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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1964

Page

12

Florida State hands Kentucky first loss with 46 6 win

Florida State dominates Kentucky as Steve Tensi throws two touchdowns to Fred Biletnikoff and Phil Spooner adds two more. Kentucky struggles to generate offense, fumbles hurt their drive, and Florida State scores in every period to secure a 46 6 victory in Tallahassee.

Tallahassee Fla Florida State Kentucky Frank “Antonini Steve Tensi Foree Fred Biletnikoff Phil Spooner FSU Wildcats Bietnikoff Spooner Setene Rodger “Bird Rick W Norton Rick Kestner

Duke Edges Maryland Behind Key Interception

Duke beat Maryland 24 to 17 in an Atlantic Conference clash as a pivotal second half interception by Mike Curtis set up a Duke touchdown and gave the Blue Devils the lead. Scott Glacken threw to Drulis for the go ahead score after a Curtis return, with Duke pulling away late in the third.

Phil Corner N.C Blue Devils Maryland Mike Curtis Phange Duke Scotty Glacken End Drulis Phil Petty Marcini

Gators Crush Ole Miss 30-14 In Gainesville

Florida remained undefeated as quarterback Steve Spurrier engineered two long scoring passes to Arles Casey and a 19-yard strike that broke Ole Miss late. The Rebels drop to 0-2 in SEC play, signaling a ruined title bid and a tough season ahead for Mississippi.

Associated Press Gainesville, Fla Florida Mississippi Ole Miss Jon Maddox Tom Shannon Gators Johnny Rebels Tennessee Ray Graves Rebels Quarerback Steve Spurrier Endarles Casey Spurrier Casey

Purdue Rolls to Easy Big Ten Win Over Wisconsin

Purdue beat Wisconsin 28-7 in the Big Ten opener. Gordon Teter scored twice, Bob Griese threw a seven yard TD pass to Bob Hadrick, and Bill Howard added a 23 yard run with an interception. Purdue outgained Wisconsin 193 rushing yards led by Teter and Minniear while Wisconsin managed only 48 rushing yards.

Dale Burgess Lafayette Ind Purdue Wisconsin Gordon Teter Bob Griese Bob Hadrick Bill Howard Harold Brandt James Jones Griese Boilermakers Jesse Kaye Badgers Boilermaker Harold Bell Tom Jankowski Teter Randy Minniear Minniear

Wolverines Rally Past Spartans In Close Michigan Win

Michigan edged Michigan State 17 to 10 as the Wolverines scored late on two passing TDs. Timberlake connected with Rick Sygar for a 5 yard score and Sugar found John Henderson on a 31 yard strike to seal the comeback after MSU led early with a Juday TD.

Bernie Kennedy Associated Press Lansing Mich Michigan Michigan State Bob Timberlake Rick Sygar Sugar John Henderson Wolverines Spartans Steve Juday Timberlake MSU Dick Kennedy Larry Lukasik Mel Anthony Henderson Steve Smith

Injured Star Leads V Tech To Victory

Virginia Tech dominates George Washington 33 to 0 as injured standout Bob Schweickert returns to spark the Gobblers. Schweickert scores on a 22 yard run and throws a second quarter pass while keying a stout defense that stifled the Colonials early and late.

Star V-Tech John Hall Associated Press Blacksburg George’ Washington Colonials Virginia Tech

Bulldogs Use Running Game For Victory

Georgia built an early lead with a strong running game and then relied on its defense to beat Clemson 19 to 7 in Athens. Lynn Hughes led the drive with 62 rushing yards on 10 carries including a one yard touchdown surge.

Joe Zellner Athens Georgia Clemson Lynn Hughes Bulldogs Hughes Barry Wilson Tom ‘Ray Wayne Swinford Bob Etter Tigers Mack Faircloth Ray Wayne Bell Pat Crain Phil Pillsbury

Notre Dame Rolls Past Air Force in Opening Win

Sixth ranked Notre Dame recovered from Air Force's early interception TD to dominate the Falcons 34 7. Huarte connected on key passes, Sheridan and Carey scored in the fourth, with Rassas snagging a Murphy pass for a 23 yard return to set up another score.

