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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1968
Page
11
Decatur Daily lists six high school games for the week from October 26 including CULLMAN versus W MORGAN FAIRVIEW and ARIZONA CULLMAN matchups with ATHENS and HARTSELLE or FALRVILLE. Readers asked to choose winners or ties for each game.
Rules outline how to mark X for game winners or ties on a coupon, plus scoring tie breakers. Entries go to The Decatur Daily, with mailing or drop-off details, entry limits, deadlines, eligibility, and bonus prizes for perfect or regular subscribers, plus judge finality.
Battle says Alabama remains strong despite losses and upcoming tests. He praises Donnnie Sutton and Scott Hunter, notes injuries to George Ranager, and predicts Alabama will win more games and reach another bowl. He foresees key opponents Miami LSU and Auburn shaping the season.
Debbie Meyer of Sacramento set eight world swimming records in 1968 before the Olympics. The marks, in four freestyle events from 200 to 1500 meters, were approved by the International Swimming Federation.
Television listings show programs across primetime including Julia Red Skelton Istanbul Express and 60 Minutes. Morning pages note syndicated shows like Captain Kangaroo and Popeye with afternoon soaps Days of Our Lives and As the World Turns.
Auburn coach Shug Jordan slowed installing a game plan for next Saturday's Miami game and led a light practice. He noted the homecoming game streak and indicated focus would shift toward Miami as the Tigers recover from a 21-20 setback to Georgia Tech. The squad wore shorts and watched the Georgia win as part of the Monday session.
Florida leads the SEC in rushing defense as Alabama allows 59 yards per game. Mississippi State tops passing yardage allowed with 239 yards on 17 completions. Florida holds opponents to 94.8 yards per game passing. Vanderbilt and LSU top in completion rate and preventing completions. Tennessee leads scoring offense at 25.4 ppg while Alabama allows 9.6 points per game.
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