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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

6

Howell Leads SEC Scoring After Nine Games

Mississippi State star Bailey Howell sits atop the SEC scoring race with 242 points in nine games, a 26.89 average, leading Jim Henry of Vanderbilt and Joe Hobbs of Florida. Georgia and Mississippi place two players each in the top 10 as the league begins a slate of games including a tournament showcase and the Mississippi State holiday tournament triumph.

Bailey Howell Mississippi State Statoon Jim Henry Vanderbilt Joe Hobbs Florida Georgia Mississippi Bulldogs Ray Allen Henry Cabaniss Rebels Carlton Garner Tulane Soph Vic ‘Klinker Soph Gene Jordan South Carolina Jacksonville Gamecocks Clemson Maryland Loyola of New Orleans Howard Auburn William & Mary Tennessee Brigham Young Alabama Loyola of Chicago Kentucky Morehead Howell Garner Jordan Jack Kubiszyn

Lions Crowned World Champions After 59 14 Win

The Detroit Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns 59 to 14 at Briggs Stadium to claim the world championship before 55 263 fans and a nationwide TV audience. The season ends with a historic and dramatic triumph in the National Football League.

Cleveland Browns Briggs Stadium

Waterfowl season notes and local hunting news

The article discusses waterfowl identification for Alabama hunters, noting which species are common at local refuges and the impact of Wheeler Refuge conditions on hunting. It also lists area club meetings, quail releases, and guidance on banding Coturnix quail.

Alabama Wheeler Refuge Swan Creek South Limestone Mooresville-Belle Mina Morgan County Sportsmen's and Conservation Association Flint Athens Sportsmen Flint Club Illinois South Dakota Morgan Lawson Lynn Lynn Ranch Florette Billy Roberts Mac Howell Hartselle Alabama Conservation Department Montgomery

Sooner Coaches Fear Thompson Dodd May Be Out

Oklahoma football faced injury concerns as halfback Clendon Thomas recovered from an upset stomach while quarterback Carl Dodd and tackle Jerry Thompson suffered ankle and knee injuries. Coach Bud Wilkinson said both players face uncertain participation in the Orange Bowl with Duke. Hal McElhaney and Roy Hord were highlighted as key contributors ahead of the matchup.

MIAMI Oklahoma Duke Clendon Thomas Sooners Carl Dodd Jerry Thompson Dodd Thompson Bud Wilkinson Miami Stadium Bill Murray Hal McElhaney Roy Hord McElhaney Hord

Will Upset Wave Hit Rose Bowl

Ohio State, 21 point favorites to beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl, face a possible upset as recent upsets shake Nash. Don Clark may return to action for Ohio State while Len Casanova notes Oregon’s resilient record. San Marino hosts a Lincoln bust in its Government Palace.

Pasadena Calif Ohio State Oregon Bucks Tennessee Texas A & M Detroit Cleveland Browns Fluel Woody Hayes Len Casanova Don Clark Akron San Marino Italy Abraham Lincoln

Leahy's Remote Chance for Aggie Athletic Director

Frank Leahy, longing to coach again, faces medical advice against returning to coaching. He seeks the Texas A&M athletic director post but faces doubt from President Harrington and the faculty athletic council, who will decide if a coaching candidate is acceptable.

Chicago Frank Leahy Texas A&m Notre Dame C. J. Barborka Barborka Leahy Barbarka M. T. Harrington Dr. Harrington

Jackie Simpson Poised To Lead Ole Miss Line In Sugar Bowl

Ole Miss star guard Jackie Simpson, a second team AP All America pick, anchors the Rebels offense and defense. The Corinth, Mississippi senior has 73 tackles from his linebacker spot and sparked a crucial fumble recovery that led to the winning score against Tennessee en route to the Sugar Bowl with Texas.

New Orleans Jack Maylon Simpson University of Mississippi Associated Press Ole Miss Oxford Miss Rebels Texas Simpson Johnny Vaught Darrell Royal Corinth Mississippi Bobby Gordon Tennessee

Group Opposes New Stadium for Reds in Cincinnati

A Cincinnati business group fights a six million dollar plan for a new Reds stadium at Lunken Airport with 8 000 parking spaces. They cite a Minneapolis invitation tied to Reds owner Crosby Jr and aim to present the plan to City Council and county commissioners next week.

Cincinnati Ccinnati Redlegs Atty.j Reds Minnesota Charles Johnson Minneapolis Star and Tribune Powel Crosby Jr Lloyd

Postal Savings Cap Sets Depositor Limit at 82500

The maximum balance permitted for each depositor in United States Postal Savings is set at 82500 dollars. This ceiling applies to all accounts held at post offices nationwide and governs how much an individual may keep on deposit.

U. S

Famed Rice duo limps into Cotton Bowl clash with Navy

Rice faces Navy in the Cotton Bowl with two injured stars. Frank Ryan, hampered by a knee injury, will start but limp through the game. Don Gillis, a 230 pound linebacker, also battled early-season injury and will be tested against Navy. Erdelatz warns Ryan is a feared opponent.

Dallas Rice Frank Ryan King Hill Hill Texas A&m Owls Ryan Los Angeles Rams Navy Eddie Erdelatz Erdelatz Don Gillis Arkansas Gillis

Area Cage Games Thursday and Friday Night

The schedule lists Thursday games Cotaco at Decatur Austinville at Union Hill Hatton at Moulton and Friday matchups Addison at Cold Springs Trinity at Falkville Hartselle at Danville Priceville at Ryan Eva at West Point West Limestone at Elkmont East Limestone at Clements Riverton at Tanner Speake at Belgreen Town Creek at Hatton Moulton at Mount Hope Holly Pond at Cotaco Austinville at Decatur.

Addison Cold Springs Trinity Falkville Hartselle Danville Priceville Ryan West Point West Limestone Elkmont East Limestone Clements Riverton Tanner Speake Belgreen Town Creek Hatton Moulton Mount Hope

Navy Coach Faces Injury Setback for Cotton Bowl

Navy coach Erdelatz reports another damaged leg hindering captain Tony Stremic. The blocking guard will miss the Cotton Bowl due to a clear cut on the right foot and a twisted ankle from practice, jeopardizing his availability in the Southwest Conference showcase.

Rice Erdelatz Navy Tony Stremic

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