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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1966

Page

12

Duke Devils Squeak By Tigers In Close ACC Rally

Duke the No. 1 team edged Clemson 87 85 as Steve Vacendak scored the deciding layup with two seconds left. Randy Mahaffey led Clemson with 23 while Vacendak had 28 for Duke giving them first place in the ACC at 4 1. Illinois beat Wisconsin 80 64 to take sole Big Ten lead and Texas A M held off Arkansas 75 72 in the Southwest. Providence toppled Rhode Island 86 79 behind Jimmy Walker's 38.

Blue Devils Jim Sutherland Duke Vacendak Randy Mahaffey Tigers Illinois Wisconsin Champaign Texas A&m Arkansas College Station Tex Providence Friars Rhode Island Kingston R.I Jimmy Walker Davidson Citadel Stan Felsinger Columbia Fordham Rams Baylor Texas Bears Longhorns Austin Don Freeman Rich Jones Wisconsin Badgers John Beasley

Royals Smith Wins MVP In All-Star Game

Adrian Smith of the Cincinnati Royals earned MVP honors in a lopsided East 137 West 94 All-Star victory. Smith scored 24 points and received a red convertible as MVP. Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, and Jerry Lucas starred for the East while the West was led by Eddie Miles and Jerry West before his injury.

Cincinnati Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Auerbach National Basketball Association Adrian Smith Cincinnati Royals Smith NBA Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Fred Schaus Los Angeles Jerry West Eddie Miles Detroit Chamberlain John Havlicek Boston Robertson Willie Reed New York Billy Don Kenneth Speigle Sanders Hall Miller Garry Dobbs Charles Sandlin Falkville Farrell Anders

Ivy League Leads Fight Over Academic Standards Rule

At the NCAA convention a major fight forms over the minimum academic standard rule for athletes set to a 1.6 GPA. Ivy League schools and athletic directors object to outside input while considering amendments. New Mexico backs a one platoon football plan with limited support anticipated.

Bob Green Associated Press Washington National Collegiate Athletic Association Ivy League Delaney Kiphuth Yale Jerry Ford Penn NCAA Walter Byers Tim Cep Heeder Wight Heague Pape New Mexico

Area Prep Roundup: Moulton and Priceville Triumph

Moulton's Red Devils beat Mt Hope 73 to 63 with Don Austin leading 22 points despite an injured foot. Priceville posted an 84 to 65 win over Falkville as Bobby Laiders and Billy Don Standle leading scorers. Eva, Cotaco, West Morgan, and Speake also won in Tuesday action across the region.

Hoyt Chandler Daily Sports Moulton’s Lawrence County High School Red Devils Athens Mt. Hope Priceville Bulldogs Falkville Cotaco Hartselle West Morgan Union Hill Eva Ryan Speake Hatton Moulton Don Austin Austin David Woodill Richard Lyons Dewayne McKelvy Little Devils Black Bears Herman Myers Bobby Laiders David Woodall Dawayne McKelvey Art Slaton Ronnie Caspers Hopkins Smith Shield Kirby Loan Sibley

West Morgan Wins Hard-Fought Union Hill Rematch

In a tense high school basketball clash West Morgan defeats Union Hill 57 to 57 with key scores by Mickey Hill 17 Hal Watkins 15 Barry Owens 11 Don Richards 7 Mack Simpson 4 and Phil Sims 4 while Union Hill led by Gary Prine 2 Clark 11 Henry 7 Walker 5 Slate 2 Owens 2. Chicago Bears sue to block George Allen from Rams job as head coach. Hobart Tasmania tennis opens with top seed Ashe and Americans Richey FitzGibbon winning first round matches.

Jimmy Steel Priceville David Hill Nets Speage Hatton Steve Johnson Speake Moulton Eva Union Union Hill Steady Shooting Steady Shooting By Hyland Drinkard (18), Ronnie Ryan Eddie McAnally Bill Nelson Ryan Johnny Albright Stanley Black Monroe Thompson West Morgan Union Hill Mickey Hill Hal Watkins Barry Owens Hill W. Morgan Don, Richards Mack Simpson Phil Sims Gary Chicago Chicago Bears Ghrcutt George Allen Los Angeles Rams Hobart Tasmania Arthe “Ashe Richmond Maat Clut Richey Herb Fitz- Gibbon

West Suffers Eye Injury in All-Star Game

Lakers guard Jerry West left Cincinnati after an eye abrasion suffered in a collision during the NBA All-Star Game. West was treated at a hospital and his status for the Lakers versus Celtics game was uncertain. The West squad lost to the East 137 94.

