West Morgan Rips Indians in Season Opener
West Morgan defeated East Limestone 27-4 as Jackie Ferguson's Rebels unveiled new uniforms and a dominant run through offense. Quarterback Jeff Farley scored twice and threw for a 34-yard TD to Larry Tucker while fumbles helped set up two early West Morgan scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Benn
East Limestone
West Morgan
Jackie Ferguson
Rebels
Ferguson
Tommy Russell
Jeff Farley
Indians
Farley
Larry Tucker
Garland Cowart
Berry Rabon
Jackie Holbert
Robbie Eliffs
Reds
Lonnie
Leon Rice
Jimmy Newby
Don Worthey
Gary Wilhite
East Limestone Edges West Morgan in Thursday Football
West Morgan overwhelmed East Limestone 27 6 as Robert Booker 29 stood out for East Limestone offense. Leon Rice and Booker combined to bring down a West Morgan runner with Marty McIntyre 73 seen in the back row during the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Limestone
Robert Booker
Leon Rice
West Morgan
Booker
Indians
Marty McIntyre
Gary Wilhite
Four Penn State Captains Tie Football Leadership Record
Penn State in 1972 lines up with four captains. Quarterback John Hufnagel and guard Carl Schau kowitch from McKees Rocks lead the offense while safety Gregg Ducatte from Plattsburgh and tackle Jim Heller from Pottsville anchor the defense marking the first time the Nittany Lions have named four captains.
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University Park
Penn State
Nittany Lion
John Hufnagel
Carl Schaukowitch
McKees Rocks
Gregg Ducatte
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Jim Heller
Pottsville
Hanceville Edges Holly Pond In Season Opener
Hanceville High School beat Holly Pond 14 to 7 on a final minute 6 yard run by Mike Johnson. Doyle Baker connected on a 30 yard touchdown pass to Maurice Fields and Eddie Davis made a late tackle to halt Holly Pond drive. Gary Hicks scored Holly Pond’s only TD and led the Holl Pond offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanceville
Mike Johnson
Hanceville High School
Holly
Doyle Baker
Bulldogs
Baker
Maurice Fields
Pat
Holly Pond
Gary Hicks
Tony Hammonds
David
Clements Colts blank West Limestone in 20 point victory
Warren scores twice and recovers three fumbles as Clements High School’s Class 1A Colts shutout West Limestone 20 to 0. Warren’s 63 yard TD start electrifies the attack and Whitworth adds two PATs while the defense intercepts four passes and forces three fumbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Ivory Warren
Clements High School
West Limestone
Warren
Wesley Whitworth
Colts
Whitworth
Wishbone Ready As Austin Opens With Scottsboro
Austin High School nine returning starters lines up in a Wishbone T offense for its North Alabama debut at Ogle Stadium against Scottsboro at 7 30. Head coach Frank Sadler, a pioneer of Alabama high school Wishbone football, notes the offense puts pressure on defenses and rewards patient execution with key players named on offense and defense.
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Larry Canterbury
Austin
Ack Bear
Frank Sadler
Sadler
Alabama
Rimson Tide
North Alabama
Ogle Stadium
Scottsboro
Morgan County
Earl Webb
Red Raiders
Florence
Charley Kennedy
Bradshaw
Bucky Pitts
Morgan County High School Tigers
Athens
Hartselle
Falkville
Blue Devils
Cat Vinemont
New Hope
Ardmore
Elkmont
Waterloo
Tanner
Rogersville
Moulton
Muscle Shoals
Hazlewood
Madison Academy
Hatton
Courtland
Cold Springs
West Jefferson
Cullman
Good Hope
Mortimer Jordan
West Point
University of Texas
Darrell Royal
Royal
Opportunity City
Phenix City
Decatur
Texas
Darrell
Jim Clarkson
Greg Eubanks
Keith McIintyre
Mike Morris
Mike Cagle
Mike Stewart
Gary Darwin
Robby McIntyre
Barry Jones
Joey Sherman
Jerry Kelso
Black Bears
Cagle
Vic Mathews
Stewart
Kenneth Carinon
Tony Prater
Jones
Eubanks
Stanley Maner
Larry Russell
Leslie Edney
Larry Ziegler
Austin High School
Keith McIntyre
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Rips Indians
Morgan Leef Ore
Rebel
Marine Dial
Ltd
Ave
Mercury
Robbees
Roblee
H.P
Colts Blank
Wildcats
James Stanford
Travis Fleming
Mike Poff
Cub Stone
Randy Carter
Wishbone
Kennedy
Austin and
Bill Dunaway
PriceviLle
Ala
Charles E. Guntharp
National Guard Army Reserve Armory
Pol Pol
Charles& Guamarp
Decatur, Ale
Starmaster
6Th Ave
Decatur Dial
Bill Meyers
Mgr
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