Murray Plays Through Heat to Start Duke Contest
Virginia's Murray praises the win as the Cavaliers battle Duke in 9 degree heat. He notes the second unit sparked energy with a long scoring drive and credits Devonshire for a touchdown behind strong blocking. Duke’s Blackburn calls the Blue Devils strong and avoids big changes as he eyes the ACC race.
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Enterprise
Gav Scott Stadium
Charlottes
Gille
Bill Murray
Duke Blue Devils
Virginia
Cavaliers
Murray
Devonshire
Jake
Duke
Blackburn
Dukes
Guilford Wrecks Hampden Sydney 28-3 in opener
Guilford High School beat Hampden Sydney 28 to 3 as halfbacks Tommy Grayson and Henry McKay starred Grayson scored twice including a fumble return and a 7 yard run McKay had a 96 yard kickoff return and contributed as a receiver Boccuzzi added a 7 yard TD run. Hampden Sydney managed a lone second quarter field goal by Ty Singer.
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Greensboro
Guilford
Hampden Sydney
Tommy Grayson
Henry McKay
Grayson
McKay
Bob Boccuzzi
Baylor Bears Rally Past Auburn in Opener
Baylor Bears beat Auburn 14 to 8 in a steamy season opener. After three quarters of scoreless play Baylor capitalized on two fourth period Auburn mistakes. Richard Befee scored on a six yard run and Terry Southall connected with George Cheshire for a 19 yard touchdown after a fumble recovery by Randy Behringer.
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Auburn
Ala
Baylor Bears
Tigers
Baylor
Tom Luncerford
Bears
Richard Befee
Tom Bryan
Randy Behringer
Terry Southall
George Cheshire
Arkansas Rolls Over Oklahoma State in Football Opener
Sixth-ranked Arkansas defeated Oklahoma State 24 14 to open the season. QB Jon Brittenum ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, boosting Arkansas streak to 13 straight wins. Garrison led OSU with 74 rushing yards. Baxter passed for 144 yards.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Jon Brittenum
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
Arkanas
Walt Garrison
Oklahoma
State
Britleman
Garrison
OSU
Glenn Baxter
Jones
Oklahoma State Oklahoma Arkansas Football Scoring Summary
Oklahoma State and Arkansas clash as Jones and Brittenham produce runs and kicks in a fast moving scoring sequence. Garrison adds a run for OSU while Durker, South, and Urkes deliver extra points as the teams exchange touchdowns and field goals.
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Oklahoma State
Arkansas
Ark
H. Jones
Brittenum
South Kck
Arkh
Jones
Garrison
Durker
Ark—Britonum
OSU
Garrison Torun
Urkes
Syracuse Downs Navy 14-6 in humid Annapolis game
Syracuse quarterback Ted Holman scored twice as the Orange defeated Navy 14-6. Syracuse’s defense intercepted five passes in the second half led by Charles Brown with two picks and lighter penalties negated a late Syracuse turnover. Navy’s John Cartwright connected with Calvin Huey for a late score after a punt return setup.
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Herb Thompson
Associated Press
Annapolis
Brown
Terry Roe
Roger Smith
George Fair
Ben Dyer
Syracuse
Fair
Orange
Navy
John Cartwright
Calvin Huey
Cleveland and Baltimore Open NFL Season With Tough Tests
Cleveland faces Washington at home while Baltimore starts defense of its Western title against Minnesota. The 1965 season opens with a seven game program as teams showcase rookies and new lineups. Giants rookies and Earl Morrall among newcomers highlight a league-wide turnover.
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Associated Press
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Baltimore
National Football League
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Washington
Minnesota Vikings
Colts
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Pittsburgh
Mike Nixon
Ods
Msos
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Giants
Jim Carroll
Olen Underwood
Henry Carr
Carl Lockhart
Detroit Lion
Earl Morrall
Jack Snow
Notre Dame
Los Angeles
Bob Hayes
Ralph Neely
Oklaho
Jerry Rhome
Tulsa
Dallas
Dick Butkus
Tlinois
Gale Sayers
Kansas
Dick Gordon
Michigan State
Chicago
Archie
Tucker Frederickson
Auburn
New York
Redskins
Charley Taylor
Jim Brown
Harting
Paul Warfield
Clifton McNeil
Minnesota
Riumph
van Brocklin
John Unitas
Fran Tarkenton
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Nixon
Pitt Stadium
Paul Hornung
Jim Taylor
John Henry Johnson
Joe Louis
Buddy No
Charley Johnson
Michigan Escapes UNC With 31-24 Victory
Michigan built a lead with a bone crunching ground game and a 50 yard interception return, then held off a Tar Heel rally as UNC fought back from 21-6 to 21-16 before Sugar’s field goal and late drives sealed the win.
