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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
9
In Dallas known as Big D the Cowboys drive a wave of football fervor ahead of the NFL title clash with Green Bay. Gil Brandt explains the club’s new $72 million headquarters and scouting depth as Clint Murchison builds a top operation with stars from Alabama and Alabama targets.
Landry sees Dallas Cowboys with a strong chance to claim the Senior League crown and reach a Super Bowl berth in Green Bay. He talks openly with Alabama scribes, noting the tough Sunday and that cold weather won’t be a problem as both teams prepare for the big meeting with Vince Lombardi’s Packers.
Priceville and Hartselle both won cliffhanger quarterfinals to reach the Morgan County Invitational final. Priceville edged Cotaco 68 as Tommy Collier hit two free throws with four seconds left. Jeff Lipscomb scored 16, Chris Davis 18 for Priceville. Bennie Allen 20 and Gary Coney 14 led Cotaco.
Houston defeated Bradley 69 to 52 in the Rainbow Classic first round while North Texas beat Submarine Forces Pacific 68 to 60. Wyoming edged So California 79 to 78 and Iowa topped Tennessee 64 to 59 at the Far West Classic. Utah won 64 63 over Oregon, and No Carolina beat Stanford 87 78. Miami beat NYU 402 to 91 in the Hurricane Classic championship with Santa Clara defeating Dartmouth 77 69 in the consolation. Alabama defeated Tulane 83 72 and Spring Hill fell to Baylor 73 72 in the Mobile Classic. St Josephs beat Washington 79 74 in the Gator Bowl Tournament.
Decatur Red Raiders defeat Northside of Memphis Congers 70 53 while Huntsville Crimson Panthers edge Austin Black Bears 64 57 in the opening round of the 1967 Decatur Invitation. Austin and Northside meet in the consolation game. Decatur and Huntsville clash for the title rematch.
The story recounts Texas A M coach Gene Stallings, who once worked under Paul Bear Bryant, facing Alabama in a Cotton Bowl prep scene. It notes Bryant's influence on Stallings, Alabama's strong defense, and the looming matchup with key Tide players Kenny Stabler and Dennis Homan. Injury notes and illness affect both teams ahead of kickoff.
Miami captured its first Hurricane Classic championship by defeating New York University 102 to 91. Rusty Parker scored 33 points to lead the Hurricanes, who pulled away after halftime as NYU opened fast before Miami surged to the win.
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