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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1966

Page

8

Chictstiad Win In City League Action

Terry and Terry Construction topped Trade School 109 to 93 in Decatur City Basketball League action. Chemstrand beat Morgan County Tractor 86 to 80. Franklin Terry led Terry and Terry with 33 points, while Big Bob Crone paced Chemstrand with 26. League standings show Terry and Terry and Chemstrand tied at 3-1.

Terry Terry Construction Chemstrand Morgan County Trrac Itor Trade School Franklin Terry Wymon Logan Leon Posey Jimmy Whitlow Johnny Long Morgan County Tractor Fruehauf

Field Trials Slated by Alabama Bird Dog Club

Alabama Field Trial Club schedules annual field trials for Bird Dogs at Chemstrand Preserve near Courtland starting January 10 1966 with events All-Age Derby Puppy and Shooting Dog. Courtland School hosts January 9 1966 at 7 pm. lodging kennel and horse rental details listed. judges named and contacts provided for entries and information.

Alabama _ Field Trial Club Chemistrand Robert E. Simpson, Jr Courtland Alabama Decatur Tuscumbia Courtland Alabama Stables Hanlet Yarbrough Red Banks Egbert Jones Holly Springs Miss Arthur Ray Douglas Copeland Cullman Bert E. Simpson, Jr Courte Alabama Richard H Parker Florence

Recommendation Given To Air Force Academy Football Schedule

President Johnson received a recommendation urging the Air Force Academy to schedule games only with schools maintaining similar academic and athletic standards. The suggestion implies avoiding matches with major football powers noted for talent over scholarship excellence.

Austin, Tex Johnson Air Force Academy

Moulton Wins Own Tourney In dramatic invitational finish

Moulton led by Don Austin's 37 points and 23 rebounds to beat Danville 71-53 in their home tournament. West Morgan defeated Double Springs 53-40 in the consolation game. All tournament team selections include Slaton Gilley Austin Millsap Watkins Benson and Hill with Austin named MVP.

Moulton Don Austin Lawrence County “High School of Danville Austin West Morgan Double Springs Red Devils Grady Elmore Art Slaton Gary Gilley Dewaine McKelvey Paul Sapp Martin Millsap Danny Wilborn Hal Watkins Mickey Hill West Morgan Terry Benson David Woodall Art ‘Slaton Larry Gilley Allen ‘Morgan Ronnie* Caspers Richard Lyons Hal Livingston Edmond

Decatur Hospitals Admit 8950 Patients in 1965

The two Decatur hospitals, Decatur General and Baugh-Wiley-Smith, reported 8 949 admissions from Jan 1 to Dec 27, 1965, with 2 501 surgery cases. Decatur General had 6 004 admissions, 1 897 surgeries, and 905 births. Baugh-Wiley-Smith had 4 945 admissions and 604 surgeries.

Decatur Decatur General Baugh Wiley-Smith Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital

Starr Taylor Ready For Big Sunday NFL Title Clash

Packers star Bart Starr and tailback Jim Taylor prepared for the NFL title game against Cleveland after Green Bay completed its final full scale workout. Lombardi hedged on Starr’s start, saying he will practice Saturday and Sunday morning warmups will decide. Browns coach Blanton Collier noted good condition and resilience as winds and cold linger.

Green Bay Wis Bart Starr Jim Taylor Cleveland Starr Packers Baltimore Browns Blanton Collier Collier Green Bay Post Gazette Cleveland Plain Dealer Lombardi S Bart Packer Jim Brown & C

Koufax Shines as Baseballs Strikeout King in 1965

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax dominated the 1965 season with a 26 8 record 382 strikeouts in 336 innings and a perfect no hitter. He led Los Angeles to a pennant and won the Cy Young while posting a 2.04 ERA in a year defined by brilliance and endurance despite an arthritic elbow.

Frank Eck AP News Koufax Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Brooklyn Minnesota Twins Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cy Young Dave Morehead Cleveland Indians Walt_ Alston Sam Mele Twins Dodger

Bad Weather Hits Food Bills in 1965

Food costs rose as bad weather and labor shortages battered household budgets in 1965. Americans spent about 100 billion dollars on food and beverages, up six percent from 1964, with average weekly food spending around 28.25 dollars for a family of 3.7. Meat prices jumped seven percent amid tight supplies, while prices for potatoes fluctuated and tomato crops in California fell short of 1964.

Sally Ryan AP Business News NEW York

West Rips East 22-7 in East-West Game

Washington quarterback Ted Hullin threw three touchdowns to lead the West to a 22-7 victory over the East in the 41st East-West game at Kezar Stadium. Hullin connected with Ari Zona State’s Ben Hawkins Gary Garri son of San Diego State and Utah State’s Ron Sbranti, rallying from a 7-3 halftime deficit as Illinois’ Jim Grabowski was held in check. The crowd reached 56,121 in sunny chilly conditions.

Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Geo William D. Eckert Noff Lee MacPhail Baltimore Orioles Eckert Ford Frick Houston St. Louis Anaheim Calif Casey Stengel New York Mets Dodger Tommy Davis Harry Walker Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Lyman Harris Harry Craft Herman Franks Alvin Dark San Francisco Haywood Sullivan Pilot Met McGaha Kansas City Wes Westtrump Stengel I Lou Klein Bob Kennedy Cubs Reds Dick Sisler Don Heffner Sullivan A’s Sammy Ellis Bob Gibson Grant Yankee Mel Stottlemyre Jack Stevenson Associated Press San . Francisco Washington Ted Hullin West Seattle Arizona State Ben Hawkins Gary Garrison San Diego State Ron Sbranti Utah State Hullin Kezard Stadium Big West Illinois Jim Grabowski John Hankinson

Duke Rips Notre Dame in 95 73 Victory

Duke, ranked No 1, snapped a 10 day layoff and defeated Notre Dame 95 to 73 in Greensboro. Marin led Duke with 24 points while Monohan and Keller each had 15 for the Irish as Duke pulled away after a slow start.

Greensboro N.C Duke Blue Devils Notre Dame Johnny Dee Mike Lewis Steve Vacendak Jack Marin Marin Brian Keller Jim Monohan

Linfield Blows Past Portland State 96 87

Linfield of Oregon defeated Portland State 96 to 87 in college basketball. The surge came from Linfield's sharp offense and key baskets late in the second half.

Loyola Ramblers Rally Past Minnesota in Tight Clash

Loyola Ramblers defeated Minnesota 82-69 in a late surge sparked by reserve players. Archie Clark led Minnesota with 34 points while Loyola trimmed a seven point first-half deficit to stay within striking distance.

Chicago Loyola Ramblers Minnesota Bleheader Bradley Indiana Archie Clark Lou “Hudson Billy Smith

Local crew shoot planned at Wheeler Refuge end of Stratford Rd

A crew shoot will take place today at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge starting at 4 30 p m. Interested participants should meet Refuge officials at the end of Stratford Road for permits and instructions.

Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Stratford Rd

Local News and Visits From Cullman Area

Mrs. Delmer Waters underwent surgery at Cullman Hospital last week and is recuperating. Erbie Dutton is a patient at Cullman Hospital after transfer from Cullman Nursing Home. Rev. James Kelly of Albertville was Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Deanus Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Haney visited relatives in Mississippi over Christmas. Mrs. Sue Rodgers visited Mr. Author Duncan in Cullman. Mr. Duncan remains ill at home.

Delmer. Waters Cullman Hospital Erbie Dutton Cullman Nursing Home James Kelly Albertville Deanus Brown Leon Haney Mississippi Author Duncan Cullman Sue Rodgers Duncan

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