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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1968

Page

8

Hurricanes Favored To Upset Auburn Homecoming Contenders

The Hurricanes enter as a slight three point underdog to Auburn on Homecoming. Kicking specialists Riley and Huff lead their teams in scoring as Auburn relies on a strong rushing attack led by Hurston and Currier. The winner shapes bowl hopes with Miami at 4-1 and Auburn 3-2 on the season.

Hoyt Chandler Auburn Mississippi State Miami Jim Huff John ‘*Rat Riley Huff Tigers Mike Currier Tim Christian Vincent Opalsky Rick Strawbridge David Kalina Dwight Hurston Loran ‘Carter Hurricane Southern Cal Lee

Tide Hosts Clemson Today At Denny Stadium

Alabama enters Saturday's game against Clemson at Denny Stadium aiming to rebound from a 3–2 start and 10–8 and 10–9 losses. Clemson arrives after a five-game slide and a recent 27-point fourth quarter surge against Duke. Bear Bryant's Tide seeks a fresh start and a return to bowl eligibility with Scott Hunter directing the offense.

Tuscaloosa Bear Oie Prankee Clemson Denny Stadium Alabama VPI Southern Mississippi Vanderbilt Ole Miss Tennessee Tide Tigers Duke Bama South Carolina Buddy Gore Gore Scott Hunter Joe Namath Snake Stabler Hunter Donnie ‘Sutton Vandy Bryant Howard Vols Stabler George Ranager Conrad Fowler Sutton Bobby Swafford Danny Ford Pete Jilleba Ed Morgan Pete Moore Tommy Wade Billy Ammons Penni E Panthr Soph Frank Mann Mike Dean Fieht Kentucky Mississippi State North Carolina State Raleigh

Gamecocks Host Newberry Tonight For Homecoming

Jacksonville State University seeks a 21st straight homecoming win as they face Newberry College at 7 p.m. The 1-3-0 Gamecocks rely on past homecoming perfection, with Swinford likely inactive due to a sprained ankle from the Troy State game.

Gamecocks Newberry Jacksonville Jacksonville State University Gamecocks S.C Jaxmen Uston Cole Jax State St. Bernard Austin Peay Louisiana College Lynn Swinford Swinford Bubba Long

Florence Hosts Troy State In Tomato Battle At Tom Braly

Florence State Lions face Troy State Red Wave at 7:30 p.m. in Tom Braly Stadium aiming to slow Sim Byrd and his efficient receiving corps Danny Grant and Bobby Enslen. Troy State averages 42 points a game and features a potent rushing attack led by Jeff Cotton.

Florence Henderson State Florence State Lions Troy State Tom Braly Lions Hal Self Sim Byrd NAIA Troy Jeff Cotton Self Byrd Danny Grant Bobby Enslen Cotton Tim Norris Phil Logan Feshman Allen Elkins Carl McCulley Leonard ‘Rabbitt Thomas McCulley Huntsville Henderson Bobby Joe Pride Decatur Severa

Virus hits Gamecock trio forcing season loss

An outbreak of mononucleosis sidelined three University of South Carolina players Tom Trevellian Bob Miranda and Dan Harbison. Coach said several others exposed after sharing drinks and meals. South Carolina hosts Florida State Saturday night.

Columbia S.C University of South Carolina Tom Trevellian Bob Miranda Dan Harbison Jim Price Harbison Trevellian Miranda South Carolina Florida State

Dickson Leads Haig National Open At Midpoint

Tulsa native Bob Dickson, 24, shot 65 to reach 133 after 36 holes at Mesa Verde Country Club and take a two stroke lead in the Haig National Open. Bruce Crampton and Bill Collins tied for second at 135, with Billy Casper and Chi Chi Rodriguez among contenders. Dickson, Amateur champion in 1967, relies on precision irons and a pair of wedge birdies to pace the field.

Bob Myers Associated Press Costa Mesa Calif Bob Dickson Dickson Tulsa Okla U.S Lawson Little Mesa Verde Country Club Bruce Crampton Bill Collins Dick Rhyan Jr Billy Casper Chi Chi Rodriguez Ken Still George Knudson Dean Beman Crampton Dudley Wvysong al Geiberger Davey Gumlia Wyser Geiberger Gumlia Beman Tacoma Wash Oklahoma State

Ole Miss Frosh Edges Alabama Frosh 15 13 in Thriller

Mississippi freshmen beat Alabama 15 to 13 as Kenny Blount and Allan LeBlanc connected for a one yard and a six yard TD, with Cloyce Hinton adding two field goals. Frank Kellar recovered a late fumble to seal the win.

Robin Parkhouse Mississippi Alabama Tide Kenny Blount Allan LeBlanc Cloyce Hinton Hinton Ole Miss John Wohlgemuth Kellar

Mondelli Quits Football Season For Health Reasons

University of Tennessee announces that senior Jim Mondelli will quit football for the season on doctors’ advice. The 190 pound Nashville native suffered a neck injury in the season opener against Georgia and has been sidelined since. Nick Showalter, 211 pounds from Kingsport, has replaced him as rover linebacker.

Knoxville, Tenn University of Tennessee Athletic Department Jim Mondelli Mondelli Nashville Volunteers Georgia Vols Nick Showalter Kingsport Tenn

Irish Spartans Face Notre Dame In Key Clash Saturday

Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty plans to start sophomore Bill Triplett against No.5 Notre Dame. halftime features the band and the tune I Impossible Dream. ABC televises at 1 30 p m EDT. Illinois and Iowa State also face tough tests as rankings shift across the top 20.

Associated Press Michigan State Duffy Daugherty Spartans Notre Dame Daugherty Bill Triplett Irish ABC Champaign Argos Town Illinois Iowa State

Gridder Solack Dies Following Surgery At Chicago Hospital

Ronald A. Solack, 20, a junior line backer for Wayne State University from Taylor Michigan, died Friday in a Chicago hospital after post surgery complications from an October 4 injury at Soldier Field in a game against the University of Illinois Chicago Circle. He had undergone surgery on October 5 to repair a double puncture of the bowel and had been WSU's leading defensive player since his freshman season.

Chicago Wayne State University Ronald A. Solack Solack Taylor, Mich Soldier Field University of Illinois-Chicago Circle WSU

Redskins Activate Brunet and Harold for Four-Week Absence

Washington adds rookie Bob Brunet from Louisiana Tech to starting backs replacing hampered Steve Thurlow who goes on inactive list for four weeks. Harold, third year back, joins from taxi squad replacing Dick Smith who is demoted to taxi squad after waiving by the Colts.

Washington Washington Redskins Bob Brunet George Harold Brunet Louisiana Tech Steve Thurlow Thurlow Harold Colts Dick Smith

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