Henley Sparks Auburn Freshman Rush Thriller
Auburn freshman Mike Henley, brother of Terry Henley, powerfully leads junior varsity over Florida JV 18 7. He gains 120 yards on 27 carries and scores twice, including a first quarter three yard TD as Auburn builds a 12 0 lead. Florida threats stall late with two stops and a defensive interception.
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Georgia Tech Nips Alabama In Season Opener
Georgia Tech junior varsity beat Alabama 12-7 as Pat Moriarty ran 68 yards for a second period touchdown. An Alabama rally in the fourth was halted by Tech’s interception and a late 65-yard march capped by a Derek Smith to Mike Johnson pass which failed on the two point.
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Walter Lineman of Week Emerges as Vols Star
Tennessee's Hank Walter, recovered from a knee injury, starred in a 21 0 win over Auburn. He made 12 tackles with eight assists, forced a fumble on the opening play, and returned a pass 38 yards. Coach Bill Battle lauds his breakout performance and leadership at linebacker.
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Tide Routs Vanderbilt To Lead SEC In Total Offense
Alabama piled up 578 yards against Vanderbilt to lift its average to 548.7 yards per game, leading the SEC in rushing and passing. Mississippi State ranks second in rushing and third in passing, with strong defenses from Auburn, Tennessee and Georgia shaping the conference. Alabama also holds pass defense dominance as Vanderbilt is held to 59 yards per game.
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Jones Tops Mississippi State Fullback Wayne Jones shines in upset over Florida
Mississippi State's Wayne Jones rushed 132 yards on 20 carries and scored a 29 yard TD as the Bulldogs upset Florida 33-12. Coach Bob Tyler praised Jones as unstoppable and named him The Associated Press Southeastern Back of the Week for his two game burst including a 132 yard effort and a three TD drive against Vanderbilt.
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Aaron signs for 2 million in two years with Hank
Aaron plans winter ventures including a World Series appearance and a best selling life story. William Morris Agency will handle a 200000 dollar annual deal plus a Japan tour and TV appearances. Aaron finished 1973 with a .301 average and emotional Braves fans packed Atlanta Stadium.
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Hudson and Penat share Gulf South defensive honor
Southeastern Louisiana’s Art Penat and Florence State’s Robbie Hudson were named co winners of the Gulf South Conference defensive player of the week. Hudson, a Lincoln Alabama tackling sophomore, intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble as Florence State upset Livingston Alabama 13 to 12.
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