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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1964

Page

6

Cullman Stops Decatur In Thriller 12-7

Cullman Bearcats rally to beat Decatur Red Raiders 12-7 with a late fourth quarter onside attempt and a 11 second left kickoff scramble. The first Cullman TD came with 11 seconds left in the opening period, and a 60 yard second half punt return drive pushed the lead to 12-0 before Decatur's late scoring surge.

Cullman Decatur Cullman Bearcats Red Raiders Richard Jennings Amos Morris Raiders Bill Peinhardtis Buddy Blalock Butch Reeder T Blalock C Tur Ben Evans Ben Gould Allen Thompson Steve Singleton Jam Lamanack Riley Trimble Bill Peinhardt Robert Stills Ronnie Melton John Reed Roger Mathis Ricky Hunt Bev Evans Mike Bradley Harve Pride Mike Adams Mark Lovelace Chares Owens Perry Hinds Tommy Wallace

Ac Coach Will Be Speaker At Martin College Clinic

Athens College coach Oba Belcher will headline the first Annual Martin College Basketball Coaching Clinic in Pulaski Tennessee on October 24. Belcher leads national recognition for Athens College and will lead two sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on The Shuffle Offense and The Control Game. Other speakers include George Fisher of Austin Peay Clarksville Lon Varnell of Sewanee Ken Trickey of Middle Tennessee State and Billy Howell of Central High Murfreesboro. The event runs 8:30 to 5:15 at Giles County High School gym.

Oba Belcher Athens College Martin College Pulaski Tennessee Belcher Alabama NASA Kansas City Giles County High School George Fisher Austin Peay State College Clarksville Lon Varnell Sewanee University Sewanee Ken Trickey Middle Tennessee State College Murfreesboro Billy “Pusher” Howell Central High School

Auburn Georgia Tech Set For Record Crowd Title Tilt

Auburn and Georgia Tech prepare for a high stakes intersectional clash at Legion Field in Birmingham with about 55 000 fans expected. Auburn eyes a return for star quarterback Jimmy Sidle as Tech brings an unbeaten record and pride from a 67th meeting between the rivals.

Birmingham Ala Auburn Georgia Tech Alabama Legion Field Jimmy Sidle Tech Grant Field Atlanta Yellow

Hartselle Tigers Dominate Sheffield in Homecoming rout

Hartselle torched Sheffield 18 to 0 as Jimmy Wallace scored early and Wayne Kyker added a 30 yard TD catch. The Tigers built a 12 point lead by halftime and controlled on defense with key stops, while Sheffield could not advance. Sidle shows shoulder improvement though status for Saturday remains uncertain.

Sheffield Hartselle Tigers Bulldogs Hartselle Bulldog Jimmy Wallace Wallace Jerry Thompson Tigers Wayne Kyker Jimmy Yarbrough Richard Grammer James Brown Doug Street Donald Gibson Mike Goodman Frank Parker Charley Yarbrough Billy Trapp Chuck Adams Bob Godwin Tommy Jackle Russell Grimmitt Ricky Robinson Millard Earl Johnson Bill Askew Tommy Frey Bennie Fouts

Weekend High School Football Scores Across The State

A roundup of Saturday results shows Curry 27 over Double Springs 6, Wetumpka 39 over Eclectic 0, Headland 7 over Greenfield 0, Troy 28 over Eufaula 7, Greenville 31 over Marion Prep 7, Maplesville 26 over Jemison 0, Highland Home 21 over Goshen 0, Fort Deposit 7 over Tuscaloosa 16, Red Level 12 tied 26 with Theodore, Sulligent 54 over Bear Creek 14, Dadeville 25 over Roanoke 7, Gadsden 42 over Lee of Huntsville 2, Sardis 35 over Glencoe 7, Piedmont 0 over Heflin 0 in a tie, and several other district results including Lanett 20 over Lafayette 0 and Centre 13 over Boat 20.

