Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Big orange orients USC By GARY WEST Sports Writer KNOXVILLE-Neyland Stadium, Big Orange Country, the two terms are synonymous and they both spell out Tennessee football. It was very evident, even from the start when the Volunteer fans presented USC with oranges when they landed in Knoxville, that they were indeed in Big Orange Country. And it was even more evident on the Vols tartan turf Saturday that Carolina had ventured into the land of Tennessee football, a team that has the best winning percentage in the nation over the last five years. Tennessee in actuality may not produce any oranges, but one then they do produce is a fine football team, good enough to thump Carolina, 35-6. The Vols defense, even though it did bend a little (USC gained 315 total offensive yards), still came up with the big plays. Carolina coughed the ball up nine times, five on interceptions (two went for touchdowns in the waning minutes of the game) and four on fumbles. "You can't afford to make mistakes such as we made against a team that is as good as Tennessee," said Dietzel. The Vols All-America, Bobby Majors, picked off two passes adding 59 yards after the thefts to set up two touchdowns. The biggest surprise of the day was Carolina's selection of Tommy Rhodes to start at quarterback. Rhodes, who had only about ten minutes of playing time in the eight previous games, worked out all week as the starting quarterback and it wasn't known until he took the field on USC's first offensive possession. Although the Carolina offense made some costly mistakes, the defense turned in another fine effort, especially Dick Harris. Harris leaving the field stained with blood from a hand injury cisplayed a dejected look of an All-America that had come up on the short end of the score. "If Harris isn't an All-America, I'm a monkey's uncle," said Dietzel. Harris intercepted three passes for 51 yards and had 61 yards in kickoff returns. Harris's last theft showed his classic running style as he outmanuvered six or seven Vols finding the sideline and almost scoring. "I did a little dance and got away somehow," he said of the feat. "I didn't know that guy was behind me when I found the sideline." 1st ANNUAL HABERDASHERY WH EEL-BAR ROW SALE!! Will be held Tomorrow and Wednesday 10 a.in. - 7 p.m. FIRST QUALITY SHIRTS. PANTS AND SWEATERS, AT 50% OFF 919 SUMTER STREET Jackie Powers Bestwic, revampA By JIM HERSH Sports Writer Georgia Tech freshman coach Dick Bestwick credited twelve changes in the Baby Jacket's line up with helping Tech defeat the Carolina Biddies, 17-9, Friday night at Carolina Stadium. Tech won their first two games but was crushed by Tennessee, 26 6, in their third outing. "After the Tennessee loss we made twelve different changes," Bestwick said following the Baby Jackets' win over the Biddies. Bestwick stressed the value of the line-up switches. "It was the difference between winning and losing," he said frankly. Two key players involved in the major overhaul were Randy Rhino and Mike Mercer. Rhino was the Tech defensive standout as he intercepted four Dobby Grossman _Fd . p9 Now there's never to buy the words anc because now there's Words and Music. It only costs $1. Ar every issue gives yot of 8to 10Otop curren1 and photos of the stc You've got the tale need is adollar * Joy to mwet e 34*A0 UaSr ?-A -sAisi L V 0UrWE604 Fggl e FAK ME omC6Tyw ROADS H OW C AM 10iMM A S8OLE E eLO0W TINE 0 OrEWIT e RIERSO0TIf SrM f4t18se * uma s Tech f topple By BILL Sports The mistake-ridden Caroli decision to the Georgia Tech I Carolina Stadium. The Carolina attack was he and a quick Georgia Tech stopped the powerful Biddle "You can't give the ball up k credits g for win passes. Mercer was the Baby Jacket offensive hero on the basis of scoring both Tech touchdowns and running for more yards than anyone else in the game. Mercer played his initial game at tailback after starting the first three Tech games as a defensive back. He caught a 43 yard touch down pass from quarterback Joby Leahy in the second quarter to give Tech a 10-3 lead and then ran one yard for a touchdo*n in the fourth quarter to make the score, 17-9. In addition, Mercer ran for 60 yards on 16 carries to lead the Baby Jackets in those two categories. The 43 yard touchdown pass to Mercer was a play called from the bench by Bestwick. "They played us totally as a running team. We saw number one (Biddie defensive back Tony Jurick) up too tight and we burned him," Bestwick related. been an easier way I music to current hits, a magazine called id for your dollar the words and music songs; plus articles rs behind the songs. ~nt. Now all you r. miq azlrn* are o.. . rosh USC GRANT Nriter na Biddies dropped a 17-9 laby Jackets Friday night at impered by seven turnovers defense which effectively running game. as many times as we did and expect to win," said a disap pointed Jackie Powers, referring to the miscues-three fumbles and four pass interceptions. All four were interceptions by Randy Rhino, playing his first game as a defensive back. The Biddie running game, which had led the team to its first three victories, was held to 106 yards against the Jackets. One of the bright spots for Carolina was the pass receiving of flanker Tommy Middlebrooks. The 5-11, 156 pound native of Columbia led all receivers with ten catches for 200 yards. "He doesn't really have great outside speed, but he has good hands, good moves and runs his patterns well. They were double covering C.A. Wilson which left Tommy with one-on-one coverage, so we went to Mid. diebrooks," Powers said. After a scoreless first quarter, both teams exchanged field goals early in the second. Tech, also in the second period, pulled ahead with a 43 yards pass from Joby Leahy to tailback Mike Mercer. Bill Cregar's touchdown brought USC within a point, as Buck Thompson's conversion attempt was partially blocked. Than, mid-way in the fourth quarter following a critical 35 yard completion from Leahy to split-end Jim Robinson, Mercer crashed in from the one to ice the Georgia Tech victory. "Our defense tried to rise to the challenge and had we been able to run the ball and play our kind of offense, the game might have ended differently. We just didn't take advanta e of their mistakes." PERFECT - CH OICE ALSO sa5o TO Uooo Choose Keepsake with confidence, knowing the engagement diamond is flawless, of fine color and precise cut. D8AMOND RINGS ROOF JEWELERS 1221 Taylor St. Rosewoodi Sh- Cnt. Welcomes Student Credit. Watch &. Jewassay. Rea..