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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1964

Page

13

Utes Move Toward National Ranking After Cincinnati Win

Utah basketball coach Jack Gardner steered the Utes to an 87-68 upset of fourth-ranked Cincinnati, moving to 11-1 as they seek national recognition. Georgia beat Alabama 49-47 while Louisville defeated Marquette 85-67 and Rhode Island toppled Memphis State 68-66. Toledo also routed Kent State 75-57.

Utes Cincinnati Swift Georgia Alabama Louisville Marquette Rhode Island Memphis State Toledo Kent State

Rose Simpson Wright Sign

The Minnesota Vikings signed Auburn halfback George Rose and Howard Simpson after the Orange Bowl in Miami. George Rose was their No 3 draft pick and also drew AFL interest from Buffalo. Alabama tackle Steve Wright joined the Green Bay Packers after the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Dallas signed Mississippi guard Perry Lee Dunn and tackle Whaley Hall.

Associated Press Auburn Alabama Minnesota Vikings George Rose Tiger Howard Simpson Miami Rose Buffalo Simpson Green Bay Packers Steve Wright New Orleans Tom Miller Wright Packers Dallas NFL Mississippi Perry Lee Dunn Whaley Hall Pittsburgh Steelers Buddy Dial Appleton Houston Oilers Nebraska Bob Brown Lloyd Voss Cornhuskers Auiburn Brown Philadelphia Eagles Voss Denver AFL New York Jets Southern California Pete Beathard Detroit Kansas City Chiefs Beathard Ohio State Matt Snell Jets Oakland Tony Lorick Arizona State Baltimore Lorick

Squalls Hinted Ahead of NCAA Convention in New York

The NCAA convention faces possible squalls despite forecasts of calm. Coaching groups meet early with the Football Rules Committee probing the season’s substitution rule through a circulated questionnaire. Twenty two groups have meetings before or during the convention, which includes 612 member colleges and universities.

New York National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Rules Committee

Texas Star Dodges Buck Passers to Hula Bowl

Texas tackle Scott Appleton, named outstanding lineman in the Cotton Bowl, dodges scouts after a 28-6 win over Navy. He backs off decisions on pro options as NFL and AFL rights swirl, with Steelers trading to secure NFL rights and Oilers holding AFL rights.

Texas Scott Appleton Honolulu Appleton Longhorns Navy

Georgia Edges Alabama 49 47 To Lead SEC Basketball

Georgia defeated Alabama 49 47 as Jimmy Pitts drew two late free throws with three seconds left to seal the win. Pitts led Georgia with 16 points while Lee Martin added 10. Alabama’s Charlie Perry scored 13.

Athens Georgia Bulldogs Alabama Jimmy Pitts Bulldogs Mississippi Auburn Mississippi State Georgia Louisiana State Vanderbilt Tennessee Florida Tulane Georgia Tech Kentucky Pitts Lee Martin Charlie Perry J.W. Berry Red Lawson Navy Lawson

President Johnson Daughters Seen at Cotton Bowl

President Johnson's daughters Lynda Bird and Lucy Baines attended the Cotton Bowl to watch Texas defeat Navy 28 to 6. Lynda Bird sat on the Navy side with an escort, later cheered for Texas, while Lucy Baines was moved to a Texas-side section guarded by Secret Service agents.

Dallas A&p Johnson Texas Navy Lynda Bird University Lucy Baines Secret Service Associated Press Miss Johnson

Texas tops Navy. keeps national title glow in bowl win

No. 4 Texas edged Navy at the goal line as the national champion once again reinforced its ranking in a bowl. Coach Wayne Hardin praised Texas after a hard-fought game, saying no team seemed more deserving of No. 1 status.

Texas Minnesota Southern California Wisconsin Navy Wayne Hardin Hardin

NFLPA to Recommend Reinstatement of Hornung and Karras

The National Football League Players Association meets today in Hollywood for the first of two sessions and is expected to recommend immediate reinstatement of suspended players Paul Hornung of Green Bay and Alex Karras of Detroit. Pete Retzlaff, Eagles president, said the recommendations would be voted on and sent to Commissioner Pete Rozelle in New York.

Hollywood Fla National Football League Players Association Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers Alex Karras Detroit Lions Pete Retzlaff Philadelphia Eagles Pete Rozelle New York

Radio station offers free funerals New Year safety push

In San Bernardino KFXM offered free funerals to traffic victims but none of about 225 registrants claimed the offer as the area reported no New Year’s Eve fatalities. In Burlington the Free Press said none of 17 registrants earned a free funeral under its holiday safety promotion.

San Bernardino Calif KFXM San Bernardino-Riverside Counties Burlington, Vt Burlington Free Press The Free Press

In Memoriam Mrs Vernice Perry January 2 1959

In loving memory of our precious mother Mrs Vernice Perry who passed away January second nineteen fifty nine. The children and Mrs Charles O McMeans and Mrs James L Perry and Mrs Charles E Perry and Mrs Billy G Perry and grandchildren.

Vernice Perry Charles O. McMeans James L._ Perry Charles £. Perry Billy G.perry

Vintage car lineup for sale listing 1955 1962 era

A dated catalog of classic cars includes models such as 1957 Buick four door hardtop 1955 Ford Forder 1962 Olds Super 88 1961 Falcon Wagon 1960 Pontiac two door hardtop and various Chevrolets Rambler Imperial Cadillac and more. The list features model years body types and drivetrains in a single sale sheet.

1962 Hawk Gran Turismo and Classic Cars Featured

A list showcases used cars including a 1962 Hawk Gran Turismo a 1958 Cadillac Coupe loaded with air a 1957 Buick Coupe Special a 1956 GMC Truck and a 1957 Plymouth V eight with automatic transmission.

Vehicle Sale Listing with Various Classic Cars

A classified ad lists numerous classic cars for sacrifice or sale from 1957 to 1963, including Pontiacs Buicks Chevrolets Olds and Mercuries. The note offers a 1963 Falcon Wagon with small equity and a monthly payment option of 56 dollars and invites calls to 353.

Vintage Car Roster Listing Various 1950s Models

A compact catalog lists multiple classic cars by year and type including a 1962 Lark four door a 1961 Ford two door a 1960 Falcon four door wagon a 1960 Volkswagen Bus a 1960 Falcon with stick a 1959 Olds 4 door hard top a 1959 Plymouth Fury four door a 1959 Olds Super 88 hard top with a 1959 Chevrolet Impala two door hard top a 1959 Ford Galaxy two door hard top a 1959 Olds Super 88 four door a 1958 Brute ae a 1957 Olds four door Super 88 a 1957 Chevrolet four door B/A.

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