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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1964

Page

10

Raiders Down Athens Edge 15th Win Preps for Huntsville

Decatur seniors beat Athens 60 54 to extend to 15 win while Johnny Stephenson and Jimmy Teague tie for 18 points each and Teague adds 10 rebounds. Athens top rebounder Wessels had 12 as Decatur’s B team won 75 49 before the main game. The Red Raiders next face Huntsville in two senior games.

Decatur Athens Athens Golden Eagles Red Raiders Morgan County Raiders Danville Butler Johnny Stephenson Jimmy Teague Teague Jimmy Elmore Wessels Huntsville FG FT T Compton Mathis Barnes Stephenson Campbell Oliver Harpe Jones Ryan Aycock Wright Pearson Athens A Abercrombie McDole Hester Elmore Elmore 19) Players FG FT Vinson Agee Grace Barksdale Smith Clem White Campbell Wessels Varnell Lewis

Weber Charged To Star Lead In All Star Bowling Tour

Defending champion Dick Weber of St Louis surged to the top of the All Star Bowling Tour event led by a 890 886 win over Mark Kinglitsch. Tommy Tuttle trailed after four straight losses dropping from the day’s pace. Laverne Carter moved into the women’s lead with an 11 5 record and 3 169 pins. Norma Lake slipped to second, trailing by 79 pins as she split her eighth round match.

Dallas Dick Weber St. Louis Tommy Tuttle Rural Hall N.C Weber Mark Knglitsch Milwaukee Tuttle Bob Strampe De_ who Rae Laverne Carter Don Carter Mrs. Carter

Mishaps Mark Olympic Preparation in Innsbruck Scene

Pre Olympic training in Innsbruck sees several mishaps including a British tobogganer with a broken left arm, an earlier fatal British accident, and American falls. Organizers add wooden lips to top curves to curb hazards. U S alpine and Nordic coaches announce partial starter lists with Saubert, Werner, Kidd and others named for key events.

Hans Benedict Associated Press Innsbruck Austria United States Norman Barkley Barkley Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypecki Austen Samuelstuen Boulder Colo U.S Seefeld Hill Dave Hicks Duluth Minn Olympic Organizing Committee Bob Beattie Jean Saubert Lakeview Ore Bud Werner Steamboat Springs Billy Kidd Stowe Miss Saubert Linda Meyers Bish Pop Calif Bara Ferries Houghton Mich Joan Hannah Franconia Beattie Jim Huega Tahoe City Chuck Ferriss John Ballant Minneapolis Gene Kotlarek

Bears Host Bethel In Game Tenit

Athens College Bears host Bethel College from McKenzie Tenn at Athens High School Gym tonight at 7 30 p m. The Bears bring a 143 season record and 6 1 in the conference as they chase remaining games and a February 4 Chattanooga trip with a home return a week later.

Athens College Bears Bears Athens Bethel College McKenzie Bears of Alabama University of Chattanooga Chattanooga Bethel Florence State

Autobahns in West Germany With Limited Speed Limits

Reports indicate West Germany maintains no general speed limit on autobahns except where traffic is heavy or lane barriers are absent. Authorities enforce restrictions on specific stretches to manage safety and flow.

West Germany

Bear-Red Devil Game In A Lonesome Finish

Hazlewood and Moulton played a lone endgame with four against four and later three on three as players were benched to create an unusual finish. Moulton won 83-66 after Hazlewood’s seven-man roster dwindled, leaving two players to guard. Hazlewood also won the B Senior preliminary 38-33.

Town Creek Hazlewood Moulton Red Devils Bears Henry Hicks van Jones Hicks Jones James Weems Jimmy Aldridge Aldridge

Hawks Rally Past West Morgan 81 61 in Morgan County Clash

Danville Hawks, 16-4 after 20 games, defeated West Morgan 81 to 61 at Austin. The top seed dominated with 29 of 36 free throws amid 49 total fouls, while Danville's earlier 43-40 win set the tone for the night.

Austin Danville Hawks Morgan County West Morgan Danville Cheatham Tomlinson Tee Hogan

Decatur Junior High Hosts Austin in Two Games

Decatur 7th and 8th graders face Austin in two Saturday night matchups at the junior high gym. Local Church Basketball League schedule lists 6:30 Brookhaven vs Pleasant Valley, 7:30 Caddo vs East End, 8:30 Central Baptist vs Calvary in Tinville.

