Raiders Return To Action Meet Athens Friday
The Decatur Red Raiders with six wins return to basketball action after a 12 day layoff to face the Athens Golden Eagles in A and B games at Decatur High School gym. The schedule also lists a Saturday home game vs Huntsville and a trip to Florence for the Tennessee Valley Conference tournament next week. Decatur seeks a win over Athens to improve tournament prospects ahead of a possible meeting with Cullman in the quarterfinals.
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Tuscumbia
Speake Beats Cotaco 62 54 In Tuesday Night Battle
Speake defeated Cotaco 62 54 as Bob Wiley scored 21 for the winners. Cotaco won the junior game 45 42 with Jenkins top scoring 15. Hem bree led Speake with 17 in the loss while Hembree 15 Hem bree 14 Keenum nine and Jack Wiley three paced the seniors who trailed at half 32 30.
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Jenkins
Hembree
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J. Keenum
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Aggies and Wolf Pack Sweep Holiday Tournament Titles
Oklahoma Aggies won the Oklahoma City tourney for the 10th time in 17 years while NC State captured the Dixie Classic crown for the fourth straight year. Oklahoma State beat Idaho 51 49 as NC State beat Brigham Young 75 59 in Raleigh. Other results included Minnesota's loss to Marquette and Holy Cross' defeat by Wake Forest.
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Priceville Defeats Union Hill 66 47 In Varsity Tilt
Priceville Seniors beat Union Hill 66 to 47 as C Livingston leads with 27 points. Union Hill juniors drop a 33 32 upset in the opener. Shirley Abercrombie adds 16 for Union Hill while Mor ris 10 and Lenox eight.
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Poole
Rose Bowl Preview Sets Confident Tone for Wisconsin USC
In Pasadena the Wisconsin Badgers and Southern California Trojans entered game No. 7 with calm confidence. Kickoff at 2 p.m. local time expected for about 100,000 fans as weather forecasters called for good conditions but a soggy turf from recent rain. USC boasted a nine and one season while Wisconsin, Big Ten co champions with Purdue, carried six wins two losses and one tie and a versatile offense.
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Nardico Knocks Out LaMotta In Eight Rounds
Danny Nardico, an 11 5 underdog from Tampa, stops Jake LaMotta in eight rounds in Miami to earn a shot at Archie Moore for the light heavyweight title. International Boxing Club had signaled the winner could pursue a title bout, despite Moore's ongoing contract with Joey Maxim. LaMotta was floored in the seventh round and did not continue after the ropes and a brutal rally.
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Cofer to attend Alabama on athletic scholarship
Florence James Cofer, a 185-pound, six foot plus football star from Coffee, will enroll at the University of Alabama this fall on an athletic scholarship. He helped Coffee's undefeated 1952 team and drew interest from several colleges. Deer turkey and squirrel seasons closed New Year's Day in Alabama, with dove and waterfowl open until Jan 10 and other species through Feb 20.
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Tech Favored To Beat Anxious Ole Miss Rebels
Georgia Tech, riding a long winning streak and aiming to shed Sugar Bowl jitters, is favored by 7 points over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl exhibition. Leon Hardeman has improved from an ankle injury while Johnny Vaught’s Rebels prepare for a ding dong battle.
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Terrapins
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Wilson Dillard
Dick Westerman
Wolverines Host Strong St Bernard Five Saturday Night
Wolverine welcomes St Bernard of Cullman to Gordon Bible Gym at 7 30 p m Saturday for a non conference clash. Curtis Nelson leads Wolverine with 31 points per game while Saints rely on Sonny Austin Ralph Sharp and Dennis Alred among Morgan County players. Referees Cecil Turner and G S Feild officiate.
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Moulton Bears Defeat Limestone Co op 88 64
The Moulton independent Bears beat Limestone Co OP 88 to 64 at Moulton High School gym. Braswell led with 24 points, Cog gins 23, Stockton 19, with Pearson 10 and others contributing. Chittman and W Chittman topped the losers with 19 and 16. The Bears host Russellville Monday. contact R C Beckett at 3441 to arrange games.
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Syracuse Faces Alabama In Orange Bowl Showdown
Syracuse meets Alabama in the 19th Orange Bowl with a 13 point underdog tag. Bobby Marrow leads Alabama’s ground game while Pat Stark and Bill Wetzell pace Syracuse. The game draws 65 000 fans under sunny skies with a 70 degree kickoff.
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Bob Lgberman
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