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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1964

Page

19

Shoals Trojans Aim to Avenge Decatur Homecoming Clash

Muscle Shoals travels to Decatur Stadium for a TVC game seeking revenge for last season’s 33 7 defeat and to even the series. Decatur coach Wes Thompson drills a ground attack while Neal Connell connects on multiple long passes yet miscues hurt drives. Homecoming queen is Billie Brown with attendants from Vicki Ferguson to Mary Carol Young.

Phillip Kyle Muscle Shoals Trojans Decatur Stadium TVC Decatur Red Raiders Trojans Red Raiders Decatur Muscle Shoals Raiders Butler Groun Wes Thompson Neal Connell Howeve Raider Billie Brown Vicki Ferguson Barbara Stewart Lile McLaughlin Jan Underwood Paula Summers Suzette Dunlap Judy McKenzie Mary Carol Young Bank Street Lee Second Avenue Delano Park Pack Self Bank, Lee Decatur Muscle Shoals William Jenkins

Chargers And Bears Victors In Midget Football

Auburn Field hosts two junior league games with the Chargers defeating the Eagles 12-6 led by Richard West scorers. The Bears beat the Colts 24-4 as Mike Coley and Greg Terry combined on the scoring. Sidle played limited quarterback roles as Campbell and Bryan directed signals.

Auburn Ala Herman Bailey Jordan Chargers Eagles Bears Jimmy Sidle Colts Richard West Bill Shephard Mike Coley Greg Terry Rickey Clay

Unitas Shines as Colts Lead NFL Passers

New York AP reports Johnny Unitas tops NFL passers with 39 completions in 59 attempts and 10 TDs in four games. Johnny Morris, Mike Ditka, and Frank Clarke lead receivers, while Bears and Cowboys struggle in their divisions.

New York National Football League Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colt Unitas Colts J.johnny Morris Mike Dit Chicago Frank Clarke Bears Cowboys Morris Ditka Clarke Dallas Star

Allen Won't Be Voice Of Yankees In World Series TV Team

Mel Allen, longtime voice of the Yankees, will not serve as the team's representative on the TV radio crew for the World Series opener in St Louis. Phil Rizzuto, former star shortstop, will take his place. Allen, with the club over 25 years, says he expected no continuation and notes the decision came from the Commissioner.

NEW York Mel Allen Yankees St. Louis Phil Rizzuto Allen

Zip Evident In Tide Workout At Alabama

In Tuscaloosa Alabama AP reports the Alabama football team showed zip in drills under Coach Paul Bryant. The third ranked offense and defense ran full speed offensive and defensive work as players wore pads and prepared to continue practice today.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Paul Bryvant Bryant

Ipswich Ladies Football Promise Better Behavior Under New Manager

Ipswich women football team vows to improve conduct after a rough match with Stowmarket ends in abandonment. Captain Shirley Ellis and manager Dennis Meadows pledge discipline and charity work while negotiating a restart of fixtures and training under new leadership.

Ipswich England Shirley Ellis Paint Dacton Dennis Meadows Stowmarket Meadows Shirley

West Players Lead Offense Across Major Categories

NCAA statistics show Western players leading four of five major offensive categories after three weeks. UCLA quarterback Larry Zeno tops total offense with 646 yards, Stanford back Ray Handley leads rushing at 386 yards, and Washington’s Junior Coffey is runner up with 321. California’s Jack Schraub leads pass catchers and Steve Brunwell of Washington is top punt returner.

New York Ncaa Today Miami George Mira Larry Zeno UCLA Zeno Pitts Fred Mazurek Stanford Ray Handley Washington Junior Coffey Jack Schraub California Steve Brunwell Louisville Tom la

Haleyville Reclaims Lead as Fort Payne Drops in Alabama Poll

Haleyville holds Class AAA with 78 points while Fort Payne falls to second in AAA after this week's Associated Press poll. Sidney Lanier tops AAAA and Linden tops Class AA. Hayneville leads Class A. Other vote-getters include U.M.S., Scottsboro, Gadsden, and Demopolis in various positions.

Birmingham Haleyville Fort Payne Associated Press Weekly Sidney Lanier Montgomery Linden Hayneville Robert E. Lee Gadsden Tuscaloosa Coffee Banks Tarrant Dothan Etowah County Cullman U.M.S Scottsboro Wellborn Athens Russellville Fayette Troy Hokes Bluff LaFayette Crossville Gordo T. R. Miller Ardmore Linesville Thomasville Demopolis Brantley Ohatchee Frisco City East Limestone Hicks Memorial Reeltown Hale County Verbena Ranburne Woodland Ensley Oxford Huntsville Woodlawn Enterprise McGill Carroll of Ozark Anniston Satsuma Wetumpka Auburn Opelika Clanston Fairfield Andalusia Pennington Valley Opp Slocomb Columbiana Ashford Heflin Muscle, Shoals Leighton Cheree Covington County Union Springs Rehobeth Winterboro Leroy Oneonta Hatton Sparkman Oakman Laverne Abbeville Headland Dadeville Ashland Cordova Curry Marion County Southside Reform Highland Home Walnut Grove Cedar Bluff Iron Greene County York Blue Springs Clayton Goshen Newville Sweetwater Sumter County

Framboise Leads Ahead of California’s Morton

Framboise assumes a narrow lead over California star Craig Morton in a close race. The outcome hinges on late ballots and regional support, with both players seeking momentum as results unfold.

California Craig Morton

Alabama Morgan County Election Notice 1964

In compliance with Section 130 of Title 17 election will be held November 3 1964 at usual places for election of federal state and local officials. Nominated offices include U S Congressman Eighth District probate judge Morgan County court circuit court clerks two school board members revenue and control two justices of the peace precincts 1 and 15 a Bent No 1 constable two eighth circuit circuit judges supreme court chief and associate justices Alabama Court of Appeals three members Alabama Public Service Commission president presidential electors and more. Knox McRae sheriff signs and seals dated October 3 1964.

Morgan County Eighth Congressional District Ala Alabama Board of Education Board of Revenue and Control Dis Bent No Eighth Judicial Circuit Supreme Court of Alo Supreme Court Alabama Court of Appeals Alabama Public Service Commission

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