Rugged Tennessee Beats Georgia Tech 24-7 In Atlanta
Tennessee broke open a tight game with 10 points in the second quarter and defeated Georgia Tech 24-7. Bubba Wyche connected with Lester McClain for two touchdowns, and Tech quarterback Larry Good set passing records despite a tough Vols defense. Four fumbles between the teams marred the first half as turnovers dominated the pace.
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Georgia Rallies To Upset Ole Miss 21-7 In SEC Clash
Georgia, trailing 7-0 at halftime, rode a second half surge led by sophomore QB Mike Cavan to defeat Ole Miss 21-7. Dennis Hughes and Kent Lawrence sparked scoring with a 63-yard pass play and a 50-yard TD run as the Bulldogs remain undefeated and hand Ole Miss its first loss.
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Auburn Sparks First Half Rally Highlighted by return and passes
Auburn moved ahead with a 17 yard punt return to midfield and a series of short completions. Carter connected for 15 and 11 yards to Connie Frederick, Hurston added a 17 yard TD run, and Ferguson intercepted to set up a 22 yard pass to Al Giffin. Hurston later scored again on a 39 yard run as McClinton's interception couldn't stop Clemson from answering. English then hit Anderson for 33 yards and Michaels scored from five yards.
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Bills and Dolphins deadlock in 14 14 AFL tie
Ed Rutkowsky connected with Gary McDermott for a late two point conversion with 18 seconds left as Buffalo tied Miami 14 14 in a defensive AFL duel. Miami had led 14 6 after Stan Mitchell’s rushing score, but Dan Darragh’s pass to McDermott and Rutkowsky's winner salvaged a dramatic draw amid winds and key turnovers.
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Aggies fall to Texas Tech in late rally defeat
Texas Tech upset Texas A&M 21-16 as Joe Matulich connected on three drives including a clinching eight yard strike to Charlie Evans. Edd Hargett and Tommy Maxwell combined for a late Aggie score but fumbles in the final moments sealed the loss.
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Alabama Tide Dominate Vanderbilt With 31-7 Victory
Alabama built a 17 point lead by the third quarter and sealed a 31 to 7 win over Vanderbilt. Key moments included a duo of Dean extra points, Weigand interception returns, and Kelley Moore scoring drives. Vanderbilt fought late but was unable to overcome the Tide's defense and offense.
Red Sox Star Yastrzemski Sets Early Batting Pace
Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox wasted no time in pursuing the 1967 AL batting title. He singled in his first plate appearance against Whitey Ford of the Yankees.
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Southern Bombs Bulldogs 47 14 in Mississippi State clash
Southern Mississippi toppled Mississippi State 47 14 in Starkville behind quarterback Tommy Boutwell who scored twice and tossed two TDs. Moulton's 55 yard run opened the scoring, with Pharr accounting for State's two TDs and Newson Milner connecting on others.
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Protester penalized as final horn sounds
A player charged onto the field to protest but received a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty just before the final horn, affecting the game’s closing moments.
Fourth Straight Win Gators Blast Greenies 24-3
Florida, ranked seventh, dominates Tulane 24 3 to extend winning streak to four as Eckdahl engineers two long drives in the fourth quarter. Tom Christian and Larry Smith score, Smith racks 116 rushing yards and 44 receiving, while Tulane gains 205 yards on the ground but fails to pass.
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Hazzard Traded For Len Wilkens
Seattle star Walt Hazzard is traded to Atlanta for Len Wilkens in a major NBA move. The Associated Press learned of the deal Saturday.
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Olympic swimmers face compulsory test push
IOC medical commissar De Merode warned that any female swimmer not taking the voluntary test will be barred from competition at the Games. Berge Phillip of FINA said a voluntary approach is sought, with all teams and national committees signed to the testing arrangement.
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Buffalo Triumphs Over Delaware in Big Second-Period Surge
Buffalo defeated Delaware 29 to 17 after a 22 point burst in the second period. The win showcases Buffalo's scoring run and strengthens their position in the matchup.
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Five harness drivers win over 200 sulky races in 1967
Five harness drivers surpassed two hundred sulky race wins in 1967, marking a historic achievements year in the sport. The figures reflect the drivers' dominance across major tracks and events during the season.
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