Notre Dame Wisconsin Purdue Huarte Jack Snow Air Force Phil Sheridan Irish Anthony Carey Tim Murphy Harate Nick Rassas Murphy

County Coaches Elect Officers in Morgan County Meeting

Morgan County Coaches named officers at a meeting held last week at Morgan County High School. President Gary Blagburn of Cotaco was elected, with Vice President Tommy Tomlinson of West Morgan and Secretary Treasurer Herman C. Myers of Priceville. New coaches joining the county are Wallace Sanders Union Hill Jimmly Wallace Danville Pat Graham Ryan and Lothan Smallwood West Morgan.

Morgan County Gary Blagburn Cotaco Tommy Tomlinson West Morgan Herman C. Myers Priceville Wallace Sanders Union Hill Jimmly Wallace Danville Pat Graham Ryan Lothan Smallwood Morgan County High School

Stanford Upsets Rice Owls 34-8 in San Francisco Bay Area

Stanford hurled five second half interceptions into touchdowns to upset favored Rice 34-8. Jack Chapple opened scoring with a 37 yard return after a Walt McReynolds pass, followed by four more interceptions and boosts from Braden Beck and John Wilbur as Stanford's defense overwhelmed Rice.

Jack Stevenson Associated Press Stanford Calif Indians Rice Jack Chapple Walt McReynolds Braden Beck Jack Lodato Ronnie Waldo John Wilbur Terry DeSylvia Guy Rounsaville Waldo Rousaville McReynolds Beck Roger Clay

Colgate Beats Holy Cross 10-0 in Worcester

Colgate's Red Raiders shut down Holy Cross in Worcester to win 10-0. Lee Woltman kicked a 38-yard field goal late in the first half and Tom Carpenter scored on a third quarter drive to secure the victory.

Associated Press Worcester Ate Red Raiders Hamilton N.Y Holy Cross Carpenter

Ohio State Stuns Illinois in Big Ten Showdown

Ohio State, using a versatile attack with passes to Jim Davidson and strong running from Willard Sander, defeated second-ranked Illinois 26-0 in Champaign. Unterworth opened scoring on a 24 yard run, as the Buckeyes extended their undefeated lead and avenged prior losses to Illinois history.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Champaign Davidson Don Unverforth Ohio State Illinois Dick Butkus Ron Hansen Buckeyes

Steelers Rip Browns 3-1 in Eastern Division race

Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 23-7 before 80 530 fans as John Henry Johnson ran for three touchdowns and 200 yards on 30 carries. Simeon added a 33 and 45 yard dash and a four yard score. The win moved the Steelers ahead in the NFL Eastern Division standings.

Lou Mid Cleveland Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Browns John Henry Johnson O Simeon Hel Tommy Mason Minnesota Vikings

Pisgah Defeats Fairview Aggies 12-0 on Friday

Pisgah rolled to a 12-0 victory over the Fairview Aggies as M scored on a 0 yard dive in the first quarter and Starkey added a 10 yard TD run in the fourth. Pisgah totaled 124 rushing yards to Fairview's 119. Fairview drops to 2-1-2 ahead of Friday’s game against Susan Moore at Susan Moore High School.

Pisgah Fairview Aggies Starkey Fairview Susan Moore

Gophers Rally Past Northwestern 21-18 on Milam Fourth Quarter

Minnesota overcame a 12 point halftime deficit to defeat Northwestern 21-18 behind reserve quarterback Dave Milam in the fourth quarter. Mike Reid added three extra points as John Hankinson scored on a two yard run to cap a 76 yard drive. Northwestern struck before halftime with a Milam 36 yard pass to Dick Smith and a 48 yard throw to Cal Banaszek.

Minneapolis Minnesota Northwestern Dave Milam Mike Reid Gophers John Hankinson Milam Cal Banaszek Dick Smith Reid

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