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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1968

Page

16

Atlanta Scribe Targets SEC Policy On Negro Athletes

Atlanta Constitution sports editor Jesse Outlar argues SEC schools hesitate to give Negro athletes equal opportunity. He praises Commissioner A. Tonto Coleman for backing faster integration and notes Tampa meeting treats Negro participation as a major issue.

Atlanta, Ga Jesse Outlar Atlanta Constitution Outlar SEC A. “Tonto” Coleman Tampa Fla Coleman

Coaches Pick Emotions Stir Up Local Tournament Picks

Alabama teams Cotaco Hartselle Eva Danville are named in coach selections as possible favorites. Tommy Tomlinson West Morgan and Allen Holmes Falkville share hopeful comments about depth and competitiveness while Charles Maples favors Cotaco and Danville in a pivotal tournament.

Sanders Ryan Artselle Cotaco Eva Tommy Tomlinson West Morgan R. Gym Tomlinson Hartselle Danville West Morgan Austin

Auburn Faces Georgia Florida After Kentucky Win

Auburn travels to Georgia on Saturday and Florida Monday after a Kentucky upset. Coach Bill Lynn notes a tough road trip with Georgia’s front line and good guards and Florida’s talent. Wally Tinker leads scoring, while Auburn 7-7 overall and 2-4 in SEC play.

Auburn Kentucky Georgia Florida Bill Lynn Tennessee Volunteers South Lynn Bob Wills David Hurt Wally Tinker Hurt Wills Thad Jaracz Alex Howell Ron Jackson Bulldogs Howell Tom Perry Bill Alexander Perry Tinker Alexander Alabama Christian College Cubs Athens Gators

Buccaneers Top Dallas In ABA Clash At Jackson Miss

New Orleans led Western Division atop the ABA with a 112 to 94 win over the Dallas Chapparals in Jackson Mississippi at 5,200 fans. Doug Moe and Jackie Moreland had 21 points each, Cliff Hagan scored 20, and Denver fell 101 100 to Kentucky dropping to three games back of New Orleans.

Buccaneers Jackson Miss Dallas Chapparals Denver New Orleans Kentucky Pittsburgh Minnesota New Jersey Anaheim Houson National Basketball Association Doug Moe Jackie Moreland Cliff Hagan Dallas Ih Rockets Darei Carrier Larry Jones Charlie Williams Connie Hawkins Ony Jackson

Rough Road Ahead for Alabama Cagers this Weekend

Alabama faces a tough SEC road trip with a Saturday game at Florida in Gainesville and a Monday trip to Georgia in Athens. Neal Walk leads Florida in scoring and rebounding as Alabama hopes to snap a five game conference losing streak behind Mike Nordholz.

Hayden Riley Cagers Neal Walk SEC Walk Bama Mike Nordholz Pete Maravich SLU Ken Rosemond Georgia Five Nordholz & Co

Palmer Defends LA Open Title At Brookside Park

Arnold Palmer, defending champion, anchors the 42nd Los Angeles Open at Brookside Park Pasadena. Palmer seeks two consecutive titles in a 7 021 yard par 71 setup, following last year’s 72-hole 269 winning score. Co stars include Billy Neighbors, Lee Roy Jordan, Joe Namath, Steve DeLong.

Pasadena Calif Arnold Palmer Los Angeles Brookside Park Rose Bowl Brookside Palmer Pat Billy Neighbors Lee Roy Jordan Joe Namath Steve Wane

Season Stabler Johns Are Co-Captains

Alabama's Kenny Stabler and Bobby Johns were chosen by teammates as co-captains of the 1967 Crimson Tide. The two player leaders have long been among the program's top names, with Stabler likely to be drafted early this month after Alabama's 1965 title and 1966 undefeated season.

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Gophers Hold Off Lakeside 68-63 In Narrow Win

Moulton Gophers led by Stovall score near half their team total as Lakeside High falls 68-63. Kerry scores 21 and Scruggs 18 for Lakeside while 6-11 Bob Lienhard leads Bulldogs. Alabama to open Memorial Coliseum with SEC games starting Feb. 1.

Moulton Lee Stovall Moulton Gophers Lakeside Decatur Gophers Reedtown Russellville Charles’ Kerry Robert Scruggs Tiger Bob Lienhard Bulldogs Alabama Memorial Coliseum Samford University of Birmingham Georgia Tuscaloosa Florida Auburn LSU Vanderbilt

Stovall Ranks High as Moulton Defeats Lakeside

Stovall scores 33 to pace Moulton full game scoring with 68 points while Moulton teammate Owens adds 18 and Pruitt 10. For Lakeside, Scruggs tallies 18 and Kerry 21 as Lakeside finishes with 63. Final score Moulton 68 Lakeside 63.

Moulton Lee Stovall Glynn Pruitt James Owens Phillip Brackens Lakeside Eddie Marshall Tana Guster John Stephenson Robert Scruggs Charles Kerry

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