PHOTOGRAPHIC STUNT—This unusual picture toas taken by Henry Spencer, Jr., CHOWANIAN photographer, by placing the camera on the ground and using a time exposure. Behind the football, the Chowan College athletic bleachers and press box can be seen. Montgomery Stops Braves, 20-7 By Jimmy Lassiter Montgomery College of Rockville, Md. handed Chowan College its fifth setback in seven games, beat ing the North Carolinians 20-7 in a rugged defensive battle Saturday afternoon, October 29. Montgomery scored its first touchdown in the opening period when Robert Peters blocked a punt near the goal line and fell on the loose ball in the end zone. .. The next score came in the third period as Quarterback John Burk hit Mike King with a 29-yard scoring aerial. The final score also came through the air as Burk connected with Mike Dixones from 12 yards out. Chowan’s most determined scoring threat was halted by the clock on the 10-yard line as the game ended. Braves Lose, 21-2, At Gardner-Webb By Jimmy Lassiter The Chowan College offensive at tack bogged down in the mountains at Boiling Springs October 8th, as Gardner-Webb’s football team added much to the dedication of the school’s new football stadium by defeating the Braves, 21-2. Safety Gives 2 Points Chowan’s two points came in the first quarter when Tommy Lindsey caught Ronnie Hendrix punting from the end zone for a safety and two points for the Braves. Defensive leaders for the Braves were Tommy Lindsey, Larry Wallace and Jerry ‘Tiny” Matthews. The score by periods: Chowan 0 0 0 0—0 Montgomery 6 0 7 7—20 Montgomery — Peters recovered fumble (kick blocked). Montgomery — King 29 pass from Burk (Dixones pass). Montgomery — Dixones 12 pass from Burk (Ingram kick). r-~^- Lees-McRae Spoils Chowan Homecoming; 12-7 Score By Jimmy Lassiter The Lees-McRae Bobcats avenged an earlier defeat by beating the Cho wan Braves 12-7 before an overflow ing homecoming crowd, Saturday afternoon, October 22. The Bobcats got on the score board first with 2:58 left in the first period. Quarterback Denny 0)pehaven hit Ronnie Rossells in the end zone with a 6-yard touchdown pass. The score remained 6-0 until the third quarter when Lees-McRae’s Bemie Storer carried the ball over from two yards out. Storer’s score was set up by a 36-yard pass from Quarterback Copenhaver to Daniel Ahles. The PAT again failed and at the end of the third quarter the Bobcats held a 12-0 lead. The Braves didn’t get on the scoreboard until 1:39 was left in the game. Defensive back Guy Kinsey intercepted a Bobcat pass and ran it back 79 yards for the touchdown. Glenn Greening’s kick was good but the Braves fell short and took their fourth defeat in six outings. Queen is Crowned At halftime. Miss Judy Hancock was crowned Chowan College Home coming Queen. The appearance of Miss Nannette Jackson Minor, “Miss North Carolina of 1967”, highlighted the occasion. Braves Suffer 56-7 Defeat by Ferrum j By Jimmy Lassiter The only bright spot on Saturday, October 15, for Chowan’s Braves was an 89-yard pass play from Quarter back George Mann to speedy half back Ronnie Ivey, as Ferrum’s Pan thers proved their rating as the na tion’s Number One Junior College football team, 56-7. Score in Every Period The Panthers rolled up 340 yards offensively as they scored in every period to outman Chowan’s injury- riddled offense. Ferrum Chowan At a Glance 21 8 0 0 Game Statistics 20 0 -56 7 ☆ ☆ Support your Chowan Braves team in every athletic contest by atatend- ing the game and cheering. F—Mike Bradley, 2 run, Jim Huff kick F—Mike Bradley, 5 run, Jim Huff kick F—Dale Rucker, 13 run, Jim Huff kick failed F—Ronnie Ivey tackled in end zone by middle of Ferrum line F—Mike Bradley, 18 pass from QB Chip Karpus, Jim Huff kick F—Gary Swats, 40 punt return, kick failed F—Mike Shaughnesy, 12 pass from Earl Clary, Jim Huff kick C—Ronnie Ivey, 89 pass from George Mann, Glenn Greening kick F—Ron Phillips 40 yard run, Jim Huff kick GRIDIRON NIGHT SCENE!—This picture was taken during the recent football game between the Chowan Braves and the Ferrum College Panthers. The stands were nearly packed with students and other spectators. PAGE FIFTEEN

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