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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1964

Page

8

Namath Knee Injury Clouds Orange Bowl Preview

Alabama coach Bear Bryant weighs Namath's knee in New Year’s Day clash with Texas. If Namath cannot play, Steve Sloan starts for the national champion Crimson Tide while Texas eyes an upset and aims to extend a prior dominance in the series. The Orange Bowl matchup features Bryant’s 10-0 Alabama and Texas 9-1 with one loss to Arkansas.

Namath Bryant Texas Royal Phil Harris Harris Alabama Longhorns Arkansas

Jets Ready To Plank Out $389000 For Joe Namath

The New York Jets are prepared to sign quarterback Joe Namath for a reported 389000 after Alabama's Orange Bowl game. Namath, injured with a torn knee cartilage but projected as a top NFL rookie, is praised by Alabama coach Bear Bryant and Jets coach Weeb Ewbank. The deal would surpass prior rookie contracts and marks a landmark move in the pro football market.

Darrell Royal Alabama Joe Namath Royal Texas Namath Bear Bryant Longhorns Bryant New York Jets American Football League Jim Goostree Associated Press Miami, Fla Alabama Crimson Tide Beaver Falls Dick Butkus Illinois Chicago Bears Craig Morton California Dallas Cowboys Butkus Pete Rozelle National Football League Rozelle Bill Bidwell NFL St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Bidwell New York New York Giants Giants Jets Weeb Endbank Paul Bear) Bryant Bwhank

Three Hunt Seasons End This Weekend in Alabama

Conservation Director Claude D. Kelley announced that Alabama hunting seasons for deer and fall turkey close at sundown Saturday January 2. Duck season closes at sundown Sunday January 3, with goose season extending to January 15.

Montgomery Claude D. Kelley Alabama Kelley Ecoot Merganser Keley

Woody Hayes Big Ten Football Coach at Ohio State

Woody Hayes is the long running Big Ten football coach with 13 years at Ohio State University, shaping the program and earning national recognition.

Woody Hayes Ohio State

Decatur Red Raiders Repeat as Decatur Invitational Champions

Decatur Red Raiders defeated Priceville Bulldogs 71-65 to win the Decatur Invitational championship. Dennis Ryan led with 24 points and 8 baskets, Kenneth Clark and Wayne Sanders added seven field goals each, while John Tomlinson scored 31 in the tournament with 17 free throws. Danville edged Rob ert E. Lee 78-77 in the consolation.

Decatur Red Raiders Priceville Bulldogs Robert E. Lee Danville Hawks Mhe Generals John Tomlinson Priceville Raiders Dennis Ryan Raider Kenneth Clark Wayne Sanders Clark

Guerin Easily Coaches Hawks Past Warriors 122-104

St. Louis coach Rich Guerin, in his first game after taking over from Harry Gallatin, watched the Hawks fire a run and gun attack to defeat the San Francisco Warriors 122-104. Guerin said coaching was easy with players executing. he added a few new plays and a faster break. No other NBA games were on Tuesday slate.

ST. Louis Richie Guerin St. Louis Hawks Hawks San Francisco Warriors Ben Kerner National Basketball Association Guerin Kerner Harry Gallatin NBA

Michigan State Northwestern and Purdue chase first Big Ten title

Three Big Ten programs Michigan State Northwestern and Purdue vie for their first conference crown in a historical race. Each program seeks to end a long title drought and claim a breakthrough season in league play.

Michigan State Northwestern Purdue

Tigers Swing to Consolation Titles in Poinsettia and Charlotte

Auburn routs Furman 107 86 to claim third place at the Poinsettia Classic in Greenville S C led by Lee DeFore 28 Larry Carr 20 and Freddy Guy 19 Auburn also upends Duquesne 62 57 for Charlotte consolation honors as Alabama’s defense shuts down Duquesne in the Charlotte Invitational title game نتائج

Associated Press Auburn Alabama Charlotte Tigers Furman Greenville S.C Lee DeFore Larry Carr Freddy Guy Citadel Bucknell Duquesne Quaker City St. Joseph's Wichita Illinois Villanova Indiana Memphis St SMU St. Louis Davidson Ohio U Baylor Clemson

Alabama Surges to Win Weakened Duke Game

Alabama held a lead throughout the semifinal at Charlotte as Duke tied it four times. Charlie Perry and Gene Schumacher each made key free throws late to secure the victory. Schumacher led Tide with 16 points and Perry added 14.

Charlotte Crimson Tide Dukes Charlie Perry Gene Schumacher Schumacher Perry Bama

Chemstrand Wins In Asbury Invitational Opener

Chemstrand defeated Bentley Drug of Huntsville 378 in the first round at Asbury. It was Chemstrand's 12th win of the season with one loss. Next, Chemstrand meets a Chattanooga team in the semi finals Thursday at 7 p.m. Jack Mooneyham led with 20 points followed by Crow Nelson and Chenault.

Chemstrand Bentley Drug of Huntsville Asbury Chattanooga Jack Mooneyham Jack Crow Bill Nelson Morris Schrimsher Ben Chenault

Intercollegiate Conference name clarified as Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives

The official designation for the Big Ten or Western Conference is the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives. This title appears in historical records to distinguish the conference from other athletic associations.

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