clash in tense Madison Square Garden exchange
Ernie Terrell threatens to beat Cassius Clay as the two heavyweight rivals exchange barbs at a Madison Square Garden press conference. Clay challenges Terrell, shouts and lunges as handlers separate them in the crowded room.
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Koufax Leads NL Earned Run Reg in Five Seasons
Sandy Koufax has led the National League pitchers in the fewest earned runs allowed over the last five seasons, showcasing sustained dominance on the mound.
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Sandy Koufax
Samford guard Bryant leads Bulldogs scoring surge
James Spunk Bryant from Jacksonville, Florida, tops Samford with 166 points and an 18.4 average through nine games. He accounts for over one third of Samford’s scoring as the Bulldogs prepare for the Seroma Holiday Classic and Hatter Invitational.
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Namath Knee Operation Seen As Success For Jets
Jets quarterback Joe Namath underwent a double knee operation at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. James A. Nicholas said removal of torn cartilage and loose bodies, plus tendon transfer, should let Namath run markedly better next season. Full leg cast for five to six weeks. hospital stay two to three weeks.
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Namath
New York Jets
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Jets
Sonny Werblin
Lenox Hill Hospital
Nicholas
Dallas Star Aims To Win Title Tilt
Dan Reeves, a Georgia farm boy with flat feet, eyes a Cowboys victory in the NFL title game against Green Bay at the Cotton Bowl. The halfback has 757 rushing yards and 41 receptions, key to Dallas's title bid, with a hoped 1967 raise and a potential 15 000 bonus from a Jan 15 Super Bowl shot.
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Hayes
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Thousand Oaks
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Tide Wins 80 79 Bama Nips Florida State On Nordholz Key Basket
Georgia Tech upended favored Michigan 101 70 at Los Angeles Basket ball Classic as Florida Alabama and Auburn won. Cornell downed Kentucky. Nordholz hit a game winning 23 footer to lift Alabama 80 79 over Florida State.
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David Miller
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PSU
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Guy Turner
Tom Jones
Tuscaloosa Youth Reaches Orange Bowl Tennis Final
Tuscaloosa player Charles Owens upset top seed Fernando Gentil of Brazil 6-3 6-1 in the boys 16 and under division to reach the Orange Bowl finals in Miami Beach. Owens faces Ken Hira of Japan, who defeated Jorge Andrew of Venezuela 6-1 6-0.
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Ala
Charles Owens
Fernando Gentil
Brazil
Owens
Ken Hira
Japan
Hira
Jorge Andrew
Venezuela
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