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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1966

Page

9

Decatur Gridders, Raiders Edge Danville 75 to 55

Decatur High defeats Danville 75 to 55 at Red Raiders Gym in their 10th win. Raymond Ward leads Decatur with 16 points and six rebounds, followed by Ridgeway, Hammond, and Jones in double figures. Danville’s Millsapp scores 21 in a losing effort as Decatur builds a 41 23 halftime lead.

Decatur Danville Decatur High Red Raiders Hawks Raiders Cotaco Raider Raymond Ward Roger Mathis Thunder Dale Ridgeway Steve Hammond Ray Jones Ward Ridgeway Don Campbell Martin Millsapp Danny Wellborn Earl Morris O’ville Ray Jamas Bob Holmquist Donald Campbell Ed. Gilchrist D’ville Danny Welborn Hal Livingston Scott Herbert Paul Sapp

Vanderbilt and Kentucky Set For Top Weekly Clash

Vanderbilt and Kentucky meet in a high profile college basketball game in Lexington. Coach Roy Skinner notes Keith Thomas Clyde Lee and others key for Vandy as they face the 11 0 Kentucky team led by Adolph Rupp with Thad Jaracz guarding Lee and Dampier and Riley among the top Kentucky scorers. Thomas averages 17 points per game and Lee 17 rebounds per game.

Associated Press Nashville, Tenn Roy Skinner Vanderbilt University Skinner Keith Thomas Clyde Lee Commodores Kentucky Lexington Vanderbilt Lee Vandy Adolph Rupp Rupp Thad.Jaracz Jaracz Lou Dampier Pat Riley Thomas Louisville

Brand Signs Houston Astros contract in 1966

Brand signed with the Houston Astros of the National League in Houston Texas. The quote reflects a team mindset about heart and effort over size in football context.

Houston, Tex Atcher Ron Brand Houston Astros Nationaleague

Moulton Red Devils rout Speake Bobcats as Austin posts 49

Moulton center Don Austin scores 49 and grabs 21 rebounds to spark a 90-64 win over Speake. Teammate David Woodall adds 19 rebounds while Slaton and Caspers reach double figures. Speake's top scorers are Way Prater and Laker. The Red Devils remain 16-1, next face Hatton.

Don Austin Lawrence County High School Moulton Red Devils Speake Bobcats David Woodall Devils Austin LCHS Slaton Caspers Speake Prater Laker Bobcats

Yankees Trade Doc Edwards to Indians for Lou Clinton

New York Yankees catcher Doc Edwards was traded to the Cleveland Indians on Friday in exchange for outfielder Lou Clinton. Edwards joins Cleveland, where he will add veteran catching depth, while Clinton moves to New York to bolster their outfield lineup.

NEW York Doc’ Edwards New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Lou Clinton

Bunning Signs With Phillies For Sixty Thousand

Jim Bunning, 34, becomes the Phillies highest paid player after a brisk, final negotiation. He accepted a contract in the upper sixty thousands for 1966, surpassing prior Phillies earners and reflecting his 19 victory season and 268 strikeouts.

Philadelphia Jim Bunning Philadelphia Phillies Bunning John Quinn Phillies Florida Escome Bird Rabin Roberts Dick Stuart Hatherramverer Cleveland Alexander

Bondeson Takes Early San Diego Open Lead With 65

Paul Bondeson shot a 6 under par 65 to reach 132 after 36 holes and lead the San Diego Open at Star dust Country Club. Chris Blocker followed one stroke back with 68, while Don January and Charles Coody sit at 134 and 135 respectively.

SAN_ DIEGO Calif Vap Paul Bondeson Palm Springs Stardust Country Club Chris Blocker Blocker Jal N.M Tommy Aaron Don January Charles Coody Harold Kneece Aaron Bill Casper Jr Mason Rudolph Mike Souchak Dark Horse Tom Weiskopf

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