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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1968

Page

10

Offensive Line 'Faceless Five' Key To Scott Hunter

Alabama quarterback Scott Hunter credits his five offensive linemen for handling pressure and blitzes against Tennessee. He praises coach Steve Sloan and the team’s resilience in the late-game comeback, and notes contributors like Donnie Sutton and Mickey Lee.

Tommy Couchman Daily Sports Tuscaloosa Scott Hunter Prichard Vigor Hunter Johnny Unitas Bart Donnie Sutton Scott Alabama Sutton Alvin Samples Davis Joe Kelley Steve Sloan Sloan Mickey Lee Knoxville Clemson Crimson Tide Paul Bear) Bryant

U S Team Stays Strong as Medals Pile Up in Tokyo Swim Events

The United States swept four swimming finals earning all medals while Russia faced disappointments. Robie won the 200-meter butterfly with 2 08.7 as Mark Spitz battled illness finishing last. Ada Kok led in women’s 200-meter butterfly, and West Germany edged Russia in team dressage. Russia also faltered in men's gymnastics with Kato posting a near perfect floor score.

United States Russia Japan West Germany Robie U.S Martyn Woodroffe Great Britain John Ferris Sacramento Mark Spitz America Miss Meyer Pam Krause Pompano Beach Fla Maria Teresa l Ramirez Mexico Debbie Ada Kok Holland Hélga Lindner East Germany Ellie Daniel Elkins Park Mike Wehdén Don — Schtollander Jacksonville John Nelson Saneep Kato Mikhail Voronin

Area High School Grid Roundup From Austin to Ft. Payne

Austin hosts Ft. Payne at Decatur Stadium as the Black Bears chase win number eight and look to stay undefeated. Decatur Red Raiders prepare to face Huntsville while Town Creek hosts Colbert Heights in a key undefeated matchup.

Austin Ft. Payne Red Raiders Huntsville Dick Bell Black Bears Ft. Payne Wildcats Decatur Stadium Scottsboro Muscle Shoals Decatur Sheffield Hartselle Walker County Moulton Peatee Bradshaw Athens Decatur Red Raiders Town Creek Colbert Heights Colbert Lakeside Central Cullman West Morgan Fairview Falkville Tanner Ardmore Clements East Limestone Elkmont West Limestone Bears Black Bear Bear Whitsett Jasper Oulton Whitsett Gadsden Emma Sansom Guntersville Albertville Wildcats New York Boston Joe Namatha Jets Houston Mike Taliaferro Birmingham Namath Oakland Cincinnati Raiders

NFL Predictions From Jack Hand For Week Action

Jets to beat Pats and Dallas over Green Bay highlight a crowded NFL slate. The column previews Buffalo and Miami hopes, notes Rams and Colts clash, and weighs Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis outcomes with several AFL picks shaping the day’s card.

NFE Ad AFL NFL Angeles Baltimore Roan “Gabriel Billy Ec Colts Browns Rats Dallas Green Bay Packers Lfes Cowboys Chicago Minnesota Vikings Virgil Carter Eagles Gale Sayers St. Louis New Orleans St. Lews Jim Hart Willis Crenshaw San Francisco Detroit 49Ers Bill Munson Lions Mel Farr Earl McCullouch New York Washington Giants Fran Tarkenton Cleveland Atlanta Bill Nelson Ernie Green

War Hawks win AJCC cross country title in Alabama meet

Enterprise-Calhoun Junior College’s War Hawks, led by Gaylon Smith, captured the Alabama Junior College cross country championship with 25 points, outdistancing Jefferson State Marion and Enterprise. Smith set a course record last week as Calhoun dominated the top finishers and all-state selections.

Enterprise Calhoun Junior College Gaylon Smith Alabama Junior College Jeffferson State Marion War Hawks Jeff State Smith Calhoun Oeee Marc Croweers Glen Jordan Caloun Bill Whitfield Don Parks Steve Roselle

Steadman scores thrice as Hatton tops Lexington 31

Hatton defeats Lexington 31 to 4 in homecoming as Stan Steadman stars with two rushing touchdowns and a TD pass plus three more scoring drives. He adds a field goal and extra points, while Parker leads a strong defense.

Donnie McMillan Hatton Stanley Steadman Lexington Steadman Tal Ie Steadmant Ata Patie Good To. Haygood Daphene Landsdell Ae Landers Parker Serkies Gary Bur‘Tay Bailey Dak

University of Thall Team Faces Secretary at Witte Gateway

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the University of Thall basketball squad in 1953 54 facing a secretary at Witte Gateway today. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text.

University of Thall Hed Witte Rateway

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