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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1964

Page

11

SEC powerhouses face rugged underdogs in weekend slate

Alabama LSU and Florida, ranked in the top 10, seek wins against Mississippi State Ole Miss and Auburn as they chase SEC titles and bowls. Namath out with Sloan at QB for Mississippi State. LSU aims to avenge recent losses to Ole Miss. Florida braces for Auburn with Sidle possibly back.

Bayou Bengals Ole Miss Florida Tigers Sidle Gators Jack Harper Alabama Auburn LSU

Namath Big Question On State Game Eve

Alabama quarterback Joe Namath may play as coach Paul Bryant weighs a knee injury before a Halloween night showdown with Mississippi State in Jackson. The Crimson Tide, 6 0, faces LSU, Georgia Tech, and Auburn down the stretch as Mississippi State, facing injuries, eyes a victory over its rival. A sellout crowd of 46,000 is expected for the 8 p.m. CST kickoff.

James Saggus Jackson Miss Alabama Joe Namath Markie Paul Bear Bryant Crimson Tide Mississippi State Namath Bama Louisiana State Georgia Tech Auburn Paul Davis Maroons LSU Mississippi Davis Ler Marcus Rhoden

First Alabama Florida tilt called greatest by first-time college fan

An area resident recalls attending Alabama’s homecoming against Florida, witnessing a dramatic comeback and a last minute field goal that crowned the game as one of the greatest, making her first college football experience unforgettable.

Crimson Guard Alabama

Colorado Hosts Majority of US Top Fifty Four Peaks

Article notes that fifty four of the seventy highest mountains in the United States lie in Colorado, highlighting the state’s mountainous landscape and elevation prominence.

The United States Colorado

Casey May Be Florida Key in Auburn Clash

Florida faces Auburn in a pivotal Southeastern Conference game as Casey aims to set pass receiving records. Spurrier, a sophomore, and a retooled Florida backfield highlight the Gators with injuries shaping both teams. A 46 000 crowd is expected at Gainesville.

F. T. Macfeely Associated Press Gainesville Fila Florida Auburn Charles Casey Casey Tigers Florida Gators Steve Spurrier Spurrier Don Knapp John Feiber Larry Bree Tom Shannon Gators Gator Auburn Tigers Jimmy Siddle Ray Graves Alabama Joe Campbell Sidle Tucker Fredrickson

Possible Tide Irish Meet In Bluebonnet Bowl

Bluebonnet Bowl secretary Lou Hassell says Alabama and Notre Dame could play in Houston this postseason. He notes teams cannot commit until season end, but says the bowl is a contender on money weather and other factors for a December 19 game. Notre Dame officials have set Christmas qualification.

Houston Lou Hassell Alabama Notre Dame Hassell

Lakers Maintain Uneasy Western Lead After Bullets Win

The Baltimore Bullets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 98 to 95 in Los Angeles. Baltimore trailed 65 to 63 late in the third quarter but surged to edge the Lakers for their first win in three games while the Bullets sit at 3-5 and the Lakers hold the Western Division lead at 42.

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Falkville Blue Devils overpower Holly Pond for sixth win

Falkville improves to six wins one loss and a tie after a 25 12 road victory over Holly Pond. Fullback Loyd Collum opened with a 10 yard TD, Steve Hogan added a 2 yard score, Richard Foote rolled 28 yards for a third tally, and Dwight Aldridge finished with a 5 yard run. Holly Pond replies came on one yard runs by Bailey and Morris. Falkville reserves strong on defense with Roy Richards Charles Sandlin and others contributing.

Holly Pond Falkville Blue Devils Holly Pond Broncos Broncos Loyd Collum Steve Hogan Dwight Aldridge Richard Foote Aldridge Bailey Morris Arthur Pevahouse Roy Richards Devils Charles Sandlin Jerry Weaver Dorthie Chandler Falkvile Donald Smith Billy Bryan Roger Chaney

Hagge Leads Las Cruces Women’s Open Field

Marlene Hagge shot a 69 to lead the pro-am section of the Las Cruces Women’s Open in New Mexico. Kathy Whitworth scored 70 and Mickey Wright 71 as 30 professionals tee off in the 54 hole, $8,500 tournament at Las Cruces Country Club.

Las Cruces N.M Marlene Hagge Kathy Whitworth Mickey Wright Las Cruces Country Club

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