Davidson Edges George Washington 13 9 In Southern Conference Opener
Davidson defeats George Washington 13 to 9 as Jimmy Poole runs for 73 yards and completes 12 of 16 passes for 108 yards. Giles kicks two field goals 27 and 29 yards. Dewell Cates nine receptions for 84 yards breaks Davidson receiving mark. Wildcats, 37 players, record first-ever win over Colonials.
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Indians and Pirates play to a 7-7 tie in opener
William and Marys Indians and Carolinas Pirates battled to a 7-7 Southern Conference opener stalemate. Chip Young returned a 95 yard punt for W Ms only score while East Carolina sophomore Mike Ellis answered with a 75 yard punt return for the Pirates tying score. The game drew 9 000 at Williamsburg.
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Washington Clinton clash ends with late field goals
George Washington trailed but surged to within a score as Mark Gross booted a 30 yard field goal with 28 seconds left in the half. Davidson dominated the third period with a 37 yard field goal by Giles, while Glenn Davis scored early in the fourth quarter.
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Davidson Beats George Washington in High-Scoring Game
Davidson defeated George Washington 38 to 30 in a game featuring multiple field goals. Key scorers included Giles with several field goals and a late touchdown run, while attendance reached about 7,500.
Army Romps Past Kansas State 21 6 as Cahill Wins debut
Army with Tom Cahill as new coach defeated Kansas State 21 to 6 at West Point. Peduto boosted the Cadets with a 70 yard run and two late fourth quarter TDs sealed the win after a tight game that featured late arrivals due to plane trouble. Jim O Toole and Peduto led a rally as Army finally pulled away in the final minutes.
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Channel Swim Fails
Mary Margaret Revell a 25 year old former Detroit resident now living in London failed a fifth attempt to swim the English Channel suffering a cramp after four miles into the attempt.
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Navy Drops Boston College for 27 7 Opener
Navy uses a balanced attack led by quarterback John Cartwright who goes 13 of 22 for 148 yards and a TD while Terry Murray adds two rushing scores and Rob Taylor contributes as Navy beats Boston College 27 to 7. The Middies dominate on defense with Bill Dow and Don Downing, while BC struggles with turnovers and a stalled offense. Attendance is 20,201.
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