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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1964

Page

13

Namath leads Alabama past Tulane with 36 points

Alabama quarterback Joe Namath threw for a score and ran for another, guiding the Crimson Tide to a 36-6 win over Tulane. Leslie Kelley rushed for 94 yards as Namath finished 10 of 20 for 123 yards and 54 rushing yards in Mobile.

Stan Atkins Associated Press Mobile Alabama Joe Willie Anew Crimson Tide Tulane Greenies Bama Greenies Dave East Louis O’steen Tulane Leo Zerriere Namath Georgia Beaver Falls Tide Leslie Kelley

Tech Bumps Miami 20 to 0 in tough clash

Georgia Tech fed by two fleet halfbacks Terry Haddock and Johnny Gresham to beat Miami 20 to 0. Haddock and Gresham combined for yardage on the ground and through the air as Tech built two first half field goals and two late touchdowns in Atlanta.

Joe Zellner Associated Press Atlanta Georgias Tech Terry Haddock Johnny Gresham Miami Yellow Jackets Haddock Gresham Tech Jack Clark Jerry Priestley Clark

Duda Leads Huskers to Late Win at Minnesota

Nebraska quarterback Fred Duda engineered a dramatic comeback in Minneapolis as the Cornhuskers erased a 21-12 deficit with two late scoring passes. Bill Crockett added a spectacular 80 yard punt return for a touchdown, setting up the decisive strike to Frank Solich.

Minneapolis Fred Duda Nebraska Minnesota Cornhuskers Nesota Bill Crockett Huskers Frank Solich

LSU Defeats Rice 3-0 on Late Field Goal

LSU controlled the game against Rice for most of the night and secured a 3-0 victory with a 28 yard field goal by Doug Moreau as time wound down. The kick came with two seconds remaining in Houston.

Houston Louisiana State Doug Moreau Rice University Moreau

Wolfpack shuts out Clemson 9-0 in ACC upset

NC State’s stout defense stifled Clemson as Shelby Mansfield sparked the opening drive with a kickoff return. Pete Falzarano capped a 43-yard march with a two-yard TD reception, and Harold Deters added a field goal as State claimed its second straight ACC win to move to 2-0 in league play.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina State Clemson Wolfpack Tigers State Shelby Mansfield Fleet Harold Deters Pete Falzarano Mansfield Rile Noggle Don Dearment

Notre Dame Opens Bid With 31 7 Victory Over Wisconsin

Notre Dame under new coach Ara Parseghian opened its bid to regain prominence by defeating Wisconsin 31 7. Quarterback John Huarte threw for 217 yards to Jack Snow as Notre Dame built a 13 0 halftime lead and cruised behind a stout defense.

Dave O Hara Associated Press Madison, Wis Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Wisconsin John Huarte Irish Parseghian Northwestern Huarte Jack Snow Ken Ivan Hal Brandt Jimmy Jones Ivan Badgers Joe Kantor Bill Wolski Huarie Snow Jim Morse Southern California Kansas State

Bills Crush Chargers 30 3 in Buffalo rout

Buffalo beat the San Diego Chargers 30 to 3 to extend their winning streak to three as three rookies and one veteran accounted for all scoring before a home crowd of 40 167 at Rich Stadium in Buffalo New York on a night AP notes.

Buffalo N.Y San Diego Chargers Bills

Penn Wins Over Lehigh On 96 Yard Kickoff Return

Barry Ellman returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown as Penn built a 13-0 lead and held on for a 13-6 victory at Franklin Field. Bruce Malloy connected with Bill Laurence for an eight yard TD as part of a 64 yard drive in the second quarter.

PENN Philadelphia Barry Ellman Quakers Lehigh Franklin Field Bruce Malloy Bill Laurence

Georgia Tops Vanderbilt 7-0 in SEC Football Showdown

Georgia capitalized on end Barry Wilson's interception in the second period and drove 10 plays to a Lynn Mauhes rushing TD from the one yard line. Neither team scored on field goal attempts. Vanderbilt and Georgia combined for no other scoring in a defensive night.

