Black Bama Stars Become Pioneers In Football
John Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson, the first black players at Alabama, embraced Tuscaloosa after early unease. Mitchell, a 6 foot 8 junior from Mobile, started on defense while Jackson, a 6 foot 1 guard, supplied speed as Alabama seeks to derail Nebraska’s 31 game unbeaten run in the Orange Bowl.
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UCLA Bruins Dominate Early Season Scoring Highs
UCLA opens with six wins in 1969 70 season posting an average of 111.8 points per game the top mark in the nation. The Bruins led in scoring margin at 46.5 points per game with a high of 119 and a low of 105.
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Richwood Hosts Carroll In Loop Cage Tilt
Richwood Rams, 12 0 non conference, chase district state begin tonight at Richwood gym against 2 10 Carroll Bulldogs who just beat Winnsboro. Rams feature Larry Wright Samuel White MVP Donnell Cann Lorenzo Blunt Gary Broadway while Bulldogs rely on Ambrose Jenkins Greg Albert Taylor and George Jacob. JV at 6 30, varsity to follow.
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