Athens Golden Eagles Clinch 3 A Playoff Bid With 36 2 Win
Athens top Giles County 36 2 as Paul Parker and Kirk Parker spark off a 60 yard punt return and 125 plus rushing yards. The victory secures the Golden Eagles another state 3 A playoff appearance with two weeks left.
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Jackie Robinson Laid To Rest In Brooklyn Community Honors
Thousands including celebrities and students gather at Estey Rivers Church in Brooklyn for Jackie Robinson's funeral. Speakers praise his impact on baseball and race relations as a packed service reflects national admiration. The crowd fills the church and echoes with praise as Robinson is laid to rest.
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West Limestone Routs Lexington 14 to 0 in Friday Football
West Limestone shut out Lexington 14 0 as Rene Hood and Donnie Tribble led a 60 yard 12 play drive to end the first half Tribble threw incomplete on a two point try but Hood scored on a 37 yard run early in the third Tribble added a one yard TD run with 1 26 left in the half.
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Justice
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Bearcats
Palmer shoots 69 to stay within reach at Sahara Invitational
Arnold Palmer carded a two under par 69 to tie for the Sahara Invitational lead at 134 after 36 holes in Las Vegas. John Mahaffey and Lanny Wadkins each shot 66 and 69 respectively to join him, while Jack Nicklaus lurked one stroke back at 135 alongside George Knudson and Lee Trevino.
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Hanceville Tops Locust Fork 28 to 0 in Offensive Show
Hanceville blanked Locust Fork 28 0 as Doyle Baker, Danny Young and Steve Hageman led scoring in a first half that stretched to 20 points. Hanceville totaled 427 yards, 200 rushing and 227 passing, while Locust Fork managed only 20 total yards.
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Courtland Defeats Hazel Green Behind Stout Defense
Courtland rolled to a 12-0 win over Hazel Green on homecoming night as its defense shut down the visitors. Harry Smith and Lennis Lightfoot sparked a 62 yard opening drive ending with a 32 yard TD, then Smith added a 29 yard score in the second quarter. Hazel Green troubled Courtland only once when a field goal was blocked and their furthest march reached the Courtland 29 before halftime. Courtland improves to 7-1 and visits Moulton next week.
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Thomas Stanley
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Cleveland Brown
Larry Bryant
Ug Burris
Mike Layne
Moulton
Red Devils Rally End Zone Scoop in 14 13 Win
Elkmont defeats Warrior 14 13 after Donnie Daughtery falls on a blocked punt for a late fourth quarter TD. Wilson earlier returned a punt 80 yards for a go ahead score as Randy Medley added an 8 yard TD in a fierce defensive game.
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Florence State's First Two Football Teams Recognized at Homecoming
Florence State honors its 1949 team with 58 alumni invited for homecoming as the Lions host Henderson State College in Braly Stadium at 2 p.m. The 1949 squad finished 4 5 under coach Hal Self. 1950 club reached 5 4, beginning an eight straight winning run.
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Roy Joe Kaple
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Cullman Bears edge Vikings 26 to 19 in playoff push
Cullman trailed early but surged to a 26-19 victory over the Walker County Vikings as they tightened their grip on a 3-A playoff berth. Key plays included a 64-yard run and a late drive, with turnovers and timely passes shaping the see-saw contest.
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West Point Beats Brewer Behind Warriors Comeback
West Point rallied to crush Brewer 48 2 as the Warriors scored the final seven times to ruin the Patriots bid. Johnny Thompson and Paul Roberts each tallied two TDs while Thompson added a 48 yard run and a 12 yard score.
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Paul Roberts
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