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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1968

Page

8

Ole Miss vs Alabama Aerials and Ground Attack Battle

In Jackson Mississippi Ole Miss hosts Alabama in Memorial Stadium with 46 000 on hand to watch Archie Manning and a fast Ole Miss offense face Ken Donahues Tide defense. The game marks a tense SEC clash as both teams chase an edge in a long standing series.

Tide Rebs Jackson Miss Mississippi Decatur Ole Miss Alabama Johnny Rebs Crimson Tide Memorial Stadium Redneck Yankees Reds Ken Donahue Donahue Memphis State Kentucky Hank Glenn Cannon Les Kelley Tigers Detroit

Ole Miss Faces Alabama In SEC Showdown Jinx Remains

Unbeaten Ole Miss hosts 11th ranked Alabama as Archie Manning leads the Rebels against Bear Bryant’s Tide in a 1 30 p.m. kickoff before 46 000 plus. Alabama seeks to extend a four game winning streak versus Ole Miss while Manning and teammates aim to end the jinx against Tuscaloosa’s program.

Johnny Vaught Rebels Crimson Tide Bear Bryant Bama Scott Hunter Tide

Pros Beat Varsity in Spring Game at Boulder

In Boulder Colorado the Pros edged the Colorado varsity 23 to 0 in a spring football clash. Packers veteran Boyd Dowler and ex-Colorado star Eddie Dove were the oldest alumni on the team, both winding up their careers in 1958.

Boulder Colo Boyd Dowler Green Bay Packers Eddie Dove

Samford Eyes Third Straight Win at Louisiana College Clash

Samford University football aims for a third consecutive victory as it travels to Pineville to face Louisiana College. The Bulldogs bring a 1-1 season mark, led by quarterback Jim Lovette and Curtis Padgett, with strong rushing by Jackie Clayton and Harry Richardson. LC counters with passer Mike Hilliard and receiver Bill Peake in a showdown at Alumni Field.

Birmingham Samford University Louisiana College Tonight Wildcats Alumni Field Pineville Jacksonville Fla Samford Jackie Clayton Gadsden Harry Richardson Ceritré Larry Cox Cullman Lovette Padgett Clayton Richardson Cox Gary Fleming Abbeville Johnny Webb Camden Bulldogs Louisiana College Mike Hilliard Port Arthur Tex Bill Peake Atlanta Pat McGill Houston Charles Kessinger Opelousas Kessinger Armstrong

Northwestern Faces Purdue In Big Ten Opener

Northwestern meets top ranked Purdue in a Saturday Big Ten opener as Leroy Keyes leads the Boilermakers after their 37 22 win over Notre Dame. Southern California star O J Simpson eyes a Heisman bid as Miami hosts the Trojans and Ted Hendricks anchors a tough Hurricanes defense.

Northwestern Wildcats Southern California O. J. Simpson Purdue Leroy Keyes Boilermakers Associated Press Notre Dame Simpson Southern Cal Miami Florida Ted Hendricks Los Angeles Trojans Henricks Penn State West Virginia Mike Sherwood Mississippi State Iowa Ohio State Egon Nebraska Kansas New Mexico

Lions face Livingston Tigers in ACC headliner

Florence State Lions travel to Livingston University for an ACC clash. Florence State, 0-2, eyes first conference win while Livingston is 41-1 and coming off a loss to Troy State. Luther Page, Elkins at QB, defensive unit led by Keith Holt expected to pressure Lions.

Florence Florence State University Lions Livingston University Tigers Alabama Lions Troy State Souther State of Akansas Livingston Wayne Spurrell Troy Don Page Page Self Keith Holt Florence State Delta State Allen Elkins Elkins Tim Norris Will Lion Don Richards Palmer Byrd

Auburn Kentucky Tonight Facing Tigers Wildcats Clash

Auburn and Kentucky meet at McLean Stadium with kickoff at 8 night. Auburn seeks momentum after a win and a loss while Kentucky aims to rebound after upsetting Missouri and a late defeat. Key players include Kentucky’s Dicky Lyons and Jeff Van Note and Auburn’s Loran Carter and Mike Currier.

Hoyt Chandler Lexington Auburn Kentucky Shug Jordan Tigers Charlie Bradshaw Wildcats SMU Jackson Miss Mississippi State Missouri Ole Miss Maroons Tiger Joe Connally Jeff van Note van Note Dicky Lyons Lyons Connally Buddy McClinton Loran Carter Cats Carter Mike Currier Tim Christian Mike Shows State McLean Stadium

UNC Football Practice Opens With Fastest Fall Mile

Ren Lowry a former Chesapeake Virginia track veteran led North Carolina fall drills by running the fastest mile in 5 14 with Mike Working of Mc Donough Maryland finishing second.

Chapel Hill N.C Ren Lowry Chesapeake North Carolina Mike Working McDonough

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