Population Explosion Reaches Sports Chronology in 1965
A brisk survey of a bustling year shows more teams and events across sports, with major upsets and records. Notable items include Texas beating unbeaten Alabama in the Orange Bowl under lights, LSU over Syracuse, Michigan over Oregon State, and a string of title bouts, trades, and managerial moves shaping the season.
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Knicks
Harry Gallatin
Bob Odell
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Johnny Pont
Yale
Phil Dickens
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Virginia Post
Carmen Cozza
USGA
Dee Andros
Decatur Grid Teams Face Rough 1965 Outlook
Decatur High’s two football squads Austin Black Bears and Decatur Red Raiders endured tough slates last fall with 2-7-1 and 3-6-1 records. Injuries hampered early play, but the younger players gained experience and show promise. Gary French earned first team All Morgan County, while basketball standout Roger Mathis leads Decatur toward a TWC title chase as spring drills loom.
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Austin
Sparkman
West Point Whitsett
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Morgan County
Decatur Daily
Roger Mathis
Earl Morris
Raiders
Steve Hammond
Ray Jones
Raymond Ward
Mathis
Bob Holmquist
Dale Ridgeway
Morris
Butler
Huntsville
Reds
Bad Weather Before Packers Browns Clash at Lambeau
AP report predicts light rain and possible snow for Sundays NFL title game at Lambeau Stadium with a 50,852 crowd. Weather may affect field conditions as Green Bay faces Cleveland with Bart Starr nursing a bruised shoulder and Jim Taylor limited. Brown defenders led by Jim Brown and Ernie Green overshadow Packers’ running game and passing options.
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GB To Sign Anderson For $600000
Donny Anderson, Texas Tech star back, is set to sign with the Green Bay Packers for about $600,000, making him the highest paid rookie in professional football. He has not committed publicly, but a close adviser says he leans toward the NFL team over the AFL’s Houston Oilers, who reportedly offered up to $800,000.
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