Freshman Merritt Shines as Florence State Tops Nicholls
Freshman Marc Merritt ignites Florence State with 108 rushing yards and a 64 yard touchdown against Nicholls State after injury setbacks. Kennedy returns from an ankle issue as Florence State sets a Gulf South Conference single game interception record with six picks.
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Bill Strain
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Seaver Wins Second Cy Young as Mets Pitcher
Tom Seaver of the New York Mets claimed his second National League Cy Young Award after a dominant season. The 28 year old pitcher, who once said he would be happy in five years, now aims to pitch until 35. This AP report notes his expressions after the victory.
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New York Mets
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Moonlighters Tennis Tournament Opens Thursday at Calhoun
The Moonlight Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament co sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and Calhoun Community College begins Thursday night at Calhoun. First round pairings include Dunlap-Henderson and Hoffman-Paulson at 7 o clock, with subsequent matches at 8 30 and 9. Spectators free, players must report 30 minutes before matches.
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Calhoun
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Cliff Sheats
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Mary McCoy
Mike
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Ted Thom
Toly Shelton
Rex Rankin
Anne Gratwick
Hardee Phillips
Dot
Fred Henderson
Peggy
Jerry Busby
June Anchutz
Eugene McNutt
Eleanor
Dave Robinson
Defensive Award Goes To Wanger
Cincinnati kept it close as Pittsburgh held on 20 13 with three Mike Wagner interceptions securing the win. Wagner was named the AP Defensive Player of the Week for his clutch performances against Ken Anderson and the Bengals.
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Steelers
Wagner
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
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Western Illinois
Cincinnati
Ken Anderson
Bengals
Tim George
Isaac Curtis
Jacksonville State Seeks Homecoming Win Over Northeast Louisiana
Jacksonville State University faces a pivotal homecoming clash with Northeast Louisiana as the 25-0-2 home record since 1946 is at stake. JSU relies on Brock passing and Callahan’s running, while Northeast Louisiana boasts a 355 rushing yards day led by Boyd Cole and Ricky Mitchell.
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Jacksonville State University
Northeast Louisiana
JSU
Gamecocks
Jax State
Mississippi State
Richmond
Indians
Northeast
Ollie Keller
Boyd Cole
Ricky Mitchell
Cole
Mitchell
Jacksonville State
Delta State
Cleveland
Miss
Boyce Callahan
Brock
Jaxmen
Alabama Tops NCAA Statistics
Alabama's Crimson Tide improved its national offensive rankings after a 77-6 win over Virginia Tech. The team set major college records with 748 rushing yards and 833 total offense, while reserves average 249 rushing yards a game.
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Crimson Tide
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