Lincoln Journal Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • 35

rvn r- nn UM7 nr r'iiui i 9 i ii i i i they're in a position to-be-come the first NU team since By DON BRYANT Boulder, Colo. Nebraska's heart-stopping who delight in making 6th in Roiv Lead Big 8 per game Bob De vaney's Cornhuskers relied largely on a massive ground game, forced perhaps by the fact their passing game was off -course during that spooky first half. Savor these figures, if you will rtebraska- ran for-365 net yards, while holding Colorado's surprisingly effective backs to SH; Nebraska passed for 90 yards. compared to CU's 150; Nebraska out-downed the Buffs, 24-18; and once again Nebraska's total offense net ranked 7th nationally beforeSaturday' was a tremendous 455 yards, compared to Colorado's 244. As a the Cornhusk-ers have gained 2,398 yards this fall 343 more than they did all last falL And 1933.

to win' 7 straight not to mention that their efforts Saturday brought Nebraska its first winning season since 1954 the last time the Scarlets ventured into Orange Bowl contention. Nebraska heroes were numerous during the few minutes the Cornhuskers were hungry and honors were spread toall handssDhe-vaney, facing Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma in the home stretch, sent all his players into action. Fullbacks Gene Young and Nebraskans obliterate the Buffaloes with a savage 23-point onslaught and torpedo any upset hopes here on this beautiful autumn afternoon. That sensational turnabout by the Huskers, who sputtered listlessly during the first half, gave Nebraska a perfect record going into the meat-end of the schedule and insured a battle of unbeaten teams next Saturday at Memorial Stadium when Missouri (5-0-1) arrives for a Big 8 showdown of gigantic proportions. It kept Nebraska atop the Bis 8.

with Missouri, both their boosters bite their nails were supposed to overwhelm Colorado here Saturday by 4 touchdowns. And that they did, by a 31-6 but what a way they picked to do it. The Cornhuskers were supposed to -stage a game-long rout of the Buffs, but instead they packed all their routing into 10 minutes and 49 sec really tells the story of how theornhuskersThockexHjJr Colorado's iirst-half domination, struck with vengence. Ironically, It was Jim Huge who started the rout. Jim almost nabbed a Claridge aerial in the end zone as the Huskers franticallytried to get in the game as the first half ended.

But the ball just Continued on Page ID, CoLj, Warren Powers -galloped for 86-rand SS TardsrrRudjrJohn son ran for 45, Kent Mc-Qoughan for quarterback Dennis Claridge netted 73 on the ground and passed for 75, although hitting only 4 of 14 flips, for a day's total of 148 yards. But enough of the statistical picture of Nebraska's No. 6. It is the 3rd quarter which onds of the 3rd teriod, However, those exciting mo ments were filled with every Statistics ertevmg3-0Teeords4ffthe Had IntecceptcdLi 1 1 90 150 Net Pass Yards ing aeiensive play and even a touch of light comedy. The homecoming crowd of 35,500 including a throng Total Plays First Downs 24 18 Rushing 19 7 Passing .4 Penalty 1 2 73 70 45544: ..2 3 23.5 38.67 ..2 0 Number Punts Average Yards in the thick of the Orange Bowl fight i- And once, again" the Scarlets combined an overwhelming rugged-defense, during the entire game, even though the scoring was bunched.

In maintaining their 31-point Total Carries "Punts Returned .58 .368 3 Cross If ards cat in stunner) cilonr-o ac an Yards Lost 0 3 59 94 28 14 SEC. LINCOLN, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1962 Yards Punts Returned 25 Kickoffs Returned 3 Yards Penalized 8 Fumbles Lost ...1 inspired Colorado team stormed to a 6-0 halftime lead saw the undefeated Net Rushing 365 Passes 15 Passes Completed 5. 16 1 3rdQudrter Touchdown: Denny's Dandy Nearly Disastrous -2 -4 730 WA cm I Martin (N) (1 i V- P' A vVf Powers (N) If VJJ TirdL SVf I 1 iL Irvine (C) IXJU; T-w- w-. i 7 f1' Nebraska's Dennis Claridge follows blockers, then ducks between two Colorado defenders and looks like he's long gone Biiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimin lis Suddenly A Game of Comparisons I 3 wrijiwj irq f-- li I 'IL- I Buff Coach: JNILBest We've Played Nebraska and tied them all the way Their line was the Septr depth 'Touchdown difference." i anced offense than Kansas. And Kansas has no one like Claridge to run the ball club." Blocking of Nebraska backs impressed Davis.

