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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1968

Page

8

Bears of Austin edge Priceville in late rally for eighth win

Austin's Black Bears overcame a 29 18 halftime deficit to defeat Priceville 53 42 at home. Priceville shot over 70 percent in the first half, but Austin outscored the Bulldogs 35 13 after intermission to secure the come from behind victory and reach 8 18 on the season.

Priceville Bulldogs Austin Hatton Union Hill Huntsville Lee’s Generals Black Bears Bear Joe Jones New Hope Charles Lee Martin Mike Stanley Carlos Pressnell Allen Dutton Sam Linderman Jerry Smith Bears Tony Rooks Charity Lane Rooks Stanley Dutton Martin Chris Davis Tony Morgan Daily Sports Bob Bates

Fleming Leads Figure Skating, Kidd Injured Damps U S Hopes

Olympic action in Grenoble sees Peggy Fleming surge to a commanding lead in ladies figure skating while Alpine star Billy Kidd injures his ankle amid training setbacks. Italy wins the cross country title as U S shares mixed results in early events.

Morris Rosenberg Grenoble France Peggy Fleming Billy Kidd U.S Miss Fleming Colorado Springs Colo Olympic Ice Stadium United States Craig Falkman Kidd Stone Innsbruck Bob Beattie Franco Nones Nones

Tigers Edge Bearcats In Overtime Thriller

Hartselle 6-6 center Dwain Keel outscored Cullman’s Mike Lee four to three in overtime to lift the Tigers 57-56. Keel led all scorers with 23 points, Lee topped Cullman with 16, as Hartselle improved to 16-6 and prepared to travel to Huntsville tonight.

Hartselle Dwain Keel Cullman Mike Lee Tigers Cats Keel Lee Huntsville Lee High Generals Bearcats Cullman “Bees Mike Dickson Jim Hampton Charles Orr Y Knowlen John Hampton Freddy Hambrie

Cotaco Indians topple Hawks 98 77 in Tuesday clash

Cotaco built a 46 37 lead at half and pulled away in the second half to defeat the Danville Hawks 98 77. Benny Allen led Cotaco with 27 points, Roger Mc Clure added 22, while Danville’s Ronnie Livingston had 19 in a game that saw four Cotaco starters reach double figures.

Cotaco Indians Danville Hawks Austin Benny Allen Roger McClure Tommy Willis Gary Coney Danville Ronnie Livingston Sandy, Welborn Dwight Breedlove Mike DabLa Danett Nike Ji Ru Buckslow Joe Mudgins Bill Freeman Johnnie Pekuloe Randy Morgan Hartselle Tal Ultman Dey Gary Covey Ray Scott Glen Hamer Gerald Covey Mike Hardy D‘ville Jerry Segars Sandy Wellborn Mike Baker Gary White Tom Millsap Charles Sapp D’ville

Malaga Chess Round Sees Medina Defeat Rossolimo in 28 Moves

Antonio Medina of Spain defeated Nicholas Rossolimo of the United States in 28 moves in the fifth round of the Sun Coast Chess Tournament held in Malaga Spain.

Malaga Spain Antonio Medina Nicholas Rossolimo United States

Lakeside Falls 107 90 to Council in Huntsville

Council Training of Huntsville beat Lakeside 107 to 90 led by Anthony Rice 32 and Frank Howard 28. Eddie Marshall scored 26 for Lakeside, with Clif ford Scruggs and Walter Johnson adding 17 each and Ronnie Guster 10. Lakeside hosts Burrell of Florence Friday.

Nate Torain Lakeside Eddie Marshall Council Training Huntsville Tigers Burrell Florence Anthony Rice Frank Howard Council Clifford Scruggs Walter Johnson Ronnie Guster Rice Howard Robert McDonald Cornelle Leon Fearn Melvin Betts Richard Conley Ronie Guster John Stevens Rex Jareobaneesubah Sieee

Huntsville Clinches 60-48 Victory Over Decatur

Huntsville Crimson Panthers behind Pat Sadler 16 and Steve Herriott 14 roll past Decatur Red Raiders 60-48 for their 12th win. Decatur led by Tony Julian 13 but struggled with cold offense as Huntsville built a 32-23 halftime lead and widened it to 50-29 by the third quarter.

Hoyt Chandler Huntsville Ross Feltman Huntsville Crimson Panthers Earl Morris Decatur Red Raiders Pat Sadler Steve Herriott Panthers Bobby Rowan Decatur Tony John McDaniel Raiders Hville Decatur Noel McKee Sadier Holmes Herriott Stevenson Wilkinson Robertson McDaniels Julian Wells Kal Warns Hennessey

Calhoun Visits Martin Tonight In AREA college card

Calhoun Junior College visits Martin Junior College for the local card tonight. Trenholm at Morgan County Training School and Austin High at Huntsville to face Lee’s Generals are also on the slate.

Area College Calhoun Junior College Martin Junior College Trenholm Morgan County Austin High Huntsville Lee’s Generals Priceville Hatton Athens College Livingston State Athens Decatur Cotaco Austin Hartselle Lee Ryan Falkville Courtland Mars Hill West Morgan Moulton Speake Danville National Bureau of Stand Vinemont Eva Union Hill Ards Department of Commerce Reedtown

Local Prep Scores District Basketball Night Summary

Scores from the region showcase a night of boys basketball with Mount Hope 89 over Town Creek 78 and Fairfield 74 over McAdory 45. Numerous closer Arkansas style lines follow with victories for Butler, Ensley, Berry, Hueytown, Birmingham Univ. School, Warrior, Guin, Fayette, Spring Garden, Gaylesville, Guntersville, Huntsville, Murphy, Auburn, Thorsby, Jackson, Prattville, St Jude, New Site, Orrville, Samson, Demopolis, Stan Hope Elmore, Ozark, Lanier, Kinston, Camden, Eufaula, Goshen, Lanett, Southside, Evergreen, Atmore, Fairhope, Castleberry, Laurel Hill, Coffee Springs, Dothan, Maplesville, Wetumpka, Holtville, Smiths Station, Eclectic, Ramer, Tallassee, and Dadeville with varying margins finishing the slate.

Hayden Warrior Guin Fayette Spring Garden Sand Rock Gaylesville Hokes Bluff Guntersville Douglas Huntsville Decatur Murphy Foley Auburn Roanoke Thorsby Verbena Suttle Plantersville Jackson Monroeville Prattville Jemison St. Jude Dunbar Ramer New Site Mellows Valley Orrville Uniontown Samson

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