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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1966

Page

17

Moulton Red Devils rout Hatton in high‑scoring win

Don Austin scored 49 points to lead Moulton past Hatton 103 to 59 as Richard Lyons 13 and Donnie Caspers 10 also reached double figures. Hatton’s Dale Johnson had 25 in the loss, while Falkville upset Danville 85 to 70 and Courtland beat Town Creek 71 to 62 in area play.

Lawrence County Moulton Don Austin Nets Hatton High Speake Red Devils Hornets Austin Falkville Danville Courtland Town Creek Cotaco West Morgan Mt. Hope Eva Priceville Baby Hornets Moulton Varsity Hanceville Charles Sandlin Blue Devil Farrell Anders Gerald Segars Jimmy Spiegle Danny Welborn Hawks Eddie Rose Jimmy Holland Willard Oliver

Cotaco Defeats West Morgan in 62–51 Victory

Cotaco earned a 62 to 51 win over West Morgan. Thomas Fowler led Cotaco with 16 points followed by Ronnie Murphy and Larry Johnson with 4 each. West Morgan was led by Mickey Hill with 22 points and Hal Watkins with 4.

Cotaco Eva Ronnie Day Thomas Fowler Mickey Hill West Morgan Lamon Way Speake Mt. Hope Little Mars Hill Gourtland Lawrence County Priceville Bulldogs Hyland Drinkard Bill Nelson Billy Don Sharp Farrell Maples W. Morgan Roy Dunaway Ronn Lee Ronnie Murphy Larry Johnson Hal Watkins Barry Owens Denis Richards Simpson Sims

Eva Tops Priceville In Narrow Victory

Eva defeats Priceville 57 to 50 with scores by quarter 13 8 15 21 as the game progresses and Eva maintains the lead through the final period.

Eva Priceville Pricevville Bill Nelson Ronnie Ryan Johnny Brown Cois Jennings Hyland Drinkard Eddie McAnnally

Detroit Nets Narrow Win Over Celtics 116 114

The Pistons edged the Celtics 116 114 after a tight fourth quarter. Mel Counts failed the second of two free throws at the buzzer for Boston, who had led 71 51 at halftime. Other games included Cincinnati beating Los Angeles 119 108, St Louis defeating New York 109 107, and Philadelphia beating Baltimore 128 117.

Associated Press Mel Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Detroit Pistons Boston Counts Bill Russell Russell Cincinnati Royals Royals Los Angeles St. Louis New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Decatur Red Raiders outpace Austin 69 47 in cage battle

Decatur High Red Raiders led 24 7 after the first period and rolled to a 69 47 victory over Austin in a crowded Red Raider Gym. Mathis led with 17 points, Jones 16, Hammond 10 as Decatur dominated with 30 field goals and 53 percent shooting. Austin was led by Martin and Waller with 11 each.

Decatur Red Raider Raymond Ward Decatur Decatur High Red Raiders Red Raider Austin Black Bears Raider Joe Jones Bears Hartselle Huntsville Robert E. Lee High Associated Press Roger Mathis Jones Raiders Ray Jones Steve Hammond Buddy Martin Jimmy Waller Earl Morris Morris Roger Raiders Ward Mathis Hammond Ridgeway Martin Danny Lawrence Decatur FG Pe Presswell Pirtel Widner Fretwell Daily Sports Bob Bates

Morris Sets Sights For M-W Crown

Unranked Johnny Morris of Pittsburgh upset Rubin Carter and aims for the middleweight top after a 10 round decision in the Civic Arena. Morris’s promoter Sam Weinberg and Morris both back fighting a top 3 or 2 opponent next, with Weinberg calling for a 161 pound clash after the win. Referee Paddy Grimes and judges Ernie Sesto and George Luppinacei tallied Morris ahead.

Pittsburgh Johnny Morris Rubin (Hurricane) Carter Joey Archer Don Fullmer Joey Giardello Sam Weinberg Philadelphia Morris Weinberg Carter Civic Arena Weintrg Paddy Grimes Ernie Sesto Geoge Luppinacei

Saints Edge Athens 81-80 In ACC Clash

Saint Bernard's Saints outlast Athens College Bears 81-80 as Paul Lyons leads with 30 points on 13 field goals and perfect 4-for-4 at the line. Ronnie Norris tops Athens with 22, while St. Bernard improves to 2-1 in ACC and 7-7 overall.

Athens St. Bernard’s Saints Athens College Bears Alabama Saints Paul Lyons St. Bernard’s Charity Lane Larry Durst Joe Neihaus Jack Wainwright Decatur Ronnie Norris Bears Jimmy Brazelton Billy Biles Lynn Holladay St. Bernard Norris Livingston State Tigers Gamecocks ACC Lee Wrene Johnny Thompson Frosh Dennis Ryan ST. Bernard FG Darst Neihaus Higgins SS Wainright Galichansky Denewith Lyons Totes

Cubs Sign Half of 1986 Rosters for 1986 Season

CHICAGO AP The Chicago Cubs who have led in signing players announce that half of their 1986 roster is already signed.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Rostmer

Gobles Upset Bid Falls Short Against Covert

In Covert Michigan Covert defeated Gobles 28 to 9 on Tuesday night reversing last meeting where Covert won 77 to 29. Gobles coach Blaine Rex pursued a ball control strategy but could not overcome the steady Covert defense.

Covert Mich Gobles Blaine Rex

Morris Beats Carter In Middleweight Bout For 26th Win

Morris edges Carter 47 44 in a middleweight clash. Carter from Paterson N J weighed 157 pounds and pressed Morris with a left hook considered among the division’s hardest. Morris evaded the punch to claim his 26th victory as 5 130 paid spectators contributed to receipts around $13 000.

Carter Paterson N.J Morris

Rankin and Halas Deny Morris Trade Talks

Atlanta Falcons owner Rankin Smith and Bears owner-coach George Halas say they have had no talks about trading linebacker Larry Morris. Morris says he had a verbal agreement to be traded to Chicago if he joined in 1965, but only if he plays next year with Atlanta.

Atlanta Atlanta Falcons Rankin Smith Chicago Bears George Halas Larry Morris Morris Halas Chicago Falcons

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