Cullman Bears to TWC Title with 65 58 Final
Cullman defeated Decatur 65 58 to win the Tennessee Valley Conference Basketball Tournament title. Bearcats star Bearcat Howard scored 38 points, delivering a standout performance and earning a place on the All Tournament team as Cullman claimed the crown and Football championship. Deshler beat Hartselle 73 52 for third place.
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Decatur
Oliver Woodard
Bearcats
Butler
Red Raiders
Howard
Cullman
Woodard
Deshler
Hartselle Tigers
Norris
Grissom
Desh
Boxing’s Patterson Liston saga grows into courtroom drama
In our view the heavyweight scene is heavy on talk and light on action. Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston drum up a rematch with courtroom intrigue, as AP reports the fighters threaten courts over venue. Expect more weeks of feuding to fuel fan interest before any ring bout.
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Ballyhoo
Floyd Patterson
Sonny Liston
New York
Bob Green
Associated Press
Green
Patterson
Miami Beach
Liston
Decatur Raiders Surge as Key Tennessee Valley clash nears
Decatur's senior team under Coach Earl Morris stands 13 0 with a meteoric run heading toward the Tennessee Valley Conference tournament finals in Florence against the Cumberland Bearcats. Morris and predecessor Joe Jones are praised for turning the Raiders into championship contenders as Morgan County district and state hopes loom ahead.
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Decatur
Florence
Cilimian Bearcats
Earl Morris
Raiders
Morris
Joe Jones
Red Raiders
Morgan County
Satan Wins In Photo Finish At San Fernando Stakes
Crimson Satan ridden by Herb Hinojosa overtook Native Diver down the stretch to win the $50,000-added San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Willie Shoemaker guided Native Diver to second with Pirate Cove third as the race finished in 1 47 1-5.
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Arcadia
Calif
Crimson Satan
Herb Hinojosa
Native Diver
San Fernando
Santa Anita Park
Willie Shoemaker
Pirate Cove
Hinojosa
Alabama Swamps Tech in Seven of Eleven Event Wins
Alabama swimmers defeated Georgia Tech 65 to 30 in Tuscaloosa with seven wins. Individual winners included the 400-yard medley relay Alabama, 200-yard free Peck, 50-yard free Jette Tech, 200-yard butterfly Griffing Alabama, 100-yard free Horn Alabama, and 400-yard free relay Alabama. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Md., the last surviving signer of the Declaration, died in 1832.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Georgia Tech
Tide
Ene
McKay
Bond
Horn
Grifin
Peck
Jette
Tech
Holter
Wright
Griffing
Berg Bretherton
Bullock
Topp
Bretherton
Charles Carrol
Carrolton, Md
Cutchin Takes Oklahoma State Football Post
Phil Cutchin signed a four year contract as head football coach at Oklahoma State University and outlined two immediate tasks assembling a staff and recruiting players. He expects a $16 500 annual salary and plans to consult Paul Bryant before talking to Alabama assistants. Cutchin has been Bryant’s top assistant for two years and helped rebuild Texas A&M and Alabama.
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Stillwater
Okla
Phil Cutchin
Oklahoma State University
Paul Bryant
Alabama
Cutchin
Pont
Oklahoma State
Bryant
Tide
Texas A&m
Illinois Routs Purdue 106-82 in Big Ten Clash
Illinois, led by six players in double figures, posted 106 points to Purdue 82 in Champaign. Downey scored 22, Small 15, Burwell 14 rebounds, Redman added 18 in final 10 minutes as Illini improved to 11-1 and extended conference win streak.
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Champaign
Ill
Illinois
Purdue
Big Ten
Illini
Bogie Redman
Dave Downey
Bill Small
Bill Burwell
Skip Thoren
Tal Brady
Burwell
Eva Seniors Defeat Falkville 48 to 45 in Close Finish
Eva seniors beat Falkville 48 45 after building a 10 point lead in the first half. Junior Eva team won 38 29 earlier. Scoring for Eva includes Bentley 14 and Long 11 while Falkville’s Ramey 19 led their side.
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Eva
Falkville
Blue Eagles
Junior Eagles
Livingston
Wright
Pierce
Bentley
Morris
Brooks
Woodard
Long
Brown
Reeder
Anders
Ramey
Partlow
Quattlebaum
McMahon Line Establishes India Tibet Border in 1914
The northeast border between India and Tibet was drawn in 1914 by Sir Henry McMahon, then foreign secretary of India.
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India
Tibet
Henry McMahon
Truck Driver Held After Bribe Attempt Outside Arena
David Donahue, 29, was arrested outside the Sports Arena in Los Angeles after allegedly offering to pay University of Washington player Larry Sharp to tank a basketball game. Sharp reported the incident to USC officials, and Donahue claimed he was kidding. A second man involved was released after questioning.
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Los Angeles
University of Washington
David Donahue
Huskies
University of Southern California
Donahue
Washington
Larry Sharp
Sharp
Southern California
John Grayson
Jess Hill
Arena
Reds Purkey signs for 1963 in strong season outlook
Cincinnati pitcher Bob Purkey agreed to a 1963 contract with General Manager Bill DeWitt after a standout year led by 23 victories and a 2.81 ERA. He also topped the Reds in complete games with 18 and innings pitched at 288 as Hoyt Wilhelm of Baltimore, Harvey Haddix and Tom Sturdivant in Pittsburgh, signings followed.
