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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

7

Austin Beats Muscle Shoals 34-7 on Strong Ground Game

Austin Black Bears powered to a 34-7 victory over Muscle Shoals led by fullback Mike Lewis with two touchdowns and halfback Allen Dutton adding a score. Jackie Stover also returned a fumble for a TD as Austin built a 27-0 halftime lead and secured their second win before facing Decatur next week.

Bob Martin Daily Sports Muscle Shoals Austin Black Bears Mike Lewis Allen Dutton Wayne Brown Austin Steve Brown Bears Brown Dutton Austtin Stover Trojan Black Bears Lewis Ans Decatur Stadium Scottsboro Athens Golden Eagles Decatur Red Raiders Decatur Athens Red Raiders Golden Eagles Raiders Nate Holmes David Parks Jimmy Bowen Mike Gibson Larry Fite

Ardmore Tigers Dominate Courtland Hawks 40 to 18

Ardmore Tigers explode in the second half scoring five touchdowns to defeat Courtland Hawks 40-18. Key drives include Mike Smith to Benny Broadway for 36 yards and Broadway’s two yard TD run. Ray Wales powers two late Tigers scores as Ardmore pulls away.

Larry Claborn Daily Sports Courtland Ardmore Tigers Courtland Hawks Ardmore Mike Smith Benny Broadway Tiger Broadway Ray Wales Carl Wales Quinn Jim Witt Witt

Ralph Houk's Mother Dies

Mrs. George Houk, 83, mother of New York Yankee manager Ralph Houk, died Thursday on the family's farm near Lawrence Kansas. The Yankees traveled to Kansas for services and funeral Monday with coach Frank Crosetti guiding the team for a four game weekend series against the Washington Senators. Houk plans to rejoin the club in Detroit on Monday night.

Washington George Houk New York Yankee Ralph Houk Lawrence Kaw Yankee Frank Crosetti Washington Senators Houk Detroit

Cullman Bearcats crush Carver 35 6 in Friday battle

Cullman Bearcats overpower Carver Wildcats 35-6 at home. Mike Lee connects on a 1 yard TD pass to Ken Preston then runs seven yards for a score as Cullman builds a 14 play 80 yard opening drive. Mike Richter and Pat Bryant add TDs as Cullman leads 28 0 at halftime. Darrell Vaughn scores for Carver before Cullman seals win with a Charlie Smith to Jerry Smith five yard pass for the final TD. Cullman hosts Arab next.

Bill Shelton Daily Cullman Bearcats Carver Wildcats Gadsden Mike Lee Ken Preston Phil Parris John Townsend Lee Parris Mike Richter Pat Bryant Darrell Vaughn Jerome Dobbs Charlie Smith Jerry

Trio Added For Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers added second string quarterback Dick Shiner split end J R Wilburn and running back Tom Watkins to their roster Friday Shiner and Wilburn had been on the injured list since the first preseason game when Shiner hurt his back and Wilburn suffered a broken hand Watkins was acquired on waivers earlier this week.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers Dick Shiner J. R. Wilburn Tom Watkins Shiner Wilburn Watkins

Falkville Blue Devils dominate Tanner Rattlers 26-7

Falkville improves to 1-1 after overpowering Tanner 26-7 at home. Steve Childers returned a punt 60 yards for a first quarter TD, Sivley connected with Bobby Partlow for a 47-yard TD, and Larry Hart sparked a 70-yard kickoff return to start the second half. Tanner finally scored late third quarter on Bobby Lauderdale plunge. Falkville had 11 first downs to Tanner's 8.

Falkville Tanner Steve Childers Eddie Livley Blue Devils Sivley Bobby Partlow Jerry Hart Larry Hart Witt Bobby Lauderdale Kent Murphy Ead Larry Jolly Butch McMeans Graham Rogers Tony Warren Roger Bowling Shelton Red Devils Tommy Hu Waits Richards LCHS Dutton Tne

Prep Scores Across Alabama See Wide Point Gaps and Clashes

A long list of football scores shows numerous large margins including Thomasville 32 Thomaston 6, Cullman 35 Carver of Gadsden 1, Sweet Water 41 Pine Hill 7, and Mountain Brook 13 Sylacauga 14. Highlights include Fort Deposit 38 McKenzie 0 and Campbell Hill 8 Denopolis 21.

