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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
8
Austin High seeks its first basketball win over cross-town rival Decatur as conditions must improve after a rough season. Decatur, led by Earl Morris, resumes play after a two week layoff caused by snow and a tournament defeat.
Tonight the Austin Raiders host Decatur in a crowded Red Raider gym at 7 45 p m with both teams seeking momentum after recent wins and disruptions The Black Bears coached by Jones and Blagburn aim to snap a tournament hex while Decatur relies on Julian Stevenson and Holmes to spark scoring and steady defense The matchup features injuries and lineup changes plus the chance to seize control of the season series after uneven play this season.
UCLA remains No 1 in the AP basketball poll with 32 first place votes and 347 points. Houston is second with 317 points, while North Carolina Tennessee Utah New Mexico St Bonaventure Kentucky Vanderbilt and Columbia round out the top ten.
A Tuesday morning telephone poll of area coaches shows several scheduled games in doubt. Ardmore and Tanner games were unlikely, while Moulton Ryan Elkmont appeared probable unless unforeseen issues arise. East Limestone and Hartselle planned late decisions. Decatur Austin game set for Red Raider Gym at 4 45.
Vanderbilt defeated Auburn 74 to 65 as Bob Bundy led Vandy with 22 points while Wallace Tinker scored 31 for Auburn before fouling out late. Auburn hit only 21 of 65 shots for 32.3 percent and fell to 1-4 in the SEC.
Vanderbilt led by as many as 15 points aided by 12 Auburn turnovers. Tinker scored 17 before fouling out, limiting Auburn's comeback as Vanderbilt clinched a 110 to 79 victory. Gary Franks scored 32 and John Mengelt added 30 for Vanderbilt.
Kentucky blitzed Georgia 105-73 as Bob Liener scored 29 for the Bulldogs and Kentucky's Dan Issel left with an injury. Tennessee toppled Florida 67-51 as Tom Boerwinkle led with 27 and Vanderbilt beat Auburn 74-65.
Celtics beat the Warriors 111 102 as Boston surged late in the game. Russell played 43 minutes with 12 points and 18 rebounds while Thurmond had 12 points and 21 boards for San Francisco. LaRusso scored 27 and Hetzel 25 for the visitors as Seattle topped New York 129 111 in the nightcap led by Hazzard 24 and Rule 22.
Kathy Wainwright, holder of two women's world swimming records, announces retirement while remaining on the Australia team for the Mexico City Olympic Games.
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