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Cincinnati
Bob Purkey
Cincinnati Reds
Bill DeWitt
DeWitt
Purkey
Reds
Baltimore
Baltimore Oriole
Hoyt Wilhelm
Lee MacPhail
Wilhelm
National League Giants
Orioles
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Harvey Haddix
Tom Sturdivant
Haddix
Caddo Triumphs 61-50 In Church League Cage Action
Caddo defeated 16th Ave 61-50 as Max Shelton led with 22 points and Griggs added 18 for the losers. First Baptist beat Boys Club 51-49 with O Hara scoring 18. In Austinville Friendship beat East End Methodist 43-38 and Oak Ridge toppled Flint 46-35 with Wallace scoring 15 for Oak Ridge.
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Gordon Bibb
Caddo
16Th Ave
Max Shelton
Griggs
First Baptist
Boys Club
O'Hara
Blackwell
Austinville
Friendship
East End Methodist
Oak Ridge
Flint
Wallace
Sivley
East End
Pleasant Valley
Central Baptist
Crow Roost Shoot Planned at Wheeler Refuge This Week
Refuge announces a targeted crow roost shoot on Wheeler Refuge Tue through Sat with roosts on south, north, or both sides. Permits issued 3:30 p.m. from Stratford Road east end in Decatur on Tue Thu Sat and from east side of US 31 by Lakeview Park on Wed Fri Sat. Refuge staff will guide hunters. area open only to the roost vicinity and late dusk shooting advised with electronic calls allowed.
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Wheeler Refuge
Stratford Rd
Decatur
U. S. Highway 31
Lakeview Park
High School Basketball Schedule Highlights This Week
Local high schools post a packed week of boys basketball with multiple nights featuring regional rivals. Rogersville visits Athens on Monday while Cotaco plays Danville and other matchups include West Morgan at Union Hill and Eva at Falkville across Tuesday through Friday with a Saturday Decatur at Hartselle closer to the week’s end.
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Athens
Cotaco
Danville
Priceville
West Morgan
Union Hill
Ryan
Eva
Falkville
Hartselle
East Limestone
West Lime
Cullman
Hazlewood
Mt. Hope
Addison
Speake
Decatur
Athens College Beats Bethel 91 to 71 in Key Victory
Athens College Golden Bars defeated Bethel College 91 71 as Garner led with 23 points, Holliday 19 and Murrell 16. Athens extended regular season record to nine wins one loss while shooting 52 percent from the field. Coach Belcher praised the effort and said the team now has the desire to win.
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Athens
Charles Garner
Lynn Holliday
Harold Murrell
Athens College Golden Bars
Bethel College
Belcher
Garner
Holliday
Murrell
Betcher
Bears
Coggins
Goode
Helms
Ralph
Horton
Logan
Bethel— Owens
Chisn
Darby
Gibbson
Kinney
Dailey
Gorley
Powers
Redwood
Ohio State Beats Michigan To Stay Near Top
Ohio State, defending Big Ten champions, rallied from a 10 point deficit to beat Michigan 68 66 in Columbus. Gary Bradds scored 33 for OSU while Tom Cole led Michigan with 17 as the Buckeyes secure their 42nd home win in a row.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
Michigan
Bucks
Wolverines
Bill Buntin
Gary Bradds
Husky
Tom Cole
Buntin
Bob Cantrell
Cole
Bradds
Daniels Stops Alongi in Fifth Round at Sunyside Garden
Billy Daniels a rangy New York heavyweight halted Tony Alongi of Hollywood Florida by technical knockout at 2 minutes 50 seconds of the fifth round in a nationally televised 10 round bout at Sunyside Garden Madison Square Garden farm club. Daniels weighed 186 pounds and dropped Alongi twice in the fifth before a third knockdown prompted Referee Arthur Mercante to stop the fight. Alongi was a 21 to 1 underdog at 195 pounds.
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New York
Billy Daniels
Tony Alongi
Hollywood
Fla
Sunnyside Garden
Madison Square Garden
Daniels
Alongi
Arthur Mercante
Bama Grabs SEC Lead With 67 61 Win Over Georgia
Alabama edged Georgia 67-61 to take a commanding lead in the SEC race. The Tide improved to 3-0 in league play behind 21 points from James Booth while Billy Rade led Georgia with 17. Georgia led briefly in the second half as Alabama built a halftime 35-30 advantage. A large crowd witnessed the tight conference showdown.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
Georgia
Tide
Billy Rade
Bulldogs
James Booth
Bama
Rado
Speed on ice and snow to match stopping distance at 50
A driver must slow to 15 mph on ice and 30 mph on packed snow to stop within the same distance normally required at 50 mph on a clear road. The rule emphasizes adjusting speed to maintain consistent stopping capability across adverse conditions.
Howard Bulldogs Hold Off Carey In 69-60 Win
Howard College, trailing 11-10 early, beat William Carey College 69-60 in Birmingham. Bob Cradie led with 19 points and Joe Belan scored 17 for Carey as Howard notches its second win in three games and seventh in 10 starts.
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Howard College
William Carey College
Hattiesburg
Mass
Crusaders
Bulldogs
Bob Cradie
Howard
Joe Belan
Carey
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