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Panthers Fumble To Morehouse BY CHARLES ANDERSON Panther Layout Editor No one would have guessed at the outset of the Morehouse- Clark College football game, that it would be decided in just two quarters. “I thought it was going to go down to the wire,” said one unhappy fan, obviously a Pan ther booster of the two across- the street rivals. But it took only a good first half effort by Morehouse’s offense led by quarterback Richard James and running back Sammy Banks and a st ingy defense all game led by Theodore Poole, Ron Cas tleberry and Rodney Smith to lead the Maroon Tigers to a convincing win over the stum bling Clark Panthers 17-3 before a crowd of 13,391 at I-akewood Stadium, Saturday. After trading fumbles, Tiger widereceiver Dallas Allen beat cornerback Phillip Goff deep in the corner of the end zone for a 22 yard touchdown reception for the only points Morehouse needed to win. On Clark’s next possession, punter Charles McPherson was unable to handle a low snap from center and the ball bounced to Clark’s four-yard line. With 14 seconds remain ing in the first quarter, Greg Kelley scored from one yard out, giving the Tigers a com manding 14-0 lead. Clark threatened early in the second quarter but only came away with a 35 yard field goal by McPherson. After two pass receptions by McPherson for 15 and 14 yards, a 44 yard run by Kenneth Standifer and Johnny Richards on a nine yard run, moved Clark to the seven-yard line, reserve quarterback Phillip Shaw was sacked twice in a row by Morehouse’s rugged defensive line for minus 11 yards. That was the Panther’s deepest penetration all afternoon. A Clark fumble later set up a Billy Walker 37-yard field goal ending the scoring. The second half was marked with penalty after penalty as tempers began to flare and .Johnny Richards runs through defense. both defenses stiffened. The victory, Morehouse’s first against Clark since 1968, gave the Tigers the Atlanta University Center football championship and boost them into first place in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Division II with a 3-1 record. Clark, defending SIAC champs, dropped to 1-3-1 in the conference. “Morehouse is the toughest team we’ve faced this year,” said Panther linebacker Curtis Goff. “They have a real good ba 11 club. We made a lot of men tal mistakes that were costly. You can’t do that against a team like them.” Dr. .1 ” Slams Against Hawks. Photo by Michael Crain cuvt Hawks Upset 76ers BY JAMES WILCOX Panther Reporter The amazing Atlanta Hawks pulled off a fourth period trick and spoiled Philadelphia’s treat by becom ing the first team to knock the 76ers down from the NBA’s unbeaten ranks Oct. 31. Before 11,609 fans at the Omni, the Atlanta Hawks outrebounded Philly 56-41 and played consistent offense to key Atlanta to their victory. “It’s the first time we’ve been outrebounded on the boards this season” said Philadelphia’s coach Billy Cunningham. Dan Roundfield, John Drew, along with Tree Rollins in his first starting appearance at center this season, combined for 29 rebounds, pulling down 13, 11. and 5 rebounds respec tively. But it was a team effort on offense and defense with the Hawks coming up with big plays one after another that kept them in the game until the end. Atlanta was offensively led bv John Drew’s 23 points, scor ing 11 points in the fourth period. Incidently, Drew hit 11 of Atlanta’s final 20 points. “I thought Drew shot extremely well and the Hawks played well as a team in the fourth period,” said Cun ningham. Guard Eddie Johnson turned in his best all-around performance this season, dish ing out eight assists, seven rehounds, four steals, and 18 points contrary to Philly guard Maurice Cheeks who had a mediocre eight points and five assists. Reserves Jack Givens and Tom McMillen played to their capabilities combining for 26 key points without the Hawks losing any of their intensity. Philadelphia, led by the in comparable Julius “Dr. J” Erving, hung tough throughout the game until late in the fourth period with less than a minute remaining when Dr. J. was called for an Continued on page 12