Raiders suffer rare defeat end 31 game undefeated streak
Anniston Bulldogs beat the Raiders 27 to 19 Friday night, snapping a 31 game prep unbeaten run. The Decatur line, once a weakness, showed improvement though the Raider forwards struggled at times. The Red and Black face nine tough games remaining as the season unfolds.
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Backfield Great as Decatur Loses Starters in Prep Loss
Decatur showed strong backfield play led by Bob Freeman who carried 27 times for 126 yards and ran from quarterback and fullback spots. He completed seven of 12 passes with two interceptions, and also punted and contributed on kickoff duties while Wayne Ridgeway gained 42 yards.
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Nesbitt Praises Raiders and Alabama Freshmen
Bubba Nesbitt, assistant coach, backs the Raiders and notes the Alabama freshman squad has young players. He singles out Bob as one of the state’s best, says Thompson and Horn show effort, and laments Candler Crim choosing Navy over Alabama, recalling his All-American game performance.
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Crim on Leave from Army Plans Navy Prep School
The article notes Crim on leave from the Army will report to Boston on October 1 to enter a Navy prep school and may enter Annapolis next fall. Candler assists Raider equipment managers and also faces the October 1st transfer. Crim weighs about 180 pounds and appears fit after the battle. Decatur could have used him.
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Civitan Game Heralds Homecoming in Decatur Duel
The Florence Lions face the Howard Bulldogs at Decatur Stadium on October 7 in a first ever Decatur appearance for both teams. Homecoming honors Hal Self as three former Red Raiders join the Lions: Marvin Taylor John Braswell and Gene Lentz. Last season Florence beat Howard.
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Morgan County Tigers Open 1950 Season With 25-0 Win
The Morgan County Tigers of Hartselle defeated Hazlewood High 25-0 in Town Creek to start the 1950 grid campaign. Joe Howell opened scoring with a 40 yard TD in the fourth play. Johnny Cain connected with Wayne Summerford for a 13 yard pass leading to a second score. Cain added a quarterback sneak and Joe Roberts also ran 50 yards for a TD. Defenders Summerford Simmons Ricks and others shone for the Tigers as backfield threats Cain Howell Roberts provided key play.
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Lineup Undergoes Many Changes in Alabama Practice
Topsy turvy practice week at Tuscaloosa as veteran starters shift with new players chasing roles for Chattanooga game. Only Ed Salem stays fixed in backfield while Larry Chiodetti elevates Bimbo Melton to defense. Harold Red Drew tests split ball handler with Jack Brownton Sutch Avinger ready. Fullbacks Cal vin Burkett and Compton compete after two scrimmages.
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College Grid Cards Start With Big Bang
New York Sept 16 college football opens with high stakes as LSU meets Kentucky in Lexington and a slate of top games tests coaches and teams across the nation. Georgia Tech travels to Texas, Duke faces South Carolina, UCLA vs Oregon, California hosts Santa Clara, Baylor debuts George Sauer, and more.
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Alabama scrimmages continue as coaching staff seeks lineup
In the Alabama program scrimmages persist through next Wednesday as coaches seek a reliable lineup. Tackles Al Wilhite Herb Hannah guards Mike Mizerany Elliott Speed and center Harry Lauer lead, with Pat O Sullivan at linebacker and Ed Lary joining the offense. Richardson Watford Helms provide replacements as the search for a suitable record at tackle and guard continues.
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Moulton Devils top Cullman 12 6 in TWC clash
The Moulton Red Devils notched their third straight win and their first Tennessee Valley Conference victory with a 12 to 6 decision over Cullman. Key plays included an 82 yard drive capped by Naylor’s score and a 91 yard kickoff return by Cullman’s Kitty Owen before halftime.
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Taylor Stars In Florence Grid Practice
Florence State Lions conducted an intra-squad scrimmage as Coach Hal Self and Assistant George Weeks praised most efforts. Joe Elmore quarterback directed both teams and remained the lone healthy signal caller, with Bill Smis sidelined by a minor injury and Bo Sherrill shaken up in a hard tackle.
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Long Runs Give Eagles The Victory
Athens High defeats Joe Bradley of Huntsville 14-0 as Dan Hall and Brad Hamilton deliver 76 and 20 yard TD runs. Billy Cole and Billy Bolton spark the win with key plays on offense and defense before 3,500 fans at Athens.
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Anniston Bulldogs upset Decatur to end Raiders streak
Anniston beat Decatur 27 to 19 in Anniston snapping a 31 game Decatur undefeated run. Four long Bulldog rushes and key plays by Moon Henderson McCarty powered the upset as Freeman Conner Ridgeway led Decatur comeback efforts. About 8,000 fans watched a hard, clean game with multiple turnovers and penalties.
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Officials Named For Chattanooga Event
Officials listed include Roy Sutton of Mississippi State as referee, Sam Carter of Vanderbilt as umpire, Powers of the western linesman, and Howard of Chattanooga as linesman with Miller and Downs noted in placement.
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Probable pitchers listed for tomorrow's major league games
Non lost records indicate tomorrow's matchups Cincinnati at Boston Peters on Hetki versus Spahn and Antonelli. Chicago at Brooklyn Rush Branta. St Louis at New York Pollet versus Maglie. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Werle versus Meyer.
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Baseball Matchups and Pitchers Across Four Cities
In baseball action Boston visits Detroit Parnell 15-8 faces Hutchinson 16-7. New York travels to St Louis Lo Pat 17-8 and Byrne 14-8 or Os trowski 3-5 or Raschi 20-8 vs Overmire 6-11 and Widmar 7-12. Washington at Chicago 2 Bearden 3-8 and Marrero 5-9 vs Gumpert 5-10 and Wight 8-15. Philadelphia at Cleveland Brissie 7-19 meets Rozek 0-0.
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