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Loses 13-0 Lead On 3 Quick TPs By WilliamsBy STAN SUTTONThe Findlay band struck up “You Only Live Twice’’ follow ini last night’s ball game, un doiibtedly referring to the San dusky Blue Streaks.The sixthbanked Streaks had been shot dead and sealed for burial before they erupted for 24 points in the last nine minutes and 24 seconds of the game and stopped the upset-m i n d e d Findlay Trojans 24-13 at Donnell Stadium:For over three-quarters, it appeared the game would mark • one of Findlay’s finest football hours. Playing the same inspired ball they did last week against Elyria, the Trojans were up 13-0 and everything looked rosie,Then Sandusky, which hasn’t lost in the Buckeye Conference since 1964, found its composure and scored three touchdowns, all by tailback Ed Williams; Thetime appeared to be all that might be needed. Williams punted from his own 10 at 2:27 of the third quarter and Goodart raced in to block the kick. End Dave Oberly fell on it. in the e6d zone for a 13-0 lead Frey’s kick was wide to the right.It was the second touchdown of the year for Oberly, both on similar situationsOberiv’s TD came at 2:27 ofthe third period and Findlay didn’t have much fun after that. Sandusky started a drive from its own 35 and with Williams doing much of the damage marched all the way with s Williams getting the first of his three scores from the one.A key play in the march came on a third down and four situation at the visitors* 44. The official ruled Findlay’s GaryRoutson hit end Tom Darden before a pass reached the receiver and interference was called.Findlay’s next series of plays lost t(wo yards and Steve WOodmff barely got the punt off after dropping the pass from center, Sandusky took over on its own 46 with 7:43 remainingWilliams gained only two yards but then Miller, unable tofind anyone open, rambled all the way to Findlay’s 29 and the Trojans were in deep trouble A penalty and five runs by Williams put the ball in the end zone with 3:04 left. Williams got no more than a foot past, the double stripe on the fourth down play.Miller had passed to Darden for the first two-pointer and Williams ran for this one and a 16-13 Streak lead.Findlay tried to come hack but if wasn’t in the cards and Woodruff was thrown for a loss to the Trojan 29 on fourth down. Another offside penalty and five more carries by Williams got a score with 32 seconds left. Miller,ran for two points.. Martinez led Findlay rushers , with 61 yards in 14 carries and Hotitson netted 47 in 10 tries.The loss gave the Trojans a 2-2-1 record and they visit Fremont Ross next Fridav.
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Findlay Republican Courier
Findlay, Ohio, US
Sat, Oct 14, 1967
Page 25
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