Barney Ballard Nashville Tenn Georgia Barry Wilson Vanderbilt Wilson Dave Waller Bulldogs Lynn Mauhes Commodores Toby Wilt Bob Etter

Maryland Rolls Past South Carolina in ACC Opener

Maryland beats South Carolina 24 6 as quarterback Phil Petry and running back Tom Hickey spark the offense. Bernardo Bramson boots two field goals and extra points while the defense forces four fumbles including three by fullback Phil Branson. Dan Reeves scores SC’s touchdown on an eight yard run.

George Bowen College Park, Md Maryland South Carolina Phil Petry Tom Hickey Bernardo Bramson Terp Phil Branson Bramson Duke Dan Reeves

West Virginia Edges Citadel in a 7-3 defensive win

West Virginia Mountaineers defeat The Citadel 7 to 3 in Morgantown as Dick Leftridge scores the game's lone touchdown after a 47 yard drive. Citadel adds a late first half field goal by Pat Green, completing the scoring.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Citadel Mountaineers Dick Leftridge Doug Stanley Leftridge Army Pat Green Green

Hogs Rally Past Tulsa 31-22 Behind Caveness

Arkansas tops Tulsa 31-22 as linebacker Ronnie Caveness returns a pick for a TD and recovers a fumble that sparks a half dozen quick scores. Caveness finalizes this win with eight solo tackles and seven assists as Arkansas erases an early 14-0 deficit.

Hawks Maui Colts 36-14: Courtland tops Clements in rout

Courtland Hawks opened with 22 points in the first quarter and rolled to a 36-14 win over the Clements Colts. John Kirby ran 55 and 30 yards for touchdowns, Wallace Graham contributed a 35 yard score, and Dennis Halderfield added multiple extra points and a 60 yard interception return for a touchdown. Clements scored late on Jerry Batts and Billy Baker TDs.

Norman Okla Southern California Oklahoma Fertig Phillip Kyle Daily Courtland Hawks Clements Colts Fauht Colts Wallace Graham Dennis Halderfield John Kirby Hawk Clements Halderfield Avalanche Lewis McGregor Kirby Colt Holderfield Jerry Batts John Wayne King Billy Baker Baker

College Football Scores and Standings Snapshot

John Carroll defeated Washington & Jefferson 31 to 14, Taylor University beat Manchester 0 Evansville won 35 to 6 Moravian 28 Delaware Valley 6 Lebanon Valley 27 Wilkes 14 Randolph Macon 6 Washington and Lee edging Maine at Station and Maritime 2 Newport R.L. Naval ote Res t Eastern Beloit 10 Knox 0 Concordia at Clarion State 36 Grove City 6 Newman 14 Emory and Heary 6 Kentucky 27 Mississippi 21 Michigan 24 Southeast Missouri 7 Adrian 0 Teachers Ill 16 North Park.

Moravian Delaware Valley Lebanon Valley Wilkes Randolph-Macon Washington & Lee Maineat Station & Maritime Newport R.L. Navote Eastern Beloit Knox Concordia Clarion State Grove City Newman Emory & Heary Kentucky Mississippi Ceeteee Michigan Southeast Misaichians Adrian Teachers Ill North Park

White Sox Beat Kansas City 5-2 Behind Peters and Buford

Kansas City was defeated 5-2 as Gary Peters earned his second win and Don Buford delivered three singles scoring three runs and stealing two bases for the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

Kansas City Gary Peters Don Buford Chicago White Sox

Missouri Pounds Utah Utes 23-6 in Columbia

Missouri quarterback Gary Lane starred with a 67 yard run a TD pass and a setup in a 23-6 victory over Utah. Utah managed its only score late as backup Dick Groth led a 68 yard drive. Lane’s 30 yard TD pass to Ray Thorpe sealed the win. Rich Bernsen two interceptions sparked Missouri’s scoring.

Jim van Valkenberg Associated Press Columbia, Mo Missouri Gary Lane Tigers Utah Bill Leistritz Western Athletic Conference Dick Groth Rich Bernsen Lane Ray Thorpe

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