Decatur Austin Austinville Brookhaven Pleasant Valley Caddo East End Central Baptist Calvary

Prep Scores Alabama High School Basketball Highlights

The Associated Press reports multiple Alabama high school basketball results. McAdory 63 over Glenn 44. Hewitt 56 over Fairfield 40. Berry 68 over Ramsay 50. Banks 65 over Tarrant 53. Ensley 55 over B B Comer 50. Bessemer 52 over Woodlawn 47. Verbena 68 over Jemison 52. Pisgah 60 over Bridgeport 44. Alex City 92 over Lanett 71. Decatur 60 over Athens 54. Warrior Tourney features Gordo 52 over Moundville 45 and York 45 over Holt 42.

Associated Press McAdory Gelnn Hewitt Fairfield Berry Ramsay Banks Tarrant Ensley B.B. Comer Bessemer Woodlawn Verbena Jemison Pisgah Bridgeport Alex City Lanett Decatur Athens Warrior Tourney Gordo Moundville York Holt

College Results From Roundup Scores Across Multiple Games

Boston College defeated Dartmouth 93 to 62 while Florida beat Florida State 52 to 50. Houston prevailed over TCU 83 to 63. Weber State topped Utah 77 to 72. Gonzaga beat Loyola Los Angeles 94 to 91. St Peter's New Jersey overcame Niagara 91 to 75. Creighton defeated Marquette 84 to 57.

Boston Col Dartmouth Florida Florida State Houston TCU Weber Utah Gonzaga Loyola Los Angeles Occidental St. Peter’s N.J Niagara Creighton Marquette

Finley Seeks Kansas City Talks On Stadium Lease

Kansas City AP Finley plans to meet city officials Saturday without his lawyer to discuss a lease for Municipal Stadium. He reportedly asks for another meeting of the American League to address Athletics problems. Finley phoned City Manager Sharpe from Dallas, fueling speculation and earlier moves between Oakland Dallas and Louisville. AL owners voted 9 to 1 requiring Finley to sign a Kansas City lease by February 1.

Kansas City Charles O. Finley Municipal Stadium Finley Carleton F. Sharpe Dallas A’s Oakland Calif Louisville

Ageless Spahn Signs Up For Record Salary

Legendary left hander Warren Spahn agreed to a record salary with the Milwaukee Braves as a major free agent signing. At age 42, he is billed as baseball's oldest active pitcher and plans to repay the money with his performance. Other signings included Perranoski Lopez and Pinson with further trades and moves shaping the hot stove season. Casey Stengel announced Mexico exhibition games for the Mets while Finley seeks city talks in Kansas City.

Associated Press Warren Spahn Island of Manhattan Indians Spahnie Warren Milwaukee Braves John McHale Boston Braves Spahine Ron Perranoski Los Angeles Dodgers Hector Lopez New York Yankees Vada Pinson Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Eddie Kasko Houston Colts Kansas City Charles O. Finley New York Mets Casey Stengel Mexico Perranoski Dodgers Lopez Mickey Mantle Roger Aris Pinson Kasko Reds Colts Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox Kakso Wally Wolf Stengel Mexico City

Cronin Announces 1964 AL Schedule Amid KC Stand

Athletics will stay in Kansas City Cronin said as the 1964 American League schedule was released. The release shows 443 night games and trades shuffled lineups with Finley’s bid to move the team to Louisville faltering 9-1 among owners. Johnson expected to throw first pitch opener. Regular season ends Oct. 4 with Yankees at home vs Boston.

Bob Cronin Kansas City Pat Friday Municipal Stadium Johnson Los Angeles Washington John F. Kennedy New York Yankees Boston Baltimore Chicago Detroit Minnesota Cleveland

Georgia Alabama Series To End After 1965

The Georgia Alabama football rivalry will be discontinued after 1965. Georgia will replace Alabama with Mississippi State in 1966 and 1967, start 1968 with Tennessee in Knoxville, then Tulane in 1969 at New Orleans and Athens in 1972. Alabama adds Virginia Tech in a 1966 home-and-home."

Athens Joel Eaves Georgia Alabama Mississippi State Jackson Tennessee Knoxville Eaves Tulane New Orleans Mississippi Bulldogs Ole Miss Virginia Tech

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