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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1966

Page

13

West Favored In NFL All Star Contest

The West is a seven point favorite in the Pro Bowl at Memorial Coliseum. The East lines up Frank Ryan Jim Brown and Gary Collins at backfield with Charley Taylor Sonny Randle and Pete Retzlaff as top targets. West features John Brodie Ken Willard and Dave Parks with a 49ers and Colts concentration on offense.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Cleveland Browns Frank Ryan Jim My Brown Gary Collins Washington Charley Taylor Sonny Randle St. Louis Pete Retzlaff Philadelphia Collins Ryan Roosevelt Brown New York Bob Brown Gene Hickerson John Wooten Cleveland Jim Ringo San Francisco 49Ers Baltimore Colts Chicago Gale Sayers Detroit John Gordy San Francisco John Brodie Ken Willard 49Ers Dave Parks Walt Rock Bruce Bosley Colts Jimmy Orr John Mackey Alon Parks Brodie Baltimore Bob Vogel Jim Parker

Jaxmen Sign Aggie Stars from Albertville

Jacksonville State Coach Jim Blevins announced the signing of fullback Mike Little of Albertville High. Little, 185 pounds, helped Albertville go eight wins one loss and one tie last season. Blevins adds Little and Bruce Peck from Albertville to bolster the Gamecocks.

Jacksonville Jacksonville State Jim Blevins Mike Little Albertville Little Blevins Billy Thompson Gamecocks Bruce Peck Peck G. B. Beasley

Walker Leads Providence To 79-77 Victory Over BC

Providence guard Jim Walker scored 40 points including four in a late stall as the Friars edged Boston College 79-77 in Providence. Walker, 6-3 junior, sealed the win with two free throws with four seconds left after a foul by Doug Hice. The Friars rallied from a halftime deficit and improved to 12-1 in 13 starts while BC controlled the boards and led early.

Providence R.I Jim Walker Boston College Walker Friars New York Doug Hice Eagles Thei Ad‘vantage Steve—Adelman Willie Walters Rice

Bulldogs Win 17th of Season in 81 63 Rout

Trinity Priceville registered its 17th victory of the season with an 81 63 win over West Morgan. Standouts included Billy Don Sharp with 20 points, Kenneth Speegle and Bobby Landers each with 16. Phil Sims led West Morgan with 19 and Barry Owens added 13.

Trinity Priceville West

Ryan's Red Devils Down Princeton 97 62

Morgan City’s Ryan's Red Devils surged late to topple Princeton 97 62 as Leon Mooney scored 27 points leading the victors. Busby Black Albright Thompson Puckett Hyatt Crawford Barwood and Julian added double digits, while Posey had 13 for the home squad. The junior team also won 63 56.

Princeton Ryan Red Devils Leon Mooney Mooney Morgan Busby Black Albright Thompson Puckett Hyatt Crawford Barwood Julian Hal Posey

Hill Honored By Red Devils

Athens Neal Hill fullback was named Elkmont High School Devil football team most valuable player at a banquet at TK O Ran Restaurant He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ross Hill Gary Sutton received best offensive award and Steve Wales the defensive lineman award Coach Jerry Gregg presented the honors and spoke of the coming season with a large group of juniors projected to become lettermen Ronnie Davis joins as coach this year.

Athens Neal Hill Elkmont High School Devil Hill Ross Hill Gary Sutton Steve Wales Jerry Gregg Gregg Ronnie Davis Elkmont

Kentucky Beats Vanderbilt 96-83 In SEC Showdown

Kentucky, ranked second, defeated third-ranked Vanderbilt 96-83 in Lexington. Louie Dampier led with 26 points while Pat Riley added 24. Vanderbilt's Clyde Lee scored 30 as Kentucky dominated glass 50-40 and shot 64 percent in the second half to clinch the win, improving to 12-0.

Lexington Kentucky Vanderbilt Wildcats Vandy Louie Dampier Pat Riley Clyde Lee Commodores Dampier Tom Kron

Georgia Clips Tulane 81 to 69 in tough SEC win

Georgia defeated Tulane 81-69 in Athens securing a Southeastern Conference victory. The game stayed close through the first half and most of the second with neither team leading by more than five points until Georgia pulled ahead in the final minutes.

Athens Georgia Tulane

Florida Downs Mississippi 79 49 in Gators Home Win

Florida’s sophomores sparked a 79 49 victory over Mississippi as Harry Winkler led with 17 points and Mississippi shot 32 percent. Gary Keller and Jeff Ramsey dominated the boards, Florida outrebounding 53 27 and improving to 8 4 while Mississippi fell to 4 8.

Gainesville Fla Florida Mississippi Harry Winkler Gary Keller Jeff Ramsey David Miller Glenn Lusk

Duke Rolls To 101-81 Win Over Wake Forest

Duke, ranked, dominated Wake Forest 101-81 in Durham as Jack Marin scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Bob Verga added 23 and Mike Lewis 22 as Duke improved to 14-1 overall and 6-1 in the ACC. The Blue Devils outshot 53.3 percent to 44.9 and held a 61-32 rebounding edge. Duke led 51-36 at halftime and finished strong before a two week exam break.

