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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1964

Page

6

Coffee Eagles Stall Raiders In 33 7 Victory

Coffee Yellowjackets toppled Decatur 33 7 before about 4500 fans to seize sole Tennessee Valley Conference lead at 6 0. Joe Hollis passed for 177 yards as Coffee moved the ball through the air while Billy Hunt scampered for key touchdowns and a late 73 yard connection from Don Graham sealed the win.

Coffee Yellowjackets Tennessee Valley Decatur Raiders Jackets Athens Huntsville Coffee Power Inj Hollis Richard James Raider Hunt Don Graham John Uptain Florence Uptain Huntsville Panthers TVC Golden Eagles Panthers Ken Bevis Gen Rogers Mike Bridges

Athens Upset Defines TVC Clash with Huntsville Panthers

Athens took a 20-7 victory over Huntsville, overturning a 7-6 halftime deficit. Danny Johnson led a 55 yard burst and ran for six of eight plays on a 70 yard drive, with Johnny Johnson scoring twice and Lewis adding a four yard pass for another score. Athens improves to 4-3-1, Huntsville falls to 6-2.

Athens Danny Johnson Huntsville Jimmy Green Golden Eagles Bill Lewis Johnny Johnson Lewis Elmore Eagles Johnson Green Dwight Holden Panthers Ft. Payne Cullyman

Courtland Upsets Hatton 33-14 In Homecoming Clash

Courtland celebrated homecoming with a 33-14 upset of arch rival Hatton before a large crowd. John Graham opened scoring with a 21 yard run, followed by Dennis Holder field and a 46 yard kickoff return by Holderfield. Kirby contributed two touchdowns, and Hatton’s Masterson returned a fumble 81 yards for a score.

Courtland Hatton Hawks Betty Kyle Terry John Graham Dennis Holderfield Holderfield Halderfield Kirby Dwight Masterson Hawk Wallace Graham Masterson Gary Steadham

Moulton Devils Win 6-0 In Defensive Game Over Rogersville

The Moulton Red Devils defeated Rogersville 6 to 0 on the road with a third quarter touchdown by Richard Lyons from the three yard line. Lyons and Kyle Shelton led the offense while Holt Hardin Tommy Cameron and Gary Henry starred on defense for Moulton.

Moulton Moulton Red Devils Rogersville Red Devils Richard Lyons Lyons Kyle Shelton Shelton Holt Hardin Tommy Cameron Gary Henry Art Slaton Don Austin

Jasper Tops Cullman in 24-14 Football Victory

Jasper Wolves sprinted to a 24-14 win over Cullman Bearcats as Jerry Colvin connected on key passes and scored on a late run. Bobby Conner opened with a 35 yard interception return to spark Jasper, with John Cook and Milton Lay contributing on scoring plays in the first half.

Jasper Walker County Vikings Cullman Bearcats Bobby Conner John Cook Jerry Colvin Milton Lay Ronny Melton Bill Peinhardt Colvin Joe Bulloch Elwin Arnold Buddy Blalock Tony Hancock Dale Hancock Ben Gould Allen Thompson Tim Richter Steve Singleton Gerald Jasper Floyd Connell Ronnie Melton Greg Coons Bill James William Schultz John Elliott Tommy Garrigan Richard Hall Joe Bullock Frank Watts Richard Stewart

Central blanks Austin 33 to 0 in football showdown

Central of Florence opened with a dominant 33 point win over the Austin Black Bears. Roy Davis and Don Smith led the drive charge with key touchdowns and extra points as Bobby Olive returned an 85 yard punt for a score. The defense held Austin at zero through four quarters.

Florence Bobby Olive Austin Central Davis Olivé Harrison Larry Murphy Jerry Davis Gary Jones Jerry Frederick Dan Daughterty Wesley Hamilton Don Smith Roy Davis Jack Harris Danny Seay Buddy Martin Mitch Owens Jimmy Garrett Ralph Burns Wayne Maynard Lynn Parker Jimmy Newton Tommy White Donald Brown John Duncan

Braille System Evolved by Louis Braille

The Braille system for the blind was created by Louis Braille a frail Frenchman who died at 43 before its broad acceptance. Today the method is used worldwide.

Louis Braille

Football Scores From Beology The Daily Ledger

In the latest scores line up Fort Payne defeated Georgiana 34 to 7 and Deshler beat Heflin 20 to 14 while Silas trailed Bei 0 in an early game. Other results include Tuscaloosa 21 Ensley 6 and Sylacauga 19 John Carroll 6.

Excel Silas Fort Payne Talladega Georgiana Greenville Dothan Robt. E. Lee Butler Lee Huntsville Deshler Sheffield Heflin Lineville Russellville Cherokee Alexandria Oxford Phillips Anniston Ramsay Banks Tuscaloosa Ensley Aliceville Carrollton Hamilton Guin Shades Valley Bessemer John Carrol Frisco City

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