Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 216, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1964 — Page 6

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RAILROADERS DERAILED

Jackets Whip Garrett 13-0 With Terrific Team Effort

by Bob Shraluka Eleven long years of waiting finally came to an end for Decatur football fans Friday night, as. the powerful Yellow Jackets not only derailed Garrett’s Railroaders, but shut them out by 13-0 score. A tremendouA-deam effort enabled the Jacket gridders to snap a Garrett jinx that had existed for the past eleven years. It was the first win over the Railroaders since back in 1952 — and it was the first time Decatur had»held them scoreless since a 31-0 victory in 1948! A thousand Decatur football fans rose to their feet when Mighty Max Elliott scooped up a fumble and ran 50 yards for a touchdown to break a scoreless deadlock in the third period, and from then on it was all Yellow Jackets. The big victory gave the Decaturites a 2-0 record for the season, both in the Northeastern Indiana Conference. The BIG game comes up next Friday evening when New Haven's talented Bulldogs, defending NEIC champs come to Worthman Field for the most crucial contest of the stillyoung 1964 campaign. No Holding After Elliott's heroics in the third period, there was no stopping the Yellow Jackets who had threatened several times in the first half, but were unable to score on each occasion. The Garrett fumble couldn't have happened at a better time, as the Yellow Jackets were in an apparent let down at the time. Taking the second half kickoff, Dave Anspaugh handed to Elliott who went to one side of the field, cut back and behind a block thrown by Anspaugh, traveled 38 yards to the Decatur 47-yard line. The Jackets, who couldn't dent the Garrett line In the first period, quickily began an about-face. Sam Blythe picked up eight yards off right tackle, and then scampBOWLING COUNTY CHURCH LEAGUE W L Pts Decatur Baptist 2 3 0 4 Bethel Brethren 10 3 0 4 Decatur Christian 3 0 4 United Church of Christ ........ 3 0 4 Mennonite — 2 1 3 Geneva BUB ...... 2 13 Decatur Methodist 2 13 Monroe Methodist 2 12 St. Lukes 12 2 Dec. Baptist 5 .... 12 1 Zion Lutheran 16 .. 1 2 1 Monroe Methodist 4 . 1 2 1 Zion Lutheran 9 .. 0 3 0 Bethel Brethren ..0 3 0 Church of Christ ..0 3 0 Monroe Methodist 1 0 3 0 MERCHANT LEAGUE W L Pts Weis Men’s Wear 3 0 4 Sheets Furniture ..3 0 4 Painters ...: 3 0 4 Arnold Lumber .... 3 0 4 Clem’s Market 3 0 4 Preble Gardens .... 2 13 Tony’s Tap 2 1 3 Happy Humpty .... 2 1 2 Automatic Sprinkler 2 1 2 2 G. E. Club 1 2 1 1&M 1 2 1 Krick & Tyndall ..0 3 0 Corah Insurance ..0 3 0 Supermat 24 0 3 0 Automatic Sprinkler 0 3 0 Riverside Garage 0 3 0

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ered through a big hole at left tackle to the Garrett 33. Sam gained another eight be fore Anspaugh rocketed a bullet pass to end Dave Smith on the Railroader 18 for another firs* down. But Garrett dug In and held on four running plays and took over possession of the ball on their own 10. Suffer Letdown It was here that the Yellow Jackets suffered the letdown. Rick Lewis, Garrett's 190-pound fullback, began hammering away at the Decatur line, and moved the ball to the Garrett 21. Quarterback Dave Steward, the best of the Garrett eleven, scampered around right end on the next play and nearly broke loose, but was finally halted on the Garrett 49. The Railroaders looked to be on the way, but then it happened! Lewis smashed over left tackle, and was hit by several tacklers, including big Steve Beavers who knocked the football right out of his hands. The ball popped into the air and bounced once — right into the hands of Mighty Max, who had nothing but daylight ahead. Eiliott, who Is at top speed after two steps, was off to the races and after his 50-yard romp, the ■ Yellow Jackets held a 6-0 lead. Steward broke through to block Anspaugh's PAT kick, but Decatur led with 4:45 remaining in the third period. Starting from their own 32. the Railroaders began moving again against a fired - up Decatur de fensive unit. They picked up one first down in advancing to Decatur’s 44-yard line as the third came to an end. Score Again After a five-yard offsides penalty, Steward gained 13 yards for a third and two situation on the Decatur 36. On the ensuing play, Sam Blythe crashed into the Garrett Backfield and three Steward for a four-yard loss, and on fourth down, big Dave Hammond rushed Steward on an intended pass play, and Darryl Grote stoi>ped the quarterback for no gain. The Yellow Jackets took over on their own 35 needing another score for “insurance." On the first play, Dave Smith went down about five yards, out to his right, and Anspaugh hit him with a perfect pass. Bill Blythe threw a key block to spring Smith loose, and the senior end wasn't stopped until he was just two yards short of paydirt. Anspaugh dove into the line for one yard and then Bill Blythe shot through a huge hole at left tackle and went into the end zone standing up. Anspaugh's boot was perfect, and vyith 7:22 remaining to play, it was evident to Decatur fans that Garrett’s coffin had had the final nail driven in it, and 11 years of waiting was at an end. Hammond Intercepts The Railroaders moved to the Decatur 38 as the minutes ticked off, but could go no farther. They got the ball once more, with 1:32 left, and on their own 34. They moved into Decatur territi. Jack & Jill League Starts Sunday Night The Jack & Jill mixed league opens Its season at the Villa Lanes Sunday night, beginning at 7 o'clock. All bowlers are asked to be at the lanes by about 15 minutes to 7, for the first night of action. The King & Queen league will hold an important meeting at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon at Villa Lanes.