Durham N.C Duke Jack Marin Wake Forest Blue Devils Marin Bob Verga Mike Lewis

Michigan State and Browns Honored At Capitol

Michigan State named top college team of 1965 after an unbeaten regular season and a Rose Bowl loss. Duffy Doherty named college Coach of the Year. Browns coach Blanton Collier honored as top pro coach. Collier absent at Pro Bowl. Otto Graham accepts trophy for him. Awarded honors attended by over 2,000. Humphrey presents Mr. Sam award to Rep. Oren Harris for DC Stadium approval.

W. B. Ragsdale JR Associated Press Washington Michigan State Cleveland Browns Washington Touchdown Club UCLA Duffy Daugherty Cleveland Blanton Collier Browns Green Bay Collier Touchdown Club Los An Hubert H. Humphrey Sam Oren Harris D-Ark Sam Rayburn Harris D.C. Stadium Ilinois Jdhm Grabowski Texas Tommy Nobis Collegeville Minn Auerbach Max Ellen Professional Golfers _ Association

Georgia Tech Beats VMI 86 73 in Atlanta Showdown

Georgia Tech opened a 16 point lead by halftime and stretched it to 63 37 before a late VMI rally. Pete Thorne led Tech with hot shooting early, while John Partin sealed the win with 8 points in succession late. VMI dropped to 3 10.

Atlanta Georgia Georgia Tech

College Scores Snapshot Across Multiple Matches

A crowded slate shows Princeton 92 Harvard 50 and several other scores including Wabash 65 over Oakland City 94 and Butler 75 over Earlham 78. Franklin 8 Vermont 80 and North Carolina 66 Duke. Virginia 0. Many results list regional teams such as Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Colorado State and Florida State with varied outcomes. Attendance at events totals 25 072 across venues.

Princeton Harvard Earlham Wabash Oakland City Marian Butler Ball State Indiana Central Anderson Manchester Franklin Vermont New Hampshire Western Vichigan Went State Wayne, Mich Milegheny T. Davidson J. Furman de Navier Francis Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Virginia North Carolina Duke Wake Forest West

Stanford shocks UCLA with 89 74 rally in Pacific game

Stanford Indians led by sophomore Arthur Harris with 24 points stunned ninth ranked UCLA 89 to 74 in California. The loss ended UCLA's 36 game PAC-10 winning streak as Stanford never trailed after the opening minute and led 38-31 at halftime. UCLA pressed late but could not overcome the deficit.

Stanford Calif Stanford’ Indians Sohomore Arthur Harris UCLA Bruins Indiana

Chemstrand and Morgan County Tractor Triumph in Local Games

Chemstrand edged Fruehauf 101 to 81 as Jack Mooneyham led with 26 points and John Mooneyham added 19. Morgan County Tractor defeated Terry and Terry Construction Co. 104 to 96 behind Wade Anderton with 24 and Leon Posey scoring 20. League play resumes Monday at 6:30 in the Austinville gym with 3M and Trade School games slated.

Eugene Farley Chemstrand Fruehauf Jack Mooneyham Jack Mooneyhart John Mooneyham Billy King Parker B. Owens Jimmy Randolph Clayton Carpenter Hatton High Morgan County Tractor Wade Anderton Nets Terry Leon Posey Franklin Terry Austinville Bill Nelson

Gold Cup Race Set for July 3 in Detroit

The 1966 Gold Cup race is scheduled for July 3 at Detroit following a decision at the American Power Boat Association annual meeting. The Seattle Seafair event will take place on August 7.

New York Detroit American Power Boat Association Seattle

Sloan Honored by Atlanta by Touchdown Club

Steve Sloan named the South’s most valuable back by the Atlanta Touchdown Club for his 1965 Alabama national title roles. Charles Casey named top lineman. banquet next Saturday features Nebraska coach Bob Devaney as speaker.

Sloan Atlanta Steve Sloan Alabama Atlanta Touchdown Club Florida Charles Casey South Nebraska Bob Devaney

Navy Upsets Temple in 72-50 Basketball Victory

Navy defeated Temple 72 to 50 at Annapolis as senior Bill Radcliffe scored 30 points and Navy shot 63.7 percent from the field. The Midshipmen led by four at halftime and pulled away after Temple opened its defense in the second half.

Annapolis. Md Navy Temple Owls Midshipmen Bill Radcliffe Middies

Area tournaments set for 3A and 4A regions in state

West Morgan Courtland Tanner Clements and others compete in Area 16 at Madison Academy while Madison Academy Paint Rock Valley Woodville Kate Duncan Smith and Valley Head play in Area 14 at Lexington. Region 8 Area 15 at Hazle Green includes Union Hill Priceville Gurley Buckhorn Hazle Green and Falkville. In 3A Region 8 Area 15 at Rogersville Ath ens Moulton Colbert Co Rogersville Hartselle and Austin vie for finals. 4A Region 8 at Florence features Butler Huntsville Lee Coffee and Decatur with no area tourney. The 4A winner advances to the Tuscaloosa meet.

West Morgan Courtland Tanner Clements Athens Bible School East Limestone Madison Academy Eva Paint Rock Valley Woodville Kate Duncan Smith Valley Head Lexington Hatton West Limestone Elkmont Ardmore Waterloo Hazle Green Union Hill Priceville Gurley Buckhorn

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