Andalusigay Greenifte Headland Cottonwood Hayneville Orville Grove Hill Frisco City Troy Eufaula Lanett Lafayette Greensboro Marion Prep Elba Hartford Maplesville Jemison Brundidge Macon Academy Goshen Fort Deposit Tuscaloosa Leé Repton Red Level Theodore Baker Shades Valley West End Verbena Montevallo Sulligent Bear Creek Addison Martin Dadeville Roanoke Sardis Glencoe Crossville Sylvania Southside Gaston Hokes Bluff Geraldine Piedmont Heflin Boat Centre Leroy Citronelle Linden Butler

Leighton Dominates Hatton In 46-13 Victory

Leighton-Colbert County overwhelmed Hatton Hornets 46 to 13 with quick scoring drives in the first half. Howard Sapp and Joel Letson led early pushes, while Bob Prince added two TDs and Hatton’s Dwight Masterson scored once. The Hornets were held scoreless after halftime as Leighton pulled away.

Leighton Colbert County Hatton Hornets Howard Sapp Joel Letson Bobby Prince Hatton Dwight Masterson Sapp Sam Aday Hornets Paul Johnson Masterson Billy Hughes Frank Spanier Phil Lowery J. Minor J. Nixon William McCormick Dwayne Cantrell Terrell Jeffries Hatton Gary Stedman Jerry Hunter Mike Owens Danny Jeffries Louis Stedman Thomas Bryan Steven Gaddis Royal Carpenter Jack Gaddis

Coffee Edges Athens In Offensive Showdown

Coffee defeats Athens Golden Eagles 13 to 7 as Bill Hunt leads Coffee with a first half scoring drive and Don Graham adds a second score. Danny Johnson stars for Athens with a late third quarter surge but Coffee holds on at home. Theresa Poellnitz crowned homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies.

Florence Coffee Athens Golden Eagles Bill Hunt Athens Danny Johnson Hunt Don Graham Jim Harley Bill Lewis Lewis John Johnson Theresa Poellnitz Sam Rice Ricard James Larry Marshall Mike Broadfoot Hugh Rice Doug Brown Don Baisden Joe Hollice Gary McDonald Jim Grant John Johnson Arry Grace Jack Shaw Rey Agee Lester Smith Ack Harper Jimmy Dobbs Jerry Elmore Dwight Holden

Haleyville Lions Top Moulton Red Devils 13-6

Haleyville Lions defeated the visiting Moulton Red Devils 13 to 6 in a hard fought football game. Hal Bradberry sprinted 71 yards for the first score, Ricky Barnes responding for Moulton with a 73 yard run, and Donnie Bates caught a 24 yard touchdown pass from Tommy Israel with the extra point by Israel.

Haleyville Haleyville Lions Moulton Red Devils Hal Bradberry Moulton Ricky Barnes

Courtland Hawks Rally to 19 12 Victory Over West Point

Courtland Hawks overcome West Point Warriors 19 12 as Helderfield 45 yard TD and Lewis McBrayer 85 yard run fuel the comeback after a rough start. Kirby interception and multiple failed PATs shape halftime 12 6 lead, final score 19 12.

Courtland Courtland Hawks Warriors West Point Bobby Terrell James Woodard John Kirby Terrell Warrior Helderfield Lewis McBrayer Hawks Owen Holland Larry Morris Roger Engle Danny Terry Milton Letson Eddie Rose Larry Terry Wallace Graham Dennis Halderfield Steve Taylor Steve Woodard Eddie Walker Teddy White Randy Porder Fuller Smith Jerry Laney James Earwood Jerry Bell Ronnie Tillery

Susan Moore Beats Fairview in Defensive Victory

Susan Moore High School edged Fairview 7 to 0 in a rugged defensive game. Ricky Little scored early for Susan Moore, while both teams battled penalties as Susan Moore finished with 153 rushing yards to Fairview's 130 and Fairview led in interceptions.

Susan Moore Fairview Ricky Little

The News Quiz Will Broaden Your Weekly Vision

The News Quiz taken weekly broadens outlook beyond four walls. An increased outlook is described as a contagious condition. Encourages sharing with family to spread the idea.

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