Cincinnati Jerry West Los Angeles _ Lakers Los Angeles Fred Schaus West Lakers Boston Celtics

Braves' Sandy Alomar stars in 2-1 win for Arecibo

Sandy Alomar of the Milwaukee Braves had three hits as Arecibo edged Santuce 2-1 in a Puerto Rico winter league game. Mayaguez defeated Caguas 8-3 in another action, with ads and results mixed into the report.

San Juan Puerto Rico Sandy Alomar Milwaukee Braves Arecibo Santuce Mayaguez Caguas

College results roundup across multiple campuses and regions

A broad slate of college basketball scores from the East to the Far West. Notable outcomes include Columbia over Fordham 67 to 6, Trinity defeating Hartford 102 to 78, and Baylor beating Texas 89 to 74. Numerous other games feature upsets and close contests across divisions and conferences.

Prep Scores Across Alabama and Nearby Regions

The Associated Press lists a wide set of high school and prep scores from Alabama and nearby areas. Teams such as Hewitt-Trussville, Hueytown, Ramsay, McAdory, Jackson, Thompson, and Dothan posted notable wins or close games. Notable margins include Suttle 78 over Orrville 59 and Dothan 93 over New Brockton 72.

THE Associated Press Hewitt-Trussville Lades Valley Banks Hueytown Minor Ramsay Glenn Phillips West End Tarrant Corner McAdory Leeds Berry Fairfield Tuscaloosa Lee Montgomery Alex City Lanett Sand Rock Hokes Bluff Fayette Carbon Hill Maplesville Isabella Enterprise Opp Pine Hill Uniontown Ragland Suttle Orrville Clio Blue Springs Smiths Station Hartsboro Dadeville Wetumpka Coffee Springs Zion Chapel Red Level Samson Lyman Ward Daviston Baker Hill Georgetown Straughn Elba Headland Vicksburg Camp Hill Milltown Jackson Leroy Five Points Lafayette Union Springs Highland Home Castleberry Evergreen Ashford Slocomb Prattville Greenville Alabama Christian Marbury Camden Selma YMCA Eclectic Holtville Dothan New Brockton Tabrssee Columbiana Beauregard Beulah Boy's Club Newville McGill University Military School Vigor Davidson Murphy Theodore Viba Shaw Montgomery Satsuma

Decatur City League to Hold Meeting Tonight

City Hall hosts a Decatur basketball meeting for league managers at 7 oclock. Athens High seeks an assistant coach after Carl Garrison resigns for a full time national guard post. applications should be directed to head coach Furman Elmore at the high school.

Decatur City Basketball League City Hall Athens City Board of Education Athens High School Carl Garrison National Guard Furman Elmore

Grinde walk wins Swiss ladies slalom race

Marielle Goitscheld of France won the slalom in Switzerland closely followed by Nancy Greene of Canada in the ladies international event. In a separate feature at Tropical Park Angel Cordero rode to three winners in horse racing.

Skhing Grindewalk Switzerland Marielle Goitscheld France Bof Nancy Greene Canada ATP Mem Pia Tropical Park Angel Cordero

Joe Thomas Plans to Stock Dolphins With Players

New York AP report says Joe Thomas will stock the Miami Dolphins with 32 players drawn from the eight AFL clubs. He will select the best players regardless of position, aiming to build a competitive roster through a staged stocking plan and possible future trades.

NEW York Joe Thomas American Football League Miami Dolphins Thomas Minnesota Vikings National Football League AFL Dolphins Miami

Alworth Expected to Play in All-Star Game versus Bills

San Diego receiver Lance Alworth gained medical clearance to play for the AFL All-Stars in the post season game against the Buffalo Bills at Rice Stadium. Sid Gillman praised quarterback throwing and ball handling as the team transitions from two-a-day practices to lighter sessions ahead of Saturday's contest.

Houston Themerican Football League Alltars Sid Gillman San Diego Lance Alworth Gillman Alworth Buffalo Bills Rice Stadium Bills Buffalo

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