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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1968
Page
22
Arkansas rallies past Texas A&M with two second half scores including a 14 yard Dicus touchdown and a 10 yard burn for the lead. Burnett adds a second rushing TD as Arkansas holds for a 25 14 advantage despite miscues and penalties.
Missouri dominated Oklahoma State 35-0 at Evansville Northwestern? No, at Evanston Illinois? The AP report notes Missouri built a 35 point lead in the second quarter era, with Garnett Phelps directing a 49 yard march and Roo McBride scoring from the 2. Missouri totaled 645 yards, the highest for a Dan Devine coached team, and remained unbeaten in the conference.
East Carolina beat Furman 20 8 in Greenville, securing its first Southern Conference victory of the season. The Pirates trailed in yardage but held late Paladin rallies androde a second half surge, with key plays including a 28 yard Wightman run and two passing connections to Jim Jordan. Furman, led by Gene Crislip, produced two touchdowns but could not overcome ECU's 213 total yards and successful late defense.
Auburn defeated Florida 41 to 13 in Gainesville. Loran Carter threw two TD passes to Connie Frederick and Tim Christian, completed 17 passes for 210 yards, as Auburn pulled away in the second half. Florida, hampered by turnovers, managed an early 10-10 halftime tie before Auburn dominated.
In Austin Texas Tech University of Texas overwhelmed Southern Methodist University 38 to 7. Texas built a 3-1 conference record while SMU stood 5-1-1 overall, with UT's defense forcing fumbles and limiting SMU's offense to 236 yards. Interceptions and a brisk rushing attack framed the Longhorns’ lopsided win.
In Richmond, University of Richmond crushed the Keydets as Texas loaded 547 yards of total offense. Gilbert gained 145 yards on 18 carries marking the 15th 100+ rushing game in three years. Auburn and others also feature in the game’s chaotic scoring, with multiple players contributing on passing and kicking plays.
Colgate defeated Lehigh 27 to 11 as Ron Johnson led Colgate with two rushing touchdowns and 61 rushing yards while Ohio State's Buckeyes rose to 129 yards in a 25 20 win over Michigan State. The article notes Johnson's season totals and key plays, including a 74 yard drive by Harmon era and other scoring sequences.
The old English game of rounders, credited as baseball's ancestor since 1748, remains in use among British schoolchildren today.
The Citadel Bulldogs rally past Davidson 28 to 21 as Pansander scores on a one yard sneak and Brackett adds two rushing TDs. The Bulldogs gain 328 rushing yards while Brackett leads with 161 on 16 carries, securing a 4-3 season record and conference status.
Richmond drivers Ray Hendrick and Sonny Hutchins won Si Jap qualifying races at Martinsville Speedway to fill the 40 car field for Sundays Cardinal 500 NAS CAR Modified Championship. The $23,000 race covers 250 miles and begins at 1 p m.
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