Rudolph Seeks Charm To Pull Off Homecoming Win
Calhoun Junior College hosts Brewer State for the fourth annual homecoming as Coach Bill Rudolph eyes luck charms and a 2 12 record. Rudolph wears four items to boost the War Hawks while Brewer State contends in only its second JC season led by Walter Jamison. The Hawks aim to rebound after a 76 70 defeat to Jefferson State.
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Decatur Red Raiders lift 4A hopes amid SEC chatter
Decatur Highs Red Raiders dominate playoff foes Huntsville Grissom and Butler across two seasons winning 76 0 in aggregate. Franklin County star Frankie Williams signs with Florence State while Jerry Mizell eyes SEC interest as recruiting expands beyond Alabama.
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Black Bears Reach Semis in Tennessee Valley Tourney
In Florence Austin and Decatur reached the semifinals of the Tennessee Valley Conference Tournament at Bradshaw Coliseum. Austin beat Deshler 66 57, while Russellville edged Coffee 48 47 to set a semifinal lineup with Butler at 6 30.
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Courtland 5 Spears Rebs Courtland 5 Spears Rebs
West Morgan pressed Courtland late as Danville and Courtland won to reach the semifinals. Albert Hurley led the Hawks with 25 points while Danville’s Randy Lewis scored 22 as West Morgan and Danville advance toward Friday’s semis and Saturday’s final.
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Larry Tucker
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Jett Farley
Barry Robon
Larry Jones
B. Wiggins
W. Morgan
Reaves to Start Against Sully in Senior Bowl
Florida’s John Reaves, college football’s career passing leader, will start at quarterback for the South in the Senior Bowl against Pat Sullivan and the North. Reaves faces All-American lineman Larry Jacobson and back Clarence Ellis as a strong North defense aims to stop him. Kickoff at 1 p.m. CST in Ladd Stadium draws a sellout crowd of 40,646 and NBC telecast.
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Lipscomb Routs Florence 110 to 90 in Timberlake Arena
David Lipscomb College defeated Florence State 110 to 90 as Bruce Bowers scored 51 points to set four school records. The win improves Lipscomb to 6-5 while Florence drops to 4-7, their third straight loss and avenging a previous 104-102 setback at Florence.
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First NFL Defender Named NFL MVP
Alan Page of the Minnesota Vikings became the first defensive player to be named the NFL Most Valuable Player by The Associated Press. He won with 16 votes, ahead of Roger Staubach and Otis Taylor, while other quarterbacks Griese Kilmer received smaller totals. Page credited his unorthodox approach and surprise at the honor.
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