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Clarion-Ledger from Jackson, Mississippi • Page 19

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Cfce ClariomLctigcr jackson daily news 3 Sunday. October 28, 1973 SECTION Mississippi College Alabama Smashes Va. Tech. 77-6 Shuts Out onticello 1 SSfc Aii Key plavs in the opening TD later Wallis hit Robert Hill on a pass off the triple option good runners turned in half a dozen other long-distance gainers Freshman quarterback Edjdi Joyce of VPI, making his first start, tried valiently to keep the Gobblers in the contest, hut VPI was outmanned from th start. Phil Rogers scored VPI' touchdown on a six-yard run late in the first hlaf after gain-' ing 42 of the 5 yards in a drive that began with an interception by Jack Crews.

But by that time -Alabama held a 30-0 mar-, gin. drive were a 20 yard run by MC Quarterback Mike Wallis on an option keeper in the game's second play from scrimmage, a ten yard run by Robert Felton on a draw play with third down and eight yards to go, and a 13 yard pass from Wallis to Mickey Parker in a crowd at the Arkansas 27. After an exchange of stalled drives and punts, Monticello started to make a move to get back into the game by driving 48 yards to the Mississippi College 32 yard line before Choctaw Anthony Saway killed that drive with a pass interception at. the 5 yard line. The Choctaws turned an error By PALMER CLINTON Mississippi Col-lege celebrated Homecoming by unleashing a powerful offense that produced 25 first downs and 486 total yards in a 21-0 victory over University of Ar-kansas-Monticello in a game that wasn't really even as close as the score might indicate.

The Choctaws exploded for three first half touchdowns to iun their record for the season to 3-4 with a road game next on he slate at Conway, Arkansas. Monticello is now 2-5 for the season. Mississippi College got on the scoreboard with 11:17 left in the first period when Ross Holley-man broke through right tackle and raced back across the field 27 yards for a touchdown made possible by his breaking two tackles enroiite to the goal. Danny Powell added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. 1 By HOYT HARWELL Associated Tress Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala.

(AP)-Second ranked Alabama's awesome wishbone attack set a total offense record Saturday night and overwhelming Virginia Tech 77-6. The Crimson Tide rolled up 828 yards running and passing to eclipse the previous record of 798 yards set by Vanderbilt against Davidson in 1963. Alabama's rushing yardage of surpassed the National Colle-g i a Athletic Association record of 711 by Oklahoma against Kansas State two years ago. Coach Paul "Rear" Bryant sent 68 players into the game but the Crimson Tide backs ran almost at will against the out-manned Gobblers as Alabama won its seventh straight game. Alabama scored 10 of the first 13 times it had the ball, plus another touchdown on a blocked punt.

Among Alabama's scoring runs were sprints of 87 yards by Calvin Cullier, 80 yards by James Taylor, 51 yards by Wilbur Jackson and 28 and 14 vards by third string quarterback Jack O'Rear. In addition to the scoring runs, Alabama jlNSUMNa The Choctaws defeated Monticello, lege ON THE RUN Mississippi Co, night contest at 21-0, in a Saturday running back itoss Hoiieyman runs JHIilO Of iHElTIC the ball through the Monticell de Photo by Clinton. Clarion-Ledger Bill Milstead. tensive line as defensive hafback LOOK TO THE SHIELD David Reed moves in for the tjackle into an opportunity when Leonard Frazier recovered an Arkansas fumble at the 43 on the next play after MC had given up a first down on a roughing-the-kicker penalty. Two plays For your life, health, home, car for 31 yards and another touchdown as Hill put on a great move at the ten yard line.

Powell's PAT made it 14-0 with 11:05 left in the half. Late in the second period Mississippi College scored its final TD on a 28 yard aerial from Wallis to Mickey Parker following a fumble recovery by Allan Hawkins at the Monticello 20. Powell's point made it 22-0 at half time and Mississippi College already had 14 iirst downs and 311 total yards-i Monticello opened a drive just before the half that went to the Choctaw 22 before two key tackles by defensive end Boyd Bay-les moved the ball back to the 31, then James Barnes and Larry Evans combined on a tackle that took the ball back to the 36. With 1:34 left in the game Mac Barnes and Terry Blalock team-med on passes to push Mississippi Colleee to the Arkansas 26, where a field goal attempt by Powell was long enough but wide. Mississippi College opened the second half with a drive to the Monticello three that failed, Robert Street ended a Monticello drive at the MC 20 with a pass interception, and Mississippi College had drives die at the nine and three yard lines in a scoreless second half.