West Limestone Downs Wildcats 13 7 in Friday Football

West Limestone's Wildcats defeated East Limestone's Indians 13 to 7 on Friday night. West Limestone scored all points in the third quarter before East Limestone rallied in the fourth aided by a fumble return and a late touchdown by Richard Hilliard.

SALEM West Limestone Wildcats East Limestone Indians

Saints Acquire Tony Lorick From Colts

New Orleans Saints obtain running back Tony Lorick from the Baltimore Colts in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice received by the Colts. The deal adds depth to the Saints backfield as the trade is finalized.

NEW Orleans New Orleans Saints Tony Lorick Baltimore Colts

Hartselle Crushes Leighton 14 0 In Friday Stadium Tilt

Hartselle scored early and late to blank visiting Leighton 14 nil. A fourth down punt roll into the end zone produced the first score with Joe Crow recovered for a safety style play, then Doug South tied the game with a 30 yard run and Mike Dixon added the extra point. Dixon later intercepted in end zone near goal line to preserve the shutout as Hartselle hosts Athens next Friday.

Bowen Doug Fisher Fisher Athens David Parker Holmes Raider Fite Raiders Decatur Ad Athens Roddie Lott Joe Warren the Hays Dale Tommy Patman DAILY Hartselle Blank Leighton Joe Crow Mike Dixon Pat Doug South Dixon Dennis Richie Roger Clements Tiger

West Morgan and Hatton-Fierce 6-6 Tie in Final Minutes

West Morgan and Hatton fight to a 6-6 draw as Charles Sharp returns a 60 yard punt for a TD and Charles Hood adds a 22 yard run. Final extra point failed for Hatton. West Morgan earns 10 first downs to Hatton's nine. the game ends in a stalemate ending a 19 game losing streak.

Baseball Night Schedule Shows Key Matchups Across Cities

Saturday games feature Veale and Seaver in New York and Chicago at Philadelphia. Briles and Cureluae clash in Houston while Avanta faces Sut ton in Los Angeles. Arrigo meets Bolin in San Francisco and Wright opposes Pelters in Chicago. Dobson battles McLain in Detroit as Phoebus visits Tiant in Cleveland. Downing faces Schoen in Washington and Chance duels Pizarro in Boston.

Pittsburgh Veale New York Seaver Chicago Hands Philadelphia Jackson Louis Briles Houston Cueluae Avanta Stone Los Angeles Sutton Cincinnati Arrigo San Francisco Bolin California Wright Pelters Oakland Dobson Detroit McLain Baltimore Phoebus Cleveland Tiant Downing Washington Schoen Minnesota Chance Boston Pizarro Ion St. Louis Francisco xCincinnati Atlanta

Green Bay Adds Carroll to Packers Roster

Green Bay Wisconsin AP reports defensive end Leo Carroll, recently acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons, was placed on the Packers roster Friday as coach West Thompson’s Rebels enter their third varsity season.

Green Bay Wis Leo Carroll Atlanta Falcons Green Bay Packers West Thompson Rebels

Clements Triumph Over Waterloo After Late Rally

Clements Colts erased a 14 42 deficit from the previous week to defeat Waterloo 26 13 on Friday night. After a 13 13 stalemate, QB Mike Nave capped a 94 yard drive with a 1 yard TD run, PAT blocked, giving Clements a 19 13 lead. Phillip Barker sealed the win with a 14 yard TD as the final seconds ticked away.

Waterloo

Yale Football Seeks Repeat as Ivy Champ with 28 Lettermen

Yale's football team defends the Ivy League title with 28 lettermen on the season squad. The emphasis is on veteran experience as the Bulldogs aim to repeat.

Yale

Moulton Ramps Past Rogers 28-6 in 1960s high school game

Moulton Lawson County High School Red Devils overwhelmed Rogers 28-6, building a 21-0 halftime lead on three first-half touchdowns. Rogers managed two first downs and 72 yards total offense as Moulton racked up 19 first downs and 52 rushing yards in a dominant victory.

Decatur Howard Walker Moulton Lawrence Couny High School Red Devils Rogers

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