Samford Edges Jacksonville State 20-14 in tense finish
Samford Bulldogs held Jacksonville State throughout the game and intercepted a final-minute pass to seal a 20-14 victory. Curtis Padgett connected with Larry Cox on a 40-yard strike, Jackie Clayton scored early, and Hulon added the extra point after Samford’s second TD. Bedrock running game and a key late interception preserved the win as Samford prepares to host Georgetown Kentucky while JSU hosts Chattanooga.
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Daily Sports
Birmingham
Samford University
Bulldogs
Jacksonville State _ University
Bay
Dockett
Gamecocks
Cal McRae
Lett
Jax State
Troy State
Curtis Padgett
Jim
Hulon
Doc Lett
Mulhall
Kemp
Samford
Georgetown University of Kentucky
Chattanooga
Taxmen
Padgett
Cox
Clayton
Jimmy Rhoades
Gables
Munhall
Jacksonville
Jax
Richardson
Huron
Jaxmen
Lett & Co
Clemson and Wake Forest Battle to 20 20 Tie in ACC Clash
In Groves Stadium a 20 20 tie ended as Clemson’s Benny Michael drove 71 yards in 13 plays to cap a late rally. Clemson opened with a 56 yard march and a Rick Medlin catch for six. Jacksonville State and Samford details appear in the uneven copy.
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Winston - Salem
N. C
Benny Michael
Clemson
Wake Forest
Groves
Tiger
Charlie Waters
Rick Medlin
Austin Bears Ready For Decatur Showdown Series
Austin Black Bears surprised by a 14 0 victory over the Decatur Red Raiders in hot weather. Coach Bearl Whitsett praised defense and noted 11 major mistakes including fumbles and penalties as they look ahead to Sheffield Hartselle and other remaining opponents.
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Austin Black Bears
Decatur Red Raiders
Decatur
Austin
Bearl Whitsett
Whitsett
Scottsboro
Muscle Shoals
Florida State Tops Maryland 24 14 In Slow Gridiron Win
Florida State built a 17 7 halftime lead on long passes to Ron Sellers and then ground out a late 85 yard drive for a 24 14 victory at Maryland. Substitute quarterback Bill Cappleman scored the clinching TD with 1 47 remaining after Pajcic injury.
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Gordon Beard
Associated Press
College Park, Md
Ron Sellers
Florida State
Seminoles
Maryland
Bill ‘Cappleman
Gar Pajcic
Sellers
Pajcic
Grant Guthrie
Terrapins
Henry Gateis
Alan Pastrana
Rick Carlson
Purdue Dominates Virginia 44-6 in Opener
Purdue, favored for the national title, overwhelmed Virginia 44-6 in Lafayette. Keye’s defense and special teams set the tone with blocks and an interception while Leroy Keyes contributed a 12 yard pass for a major. Virginia’s lone score came in the third quarter on a Frank Quayle one yard plunge.
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Paul Petrotta
Associated Press
Lafayette
Ind
Chuck Kyle
Purdue
Virginia Cavaliers
Boilermakers
Leroy Keyes
Kentucky Stuns Missouri 12-6 In Defensive Duel
Kentucky defeats Missouri 12-6 as Dicky Lyons scores two rushing touchdowns and Stan Forston hits a 55 yard pass to Phil Thompson to set up the winning score. Missouri misses multiple field goal attempts after driving into scoring range.
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Bob Cooper
Associated Press
Lexington
Dicky Lyons
Kentucky
Missouri
Lyons
Stan Forston
Phil Thompson
Missouri Tigers
Tigers
Terry McMillan
Mel Gray
Gray
Roger Wehr
Marty Yardon
Pro Mac McLenden Wins Auto After Ace at Minnesota Classic
In St Paul Mac McLenden bought three golf balls for a dollar before the Minnesota Classic and sank his second shot for his eighth ace earning a automobile. He also had three aces in a two day stretch and was near the end of a successful run.
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ST Paul, Minn
Mac McLenden
Mac
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