See MC, Pg. 8B MC UA-M First Down 2J 13 Yarrts Roshintf 5 Yar Pasting Jl 120 PaM 17 HS2 FumNes Lost 1 Punts 4 8 Yar Perallfed 93 50 Arkansas-Mentieelle Mississippi Colleee 14 -Jl MC Hollevman run (PoweM kic AAC Hill 31 pass from Willis (Powell kit) AAC Parker pass from Wall (Pow-tH kit) LSU Escapes So. Carolina LAST MINUTE LOSS COLUMBIA (AP)-Quarter- pendent South Carolina football back Mike Miley scored from a yard out with 1:03 left Saturday night to keep ninth-ranked Louisiana State undefeated at the expense of a determined inde- over from one yard out in the third period. Hodgins' 20-yard halfback scoring pass to Marty Woolbright put South Carolina back in the lead briefly before Rogers ran in from seven yards teatfi. 33-29.

Tne lead changed hands six tines as the unbeaten Southeastern Conference visitors barely managed to tuck away Timber seven. They did it on SHKlaOf SHUIil Delta State Falls To JVille State For Insurance Call to put LSU on top once tie running of Miley, Brad away Davis. Steve Roeers and Loran again f. Carol. 53-314 316 7 w-ro LSU 24 46-34 117 24 5-9-0 3-23 2-2 Hinton.

Flrst downs Rushes-yards Passing yards Return yards Passes Punts FumDIes-lost Penalties -yards I.SU CLEVELAND Tailback A 26 yard field goal by Hix The teams exchanged field goals but not until quarterback Jeff Grantz threw a nine-yard coyce Callahan raced 40 vards 4-31 3-1 -51 1033 DANNY HALEY; II 00 Terry Road 969-5567 Res. 922-9586 LSU spotted underdog South Carolina two first period touchdowns on short runs by Jay Miley spotted Ben Jones on the sidelines for a 48-yard pass to set the stage for the LSU quarterback's winning touchdown. The loss left South Carolina 4-3 for the season. 4-35 0 -m a.rt i CI naming III Ule lin- with 1:56 remaining here Sa ur- test once again knotted the agajn scoring pass which got Thomas 12 7 10-29 S. Carolina day night to give Jacksonville SC Hodgln 10 run (kick faHed) Lynn Hodgins, but was unable; in the end zone did South Caro- SC Hodgin 10 run (kick failed) SC Hodgm 5 run (pass failed) LSU FG Jackson 50 to go ahead until Hinton raced lina again move on top, 29-16.

ISU-Roma'n 15 pass from Miley (kick score as offensive play continued to dominate the game. Jacksonville drove 98 yards for its winning touchdown as Callahan broke for 40 yards and the score with 1:56 left Hix converted to climax the drive which resulted on a pass failed) LSU Hinton 1 run (Jackson kick) SC Woolbright 2 past from Hodgh (Marino kick) LSU Rogers 7 run (Jackson kick) SC FG Marino 28 I LSU FG Jackson 31 SC Tromas pass from Granti (Marino kick) LSU Miley 1 run (Jackson kick) A 51 .039. I State University a 31-24 victory over Delta Staie College. Delta State appeared to be heading for the win with the score tied at 24-24, but Richard Stone intercepted a David Brad-berry pass in the end zone and returned it to the two with 5:11 left. Quarterback Bradberry tossed three touchdovn passes, two to George Morris and the other to Lou Martenson.

while F. G. Wiygul booted three extra points and a 44 field goal for Delta State's scoring. Jacksonville State got its points on a 16 yard run by Carey Chandler, a five yard pass from quarterback Ralph Brook to Gordon Knowiton, a three yard pass from Brock to Terry Owens. Callahan's run.

and four PAT's and a 26 yard field goal by Joe Hix. Callahan rushed for 141 yards on 17 carries as the Gamecocks lifted their rernrd 4-2 while the Statesmen dropped to 4-3. FIRST HALF After holding Jacksonville on its first series. Delta State marched 53 yards in seven plavs for its first points when MS Last Three Days! Last Two Days! i Two Handsome New I Bostoniams To celebrate the 42 years we've been serving the men's fashion needs of our community, we're having a sale of quality men's opparel that you cannot afford to miss. Come in earl while our selecfin is at its best.

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Wiytml's placement climaxed the 52 yard drive which was set no when linebacker Charles Sabbatini intercepted a Brock pass at the DSC 48. A 40-yard run by tailback Boyce Callahan helped set up Jacksonville's tieing TD when he raced to the DSC three on a reverse. Three plays later Brock Knowiton in the end zone with 6:03 left in the half. Hix converted and the Gamecocks had tied the scored at 1-14. i PI Wmm Pi Famous brand slacks woven, knits and textured fabrics.

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SECOND HALF A fumble by Delta State tight end Jerry Kev, after a 20 yard pass completion from Bradberry, set up Jacksonville's third score as the Gamecocks took advantage and drove only r8 yards to paydirt. Brock hit Owens with a three yard pass for the tally and Hix booted the PAT. Another State trirtc play, this time at the Delta 33, backfired and the Statesmen took over on downs at that point to set up a 44 yard fieW goal by Wivgul with 1:41 to go In the third stanza. Subs'tantial savings can be yours during our Anniversary Sale. Come early for best selections.

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