as did the halftime adjustments a by the Huskers and were a deciding factor. I was especially proud of our entire team effort today," Davis said, "We bat- pass typified the Huskers' smartness. "Our first screener was to the 6-yard line and was set up perfectly," Davis explained "But when we tried it again they were ready for it and- broke up That's the sign of a good football team." rated Nebraska better than Kansas because "they have a better bal Until Nebraska's 3rd quar. ter outburst the Buffs were unscored on in 6 quarters of play. at home.

They beat; Kansas Slate 6-0 here in i only other garner CU hasTonly 4 horned games this season. Big 8 Standings CONFERENCE WLTPtaOp. 7 a made them earn everything they got. Everyone didn't agree with Davis. Colorado guard, Al Hol-Iingsworth of Omaha said, "The best team we've played as far as I'm concerned is Oklahoma State." Guard Skip LaGnardia thought Kansas was better but ends Ken Blair and Don McGuire voted for the Huskers.

Dal Ward, former CU coach who now coaches the Buff defense, said, "If we'd have had two lines out there we'd have had them. By DICK BECKER Boulder, Colo. Bud Davis, alumni, secretary turned football coach, rates Nebraska as the best team his Colorado Buffaloes have played this year. The Buffs have met Utah, Kansas State, Kansas, Oklahoma State and Iowa State before Nebraska. "This was our best game of the year and Nebraska's the best team we've played' Davis said quite frankly.

The man who stepped into the breach when the Buffs were stung by NCAA and Big 8 punishment has a NEBRASKA 3 Minonri 1 It Oklahoma OT 1 Claridge (N) Kaunas 1 107 41 Oklahoma State 1 I 75 Iowa Ktata 1 10S Colorado 1 4 Mt Stapleton Is Mum Kiiasat State Ul ALL GAMES WLTPtaOB. NEBRASKA Mi Miuaari 1 114 Kana 4 124 it Oklahoma Cross Country Oklahoma State 3 lis Iowa State 4 14 141 Colorado .1 11 Kanaa State Wesleyan Kiffin (N) Edged Iowa State coach Clay Stapleton refused to compare Nebraska and Missouri. Each team, two-touchdown wins against the Cyclones. But Iowa State play were more ready to compare the two. "Overall, Missouri is very aggressive," Jim Clapper, Iowa State center, said.

"They may not be great individually in that line, but their determination pays off. Nebraska hits harder, Missouri's just as tough, but they'll have to go against Dave Hoppmann said, "Nebraska 'and Missouri look about even to me. Nebraska impressive Ring Debut New Rubin Car-ter, a cocky newcomer from Paterson, N.J.n made a sensational television debut Sat Sunday Journal Star Special Columbia, Mo. Missouri coach Dan Devine was happy to get the win over Iowa State Saturday here, but was reluctant to discuss rf week's game against Nebraska at Lincoln. "We certainly weren't looking past Iowa State to Nebraska," the Tiger coach said.

"We'll have to play that one (Nebraska) next week." In looking back at-theCy-clone game, Devine said, "We just tried to pick their defense apart. We really had an off day throwing the balL We- had rreceivers -open-but just didn't hit them." Three of Missouri's 4 pass attempts were intercepted. 'i I Sftl Ftrtare squad that has lost 24 potential varsity players from MM Mankowski (C) urday-night-by knocking out rTTBut bobbles balL aaridge xecoyered in stride, scored on 30-yard Vermillion, S.D. The University of South Dakota notched a narrow 26-29 cross country victory over Nebraska Wesleyan here Saturday. SDU's Don" Peterson was the individual winner with a time of 15:50.

