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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1964

Page

8

College Football Returns To The Platoon System

The NCAA rules committee approved a return to the platoon system with time out usage rules. Coaches praised the decision as a near return to the pre 1953 setup allowing refreshed squads when clock is stopped. Other changes include taller goal posts and helmet contact penalties.

Ben Funk Fort Lauderdale Fila National Collegiate Athletic Association American Football Coaches Association Curther

SEC Coaches Split On Liberal Substitution Rule

SEC coaches react variably to the more liberal substitution rule. Bobby Dodd welcomes closer to free substitutions while Paul Bryant worries about effort. Ralph H. Jordan and Bernie Moore offer mixed views as LSU and Mississippi State coaches voice cautious support or concern.

Associated Press Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Dodd Paul Bryant Alabama Ralph Jordan Auburn Birmingham Ala SEC Bernie Moore

Kerr earns 767th NBA game as Sixers fall to Celtics

Johnny Kerr becomes part of the sport iron men with his 767th consecutive NBA game as Philadelphia loses 123 112 to Boston. Bill Russell and Sam Jones shine for Boston while Chet Walker leads Philadelphia with 26 points in a tough setback.

Associated Press Johnny Kerr Lou Gehrig Leo _Nomellini Andy Heberton Kerr National Basketball Association Philadelphia Dolph Schayes 76Ers Boston Celtics Bill Russell Celtics Cincinnati Royals Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Detroit Gus Johnson Baltimore St. Louis San Francisco New York Knickerbockers Oakland Calif Willie Naulls Sam Jones Boston Chet Walker W. L. Pet. G.B Los Angeles Philaphia San Fran Baltiore

Wall Wall Back In Spotlight After San Diego Open Win

Art Wall Jr. returns to the spotlight after winning the San Diego Open worth 30 000 dollars at Rancho Bernardo. He shot a 70 to finish six under par for 274 and tied for second last year at Bing Crosby National. Tony Lema and Bob Rosburg shared second at 276.

San Diego Calif Art Wall Jr Rancho Bernardo Country Club Tony Lema Bob Rosburg Rosburg Julius Boros Gene Littler Bob Charles al Geiberger Arnold Palmer Palmer Wall Arthur Jonathon Wall Jr

SC Cage Coach Is Hospitalized

Chuck Noe the University of South Carolina basketball coach, 36, was hospitalized for extreme exhaustion and relieved of duties temporarily. Assistant Dwane Morrison will lead the team, which resumes play January 25 against Clemson after Morrison joined Noe last season.

Columbia S.C Chuck Noe University of South Carolina University of Virginia Virginia Tech Dwane Morrison Clemson Noe Morrison

Iba Bosch Rupp duel as Oklahoma State and Kentucky win

Oklahoma State and Kentucky extended winning streaks as Hank Iba and Adolph Rupp near 696 career victories. Oklahoma State edged Oklahoma 67 to 56 to seize early Big Eight lead while Kentucky, led by Cotton Nash with 34, beat Tulane 105 to 63 to stay atop the SEC.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Hank Iba Adolph Rupp Ed Diddle Diddle Western Kentucky Iba Rupp Oklahoma State Cowboys Kansas State Ibairs Kentucky Oklahoma State Gary Hassman Oklahoma Nebraska Cowboys Cotton Nash Tulane Wildcats Tennessee Loyola of Chicago UCLA Davidson DePaul Portland

College Scores Across Nation In Saturday Standings

Saturday college basketball results feature numerous upsets and close finishes across major conferences. Teams like Villanova, Princeton, Penn, Duke, and Kansas posted wins, while Kentucky and UCLA led strong showings in their regions.

Associated F Villanova St. John’s Princeton Yale Cornell Dartmouth Pennsylvania Brown Harvard Columbia St. Bonaventure Niagara

West Versus East Pro Bowl Showdown Ends West Victory 31-17

The West defeated the East 31-17 in the NFL Pro Bowl before 67,242 fans. John Unitas named Player of the Game, Gino Marchetti Lineman of the Game, while Jim Brown led the East with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Charles Maher LOS Angeles Chicago Bears New York Chicago Miami Green Bay Cleveland Baltimore John Unitas Jim Taylor Gino Marchetti Jim Brown Taylor Brown West Jesse Whittenton Washington Norm Snead Bobby Mitchell Herb Adderley Unitas Mike Ditka Gail Cogdill Detroit Bill Glass Sam Baker Dallas Ray Berry St. Louis Charley Johnson Mitchell Bill Wade Johnson Snead

Calgary Favored for 1968 Winter Olympics Locale

In Innsbruck Austria Calgary Canada is seen as the likely site for the 1968 Winter Games. IOC members meet January 25 to discuss the venue choice and a secret vote on January 28 will decide the host city.

Innsbruck Austria Calgary Canada International Olympic Committee

Portland Game Shaped By Bryant and Teammates

With 29 points from Emmet Bryant and 19 from a teammate, the Portland squad posted a strong scoring night. The game featured notable offensive balance and key contributions across the lineup.

Emmet Bryant Portland

Tech Places Mark On Line: State Is Fue

Georgia Tech defends its SEC record at home against defending champion Mississippi State as Tennessee remains undefeated in league play. The slate includes top ten Vanderbilt hosting Mississippi and other SEC results with key scorers Cotton Nash Danny Schultz and Donnie Kessinger noted.

Tech Fue Associated Press Georgia Tech Mississippi State Yellow Jackets Tennessee Kentucky Wildcats Vanderbilt Mississippi Vandy Tulane Greenies Louisiana State Florida Auburn Alabama Spring Hill Chattanooga Cotton Nash Greenie Danny Schultz LSU Dick Maile Donnie Kessinger Jim Caldwell R. D. Craddock

Office Worker Salaries Rise to 80 Dollars on Average

The average salary for an office worker in the United States is 80 dollars, up from 77 dollars in 1962, reflecting a three dollar increase.

United States

Oklahoma Players Petition for Gomer Jones as Head Coach

OU president George L. Cross endorses a petition signed by 46 players calling for Gomer Jones to succeed Bud Wilkinson as head football coach. Wilkinson resigned. Board of Regents may hire externally, but Jones is favored by Cross and Wilkinson.

Jones Wilkinson Newt Burton Burton Cross Ohio State John Carroll O State Nebrska Oklahoma

Speake-Mt Hope Basketball Games Postponed

Local briefs note that the Speake Mt Hope basketball games tonight have been postponed and will be played January 20 at Speake. The report also states the U S birth rate has fallen to its lowest since 1846 amid a population surge.

Speake-Mt. Hope Speake United States

Free Information on Courses and Training at Home

An advertisement offers free information on Typing Shorthand and Resident Training Home Study courses. It directs inquiries to Box ABC c/o Daily for details.

ABC c/o

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