Decatur Bears Seek Homecoming Win Over Moulton Red Devils
Austin High hosts Moulton in homecoming action at Decatur Stadium as the 3 A Bears chase a seventh straight win. Coach Bearl Whitsett emphasizes readiness and injury luck as star Mike Lewis and backfield threats lead the offense while defense faces Red Devils’ threat Roger Dutton.
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Texas A&I Tops NAIA Grid Poll
Texas A&I moved to first in the NAIA poll after a 34-0 win over Stephen F. Austin, nipping New Mexico Highlands 124-121 in votes. Highlands crushed Westminster Utah 49-0. Florida A&M and Sul Ross State also ranked in the top five as unbeaten teams in early 1960s college football standings.
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New Receivers In Title Lineup
Alabama opens against Tennessee with three new receivers in the starting lineup. Bobby Swafford will start at split end replacing injured Conrad Fowler, Donnie Sutton moves to flanker, and Danny Ford starts at tight end after filling tackle. Bryant says the team is finalizing its game plan.
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Nicklaus and Two Unknowns Lead Sahara Invitational
Jack Nicklaus and two lesser known rivals led the Sahara Invitational after the first round in Las Vegas. Nicklaus shot 67, tying with Julius Boros, Kermit Zarley, and Joe Porter at 68 while Lee Trevino and Chi Chi Rodriguez were at 70. Other notable players included George Archer in 69, Billy Casper at 71, and multiple tied at 74.
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Russians Move Ahead In Medals At 19 17 Lead
In Mexico City the Russians surged with 10 medals including two golds to move ahead of the United States 19 to 17 in total medals while the U S clung to a 9 5 lead in golds The day featured American sprint and swimming relay wins plus a rare bronze in walking and a world record in the 400 meter freestyle relay for the U S team
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Smith and Carlos Suspended From U S Olympic Team
The U S Olympic Committee suspended sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos after midnight Thursday for an “untypical exhibitionism” at the Olympic victory ceremony. They raised gloved fists during the Star Spangled Banner and wore black knee socks, protesting racial equality. Bill Mills and John Sayre notified Smith and Carlos to depart from the Olympic Village.
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Former Star Dies in Memphis at 54
Elllis Kinder, 54, a colorful right hander who won 23 games and lost six for the Boston Red Sox in 1949, died at Baptist Hospital Thursday after recent open heart surgery. Kinder spent 12 years in the major leagues and played for Boston from 1947 to 1956.
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