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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1968

Page

8

Indians Nix Clay Folley October Fight on Reservation

Gila River Indians denied use of their Sacaton Arizona reservation for Cassius Clay and Zora Folley heavyweight bout on October 26. Tribal members cited the land’s sacred status and veterans’ service, fearing negative image and lack of council awareness of promoter talks.

Sacaton Ariz Mary Anna Johnson Ira Hayes Iwo Jima Clay U.S Gila River Cassius Clay United States Wilfred Catha Folley Chicago Phoenix Indian Agency Bill Rhoades Dana Nelson Nelson Rhoades Gila River Youth Recreation, Inc Alice Ache Son Jay Maraga Jr Chandler

Alabama Faces Southern Mississippi In Weekend Showdown

Alabama, coming off a 14-7 win over VPI, prepares for Southern Mississippi at Ladd Memorial Stadium. The Tide, with quarterback questions between Joe Kelley and Hunter, relies on Scott Hunter to connect with George Ranager for scoring and faces a rugged defense led by Rex Barnes and Steve Fore. The game kicks off at 1 15.

Joe Kelley Ed Morgan Mobile Alabama Mississippi Crimson Tide Ladd Memorial Stadium Southern Mississippi Thad ‘Pie’ Vann Southeastern Louisiana Southern Bama Scott Hunter George Ranager VPI Tide Conrad Fowler Dennis Dixon Junior Davis Paul Boschung Alvin’ Samples Charlie Ferguson Hartselle Richard Grammer Pete Jilleba Bear Bryant Soph Hunter Hunter Prichard Kelley Gobblers Wasstricken Bleiis Rex Barnes Steve Fore Barnes Dadeville Buddy Seay Randy Barron Perry Willis Fore John Vaught Ole Miss Rebels Kentucky Jackson

Freshman Allen Elkins to Start for Florence State vs Delta State

In Cleveland Mississippi Florence State University names freshman Allen Elkins of Decatur Alabama as quarterback for the Delta State game. Elkins stepped in after Phil Legatt Tim Norris and Kegan were injured with Norris also hurt last week in a 14 12 loss to Arkansas State College. Carl McCu led Florence with 76 rushing yards and Jerry Thompson 75 in a defeat that extended Delta State’s skid to four games.

Florence Phil Legatt Tim Norris Kegan Lions Arkansas State Norris Elkins Decatur High Red Raider Roger Mathis Decatur Calhoun Junior College Hal Self Tom C Dennis Halderfield yBox Johar McGee Fiorente Carl McCu Jerry Thompson Delta State

Last clash tonight Moccasins vs Gamecocks in Jacksonville

Chattanooga Moccasins visit Jacksonville State University Gamecocks for a potential finale in a renewed small-college series. The game kicks off at 7 30 p m in Paul Snow Memorial Stadium before a large crowd, as both teams seek leverage for future schedules.

Jacksonville Chattanooga Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Chattanooga Jax State Nooga Austin Peay Samford Curtis Padgett Jaxmen Roger Catarino Catarino Angelo Napolitano Peay Nogga Phil Payne Soph Bucky Wolford Birmingham Mortimer Jordan Jacksonville Bulldogs Doc Lett Lett Atlanta Mike Munhall Jaxman Don Gables Munhall Danny Kemp Bubba Long Gables Bruce Peck Jim Blevins Glencoe Moore Harold Wilkes Fairfax Valley High Mocs Paul Snow Memorial

Tigers Favored Auburn Set For Pharr And Bruises

In Jackson Mississippi Auburn faces Mississippi State as both teams seek bounce back wins after opening losses. Auburn’s Pharr and State’s Carter anchor a SEC doubleheader with expected heavy contact and key injuries including Andy Rhodes ready to return.

Mark Price Jackson Miss Auburn Tommy Pharr Mississippi State Loran Carter Ole Soph Archie Manning Kentucky SMU Jordan State Shug Andy Rhoades Rhodes Houston

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