tory in the final seconds, but on the final play of the game, Hammond bolted into the air and picked off a Stewart pass and it was all av»r First Half Garrett threatened after the opening kickoff, penetrating to the Decatur 40, before Elliott picked off a pass on the Yellow threat. The Jackets then began Jacket 18 yard line to kill the a drive of their own, when, on third down, Elliott bolted off left tackle to the Decatur 39. The same play gained another 11 yards and the Jackets were at midfield. Bill Blythe, who turned in another sterling performance at halfback, gained nine yarefs around end before Anspaugh pulled off one of his beautiful fake-nnd-txx)tleg plays, and skirted end to the Garrett 37 for another first down. Bill Blythe went around left end. cut backhand scooted to Garrett's 23, and brother Sam picked up two more yards before the first period ended. On the third play of the new period, Anspaugh was set to pass when Steward smached through and hit his arm, jarring loose the ball which Vic Hunter Fecovered for the Railroaders on their 33. Hammond and John Eichenauer made a tackle each on Garrett’s next series and forced them to punt, Decatur took over the ball and Anspaugh let loose with a long pass which Dave Smith, who had slipped behind the defense, dropped. Elliott fumbled on the next play, with Garrett recovering, but the Railroaders didn't keep the pigskin long, thanks to a pair of crunching tackles by Hammond and Ron Smith on second and third downs, which forced another punt. In the final minute and a half of the second period, Elliott got loose around right end on a 24 yard jaunt behind beautiful blocks thrown by Sam Blythe and Jerry Egly, carrying to the Garrett 39, but the drive ended there and seconds later the two teams went to the dressing rooms in a 0-0 tie. ’

, • ■ . > ,w,' - -. W ys t' W -* a a r&mi Mwh ' - ftflK to w IBr ' l ' jf ' |WM 4 to Br 'aHh k STEWARD STOPPED—Dnve Steward, Garrett quarterback, is halted by Jerry Egly, at left. Yellow Jacket linebacker, and Lon Hawkins (64), in the photo above. Looking on are tackle Darryl Grote (75) and Bill Blythe (53), who is coming up to help.—(Photo by Cqle) ’>' .•'* .»,>* JE ‘ ’ I 810 GAlN—Mighty Max EJliott picks up 17 yards around end in this first half photo. Elliott scored the first Decatur touchdown on a fumble recovery as the Yellow Jackets beat Garrett for the first drtie since 1952 last night, 13-0. — (Photo by Cols) .-.

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L<- * TSO. r Wai swHBM DAVE HAMMOND (Great Game)

50-Yard Line Flashes By Bob Shraluka It was worth waiting for! It has been so long that it still doesn’t seem true — but ft is and we've got it in black and white to prove it. The jinx, hex, spell, or call it-what you like, is over. Decatur has beaten Garrett. And it was done in pretty convincing fashion through one of the finest team efforts ever seen at Worthman Field. The stars were many last night, and several of them weren’t heard of much before last night. Os course. Max Elliott was again one of the stars, and his counterpart at the other halfback slot. Bill Blythe, was running wild as Garrett tried to key on Max. There was the smooth passing of Davey Anspaugh, and his usual complete command of the situation. And Sam Blythe picked up lots of yardage in the second half through a huge Garrett line. Johnny Eichenauer had another great game, and the blocking of guys like Jerry Egly and Tim Magley was responsible for springing the backs loose. But these are the ones you know will play Well; it was some of the Maser-lights who turned the tide. Fellows like big Dave Hammond, or “Ox as his teammates call him; Darryl Grote, the big tackle; Steve Beavers, another big tackle; the Smith boys, Rpn and Dave; center Terry Smitley, "Bugs” Sprunger, Dave Ander-

