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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1968
Page
16
Ford swept to the 30 and, with 17 yards, connected with Hank Swafford for five to the 25. Hunter advanced to the 24 and gained four to the 20, setting up Deeoa for a potential game winning kick until a high snap forced a rushed short kick returned by Mike Jones for the decisive play.
Bryant says he is mighty proud of his players after a hard fought loss. He praises the Vols for their strength and defense, notes their offense struggled against a tough foe, and insists the team remains a fine football unit with hopeful bowl prospects fading but not extinguished.
Karen Cope of Livingston Tennessee, a University of Mississippi student, was crowned foot queen of the Southeastern Conference during halftime of the All-Tennessee game. She was chosen from nine contestants representing the conference schools.
LSUs staunch defense stifled Kentucky repeatedly as the Tigers broke through in the third quarter on a 71-yard drive capped by Trigger Allens TD. Freddie Haynes directed a solid close with Mark Lumpking adding two fourth quarter field goals. Kentucky, led by Stan Forston and Raynard Makin, fell to 2-3 while LSU improved to 4-1 in league play.
Bill Toomey of Laguna Beach California claimed decathlon gold with an Olympic record 8193 points over ten events. The U S swimming team saw Djurdjica Biedow of Yugoslavia win the women's 100 meter breaststroke breaking the American grip, with Mike Wenden of Australia taking the men's 100 meter freestyle as the U S earned multiple medals and set relay and team marks.
Minnesota struck twice early and late in the third to edge Michigan State 14-13 in East Lansing. Spartans coach Duffy Daugherty has a 2-7 record against Minnesota in Big Ten play as MSU blew a late chance when Bill Triplett was stopped on a two pointer after a 17 yard pass to Frank Foreman.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association will hold a basketball rules clinic Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Decatur High Gym. All coaches and area officials are invited, and officials must attend one clinic to officiate high school games this year. Bubba Scott will conduct the clinic. There is no charge.
Clemson beats Duke 39-22 to win its first game of the year after a 0-3 start. Billy Ammons connects with Ron Miller for a 59 yard touchdown to spark a 27 point final period as Duke leads early on Leo Hart’s 11 yard pass to Jim Dearth. Buddy Gore and Ray Yauger score and Charlie Hook adds a late TD in the wild finish.
In Las Vegas Nevada AP Darkhorse Dale Douglass held the Sahara Invitation lead after a 69 in the third round posting 204 for 54 holes One stroke back were Billy Casper with 206 and Jack Nicklaus also 206 Both Ron Cerrudo and Kermit Zarley were tied at 206 after 69s.
North Carolina State powered past Virginia 19 to 0 in Raleigh as Charlie Bowers led the Wolfpack in a steady rain. State improved to 4 2 overall with four ACC wins and faces Maryland Clemson and Duke next. Virginia dropped to 3 2 overall with one ACC defeat and limited drives.
Florida State defeated Memphis State 20-10 in Tallahassee as Bill Cappleman connected with Ron Sellers for two touchdowns and 218 receiving yards on 13 completions. Grant Guthrie added 28 and 30 yard field goals to seal the win.
No. 2 Ohio State built a 21 14 halftime lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Northwestern 45 21 in Columbus. Rex Kern threw two TDs and ran for another, finishing with about 300 yards of total offense. Fullback Jim Otis added a six yard TD run. Jan White and Bruce Jankowski caught long passes, while Northwestern remains winless at 0 5.
In Chapel Hill North Carolina defeated Florida 22-7 as Don Hartig kicked three field goals tying and then beating the school record with a 47 yarder. The game featuredFlorida fumbling eight times while UNC limited its errors to one of three.
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