Tech Edges Auburn 7-3 In Rugged SEC Showdown
Georgia Tech rallied after halftime to defeat Auburn 7 to 3 at Legion Field. Quarterback Jerry Priestley connected with Mike Fortier for the decisive touchdown after Auburn led 3-0 at the break.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1964
Page
12
No. 2 Bucks Dominate Southern Cal In Buckeye Stadium
Ohio State's No. 2 team toppled Southern California 17 to 0 before 84 315 fans and a national TV audience. Willard Sander carried 29 times for 120 yards and a late two-yard TD run set the margin, with Don Unverth and Greg Lashutka connecting for a second score and Bob Funk adding a 24-yard field goal. The Trojans were shut out for the first time in 25 games as interceptions and fumbles limited their offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Southern California
Willard Sander
Trojans
Buckeye Stadium
Ohioans
Woody Hayes
Sander
Cincinnati
Don Unverforth
Greg Lashutka
Ohios
Tom Kiehfuss
Mike Garrett
Bucks
Bob Funk
Southern
Cal
Craig Fertig
John
Indiana Triumphs Over Michigan State 27-20 in Big Ten
Indiana erases a 13 point deficit in the second quarter as Rich Badar passes and runs the Hoosiers to a 27-20 win over Michigan State. Steve Juday directs MSU with 16 of 20 passing and three TDs, but Indiana forces fumbles and an interception in the fourth to seal victory. Badar completes 13 of 32 for 215 yards with two TDs and links with Bill Malinchak on two scoring tosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Yellow Jackets
Joe Campbell
Tigers
Tech
Don Lewis
Campbell
Tucker Frederickson
Mike Helms
Bill Cody
Bruce Fischer
Jeff Davis
Jimmy Sidle
Scotty Long
Tommy Jackson
Ron Gilbert
Bloomington
Ind
Rich Badar
Indiana
Big Ten
Michigan State
Hoosiers
Steve Juday
Juday
Ken Hollis
Bill Malinchak
Badar
Vanderbilt Hammers George Washington in 14 0 Home Victory
Vanderbilt earns its first two touchdowns of the season a 14 0 win over George Washington in Washington Stadium 5200 fans see Dave Waller score on a one yard sneak and Phil Brooks add a three yard TD Vanderbilt also boots three field goals and extends its season record to 2 3 while GWU drops to 1 3 Vanderbilt dominates with a strong rushing line and costly Colonials penalties in a rainy District of Columbia showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vanderbilt
George Washington
Commodores
Dave Waller
Phil Brooks
Colonials
Columbia Stadium
Tennessee
Wake Forest
Bob Sullins
Toby Wilt
If at first you don't succeed in the News Quiz look up the answers aus
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Football Scores From The Associated Press Compact Update
A large slate of high school games reports scores across Alabama and nearby Florida. Notable results include Jemison 0, Maplesville 26. Sulligent 54, Bear Creek 14. Gadsden 42, Lee of Hunts 35. Evergreen 12, Syeffson 0. Pensacola Tech 32, maton 19. Tuscaloosa 16, Lee of Montgomery 7. Demopolis 7, Eutaw 0.
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Associated Press
Tarram
Jones Valley
Dothan
Tallahassee
Fila
Leon
Maplesville
Jemison
Repton
Red Level
Theodore
Baker
Cullman
Decatur
Shades Valley
West End
Coffee
Athens
Verbena
Montevallo
Sulligent
Bear Creek
Addison
Martin
the Dadeville
Roanoke
Woodlawn
Banks
Etowah Co
Albertville
Goshen
Fort Deposit
Tuscaloosa
Lee of Montgomery
Tuscaloosa Co
Hanceville
Brookwood
Northside
Greensboro
Marion
Demopolis
Eutaw
Princeton Wins Over Colgate
Princeton defeated Colgate 90 to remain undefeated in four games at Palmer Stadium. The Tigers scored all points in the second period on a fumble return and a field goal. Stan Maliszewski intercepted and returned six yards for a touchdown as Colgate made several threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Colgate
Palmer Stadium
Tigers
Red Raiders
Tom Carpenter
Buford Platt
Stan’ Maliszewski
Charlie Gogolak
Red Raider
Gogolak
Tiger
Gators Roll Over South Carolina 37 to 0 in Homecoming
Florida Dominates South Carolina 37 to 0 as Jack Harper opened with a 73 yard TD. Larry Dupree and Charles Casey scored, Tom Shannon and Steve Spurrier directed the offense, while the defense limited an SC rally and held Dan Reeves to 43 yards. 43,000 fans watched Florida extend its homecoming winning streak to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Florida
South Carolina
Jack Harper
Larry Dupree
Charles Casey
Tom Shannon
Steve Spurrier
Dan Reeves
Gamecocks
Gators
Dodd Praises QB And End After Tech Victory Over Auburn
Georgia Tech edged Auburn 7 3 as quarterback Priestley and end Fortier linked on a six yard scoring drive. Coach Bobby Dodd credited the passing duo and praised a tough, Injured Tech squad while Auburn coach Ralph Jordan lamented missed opportunities and praised Campbell and Sidle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priestley
Mike Fortier
Gary Williams
Fortier
Alabama
Auburn
Joe Campbell
Campbell
Jimmy Sidle
Tech
Sidle
Birmingham
Jerry Priestley
Georgia Tech
Bobby Dodd
Yellow Jackets
End Fortier
Dodd
Ralph Jordan
Jordan
Tucker Frederickson
Florida State Edges Georgia for Fifth Straight Win
Florida State, ranked 10th, rallied to beat Georgia 17-14 in Athens. Steve Tensi and Fred Biletnikoff connected for the game winning 11 yard TD with 6:21 left after a 79 yard drive. Georgia led 14-10 as Lynn Hughes and Preston Ridlehuber pushed a late option score.
