Raiders Own Fine KO Punting Game
Decatur's Red Raiders showcase strong punting by Ricky Quillen and deep kicking by Amos Morris as they prepare to face Coffee in a bid to rebound from a close loss to Huntsville. Coach Wes Thompson praises their kicking reliability and notes improved all around line play and defense led by Garvey Evans and teammates. The Raiders aim to match up with Coffee's speedy offense featuring Graham and Hollis, hoping to snap a string of tight defeats.
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Phillip Kyle
Decatur
Red Raiders
TVC
Tennessee Valley
Ricky Quillen
Raiders
Quillen
Amos Morris
Morris
Huntsville
Amos
Didates
Wes Thompson
Thompson
Panthers
John Blue
Garland Ward
Roger Mathis
John Reed
Tommy Wallace
Perry Hinds
Ken
Garvey
Bev Evans
Ricky Hunt
Mike Bradley
Sonny Gilbert
Mike Adams
Earl Morris
Jerry Rice
Graham
Hollis
Yellowjackets
Decatur B Team Wins Opener Over Cullman
Decatur High School B squad beat Cullman 26 to 6 for their first win of the season. Ronnie Dukes scored on a keeper and with a 35 yard pass to Jerry Woods, the Dukes Woods combo added a second. Stan Mahonny added the final TD, Siebert split two extra points.
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Decatur High School
Cullman
Raiders
Decatur
Ronnie Dukes
Dukes
Tigers Dominate Bullpups In Opening Romp
The Tigers routed the hapless Bullpups 20 to 0 as Georgia Tigers relied on a first quarter surge and a late half 36 yard drive. Ayers scored on a dash from two yards and McCay added a two yard run as Hyatt converted kicks in the scoring sequence. Aub-Ayers and Aub-Hyett are noted in the play-by-play.
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Tigers
Ayers
Hyatt
Baby Tigers
Don McCay
Athens B Team Blasts Butler 19 6 in Monday Game
Athens Golden Eagle Bees rout Butler B team 19 to 6 led by sophomore quarterback Corky Jones and junior end Mike Tribble with Tribble scoring twice on passes from Jones. Tribble and Jones combined for key touchdowns, while fullback David London gained yardage. Other standouts include Butch Terry, Jimmy Leach, and linemen and defenders highlighted by coach Elmore. The Eagles seek Huntsville next week and then Lee to close the season amid bruises and no serious injuries.
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Athens
Golden Eagle Bees
Butler
Corky Jones
Mike Tribble
Tribble
Jones
David London
Butch Terry
Jimmy Leach
Dwight Burgreen
Bill Jarrett
Ray Taylor
Bill Garner
Gary Clem
Steve Holland
Ferman Elmore
John Hall
Allen Loggins
Bob Christopher
Andy Welden
Darry Ferguson
Stanley Cooper
Eagle
Eagles
Austin Black Bears Prepare for Central Wildcats Clash
Whitsett stated the Austin Black Bears must focus today for a tough away game against Florence’s Central Wildcats who tote a 5-4 record and seek a third straight win. He noted Central’s two strong backs, single wing attempts, and a mobile quarterback keeper while stressing the need for improved offense and heads up play. Owens and Garrett were praised for solid tackling and no new injuries reported after the Moulton game.
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Tri-Cities
Central
Whitsett
Bears
Moulton
Mitch Owens
Henry Garrett
Austin
Bears Whitsett
Monon
Florence
Bulldogs Open Practice After Kentucky Win With Change at End
Georgia coach Vince Dooley says Frank Richter will start at left end Saturday replacing the injured George Nowicki after a light sweat-clothes workout in Athens. The Bulldogs had beaten Kentucky in their previous game.
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Athens
Georgia
Bulldogs
Kentucky
Vince Dooley
Frank Richter
George Nowicki
Georgia Tech Schedule Shuffles Home Games This Season
The article lists Georgia Tech facing seven home games out of ten with SMU Baylor Auburn Duke Notre Dame and Baylor among the interland opponents. It notes specific geographic pairings and mentions California and Tennessee trips as part of the 969 football schedule.
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SMU
Baylor
Atlanta
Southern
Clem California
Southern Methodist/son
Auburn
Duke
Notre Dame
Georgia
Ein Cal
Los Angeles
Georg Tennessee
Knoxville
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Company OF Alabama
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Decatur, Alabama
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Kaiser Jeep Corporation
Jeep
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W. Moulton Street
CBS Evening News
Walter Cronkite
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