Appalachian Squeaks By Newberry in opener thriller
In Boone NC, Appalachian State freshman Jack Underwood kicked a 25 yard field goal with 1:55 left to seal a 10-7 win over Newberry. Michigan transfer Michigan Wolverines helped by a punt return and a late fumble-heavy game, with UNC-Notre? relations noted.
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N. d
Jack Underwood
Greensboro
Appalachian
Newberry
Apps
New—Eaves & Castles
Byrd
Underwood
Michigan Wins In Heat At Chapel Hill Teammates Praise Tar Heels
Michigan coach Bump Elliott praised a hard fought victory over North Carolina as the heat and humidity tested both sides. He cited a 21 point lead fading and key play by Steve Smith and Jack Clancy as the decisive scoring sequence. Elliott noted two quarterbacks saw action and Michigan adapted to the conditions while Carolina coach Jim Hickey praised the Wolverines for their speed and ball control fighting back to the end.
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Enow
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Wolverines
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Carolina
Steve Smith
Smith
Jack Clancy
Elliott
Jim Delschler
Tar Heels
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Det
Pwiler
Elliot
Billy Darnall
Vidmer
Wally Gabler
Icerains
Talbott
Danny
Les
Jim Hickey
Hickey
Jeff Beaver
SMU Upsets Miami 7-3 Behind Blitzing Defense
Southern Methodist blanked Miami’s passing game and stifled its receivers to upset the Hurricanes 7-3 at the Orange Bowl. SMU’s Mae White scampered for the go ahead score on a keeper in the third quarter, as Miami failed to capitalize on a late drive.
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Pease
Murray
Southern Cal
Ben Funk
Miami
Biletnikoff
Joe Howington
Bill Miller
Mustangs
Ronny Medlen
SMU
America
Medlen
Western Carolina Edges Carson-Newman 13-6 in Clutch Finish
Western Carolina defeated Carson-Newman 13 6 after a late scoring drive led by quarterback Jimmy Williams. Williams connected with end Roger Cox on a 46 yard strike from the Carson Newman 46 to seal the win with 1:30 remaining before about 5 000 fans in Callowhee North Carolina.
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N.C
Suard
Jimmy Williams
Roger Cox
Western Carolina
Carson Newman
Yor Cox
Catamounts
Carsoni-Newman
Benny Booker
Williams
Lacy
Cox
Citadel Stifled as South Carolina Opens Lead in Gridiron Duel
South Carolina advantages emerge with a punt return to the Citadel 36 and two touchdowns as Butch Reeves intercepts a Citadel pass and gains 33 yards. Poole misses a 47 yard field goal but South Carolina drives for another early score. The Citadel defense stiffens late, but SC totals 248 yards to 76 for The Citadel with key punt placements pinning The Citadel near its goal line. The air game favors Citadel with a 46 yard pass, while SC pushes to the Citadel 10 before penalties halt the drive.
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Francis Grant
South Carolina
Butch Reeves
Citadel
Gamecock
Jimmy Poole
Scott Townsend
Marvin Bass
Townsend
Poole
South Caroli
Wildcats rally as Kendall connects on 24 yard TD pass
The Wildcats and Ken Kendall link on a 24 yard scoring toss. Jacobson hands to Poole who finds Pete Glidewell for an 11 yard strike with 3 55 left. Presbyterian drives stall as Joe Gaddy intercepts. Paola hits Glidewell for six from the end zone after eight plays.
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Jacobson
Poole
Pete Glidewell
Walker
Presbyterian
Mike Donovan
Joe Gaddy
Paola
Glidewell
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