Individual finishers: 1. Don Petenoo. FDUi I. Don SchUcM, SDU: I. Lrry Ribble.

NWUi 4. Terry RobrrU, NWU; 5. Md Carton. NWU; 6. Bill Ptttit, SDU I 7.

Lort Elchtnan, NWU; i. Joe Raderacharit, SDU; 9, Tom WUke. SDUi 10, Ed William. NWU. run." middleweight contender rlor-entino Fernandez of Cuba in 1:09 of the first round of a A a I.

JCOi a uioiuiiviwui(i Club. Consider that there were 13 seniors and you can figure the disaster -which TstruckrColoradofootbaH. Davis thought Nebraska's '-Teaction the second time' tthe Buffs tried a screen is-biggerr-Missourim ore scheduled 10-round feature bout in Madison Square Garden. Rice Rallies to Tie this was a typical Missouri team tough as helL" 1 1 enBumiimuiiiumra Perfect Pheasant Hunting! I Graham powered to the 18. own-pass was slapped down, but Kerbow reentered the game, found Graham in the deep corner of the end zone for the and then kicked the tie-clinching extra point.

Txa I 14 1 714 Rica Piper 49 no (Karbow kick) TaxFonl 1 nra (Croaby kick) Tex-Cook nm (Croaby Uck) Rica Graham It mm from Kerbow (Kerbow kick) AUemUnca 73400. One group- of 6 hunters -from Lincoln had 24 birds by noon, but could have taken double the amount if gunners had not missed or -lost crippled birds. According to conservation officer reports in the central region, most hunters checked at noon had a full bag limit of 4. Some parties of 5 or (5 hunters who needed one or two birds went back after By PETE CZURA Broken Bow iJnder blue skies and balmy tures, a vast army of pheas-ant hunters made things hot for the birds Saturday. The central region of Nebraska, in particular, was a hotbed of activity in the ringnecks' domain as the 1962 season opened.

nunters I many states converged on the fields at snn-nD and nicked the "hunt Interesting and fun. Cafes were cleared out of food and motels, hotels and private lodging were filled to overflow that's how many hunters were in the area for opening day. According to Mel Steen, Nebraska Game Commission director, the opening day was highly-successful and a gala event, with everyone enjoying the beau tiful weather and not complaining whether bags were full or not. perienced trouble in con-j" necting with the elusive birds. Hunters were dipping into their of tricks to fool" the birds, too-One hunter outfoxed a ringneck by tooting a predator call while beating the cover.

The frightened bird, thinking a fox or coyote was nearby, decided to rise out of, there. When he flushed, the slick hunter clobbered him. This trick didn't always work, just enough to make Sunday BowIinK Game Bowling District Tournaments, Northeast Lanes, 4515 No. 56th. National- Football Chicago v.

Detroit TV-6 10, 12:15 p.m.; Dallas v. Houston, TV-7, 2:30 p.m., Monday Local Football NU Quarterback Luncheon, Lincoln 11:45 a.m. Hunting Clock Sunset Sunday, 5:28 p.m. Sunrise Monday, :53 a.m. Sunset Monday, 5:27 p.m: Local akMtlBC koarm: Cccaa.

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1 collegiate team. An overflow crowd of saw Rice, with nothing better than a tie with Louisiana State on Us 4-game season record, surge from behind to record the first tie in the history of the 49 meetings between the traditional Southwest Conference rivals. The Owls matching the mighty Texas defense at every turn, jumped to a 7-0 first period lead on a 49-yard scamper by Paul Piper, a 200-poiihd back for a 14-7 advantage as, Tommy Ford scored one tduchdown and set up another with a 55-yard punt rrturn.r-r Rice, an underdog by 12 points, gained the tie on passes and Kerbow, a senior, shared the tossing honors with, Walt McReynoIds, a sophomore. Kerbow put the 57-yard drive into motion by hitting John Sylvester with a 12-yarder to the Texas 38. Two plays netted only- two yards and McReynoIds took over and promptly 'hit Sylvester with a 12-yarder at the Owl 2L Statistics the pheasant population lunch, with full, or nearly full, bag Most hunters reported limits by noon.

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