Bryant Unhappy Over Tide Drill Before Sugar Bowl
Alabama coach Bear Bryant showed rare frustration after a two hour rain soaked practice ahead of the Sugar Bowl with Nebraska. Bryant held a closed door meeting in tennis shoes as his players failed to show sharpness or hustle in the session. Ray Perkins was near peak condition despite a leg strain and expected to play against the Cornhuskers. Fans gathered near the French Quarter as Sugar Bowl events lined up for Alabama and Nebraska week actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Nebraska
Bryant
Fontainebleau
Bama
Louisiana Tech
Ray Perkins
Cornhusers
French Quarter
Pete Fountain
al Hurt
Pat O'Brien
al Hirt
Tulane
Bryant to field same Alabama offense vs Nebraska in NBC telecast
Alabama coach Bryant plans the same offensive lineup used against Auburn with Stabler at quarterback and Carroll at center as the Tide faces Nebraska. Key players include Dowdy Duncan at tackles, Calvert and Stephens at guards, Chatwood at fullback, and Kelley at another fullback. Alabama’s defense features Harris Ford at ends and Cole Thompson at tackles with Sullivan noseguard and Childs Hall at linebackers. The Decatur telecast is set for 12 45 p m and 1 p m kickoff with a blackout in New Orleans and tickets scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Nebraska
Auburn
Perkin
Wayne Cook
Cecil Dowdy
Jerry Duncan
John Calvert
Bruce Stephens
Jimmy Carrroll
Kenny “Snake” Stabler
Dennis Human
David Chatwood
Leslie Kelley
Alabama
Charles Harris
Mike Ford
Richard Cole
Louis Thomp
Johnny Sullivan
Bobby Childs
Syracuse Faces Tennessee In Gator Bowl Duel
Syracuse seeks to offset Tennessee passing edge in the 22nd Gator Bowl. Ben Schwartzwalder adds new offensive wrinkles to support Floyd Little while Dewey Warren leads Tennessee with a strong air attack. About 60,000 expected. ABC-TV carries kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Speer
Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fila
Syracuse
Tennessee
Doug Dickey
Vols
Abc-Tv
Ben Schwartswalder
Floyd Little
Orangemen
Schwartzwalder
Linebacker Predicts Victory
New Orleans reports quote Bear Bryant and Nebraska opponent talk. Mike Hall, a 210 pound Tarrant City product, predicts a win while acknowledging Nebraska’s offense but promising containment and possible plays such as an interception or punt block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bearryant
Nebraska
Homore
Mike Hall
Tarrant City
Huntsville Caps Decatur Classic In Spine Tingling Upset
Huntsville Crimson Panthers upset defending champion Decatur 67 66 in a thriller to win the Decatur Invitational. Pat Hutcheson hit a 20 foot shot with 38 seconds left to put Huntsville up 67 66 as Decatur failed to tie in the final seconds. Cowart led Huntsville with 23 points, Hammond scored 26 for Decatur, Ridgeway and Hutcheson added 18 and 17 respectively. Lanier defeated Priceville 86 57 in the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Crimson Anthors
Decatur
Earl Morris
Priceville
Steve Hammond
Red Raiders
Crimson Panthers
Robert Holmquist
Dale Ridgeway
Hammond
Pat Cowart
Jerry Gillespie
Frank Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Lanier
George Harrison
Poets
Pat Sadler
Ridgeway
Cowart
Sadler
Bubba Farrior
Ferrell Maples
Bobby Landers
Gary Dobbs
Georgia Smu Clash In Cotton Bowl Showdown
Georgia and SMU meet in the Cotton Bowl with Georgia ranked fourth and favored. SMU, 8-2, aims to counter Georgia’s big play ability led by quarterback Mac White and receiver Jerry Levins. Dooley cites home field while Fry notes SMU’s strong linebacking and timing work ahead. The game airs at 2:30 p.m. EST on CBS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Dallas
Georgia
Southern Methodist
Vince Dooley
Dooley
Fry
Jerry Levins
Mustangs
Mac White
Perkins Talked His Way Into End Zone Versus Nebraska
New Orleans star Ray Perkins, Alabama end, faces Nebraska in Sugar Bowl with 29 catches for 490 yards and seven TDs this season. He humorously recalls a war-time prank and discusses future pro plans with Buffalo or Baltimore teams while prepping for the Monday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Alabama
Ray Perkins
Ethh
Nebraska
Endiall
Snake
Stabler
Wayne Trimble
Crimson Tide
Perkins
Bears Roll To 6th Victory
Athens College Bears crush Missouri Valley 105 to 63 to move to 6-5. Gilmer Ellis scores 28, Charles Barnett and Ronnie Norris grab 17 and 16 boards. Coach Belcher praises fast break while warning of a tough January schedule and a rough slate ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens College Bears
Missouri Valley
Gilmer Ellis
Bears
Charles Barnett
Ronnie Norris
Alabama College
Oba Belcher
Lynn Holladay
Ellie Glassseux
Joe Thompson
G Lambert
Wayne Monroe
Danny Cantrell
Jimmy
Lee Valley
Merl O'Neal
Bill Landgrehe
Don Bala
Koch
Bill Peabody
Terry Menor
Doug Roy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orlepans
Bear Bryant
Bear
Tate
Michael A. Petti
Peebles
Woody Peebles
Jerry Gillespire
Dee Bauer
Dewey Warren
Litte
Warren
Little
Larry Csonka
An Dickey
Tha
Syra‘case
Paul Naumoff
Csonka
al Geiberger
Syracuses
Akron
Ohio
Hall
Ron Tate
Larry Lewis
Daily
Penn State
Lewis
SMU
Hayden Fry
Nebraska Cornhuskers
By Ron Tate
Daily Sports Editor
Mr. Perkins
Petal
Miss
Perfson
National Guard
Jefferson County
Montgomery
Ray
Camp Shelby
Birmingham
Lt. Green
Skylarks
Lanier-Hine
VFW
Flint Ri Saddle Club
Sixth Ave
N.E
Romeo
Felton Terry's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!