Buddy Rutledge, Voice of the Tigers, Dies at 37
Buddy Rutledge, famed Auburn sports voice and WAPI radio TV director, died in Birmingham from natural causes at 37. A former Anniston High star and Georgia Bulldog, his career spanned Anniston and Birmingham before linking with Auburn. He mentored Ron Tate and influenced Decatur and Anniston sports circles.
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Jacksonville Rolls Past Athens Bears By 100-94
Jacksonvillle State Gamecocks defeated Athens College Bears 100-94 in a tight Alabama Collegiate Conference game. Brantley led Jacksonville with 33 points as fouls and a late technical shaped a wild finish.
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Alabama Falls Short as Florida Tops Tide 64-59
Florida pulled away in the final minute to beat Alabama 64-59 in Memorial Coliseum before 5400 fans. Neal Walk led Florida with 18 points and 12 rebounds while Alabama’s Gary Elliott had 19 to lead the Tide.
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Packers and Cowboys Share NFL Championship Payouts
The Green Bay Packers received 950.96 each and the Dallas Cowboys 5878.90 each for full shares of the NFC title game. Official receipts, announced by NFL president Art Modell, show Green Bay near 25 000 per man after shares, with 15 000 for the Super Bowl win and a season salary day rate for divisional playoff work. The payout follows a 2 582 578 gross, with 2 million from TV rights and 575 000 to the Bert Bell Player Benefit Plan.
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Tolleson Joins Bryant Staff as Receivers Coach at Alabama
Former All-SEC receiver Tommy Tolleson is hired by Paul Bryant as a full time assistant to coach Alabama receivers. Tolleson spent two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and replaces Richard Williamson who moved to Arkansas. Tolleson was a standout at Alabama earning All-SEC honors and helping the Tide to two national titles.
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