Athens Decatur Grid Clash Promises Tossup Friday Night
Athens and Decatur vie at Decatur Stadium in a TVC showdown watched by over 10,000 fans. Athens arrives banged up but improved, led by Corky Jones and Jimmy Leach while Decatur counters with Elmore, Duncan, Wilburn, and Hudson.
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Athens
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Jimmy Johnson
Tate
Jimmy Leach
Corky Jones
McCoy
TWC
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Steve
Benny George
Bobby Jo Robinson
Billy Jarrett
Bob Darnell
Mike Totten
Lonnie Cain
Jim Aana
Chip Hutchinson
Matthew Power Allen
Loggins
Jim Cantrell
Ricky McClendon
Andy, Weldon
Eddie Rose
Corky—Jones
Allen Elkins
Jody Duncan
Jimmy Leech
Ashley Holland
Mike Wilborn
David, Sloan
Jerry Elmore
Bill Hudson
Falcons Trim Roster Cut Sidle McClendon Sidle
Falcons cut six players including McClendon and Sidle as Atlanta reduces to 46 men. Ridlehuber and three others invited to practice on the taxi squad while Sidle expected to join the taxi squad. Moore and Glueck were among the first two cuts.
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Cleveland
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Alabama
Baltimore
Dan LaRose
Missouri
San Francisco
Atlanta
Riddlehaber
Larry Moore
Larry Glueck
Auburn Plans Light Drill After Scrimmages
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan praised a 70 yard offensive drive led by quarterback Tom Blakeney against the first string defense as Auburn held a light workout following two hard days of scrimmages. Jordan warned of remaining execution issues but said the late drive showed promise for the season.
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Tom Blakeney
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SEC Roundup Smile Returns as Alabama Practice Improves
The Associated Press reports Alabama shows improved two way practice under Coach Paul Bryant with better offense and defense. Mississippi State, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Florida, Tennessee, LSU and others run drills, with key players like Jamies Nill Holmes Davis and Stokley noted for performance and health.
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Gary Davis
Commodores
Mets Sweep Astros in Back-to-Back Doubleheaders
The Mets beat the Houston Astros in consecutive July twin bills, becoming the first National League club to win four doubleheaders this season.
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Houston Astros
New Yorkers
German Boxer Awaits Bout With Boxing Style Hints
Frankfurt AP Karl Mildenberger says he has found a weakness to worry Cassius Clay while Clay remains unfazed He notes he has studied all Clay fights and believes he can trouble him Bookies list Clay a 1 10 favorite and Clay agrees he will stay the same in the ring
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Germany
Karl Mildenberger
Cassius Clay
Clay
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
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Schmeling
Louis
Joe
Schmling
Lalsa
Game Is Reset Clements at Colbert Heights
The Clements at Colbert Heights football game has been rescheduled for Saturday night. The Daily was informed today. Lights at the field are still being installed and construction will finish by Friday.
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DAILY
Namath or Taliaferro To Start For Jets In Miami Game
Jets coach Weeb Ewbank says Joe Namath is physically ready but starts remain a toss up with Mike Taliaferro for the Miami Dolphins test. Namath and Taliaferro competed in an exhibition season after Namath knee injury. The Dolphins seek their first win as NFL season opens with key matchups and national telecast. Nick Pietrosante expects to sign with a new club within days after leaving the Lions.
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