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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1968

Page

15

East Dominates West In All Star Game

East defeats West 144 to 124 before 18 422 fans at Madison Square Garden. Oscar Robertson and John Havlicek spark the East with 26 and 21 points while Hal Greer earns MVP with 21 points and seven straight fourth quarter points.

Mike Becht Associated Press NEW York (Ap Alex Hannum National Basketball Association Madison Square Garden Oscar Robertson John Havlicek Jerry West Elgin Baylor Jim King Hal Greer Philadelphia Guard Iit Greer Russell Havlicek Jerry Lucas Robertso Cincinnati Willis Ree Dick Barnett New York West

Negro athletes plan boycott at Berkeley over coaches

About two dozen UC Berkeley Negro athletes threaten a boycott of varsity sports unless treatment improves and coaches are replaced. They name basketball coach Rene Herrerias and football staff William Dutton and Joe Marvin, demand minority hires, while Pete Newell arranges a meeting.

Berkeley Calif University of California Berkeley University Bobby Smith Rene Herrerias William Dutton Joe Marvin Herrerias Pete Newell Newell

Jones fuels New Orleans win over Dallas in ABA action

In ABA play Jimmy Jones scored 23 points leading the New Orleans Bucs to a 112 104 victory over the Dallas Chaparrals. Minnesota shut out Kentucky 120 97 as Les Hunter poured in 24. Oakland defeated Houston 120 110 as Jim Hadnot scored 30. The East beat the West 144 124 in the All Star game.

Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers New York Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Lenny Wilkins St. Louis Bob Boozer Chicago Zelma Beaty AP Sports Associated Press Jones Boy Jimmy Jones New Orleans Buccaneers Bucs Dallas Chaparrals American Basketball Association Minnesota Kentucky Oakland Houston Jones New Orleans Dallas Doug Moe Cincy Powell Les Hunter Muskies Darel Carrier Colonels Jim Hadnot Willie Somerset Mavericks Culicvaln Westley Louisville Tony Masiello Canisius Orwell Big Red Greg Morris Rich Travis Oklahoma City SMU Dave Lapointe Vermont Massachusetts Don Katz

Hartselle Tigers beat Cotaco 73 to 56 in key win

Hartselle Tigers improved to 11 wins by defeating Cotaco 73 56. Dwain Keel led Hartselle with 24 points while Cotaco’s Tommy Willis added 18. Cotaco and Hartselle also listed scorers Gary Covey Roger McClure Ray Scott and Bobby Knowlton among others.

Hartselle Hartselle Tigers Cotaco Indians Dwain Keel Tommy Willis Cotaco Gary Covey Roger McClure Ray Scott Benny Allen Jim Hampton Charles Orr Bobby Knowlton John Hampton Freddy Hembree Cot

Auburn To Play Two Night Games In 1968 Season

Auburn Tigers coach Shug Jordan schedules two night games in 1968. The Tigers visit Kentucky on October 5 to face Charlie Bradshaw’s Wildcats, then play defending champ Tennessee in Birmingham on November 9 in a day night twin bill. Alabama meets LSU in the day contest. Auburn’s only arc game last season was a 7-0 Orange Bowl loss to Miami.

Auburn Auburn Unity Tigers Ralph (Shug) Jordan Southeastern Charlie Bradshaw Stucky Wildcats Lexington Tennessee Birmingham Alabama LSU Miami Hurricanes War Eagles

Arnie's Set For LA Open In Pasadena

Arnold Palmer leads the 42nd Los Angeles Open at Brookside Golf Course Pasadena a 7100 yard 36 35 71 layout. The defending champion tees off as 144 pros compete for a $20000 prize on Thursday.

Pasadena Calif Arnold Palmer Brookside Rose Bowl

Towler and Ford Lead European Pairs Skating

Diane Towler and Barnard Ford of Great Britain led the European pairs figure skating championships after two of four compulsory dances in Vaesteras Sweden as of Tuesday AP reports.

Iowa Beats Michigan State In Tight Big Ten Clash

Sam Williams scored 33 as Iowa rallied from behind to beat Michigan State 76-71 in East Lansing, tying for first with Northwestern. Bill Butler and Bob Lanier led St. Bonaventure past Detroit 103-74 in Olean, while Louisville edged Dayton 73-72 at Louisville.

Ted. Meier Associated Press Sam Williams Iowa Michigan State Hawkeyes Spartans East Lansing Northwestern Brown Indians St. Bonaventure Detroit Olean N.Y Louisville Dayton Canisius Cornell Ithaca Williams Bill Butler Bob Lanier Bill Kalbaugh

Rozelle Names Plans For Football Draft

New York AP Pete Rozelle announced the ground rules for professional football's second common draft of collegians. 26 teams will select 462 college players in 17 rounds next Tuesday and Wednesday. Cincinnati, the AFL expansion team, will have 42 picks the most for any club, while the New York Giants will have 11.

NEW York Pete Rozelle Cincinnati American Football League New York Giants Bengals Miami Dolphins Rozelle Oakland AFL Green Bay NFL

Yankee Boss Hearts Players Over Ninth-Place Memory

Lee MacPhail, general manager of the New York Yankees, said some players forget the team finished ninth last season when negotiating contracts. He cited a talk with outfielder Steve Whitaker who joked about his heart not being large enough for a transplant as they parted.

Saddle Brook N.J Lee MacPhail New York Yankees Steve Whitaker MacPhail Whitaker

Saint Leads ACC Scorers in Basketball Race

Saint Bernard's Paul Lyons leads the Alabama Collegiate Conference with 347 points at 24.8 per game. Doug Carmichael of Auburn tops his with 29.9 ppg but Lyons remains the top scorer. Jacksonville State sits atop the ACC with a 3-1 record, Troy 5-2, and upcoming games feature Livingston at Delta State and Birmingham Southern at Spring Hill. Athens and St Bernard meet as Jacksonville, Athens and St Bernard hold the top positions.

Oklahoma City Cardinals Southern Methodist Dayton Don May Vermont Massachusetts Dan Obrovac Burlington Oregon Soph Port Ware Aamahawk St. Bernard Paul Lyons Alabama Lyons Doug Carmichael Oscar Davis Livi State Hazell Alabama College Jacksonville Buddy Cornelius Jacksonville State ACC Troy Gamecocks Red Waves Livingston Delta State Cleveland Miss Birminghamoe Spring Hill Mobile Samford Athens St.Bernard

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