Birmingham Still A Town Of College Football
Alabama defeated Virginia Tech 14-7 in Birmingham while a Sunday AFL game drew 29 192 fans, underscoring the city’s college football alignment and the impact of pro games on local support. Birmingham businessmen urged an AFL franchise despite attendance shifts and economic concerns.
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Kentucky Surges as Wildcats Top Missouri in Opener
Kentucky coach Bradshaw beams after a 12 6 victory over Missouri to spark fan enthusiasm. Dicky Lyons scores twice on 2 and 26 yard runs while Stan Fortson helps with a key 55 yard pass. Crowds of 34 000 turn out as plans to show game films on campus unfold.
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Sutton lifts team with 35th homer in big league lead
Wilie Mays, Jim Hart drive in runs as Bolin fans Braves in 10-5 win. Bob Moose pitched four-hitter helping Pirates tie for fourth with Cubs and Braves. Alley and Clemente spark Pittsburgh. Jim Wynn homers twice as Astros beat Reds. Cuellar goes eight hits. Mets edge Phillies behind Cardwell and McAndrew relief.
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Gridiron Forecast Entries For Decatur Daily Contest Rules
The Decatur Daily outlines a football guessing contest with entries limited to grids for Clemson Purdue and other games. Prizes include top money shares, tickets, and cash bonuses for perfect or regular subscribers, with deadlines and submission methods specified.
Alabama Hawks Bow To Orlando In League Action
The Norfolk Neptunes handed the Ohio Valley Ironmen a 7 to 45 setback while Orlando defeated Alabama 28 to 10 and Indianapolis edged Chicago 27 to 20 as Orange County, California, shut out its opponent in the Continental Professional Football League weekend games.
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Oakland A s rally falls short as McNally dominates
Dave McNally pitched eight hits allowed and earned the win in a 3-0 shutout of Chicago, becoming Baltimore’s winningest pitcher of modern times. Wilbur Wood tied a major league record with 84 appearances. Rich Billings and Brant Alyea homered as Washington beat Detroit ending the Tigers 11-game streak. Other scores include Cleveland 2 Seattle 0 and Oklahoma City 34 31 over Omaha. Orlando’s Hawks trailed early before Don Jonas sparked a late charge.
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Gridiron Forecast Contest Opens With Big Prize Potential
Decatur Daily invites entries for Gridiron Forecast with a top prize of up to 260 dollars for a perfect entry. Last week paid 50 dollars. subscribers may get a 20 percent bonus. New forecast started yesterday. Alabama at Ole Miss and Auburn at Kentucky. Entries due by 4 p.m. Friday at Decatur Daily offices or by mail.
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Russell to ink 200000 pact to stay with Celtics
The AP reports Bill Russell, a 12 year NBA veteran, near a two year deal worth just over 200000 per season to remain player coach of the Boston Celtics. Negotiations involved Celtics GM Red Auerbach and attorney Morris Krisner, with Russell turning 35 in February.
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Troy Red Wave Still Unbeaten
In Alabama action Troy State University routed Gordon Military 47 to 7 as Sim Byrd passed for 217 yards in a 460 yard offensive game. Samford earned a 20 to 14 win over Jacksonville State University with a late rally.
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