FOOTBALL Upset ends six year hex as Bisons 'Wreck Tech' After the Bisons had lost two consecutive conference games to .ASTC and A&M, there was the question of whether they had the tenacity to bounce back. The Homecoming encounter with Maryville College provided the test. The offense regain ed its confidence and teamed with a solid defense to give Harding a Z1-10 victory. Upon meeting Millsaps in Jackson, the Bisons wasted no time getting started. Harry Lisle took the opening ki cko ff 9Z yards for a touchdown and soon added a 61-yard scoring punt return. Any doubt about the Bi sons' recovery ""as removed as they won 28-8. Still having a chance at the AIC title, Harding now fa ced Henderson . The Reddi es had one of the poorer records in the conference, but Gus Robey's pass catchi ng and Bison fumbl es ended all title hopes with a Z4-13 ddeat. In the final game, Harding played superb ball against Tech. The Bisons were as usual plagued with fumbles, but they fought the breaks and won in spite of them . The ZZ-ZO victory was Harding's first over Tech. Elected to th e coaches All -AIC team were Jimmy Howard, fullba ck; Harry Lisle, defensive back; and Pete Henry, cen ter . Making the honorable mention a 11 conference team were John Jeter, Melvi n Jer - nigan, Jim Davis. vVayne Hodnett. Don Sillque field and Roger Mad nox. ALL-Ate football ployers : Jimmy Howerd. Pete Henry and Harry lisle . 204 DEFENSIVE specialist Don Sinquef ield tokes a break as the Bison bench watches while the offense fries to move the boll ogainst ASTC. THE HARDING Bisons head for the bus and the long drive from Jack· son , Miss ., 10 Searcy , oher trampl ing the Mill ~ l']ps Mojors 28·8.
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