Auburn Ready For Mustangs In Season Opener At Home
Auburn hopes a third try against SMU unlocks a win as the Tigers host the Mustangs at Cliff Hare Stadium. Heavy injuries plague Auburn with seven in doubt while SMU relies on All American split end Jerry Levias and quarterback Chuck Hixon to test the defense. kickoff is 1 30 p m with about 35000 expected in attendance.
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Alabama's Joe Kelley to start at QB against VPI Gobblers
Joe Kelley wins the Alabama quarterback job for the game with VPI Gobblers in Birmingham. He competes with Scott Hunter and Ned Hayden after passing up spring practice to help Tide baseball. VPI, led by Al Kincaid, challenges Bryant's squad aiming to snap a one loss string.
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Florence State Lions face Arkansas State in season opener
Florence coach Hal Self leads the Lions against Arkansas State at Tom Braly Stadium in the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Florence brings 23 lettermen and 17 starters back, aiming to improve on last year’s 2–7–0 record while defending a two-game edge over the Bears dating to 1951.
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Jake's Drag Strip Reopens After Repairs This Sunday
Jake's Drag Strip near here will reopen this Sunday for two months of racing after more than a month of repairs to the asphalt surface. Promoter Bobby Boyd says the track is in better condition and offers improved traction. Gates open at 11 a.m. with racing at 2 15 p.m. and one special four way match race planned for Sept 29.
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Pride At Stake For Jax Today Against Bulldogs
Jacksonville State University takes on Samford at Siebert Stadium in a 2 pm kickoff as coach Jim Blevins seizes a crucial home test. The Gamecocks, aiming to rebound after a tough 1967 season, face a Samford squad led by quarterback Jim Lovette and defensive end Gary Gleming.
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Dove Season Starts Monday In Alabama
Alabama dove season opens at noon Monday and runs until November 11. Charles D. Kelley of the Conservation Department warned that reports claiming a Saturday noon opener are false and that hunting out of season could lead to arrest, with confusion especially in the Selma area.
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