Johnson Gains Spotlight In Georgia Football Preview
Athens star Andy Johnson, a sophomore quarterback, tops Georgia’s hype as Playboy predicts he will win Sophomore of the Year. Coach Vince Dooley notes the pressure of publicity while Johnson credits his work ethic and early fall practice as the team’s No. 1 quarterback despite the buzz and expectations from alumni and media.
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Alumni Planning Auburn Bus Trip to Florida Game
Decatur's Auburn Alumni organize a bus trip to the Auburn Florida football game on October 30 in Auburn. Alumni interested should call Denton Cole at 353.0941 or Gene Moore at 353-1512 to join plans.
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Raiders Roll as Mizell Powers 20-0 Win Over Bradshaw Bruins
Senior fullback Jerry Mizell scored three touchdowns to lift Decatur High in a 20-0 season opener win over Florence Bradshaw. The Decatur defense held Bradshaw to 26 rushing yards in the first half and forced a fumble on the Raider 10 to stifle the Bruins. Mizell’s three short TD runs and a late scoring drive built an early lead as the defense dominated the night.
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Leighton Dominates Lawrence County 34 to 7 Football Showdown
Leighton moves 71 yards in nine plays to open with a 6 yard Gary King TD. Nathaniel Bibb returns 85 yards for Lawrence County, but Leighton answers with King on a 56 yard sweep and Newsome 16 yard TD reception. Gargis connects with Fleming for a 23 yard score, then Gargis adds an 80 yard keeper to seal the win. Red Devils visit Tim Rogers next week.
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Paydirt
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Scottsboro Wildcats Dominate Austin in 4A Debut
Scottsboro Wildcats, ranked previously, overwhelmed the Austin Black Bears 18 to 7 in the season opener. Eddie Southard scored on a 1 yard run and passed for 34 yards, while Tommy Cothron added an 81 yard touchdown for the Wildcats. Austin managed a second quarter touchdown from Larry Mote on a 39 yard pass to end Jerry Kelso but could not score again.
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Bill Barker
Falkville Rolls Over Vinemont 35-6 in 2A Clash
Falkville Blue Devils shake early fumbles to surge for 398 rushing yards and a 35-6 victory over Vinemont. Allan Adams connected with Chris Stevens on a 58 yard pass play after Falkville’s opening turnover, setting the tone for the win.
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Ad backs Leo Durocher endorsed by Wrigley in Chicago
Cubs owner Phillip K. Wrigley fronts a full page ad praising Cubs manager Leo Durocher with the line The Dump Durocher Clique might as well give up. The Chicago ads come as the team sits in third in the National League Eastern Division. In other local sports, Falkville beats Vinemont 28 6 after a first quarter rally and a strong ground game led by Anthony Childers and David Holmes.
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Hartselle Rolls Past Muscle Shoals 36-0 in Lopsided Win
Hartselle dominated Muscle Shoals 36-0 on Friday night with three first half touchdowns by Les Fowler and Conley Duncan. Duncan added two long runs, Blanton scored in the third, and Joe Weaver recovered a fumble in the end zone for the final TD as penalties thwarted several Hartselle scoring opportunities.
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Morgan County High
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Bucky Pitts
Tide Not Ready Yet
Tide coach Paul Bryant says Alabama is not ready to play, with morning film study and afternoon no contact drills as they prepare for the opener against Southern Cal. Players praised include Steve Sprayberry and Glenn Woodruff on offense, Robin Parkhouse, John Mitchell, Terry Rowe, and Tom Surlas on defense.
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