University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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THAT EVEN NORTHERN YANKEES COULD NOT STOP . . M()RX1 (,S1D1 MORI NCr STAl () - () 1 V 10 COFFEE STADIUM, FLORENCE. November 9 — An invasion attempt by a band of Morninpside Collcpe Maroons from Sioux City, Iowa, failed here tonipht and saw the Florence State Lions tally in every quarter to turn away the northern Yankees O-O Jack Redwine paced the Lions with 178 points of offense in the victory. The Cherokee Sophomore rushed for 1-49 yards and threw one pass that was complete to Bill Lumpkin for 29 yards in the air. Carrol Daniel scored twice for the victors in the first half to lead the Lions to a 20-0 halftime marpin. D.mitl went m for the first score with 4:25 remaininj; m the first period and Redwines came with 2:07 remaining The Lions catne back again as though they were holding the Mornirl side team personally responsible for the X■ar Between the States and continued their hard driving offensive attack. The first team played only a few minutes after the half and it took them only three plays to score with Redwine going over from 59 yards out. Godsey added the extra point and the Lions led 27-0. Gene Sanderson scored the fifth touchdown for the Florcme Staters about midway of the fourth quarter M.ix HurlcMin unuirkcd a 36-yard aerial from his tailback slot that Sanderson took in on the marker Mosley ' s attempt for the extra point w.is no good and Florence was out front 33-0. STATISTICS First Downs 15 Yards Gamed Passing 103 Yards Rushing 100 Passes Attempted 32 Passes Completed 11 Passes Intercepted by 1 Fumbles 4 Fumbles Lost 4 Yards Penali -cd 100 The final toudulown came with only three minutes remaining in the contest David Bevis broke through the Maroons ' line on his own 21 and the fullback outran everybody for ' ' 9 yards and a Lion touchdown. Joe Mosley split the uprights on the extra point try and the Lions led 40-0. Extra points for the nighl Mosley. and Harold Graham vere kicked by Bill Godsey (2), Jo jm m

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1 punt blocked by Crump. TROY, November 2 — Scormg at will and playing the entire squad, the Florence State Lions romped to a -4 1-1 4 victory over the Troy Red Wave here tonight. The victors built up an impressive l4-0 first quarter lead and held the command 27-0 at intermission. The triumph was the third of the campaign for the Lions and their first over a state rival. The win was the seventh straight for a Florence State club over Troy. Briefly here ' s how the scoring transpired in the ictory: red at Troy ' s )igskin nt. Palmer found Francis Merritt fumbled and the Lions •46 early in the contest. Six plays later Redwine losj the pigskiti on the three. On first down, attempting his kick knocked down by John Crump and recovered by his running mate David Martin in the end zone. Bill Godsey con- verted and 7:50 remained. SHERRILL SMITH TEDDY HARGETT STATISTICS Troy Slate First Downs 6 Yards Rushing 48 Yards Passing 92 Passes Attempted 7 Passes Completed 4 Fumbles 7 Fumbles Lost 4 Yards Penalized 5 Passes Intercepted by Florence 13 AND A TRIP TO TROY BROUGHT MORE LIGHT . . . TROV STATE 14 0—14 FLORENCE STATE 14 13 7 7—41 After the kickoff, Troy fumbled and Florence took over on its 20. With third at the 15, Jack Redwine passed to Bill Lumpkin at the five, who carried in for the TD. Godsey again converted. After Troy picked up a first down, Roland ' s pitchout was inter- cepted by Ron Meeks at the Florence 45, and returned to Troy ' s 45. Six plays moved the pigskin to the 17 as the period ended, and on the opening play of the second canto. Max Burleson shot right tackle for the TD. Godsey split the uprights for the third time to make it 21-0 with 14:50 remaining. Near the end of the quarter, a total of 17 plays transpired before Redwine, from his 37, hit Gene Sanderson at the five and the wingback carried in for the touchdown. Redwine ' s attempted kick went wide and when the half ended Florence led 27-0. Troy struck back and scored twice in the third period. After the first Troy score, the Lions received the kickoff and moved 52 yards for the score. The touchdown came as Ron Meeks sneaked in from the one and Godsey made the conversion twice. The one that counted came from the 17 and 5:07 remained in the quarter. Saddler took the kickoff on the seven for Troy, got behind block- ing, and skirted 9. yards for the touchdown. Midway of the final canto, Redwine supplied the final Florence touchdown, after the Lions marched from their 28. The TD came on a 49-yard scoring pass to Bill Lumpkin at the 30, who went the rest of the way. Godsey again converted. Lumpkin goes after a Redwine pa 252

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AND MAKES A SHADOW OF GOVS AUSTIN PEAY FLORENCE STATE 7 6 0—13 7 13 13 7—40 COFFEE STADIUM, FLORENCE. November 16 — A sloppy field wasn ' t any obstacle tonight as the locals exploded with another great offensive effort and routed the Austin Peay Govs., 40-13 at Coffee Stadium. The victory marked the fifth of the campaign for the Lionmen. Midway of the opening quarter, the Lions got into business for the first time. Seven plays were needed to move the pigskin 67 yards and the big one was Redwine ' s pass to Billy Lumpkin that went from the Florence 3.3 to Austin Peay ' s 17. All told the play covered 50 yards. With a first at the 17, Carroll Daniels bulled the middle to the seven. Daniels came over the right side for a first on the four. Three plays later the Athens fullback shot into the end zone and Bill Godsey shot the seventh point through the uprights with 6; 10 left in the quarter. J. LARRY YANCEY Redwine added nine and three for a first and Carroll Daniel raced for 46 to the four. The Athens speedster was nearly clear before the last man got him. On an attempted pass, Redwine found his receivers covered and then rammed into the end zone for the TD. Godsey split the uprights for a 27-13 score. The Lions used eight plays for another touchdown. Burleson and Larry Yancey were the big guns and Meeks went in from the one for the TD. Burleson and Gene Sanderson combined for the last effort — a 14-yard aerial that was a mixture of pass and run. The Lionettes began a parade through town. The Lions took the kickoff after the Govs had scored and re- turned for another touchdown. Whitsett returned from the four to the 19 and from here it took 14 plays to move 81 yards. Meeks went in from the one on a QB sneak. Godsey was true again and the Lions held a 14-7 advantage with 11;19 left. The Govs came back with Cunningham Crow pushing over on four and one, but the point attempt was blocked by Lumpkin. Daniels, Redwine, Whitsett, and Lumpkin teamed to furnish the next drive from the FSC 13. Redwine went eight for the score. Mosley ' s placement was low. The Lions lost little time in getting back in business in the third period. Bill Lumpkin set it up as he recovered Crow ' s loose ball at the 38 of Florence. STATISTICS Austin Peay First Downs 11 Yards Rushing 148 Passes Attempted 9 Yards Gained Passing 47 Passes Completed 2 Passes Intercepted by Fumbles Lost 2 Fumbles 3 Punting Average 33.1 Lumpkin gets loose for a touchdown. ■■—