WteQr.. r a 'gti-r-STEVE BEAVERS (Causes Fumble)

son and Lon Hawkins, came through with great performances — the kind of performances that if continued, will make Decatur's Yellow Jackets a great football team. > Hammond was magnificent at defensive end. He led the team in tackles and was taking two or three blockers out on nearly every play. Big Dave is going to make a big difference in this team! Grote did a fine job at tackle, and Smitley a great job at center against that big Garrett line. Beavers was the guy responsible for the first TD, when he literally ripped the ball out of Rick Lewis’ arms, and he had eight tackles, as did “Bugs," the little guy. The blocking was great and the tackling crips, and the Jackets simply wore down the big Railroaders. - Garrett, staying on the ground controlled the ball a good portion of the game, as revealed by their edge In the statistics. But when it really counted, when they were nearly ’ the goal line, the defensive unit was equal fp the occasion. The Railroaders got to the Decatur 35-yard line three times—but never advanced beyond. It was a great game, and a sweet victory, but the season is far from over. The Jackets have won the first two games of The Big Three, and the third one is sited for next Friday night at Worthman Field. New Haven's Bulldogs, the defending champs of the NEIC, will be in town, and will present a

DAVE SMITH z (Big Catch)

completely different type of team that the Jackets have seen in the first two games. The 'Dogs will be smaller than the Jackets but will have speed to burn, hit hard and quick, and be as tough as nails. This will be the big game of the season, no doubt about it, and it will take another team effort like the one of last night for a victory. The Railroaders were derailed, now let’s muzzle the Bulldogs! Auburn, Trojans In Shulout Victories Auburn blanked Bluffton by a 27-0 score and Elmhurst did the same to Angola, by a 13-0 count, in a pair of Northeastern Indiana Conference games Friday night. The Tied Devils posted their first win of the season, after an opening loss to Decatur, behind Clif Myers who scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of three and two yards. A 15-yard pass from Phil Emerson to Joe Lovelace, and a 14yard run by Roger Nauer resulted in the other two Auburn TD’s Terry Habig booted three PATs. Bluffton, was a 1-1 record, got close to scoring only in the closing seconds of the game. An eight-yard field goal attempt failed. Elmhurst won its second victory in two starts with a pair of second-half touchdowns against Angola. They brpke into the scoring column late in the third period when quarterback Greg Jackson fired a 14-yard pass to end Dave Anglin. Veteran fullback Ted Barker scored the second Troian TD in the final period on a 55-vard run. with Rennv Graham kicking the extra point. The Troians gained 226 yards rushing and held Angola to a minus-four on the ground. Non-Conference The ether teams were in notion in non-conference games. New

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Worth Waiting For!! GARRETT 0 0 0 0 — 0 DECATUR .1 0 0 6 7— 13 Decatur TD’s — Elliott, 50 yds. with recovered fumble. (kick blocked) B. Blythe, 1 yd. run. Anspaugh kick) DECATUR GARRETT Ist Downs 9 ’ 9 Yds. Rushing 106 249 Yds. Passing 75 9 Total Yds. 181 258 Pass Att. 4 5 Pass Comp. . 2 2 Fumbles Lost 2 1 Punts 2 • 2 Intercepted By 2 0 Yds. Penalized 0 20 Individual Rushing — Elliott, 101 yds. in 9 carries; B. Blythe, 49 yds. in 8 carries; S. Blythe, 27 yds. in 7 carries; Anspaugh, 12 yds. in 4 carries; 'Hawkins, 7 yds. in 1 carry. Pass Receiving — D. Smith, 2, 63 and 10 yds. Interceptions — Elliott, Hammond.

Local Drivers Star In Karting Program Local drivers starred in Thursday night’s karting card at the Decatur Karting Association’s track south of Decatur. Marv Luginbill and Bob Brown finished first and second respectively In the Hobby Stock division, and both are from the Decatur area. Chuck Deßailey of Fort Wayne won the Stock division, with Alan Bogner and Jack Longenberger of Decatur placing 2nd and 3rd. Kay Doster of Fort Wayne won the Modified, while Bruce Schnepp and Art Krauss of Decatur were 2nd and 3rd. Races will begin at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the track, located four miles south on US. 27, and one-half mile west. The Karting Association’s annual Championship Races will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27. •I Haven’s new football field dedication was spoiled by Fort Wayne Central who scored twice in the last quarter for a 13-13 tie. Bob Rohrbacher scored both Bulldog touchdowns on three-yard runs. Nappannee scored 13 points m the second half and dpwned Kendallville by a 19-12 score.

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Adams Central Whips Berne In Dual Meet Adams Central’s cross-country squad racked up a perfect score in besting Berne, 15-50, in a dual meet at the Decatur golf course Friday afternoon. The Jets copped the first four places with Allen Birch leading the way in the winning time of 10:32. Blair Brown, a sophomore like Birch, was second in 10:33. Finished third through seventh for the winners were Tony Ehrsam, C. Striker, Steve Smith, Jerry Morningstar and Dan Green, in that order. Jim Beitler of Berne was eighth, with Roudenbush and Habegger of the winners rounding out the top ten. The Jets will meet Decatur high school’s crosscountry squad in a dual meet Monday afternoon at Bellmont Park.

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