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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1964

Page

11

Junior Games Open County Morgan County Tournament Night

Hartselle, West Morgan, Eva and Ryan won opening Morgan County tournament games. Hartselle beat Cotaco 61 45 while West Morgan rallied to defeat Danville 57 52. Eva edged Union Hill 42 27 and Ryan overwhelmed Plainview 42 21 in a five hour opening night.

Hartselle West Morgan Eva Ryan Morgan County Cotaco Danville Hawks Union Hill Plainview Austin Priceville Falkville Danville Eva Eagles Hartselle JR FG FT T Simpson Johnson

College Scores From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kentuckys 79 over Georgia Tech 62 Houston 61 over Baylor 60 Ohio State 98 over Purdue 87 South Carolina 67 over Clemson 56 Georgetown 85 over La Salle 81 Michigan 91 over Michigan State 77 Tuskee Institute 101 over Lemoyne College 99 Wichita 80 over Loyola Illinois 76 Pitt 86 over Army 64 Coast Guard 70 over Brown 63 Iowa State 87 over Oklahoma 77 Providence 95 over Niagara 75 Duke 67 over Tennessee 65 Auburn 85 over Georgia 77 Cornell 96 over Springfield 79 William Carey 82 over Howard 74 Mercer 72 over Rollins 70 Mississippi 85 over Southwestern Louisiana 59 Tennessee State 85 over Wilberforce 77 Duquesne 74 over Army 69 Wofford 98 over Tusculum 72 Oregon 71 over Washington State 61 Oregon State 65 over Stanford 57 Utah State 85 over Colorado State 78 West Texas 87 over Eastern New Mexico 72

THE Associated Press Kentucky Ga. Tech Houston Baylor Ohio State Purdue South Carolina Clemson Georgetown LaSalle Michigan Michigan St Tuskee Institute Lemoyne College Wichita Loyola Howard Mercer Rollins St. Mississippi Southwestern Louisiana Tennessee State Wilberforce Duquesne Army Wofford Tusculum Oregon Washington State

Boys' Club Benefits and Membership Growth in Decatur

A writer urges support for the Salvation Army and the Boys' Club highlighting their impact on youth. The piece notes wholesome supervised activities help youths from all backgrounds and cites Decatur Boys' Club membership growth from 401 in 1957 to 1,043 in 1963.

United Fund Salvation Army Boys’ Club Decatur

Bryant Denies Reports He Will Retire

Alabama coach Paul Bryant says he plans to remain head football coach and athletic director at Alabama as long as the university benefits from his service. He dismisses retirement rumors from Atlanta and Jacksonville papers and cites his health as a factor in being tired but not stepping down.

Montgomery Alabama Paul Bryant Bryant Montgomery Advertiser University of Alabama Alabaa Atlanta Jacksonville Fla Tennessee Auburn

RARE COINS Bought and Sold

A North Alabama coin company advertises a complete line of supplies and rare coins for sale at 123 Johnston Street. The notice emphasizes buying and selling rare coins and related supplies.

North Ala. Coin Company Johnston Street

Long drive from Hamburg to Basel avoids stops

A claim describes a 500 mile southward drive from Hamburg Germany to Basel Switzerland without stopping at a traffic light intersection or railroad crossing.

Hamburg West Germany Basel Switzerland

January Has Lucky Lead at Lucky International Golf

Don January shot a 1-under 70 to take a 54 hole lead at 204 in San Francisco. Arnold Palmer slipped to 205 after a 72 as Ray Floyd finished one behind at 206 after a 69. Chi Chi Rodriguez, Gene Littler, Jack Rule Jr., Dave Ragan, and Mason Rudolph at 206. Al Yancey at 207. Floyd missed a four-foot putt at 18.

San Francisco Arnold Palmer Palmer Ray Floyd January Floyd Harding Park Juan Chi Chi) Rodriguez Gene Littler Jack Rule Jr Dave Ragan Mason Rudolph al Yancey Los Angeles Plainview Tex Walnut Calif

Auburn Tops Georgia 85 77 in SEC Basketball

Atlanta teenager Lee DeFore starred for Auburn scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to spark an 85 77 victory over Georgia in Athens. He opened with seven quick points and tallied 17 at halftime helping the Tigers take a five point lead.

Athens, Ga Atlanta Lee DeFore Auburn Georgia DeFore

Finley Presses Kansas City Stadium Deal With Officials

Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley met with city leaders to discuss a four year lease on Municipal Stadium with two four year options. Proposals included sliding rent and concession arrangements tied to attendance with a potential second year option. The talks followed prior rejections by the American League and ongoing pressure over relocation.

Jim van Valkenburg Kansas City Charles QO Finley Kansas City Athletics Municipal Stadium Louis Nizer New York Ilus Davis Louisville Davis Stadium Iia A’s

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