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Joe Zellner
Athens
Steve Tensi
Fred Biletnikoff
Florida State
Georgia
Tensi
Biletnikoff
Seminoles
FSU
Lynn Hughes
Preston Ridlehuber
Fred Barber
Ridlehuber
Yale and Columbia Deadlock in Ivy League Tilt
Yale and Columbia played to a 9-9 tie in New Haven as Ed Malmstrom kicked three Columbia field goals and Jim Groninger scored a late Yale TD. Mercein added a third quarter field goal for Yale’s points while Mercein and Roberts showcased the teams’ offense and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Auburn Holds Narrow First Half Lead on Tech 2
Time expired with Auburn clinging to a small advantage and Tech 2 on the clock. Officials had the period marked as the half ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Tech
Veterans Benefit Update From Congress Promises Tax Free Aid
Veterans and dependents qualify for thousands of tax free dollars under a new 1964 program. The Veterans Factor lists pension, compensation, widow payments, loans for homes, healthcare, education, civil service job preference, insurance changes, Social Security credits, burial benefits, and more. Send one dollar to receive the full benefits fact sheet from the Veterans Advisory Service in Miami Florida.
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Veteran Affairs
Mel Pinsker
Veterans
Advisory Service
Biscayne Boulevard
J Tow
Miami
Florida
Notre Dame Defeats UCLA 24-0 in Fourth-Ranked Irish Victory
John Huarte threw two touchdowns as Notre Dame, ranked fourth, routed UCLA 24-0 in South Bend. The Irish built a 12-0 halftime lead after a pick returned for six and added two more scores in the third, converting two Larry Zeno fumbles. Bill Wolski and Phil Sheridan sparked the opening drive and TD connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
South
Bend
Ind
John Huarte
Notre Dame
UCLA
Fighting Irish
Larry Zeno
Bill Wolski
Wolski
Bruins
Bill Didomato
Mike Haffner
Tony Carey
Indians Rally To Blank Citadel 10-0 In SSC Tilt
William and Mary defeats The Citadel 10-0 to extend its Southern Conference lead tie with West Virginia Mountaineers. Chuck Albertson opened the scoring with a third quarter interception return and Dennis Haglan added a one yard TD run to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Chuck Albertson
William and Mary
Indians
Citadel
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Virginia Tech
Albertson
John Breedlove
Bulldogs
Dennis Haglan
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Bibb Cody
Cody
Legion Field
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Davis
Johnny Gresham
Tucker Ederickson
Jack Thornton
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Charlottesville
Savage
Cadets
Rollie Stichweh
Cavaliers
Ter
Carroll Jarvis
Om Hodges
Sasha
Valiers
Sid
Chweh
Southern Cal
Ralph Jones
Equitable
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Home Office
New York
Vandy
Raps
Waller
Colonial
Sullins
Andalusia
Greenville
Cottonwood
Hayneville
Orrville
Troy
Eufaula
Lanett
Lafayette
Elba
Hartford
Moundville
Perry. Co
Russellville
Deshler
Cherokee
Muscle Shoals
Rogers
Rogersville
Selma
Talladega
Fort Payne
Scottsboro
Alexandria
Chatchee
Jacksonville
Pell City
Munford
ASD
Columbiana
Childersburg
Valley
Sylacauga
W.S. Neal
Georgiana
Escambia Co
McGill
Brundidge
Macon Academy
McKenzie
Highland Home
F. T. Macfeely
Yale
Columbia
Congress
Huarte
Phil Sheridan
Tom Longo
Zeno
Jack Snow
Paul Costa
Joe Farrell
Bill Richardson
Jim Miller
Ken Ivan
Sam Miller
Ithe
Tire & Battery Service
4Th Ave
Moulton St. SE
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