Pelham Hornets edge toward next season with Warren back
Pelham Hornets coach Joe Caldwell and Bruce Long expect their leading scorer and rusher junior halfback Robert Warren to return next year after a 6 4 season. Warren totaled 1 038 yards on 139 carries and 12 touchdowns. Several starters leave after this year including Terry Powell and Ronnie Palmer.
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Pelham Hornets
Joe Caldwell
Bruce Long
Harrass
Robert Warren
Hornets
Terry Powell
Ronnie
Bill Baab
Palmer
Foster
Final Hornet Statistics Show Ground Game Leaders
Offensive leader Robert Warren rushed 139 carries for 1 038 yards and 7 5 per carry while Terry Powell added 73 rushes for 540 yards and 7 4. Ronnie Palmer carried 71 times for 396 yards as the primary back with Larry Jones at 53 yards on 3 attempts. Passing totals list Art Comp Mike Kelly Gary Snipes Bobby Owen Terry Powell with various completions interceptions and yardage. Punting shows Bobby Owen with 31 punts for 1 037 yards and Randall Whitfield at 18 yards per boot.
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Robert Warren
Terry Powell
Ronnie Palmer
Larry Jones
Merrill Rackley
Ben Harvey
Mike Kelly
Gary Snipes
Bobby Owen
Sean
Larry Jones Brey
Gary Snipes Wee
Pat
Randall Whitfield
Tigers Edge Bradwell for Class B Title
In Hinesville Georgia Washington-Wilkes beats Bradwell Institute 21 to 19 to win the Georgia Class B football championship. Frankie Williamson intercepted a Bradwell pass and returned it to set up Washington-Wilkes’ first score. Talkington scored a rushing TD and Darby converted the extra point. Bradwell answered with a kickoff return and a drive for a late score, but failed on the extra point.
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Washington - Wilke
Georga Chass
Pridav Mgh
Bradwell Institute
Frankie Williamson
Bradwell
Washneton-Wilkes
Talkington
Darby
Bradwel
Tonehe Devin
Barton
Washington
Wilkes
Mack Edward
Barry Billard Darby
Cand
Avondale claims Georgia AAA football title with 40 0 win
Avondale Blue Devils dominate Moultrie 40 0 to capture the Georgia Class AAA championship marking Avondale’s first AAA crown and first region 4 AAA title since 1955. Ray Myers led scoring with passes to Andy Allen and Glenn Johnson added four conversions.
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Avondale Blue Devils
Valdosta
Avondale
Moultrie
Thomasville
Blue Devils
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Steve Mills
Davis Cooper
Andy Odom
Steve Allen
Ray Myers
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Allen
Glenn Johnson
Myers
Irish Win Sweepstakes At Tucker On PAT Kick
Dublin edged Tucker 13 to 12 as Robbie tahn converted a second quarter PAT. Donne Stanley Hahn’s one yard TD run helped Dublin lead 7 6 at halftime. Tucker replied with a 28 yard TD by Romo Brown but failed on the PAT. Christohper scored on a three yard run late, and Tucker’s rally ended with a failed two point try.
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Robbie Tahn
Edge Tucker
Nat
Fen
Donne Stanley Hahn
Staples
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Wecan Fron Tive
Jack Melton
Tucker
Fights By The Associated Press Philadelphia Bout Upset
Harold Johnson defeats Harry Hank with a 176 to 172 score in Philadelphia. In Melbourne Kimpa Amato P28 beats Oscar Reyes 125 to Philippines 12.
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Harold Johnson
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Philippines
Seminoles and Auburn Set for Tallahassee Opener
Florida State hosts Auburn tonight at 7:44 in Tully Gym in the season opener. The Seminoles, under coach Bill Kennedy, aim to improve after a mixed preseason as Auburn uses a deep lineup and well-coached approach. Florida State plans a home crowd debut against Chipola Junior College in a later game.
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Iain Tallahassee
Eco
Florida
Attapulgus Bulldogs Roll Over Baker Co Indians 96 68
Attapulgus Bulldogs stay undefeated at seven straight with a 96 68 win over Baker County Indians as Russell Smith 33 and Jimmy Durden 29 lead scorers. Amazons stay hot with 76 64 win over Baker girls led by Sue Boyett 47. Climax Tigers crush Pelham 67 28. Bainbridge and Seminole County also post wins.
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Leon
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Lincolnton Wins Third State Football Crown
Lincolnton captures its third straight state football title with a 33-7 victory over West Point. Key scores include a touchdown after a fumbled end zone recovery, a 28 yard pass from Turner to Chastain, a one yard plunge by Turner, and later passes to Walton and Mason. West Point's lone score came on a King to Mason pass.
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Christophers
Tucker
Lincolnton
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Tancetnton
Graie King
Danny Mason
Bong
Bill Reynolds
Georgia High School Scores Boys Roundup Across Subregions
A wide set of Georgia high school games produced notable results. Highlights include Jackson County 81 over Commerce 65, Pike County 90 over Mary Pearsons 45, Gordon 59 over Griarcliff 53, and East Laurens 66 over Swainsboro 53. Other tallies feature Columbus 84 over Baker 43, Northside 67 over Jenkins 75, and Attapulgus 96 defeating Baker County 68.
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Cedartown Tops North Clayton in Bulldog Rally
Cedartown defeats North Clayton 22 9 after taking a 12 9 halftime lead. Carter threw two TD passes 50 and 22 yards to Wiggins and Hackney, and Cobb scored on a fumble recovery. North Clayton added a fourth quarter TD and safety before Cedartown sealed the win.
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College Scores Show Wide Variety In Early Action
College results list many games across regions with numerous upsets and close finishes. Notable winners include Florida Memorial dominant 96 to 95 and Georgia Southern 54 over Mercer 52 while Georgia Invitational tournament action spans Atlanta with several close bouts and upset attempts.
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Stetson
Georgia Southern
Florida Memorial
Savannah State
Cairo Syrupmakers Rally Over Thomasville Bulldogs 54–40
Cairo Syrupmakers jumped to a strong first quarter lead and coasted to a 40–54 win over Thomasville Bulldogs last night. Thomasville’s B team girls beat Cairo Bees in the day’s other matchup.
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Duke Rocks Buckeyes and Pitt in tight college action
Upset week sees Duke edges Ohio State 76 75 while Pitt beats George Washington and Duquesne advances in the Steel Bowl. West Virginia defeats St Johns 74 72 as Thomasville girls slip in a hard fought finish.
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Collins Cairos Sign with Georgia Tech Amid Strong Seasons
Center John Collins of Thomasville and end Bill Move of Cairo signed grants-in-aid with Georgia Tech. Lew Woodruff praised both as fine students and standout football players. Collins totaled 66 tackles while Move had over 60 and contributed two touchdown receptions.
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