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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1968

Page

14

Ohio State Upsets Purdue 13 0 in Big Ten Clash

In Columbus, Ohio State’s defense shut down top-ranked Purdue in a 13 0 win before a record 84 834 at Ohio Stadium. Ted Provost and Bill Long scored on interception return and a fourth quarter run as Purdue’s high scoring machine was stifled. Leroy Keyes was held to 19 rushing yards.

Hal Paris Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Ohio State Purdue Buckeyes Boilermakers Ohio Stadium Woody Hayes Ohio Ted Provost Mike Phipps Bill Long Jim Roman Jim Stillwagon Phipps Leroy Keyes Northwestern Notre Dame Irish Bob Gladieux Wildcats Dan White Dick Dean Hal Daniels Terry Hanratty Jim Seymour Notre Dame Hanratty Joe Theismann Gladieux

Minnesota Routs Illini 17 10 on Homecoming

Doug Roalstad returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown as Minnesota built a 14-0 lead and held Illinois in check in the second half to secure a 17-10 Big Ten victory. Illini fullback Rich Johnson rushed 29 times for 117 yards and scored in the third period to cut the margin.

Minneapolis Doug Roalstad Minnesota Illinois Gophers Illini Rich Johnson

Miami Ohio blanked Marshall in Huntington clash

Miami of Ohio routed Marshall University 46-0 in Huntington. Don Wade scored on a two yard run, Kent Thompson had a 70 yard TD, and Thompson added a 19 yard rush and a 33 yard touchdown pass to Dick Adams as the RedHawks built a 32-0 halftime lead.

Huntington W.va Miami Ohio Marshall University Redskins Don Wade Kent Thompson Thompson Dick Adams

Iowa State Edges Kansas State 23 14 in Big Eight clash

Iowa State rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Kansas State 23 14 in Manhattan. Cyclones capitalized on six K State interceptions and a late 74 yard march after a Wildcats turnover to seal the win.

Manhattan Kan Iowa State Kansas State Cyclones K-State Lynn Dickey John Majors

Pappas Leads Utah State Past Wisconsin in Shutout

Utah State beat Wisconsin 20-0 as John Pappas threw three early TD passes to Mike O Shea Artie Taylor and Ken De Martini. Pappas finished 14 of 24 for 191 yards while Utah State rushed for nine yards in the first half. Wisconsin dropped to 0-4, extending its winless streak to 14.

Madison Wis Utah State John Pappas Wisconsin Pappas Mike O’shea Artie Taylor Ken DeMartini

Michigan Defeats Michigan State 28-14 in Ann Arbor

Michigan, rallying from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter, beats 12th-ranked Michigan State 28-14 before about 102,000. Dennis Brown connected with Jim Mandich on a 47-yard TD pass, Garvie Craw added a 25-yard score and two-point conversion after MSU captain Frank Foreman beam.

Associated Press Ann Arbor Spartans Earl Anderson MSU Charlie Wedemeyer Frank Foreman Michigan Brown Mandich Craw Wolverines Tom Curtis Bill Feraco

Florence Lions Clinch Lead With Late Rally Over Choctaws

Florence builds early 7-0 lead on Shoemake kickoff return and PAT. Thomas ties it at 7-7 with a one yard TD. Norris adds a 49 yard keeper for Florence, then Lindsey catches a 13 yard TD pass from Norris. O Kelly adds a late score and Pride and Sumarall hookup for Florence final points.

Page Shoemake Choctaws Florence Thomas O'Kelly Norris Lindsey Lion Lions Pride Chocs Sumarall Jones

Ohio Bobcats Roll Over William and Mary 41-0

Ohio University crushed William and Mary 41-0 in Williamsburg as the Bobcats dominated with 28 points in the second quarter. Cleve Bryant scored early with a seven yard run to put Ohio ahead 6-0, halting a William and Mary drive after a bobbled snap.

Williamsburg Ohio University Bobcats William and Mary Indians East Carolina Cleve Bryant Ohio Billy Mitchell

Wyoming Rallies To Defeat BYU 20 17 In Provo

Wyoming trails BYU by 10 after three periods but surges back to win 20 17. Sophomore Bob Jacobs kicks a 1 yard field goal with six seconds left after a 37 yard boot tied it at 2 28. Quarterback Skip Jacobson passes set up the late score including a five yard TD to Gene Huey.

Provo Utah Wyoming Brigham Young Bob Jacobs Jacobs Skip Jacobson Gene Huey

Missouri Tops Colorado 27 14 in Big Eight opener

Missouri overwhelmed Colorado with a heavy running attack in Columbia before 50 707 fans. Senior tailback Greg Cook led the effort with 121 yards on 23 carries as Missouri piled up 421 rushing yards and 112 plays to Colorado 37. Bob Anderson threw two long touchdowns for Colorado, but the Buffaloes could not sustain offense.

Columbia Missouri Colorado Buffaloes Tigers Greg Cook Bob Anderson Mike Pruett Steve Engel Anderson Buffs Scingy Cook Ron McBride James Harrison

Boston U Downs UMass 21 7 as Calascibetta scores twice

Boston University beat Massachusetts 21 7 for its third straight football win. Halfback Bob Calascibetta scored two touchdowns while fullback John Rafalko rushed for 128 yards Saturday.

Amherst. Mass Bob Calascibetta Ohn Rafalko Boston

Air Force Over Navy 26 20 on Baxter’s late TD

Chicago AP reports Gary Baxter threw a 32 yard TD pass and scored twice to lead Air Force to a 26 20 victory over Navy. Air Force built a 20 6 lead before Navy tied 20 20, then Baxter drove a 69 yard final march finishing with a five yard TD run with 6 15 left.

Chicago Gary Baxter Air Force Navy Midshipmen Air Cadets Baxter Falcons

Paget Leads Rutgers Win Over Lehigh in Classic Showdown

In Bethlehem Pa Rutgers surged to a 29 26 victory as Paul Hohne scored two touchdowns and the defense intercepted three passes. Sophomore Jack Paget crossed the goal line four times in a record tying performance for Lehigh.

Bethlehem Paul Hohne Rutgers The Scarlet Lehigh Jack Paget

Mayo Smith Signs Pact With Tigers

Detroit manager Mayo Smith agreed to a two year contract extension with the Tigers plus a $15000 raise. The pact was announced Saturday, keeping Smith in Detroit through the 1965 season with a higher payroll for the club.

Mayo Smith Detroit Detroit Tigers

North Over Wildcats Irish Gain Third Win

North and South clash as Wildcats take third win with an aerial game stifled by Notre Dame. Irish defense clamps down early and tough yardage helps secure victory in South Bend.

Kemp Boots Three Field Goals Secure Jax State Win

Jacksonville State University beat Tennessee Martin College 16-12 as freshman kicker Danny Kemp made 31, 29 and 40 yard field goals. The Gamecocks, led by Doc Lett's 32 yard TD pass to John Niblett, snapped a two game skid and set up a next game against Troy State.

Mal Street Martin Tenn Danny Kemp Jacksonville State University Tennessee-Martin College Gamecocks Jaxmen Samford Chattanooga Kemp Doc Lett John Niblett Jax State Troy State Alabama Jax Vols Cox Allison Hassell Whitfield Volunter Gene Sides Lynn Swinford Swinford Lett Niblett

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