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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1968

Page

9

Starr Sits Out As Rams Rally Past Packers 16 14

Bart Starr strained his throwing arm warming up and watched Green Bay fall 16 14 to the undefeated Rams, dropping the Packers to 3 losses in 5. Sonny Jurgensen guided Washington past Pittsburgh 16 13 as he rebounded from a cold with 2 TD passes.

Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Sonny Jurgensen Starr Packers Los Angeles Rams Jurgensen Washington Redskins Pittsburgh Bruce Gossett Packer Herb Adderley Jack Snow Rams Green Bay Zeke Bratkowski Jarr Los Angeles Willie Ellison Donnie Anderson Tom Brown Jerry Smith Redskins Smith Atlanta Giants Lee Calland Fran Tarkenton Tarkenton Bob Etter Don Meredith Dallas Philadelphia Sam Baker Earl Morrall Baltimore John Unitas Preston Pearson Colts Mel Farr Detroit Chicago Gale Sayers

SEC Roundup: Undefeateds Fall Across the Conference

Mississippi State suffers its 11th straight defeat as Southern Mississippi routs it 47-14. Georgia defeats Ole Miss 21-7, Florida beats Tulane 24-3, and Tennessee topples Georgia Tech 24-7. LSU loses 30-0 to Miami, while Alabama routs Vanderbilt 31-7 and Kentucky shocks Oregon State 35-34.

Piet Bennett Associated Press Mississippi Louisiana State Florida Georgia Tennessee Mississippi State Bulldogs Georgia Tech LSU Bengals Miami Hurricanes Alabama Vanderbilt Auburn Clemson Kentucky Oregon State Memphis State West Texas State Florida State Knoxville Athens Texas Tech University of North Carolina Southern Mississippi Birmingham Virginia Tech Boston College Tulane

Cage Clinic Set Tonight At Austin High

Joe Dean former All-Pro with the 76ers and LSU star will lead a free basketball clinic and exhibition at Austin High School tonight. Langs Sporting Goods backs the event with a film demonstration and local players helping illustrate Dean’s points for area players and coaches.

Joe Dean Philadelphia 76Ers LSU Austin High School Lang’s Sporting Goods Austin High

Americans Stumble in Opening Olympic Day

USA delivers a strong early showing with a 81 46 first round basketball win over Spain. Temu of Kenya wins the 10000m in dramatic fashion, Clarke is knocked unconscious, Nasiri of Iran sets a bantamweight world record lifting title. Whitney of Boulder posts a 49 flat 400 meter hurdles time.

Mexico City Naftali Temu Kenya Ron Clarke Mohammed Nasiri Iran United States Ron Whitney Boulder. Colo

Falkville Hosts Meek Tuesday After Schedule Error

Falkville High will host Meek High Tuesday at 7 30 due to schedule error. Blue Devils coach Bobby Morris said Meek's dates were incorrect and the game will be played Tuesday. Falkville is idle Friday and then returns home Friday October 25 against Fairview.

Falkville Falkville High Meek High Blue Devils Bobby Morris Meek Fairview

Shug Praises His Secondary After Clemson Victory

Auburn coach Ralph Shug Jordan commended his secondary as brilliant after defeating Clemson 21-10 at Death Valley. He noted a tight first half with Clemson leading 3-0, and said his team capitalized on opportunities in the second half.

Montgomery Ala Auburn Ralph “Shug Jordan Clemson Tigers Death Valley South Carolina

Bryant Has Bowl Fever In Alabama Postgame Talk

Alabama coach Bear Bryant expresses optimism about a bowl game after a 31 7 win over Vanderbilt. He notes Dennis Dixon’s injury may sideline him but hopes Dixon will be ready for the bowl.

Birmingham. Ala University of Alabama Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Bryant Vanderbilt Alabama Dennis Dixon Dennis

Broncos Upset Jets as Chargers Edge Raiders in AFL Roundup

Jets plagued by interceptions fall 21-13 to Denver as Namath struggles with five picks. Durkee, Williams spark New Orleans over Minnesota on two late field goals and a 92 yard interception return. San Diego tops Oakland 23-14 to break the unbeaten run, while Kansas City beats Cincinnati 13-3 and Houston blanks Boston 24-0 as Miami and Buffalo tie 14-14.

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