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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

7

SEC basketball roundup fuels Kentucky surge in conference

Kentucky freshmen sparked a 94 78 win at Vanderbilt boosting their share of the SEC lead as Georgia and LSU pursued top spots. Maravich led LSU with 32 after a 46 per game pace, while Georgia edged Mississippi State 79 69. Tennessee beat Alabama 82 63 and Florida State rolled Stetson 111 81.

Wildcat Kentucky Vanderbilt Adolph Rupp Georgia Louisiana State Maravich Florida Lienhard Miami Tampa Louisville Memphis State Tulane Delta State Mississippi State Florida State Birmie Davidson St. John’s N.Y Columbia Brown Arizona Arizona State Army Temple

Hannum ejected as 76ers fall to Cincinnati Royals

Cincinnati roared to a 134 118 victory over Philadelphia as coach Alex Hannum was ejected with 3 36 left in the third quarter after protesting a call. Jerry Lucas led Cincinnati with 34 points and 27 rebounds while Wilt Chamberlain had 36 points for the 76ers. In the ABA Dallas topped New Orleans 113 101 Minnesota beat Indiana 109 106 and New Jersey crushed Anaheim 121 102.

76Ers Hannum National Basketball Association Cincinnati Boston Royals NBA American Basketball Association Dallas New Orleans Minnesota Indiana New Jersey Anaheim Connie m Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Orleans Cincy Powell John Beasley Doug Moe Owever Fred Lewis Les Hunter Don Freeman Mel Daniels Huskies Hunter Daniels Minnesta Pittsbugh Roger Brown Perod Mellowell Tory Jackson Ben Warley

Hull Reaches 400th Career Goal in NHL

Chicago AP report notes Bobby Hull netted his 400th career goal at 9:47 of the second period, becoming the fourth player in league history to reach the milestone as the scoreboard showed the time 8:41 p.m. in Chicago.

Gabriel Rams Miami Hull Chicago Bobby ‘Hull

Goaltenders and Greats Dominate Hockey’s Cold War Era

The narrative names Maurice Richard, legendary Montreal star, alongside Gordie Howe of Detroit and Jean Beliveau of Montreal as pivotal figures in the sport's classic era, highlighting their enduring influence and rivalries.

Maurice Richard Montreal Gordier Howe Detroit Jean Beliveau

Calhoun at Walker and Rivalry Games Inconclusive

Thursday schedule shows Calhoun versus Walker and St Bernard facing Athens College. In Tri County Conference action Courtland meets Hatton while Speake plays Danvittey, highlighting a crowded day of college matchups and key pairings.

Northeast Alabama Calhoun Athens College David Lipscomb Cotaco Athens Tanner Ardmore Austin Falkville Courtland Colbert Heights Hatton Town Creek Ryan Mt. Hope Elkmont West Limestone Priceville Hartselle East Limestone ABS Eva Speake Union Hill Douglas Walker College St. Bernard Tri-County Danvittey

Senior Bowl ends with South victory and North domination

In Mobile Alabama the South defeated the North 34 21 behind Dennis Homan Kim Hammond and Bob Johnson while in Honolulu the North crushed the South 50 6 led by Larry Csonka. The South’s loss left Dixie teams nine of eleven postseason defeats but Johnson said the Senior Bowl win helped restore the South’s prestige.

Associated Press Mobile Ala Alabama Dennis Homan Florida Kim Hammond Honolulu Larry Csonka Syracuse Dixie Louisiana State Wyoming Tennessee Bob Johnson Johnson Hammond Tulane Bob Duhton South Homan Csonka

Casper Captures Southern California Open

Casper, 36, of Bonita California, won the Southern California Open at Los Coyotes CC with a three round 208 finishing three strokes ahead of Al Johnston and Howie Johnson who tied for second at 211. Johnston, from West Palm Beach Florida, shot 73 on Sunday.

Buena Park Calif Billy Casper Casper Bonita Los Coyotes Country Club al Johnston West Palm Beach Fla Howie Johnson St Paul

Cougars To Host UCLA Showdown In Houston Dome

Houston ranked Cougars prepare for a January 20 clash with UCLA in the Astrodome, expecting the largest college basketball crowd ever after an 118 81 win over Centenary. Elvin Hayes scored 40 as Houston ran its unbeaten streak to 15. UCLA crushed Washington 93 65 as Lew Alcindor tallied 38.

Tplus UCLA Houston Cougars Bruins Houston Astrodome Elvin Hayes Washington Lew Alcindor North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Vanderbilt Duke Alabama St. Bonaventure Niagara Calvin Murphy

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