Back From Dallas A Texas Bowl Visit Deepens Tide Reflections
Observations from a Dallas trip mix disappointment over Alabama’s Cotton Bowl loss to Texas A&M with questions about coaching and preparation. The writer notes flu disruptions, praises Bill Hobbs for his award, and compares SEC bowls, noting Tennessee, LSU, Florida State, Ole Miss and others fared unevenly in a challenging post season.
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A&m
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Florida State
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Georgia
TVC Tourney Night Delivers Three Close Games
Florence high school arena hosts the 1967 Tennessee Valley Conference Tournament with Coffee defeating Bradshaw 60-53, Decatur beating Hartselle 62-55, and Deshler overcoming Austin 83-77. Donnie Davis led Bradshaw with 34 points, while Coffee’s Gaylen Holden scored 17 and Decatur’s David Robertson sparked a comeback with 10 in the second period.
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Davis
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Inter
David Robertson
Raider
Raiders
Nate Holmes
Vanderbilt Tops Alabama 67 61 In SEC Basketball Clash
In Nashville, Vanderbilt erased a 35-27 halftime deficit to beat Alabama 67-61. Tom Hagan led Vandy with 28 points, Bo Wyenandt contributed 18, while Rich Deppe and Mike Nordholz led Alabama in the first half before being held scoreless and limited in the second. Alabama drops to 7-3 with no late surge to threaten the Commodores.
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Bo Wyenandt
Vandy
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Wyenandt
Duke
Louisiana State
Crimson Tide
Tennessee
War Hawks Rout Itawamba 98-61 At Decatur High
Calhoun Junior College improved to 5-5 by trouncing Itawamba Junior College 98-61 at Decatur High. Coach Bob Shuttleworth praised balanced scoring as 12 War Hawks scored at least three points. Royce Evans and Larry Lingard led in fouls with 10 each, while Rose missed a chance to tie a school free throw record.
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Daily Sports
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War Hawks
Itawamba Junior College of
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Thomas Fowler
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Elkmont Wins 10th Straight in Athens Victory
Elkmont Red Devils beat Athens Bible School 69 to 45 to extend their winning streak to ten games. Glen Ussery led with 25 points, Marion Coffman 17, and Mickey Bates 10 while Bible School’s Stan Brooks had 20 and Marcus Romine 13. Elkmont led 19-9 after one period and 33-16 at halftime, then outscored the opponent 36-12 in the second half. Elkmont visits Ardmore Friday night.
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Charles Black
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Frank Robison
Bill Castleberry
Elemont
Tonto Still Says SEC Has Plenty Good Grid Teams
SEC commissioner A M Coleman says the conference has many strong football teams despite a 1-4 bowl showing. He cites LSU as a bright spot with a 20-13 win, notes Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee losses, and mentions Florida State and Miami also dropping bowls.
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James Hobbs Leads Calhoun in 17 Point Showdown
James Hobbs took command of Calhoun's offense and scored 17 for high game honors. Jack Rose was close behind as the scoring duel heated the game.
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Calhoun
Jack Rose
Colts Gallop Past Ardmore in Conference Match
Clements High School beat Ardmore 68 to 60 to move to 3-3 on the season. Jerry Smith led with 21 points, followed by Craig with 14 and Davis with 13. Ardmore’s Barnes scored 20 to top the visitors.
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Dmore
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Roger Vining
Jerry Hargrove
Gary Daley
Houston Mauls Michigan 91-65 In College Roundup
Houston's second-ranked Cougars routed Michigan 91-65 to extend their season mark to 14-0. All-American Elvin Hayes scored 31 with 13 boards as Houston dominates on the way to a clash with UCLA. Vanderbilt and other top teams also won as action spanned several games across the country.
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Bear) Bryant
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