Morgan County Roundup: Raiders, Bears Triumph
Morgan County high schools played four games with Decatur Red Raiders preserving a regional edge by defeating Hartselle 57-42 after a 65-64 win over Austin. Decatur outscored and outrebounded the Tigers 31-27, led by Berrett Michel Tweedy Gibson. Austin beat Athens 55-49 as Sandifer 20 rebounds and Watterson 14 aided the Black Bears. West Morgan beat Falkville 73-55. Danville defeated Mt Hope 71-64. See RAIDERS On Page 8.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
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Austin
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Bobby Tweedy
Marvin Gibson
Michel
Gibson
Jerry Stallworth
Tiger
Horace Hoult
Stallworth
Gary Orr
Tweedy
Greg Glover
Athens
Billy Sandifer
Butch Watterson
Sandifer
Watterson
Rickie Stokes
Black Bears
Marvin Sales
Eddie Malone
Fred Shoulders
Anthony Townsend
Golden Eagles
West Morgan
Falkville
Blue Devils
Rebels
Jimmy Thomas
Larry Tucker
Lonnie Lemmond
Jeff Farley
Ae Morgan
Allen Calls Redskins Lose Ready for Super Bowl Week
Washington coach George Allen admitted a rough practice and skipped a team meeting in his 23rd year of coaching to face reporters. Miami coach Don Shula praised NFL press handling and expressed confidence as Super Bowl VII looms after a week of news conferences.
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Don Shula
Miami Dolphins
National Football League
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Anaheim Stadium
Dallas
George
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Redskins
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New York Jets
Schmidt Quits As Detroit Lions Head Coach After Six Seasons
Detroit Lions announce the resignation of head coach Joe Schmidt after six seasons amid struggles to mold a championship team. No immediate replacement named, with six to seven candidates under consideration as officials pursue a measured search. Schmidt, 40, cites coaching not being fun anymore, citing frustration with media scrutiny and inconsistent offense as key factors in his decision.
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Joe Schmidt
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Schmidt
Lion
Harry Gilmore
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William Clay Ford
Russ Thomas
NCAA Rejects Plan to Split Membership Power
The NCAA voted 224 to 218 to defeat a proposal creating Division I and Division II voting blocs, ending hopes for separate large and small school membership. The plan would have required two thirds of 295 votes for passage and faced eight related contingent proposals.
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Jerry Liska
Associated Press
Chicago
Stewart L. Udall
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Udall
Interior
Atlantic Coast Conference
Cullman Rolls Past Fairview in 63-37 Victory
Cullman outscored Fairview 15-2 in the second period to take a 25-13 halftime lead and win 63-37. Woody Jacobs led Cullman with 13 points, Kelly Smith 12, and Larry Nelson 10. Fairview’s Walter Ellenberg had 13 points. Fairview stands 6-9. Cullman hosts Hanceville next.
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Cullman
Fairview
Woody Jacobs
Kelly Smith
Larry Nelson
Walter Ellenberg
Hanceville
Braves Oust Richards in Front Office Shakeup
Atlanta Braves terminate Paul Richards as vice president in charge of baseball operations. Eddie Robinson named successor, while Daniel Donahue becomes club president. Bartholomay reshapes the front office, with Donald Davidson shifting roles and Jack Carlin leaving for Houston. Richards says move was anticipated. says he may pursue future plans.
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Paul Richards
Atlanta Braves
Eddie Robinson
Bartholomay
Chicago
Daniel J. Donahue
Donahue
Boston
Braves
Robinson
Donald Davidson
Jack Carlin
Housin Astros
Richards
Alabama Vanderbilt clash for SEC lead in Nashville
Alabama ranked 14th and Vanderbilt ninth meet in Nashville with the SEC lead at stake. Alabama owns a 2-0 conference mark while Vanderbilt is 3-1 after a loss to Florida. Also scheduled is LSU at Auburn in the regionally televised slate.
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Vanderbilt
Nashville
Florida
Auburn
Louisiana State
Kentucky
Tennessee
TIDE
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Johnny Bernett
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Marvin
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