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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1964

Page

9

Kentucky Back Tops SEC's Checklist

Kentucky star Rick Norton, a 6 foot 1 inch 193 pound junior from Louisville, was named the top back in the Southeast region by a seven member All-grindh gas force after Kentucky’s 27 21 upset over Mississippi. Norton threw two touchdown passes and scored another in the win. Rick Kestner added three TD catches and 175 receiving yards.

Kelso Sturgeon Press Rick Norton Kentucky Southeast Orton Louisville Gram Norton Paul Hornung Bradshaw Wildcats Mississippi Rodger Bird Steve Spurrier Florida Tommy Lake Hoyle Granger State Rick Kestner Ole Miss Blue Grass State Kestner Bill Richbourg

Namath Leads SEC In Total Offense In First Stats

Alabama quarterback Joe Namath tops the SEC in total offense after two games with 397 yards, 107 rushing and 290 passing. Kentucky's Rick Norton trails in yardage but leads in passing and is noted for his 25 of 48 for 52.1 percent. Pat Screen of LSU sits third in yardage with 340, while Norton remains top passer with Kestner of Kentucky as the leading receiver. Rodger Bird of Kentucky leads the league in rushing with 168 yards on 30 carries.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Joe Namath Bernie Moore Namath Associated Press Beaver Falls Kentucky Rick Norton Norton Wildcats Ole Miss Pat Screen Louisiana State Screen Dave Waller Vanderbilt Jim Weatherly Rick Kestner SEC Kestner Rodger Bird Rebels

Kelley Promoted to First Team as Tide Prep for Vanderbilt

Coach Paul Girpant announced Leslie Kelley of Cullman promoted to the Tide's first string backfield, with Davin Ray of Phenix City as the receiving target. Kelley has a 6.1 rushing average on 167 yards, while Ray has five receptions for 8 yards and perfect kicking, including three field goals and six extra points. Bryant praised Vanderbilt's kicking game and depth as the team eyes Birmingham showdown.

Paul Girpant Donbomore Tide Bryant Vanderbilt Birmingham Vandy Dave Waller

World Famous Dog Trainer Ed Farrior Dies at 76

Union Springs Alabama reports the death of Ed ward Farrior a renowned hunting dog trainer and Bird Dog Hall of Fame inductee age 76 He died Saturday after recent surgery and earned many field trial titles He trained dogs Air Pilot Sam and Doctor Blue Willing His son Ed Mack Farrior also trains dogs and runs a shooting preserve in Courtland Alabama Funeral services were held Sunday

Union Springs Ala Edward Farrior Farrior Bird Dog Hall of Fame Coene Sam Blue Willing Ed Mack Farrior Courtland

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In this excerpt Auburn punter Jon Kilgore averages 4.1 yards on 14 kicks for 631 yards while Tennessee returner Jerry Smith leads with 12 punt returns for 118 yards and a 9.8 yard average.

Auburn Jon Kilgore Tennessee Jerry Smith

Major League Averages Highlight Top Batters and Pitchers

More than 4,700 children were lost and found at the New York World’s Fair from opening day to late August. A record 134 youngsters separated from their guardians on Monday, August 10, marked a busy period amid attendance and event activity.

Athens Jury Begins First Murder Trial in Turner Case

Limestone County Circuit Court opened with jurors hearing evidence in the James Turner murder case. Ed ward Grigsby transport trial to follow. Judge Newton Powell presiding. Several cases settled or postponed including pleas of guilty for Richard L. Thompson and Nell G. Glanagan. Several defendants failed to appear triggering warrants. A cooking note offers seasoned flour mix with salt and pepper.

ATHENS — A _ Limestone County Dogr James Turner Edward Grigsby Newton Powell Lee Simpson Richard L. Thompson Lillie White Hor McLemore Sky Nell G. Glanagan Grigsby Turner John Malone Glenn Garner David Newton

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