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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1968
Page
9
In the Morgan County tournament opener Falkville meets Eva for the first senior round clash following a night that saw Priceville West Morgan and Austin juniors win. West Morgan beat Union Hill 65-32 while Austin whipped Cotaco 65-35 and Priceville topped Ryan 55-48.
The article outlines a dense playoff timetable with 24 minute junior games forced to finish in 45 minutes and tight back to back scheduling. Tuesday features one junior and one senior game, Eva vs Falkville at 6 30 and Danville vs Priceville at 8. Winners advance to Friday semifinals. Austin advances to semis after Saturday’s win and both senior and junior rounds run midweek with Cotaco Union Hills West Meran Eva Falkville winner, Hartselle Danville Priceville winner and Ryan vs Austin on Thursday. Senior semifinals Friday night and finals Saturday night in both divisions. The Saturday afternoon session has been eliminated.
Ken Stabler, Alabama star nicknamed Snake, weighs football draft options after being selected by Houston in baseball’s winter draft. Pro scouts rank him near Beban and Hammond. AFL and NFL clubs set to pick 462 players in Tuesday’s monster draft. Cecil Moore of Chattanooga retires after 42 years with a 171 146 131 record.
Billy Casper captures the Los Angeles Open by three strokes with a 274 total, earning $20,000. Arnold Palmer places second at 277 with $12,000, Al Geiberger third at 278, amid brisk Pasadena conditions and the tour’s buildup to the Bob Hope Desert Classic.
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp aims for his 772nd victory tonight against Mississippi. Tennessee meets Mississippi State as Pete Maravich eyes the national scoring lead against Vanderbilt. Florida hosts Alabama after Neal Walk's 36 points and 31 rebounds propelled a 88-75 win, while LSU and Georgia seek SEC positioning in a packed slate.
Boston AP report says night games will total 429 of 810 in 1968, a rise of 29. Twilight doubleheaders drop from 32 to 12. Angels lead with 64, Orioles 50, Senators 44, Indians and Athletics 43 each. Yankees down to 33. Opening week features April 8 Senate vs Twins in Washington and Boston’s 1967 champions debut at Detroit on April 9.
Calhoun Junior College’s War Hawks host Southern Union Bisons in Tanner gym tonight in an Alabama State Junior College Conference game. Calhoun, after two straight wins, plays remaining home games here following a move from Decatur High School due to problems. Tipoff time tonight is not specified.
Michigan State swimming teams coached by Charles Mc Caffree boast victory in 24 of 26 seasons, highlighting sustained success and program depth.
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