FOOTBALL Bisons reach potential CLOSE meosurement reveals that the nose of the football lies just past the chain, allowing the Bisons another first down. r. • In second half of action Harding came on strong in the second half of play, getting into the winner's circle with back-toback victories over Maryville and Millsaps. Jim Howard and Don Dixon provided the offensive punch against the Scots as Howard gained 175 yards on the ground and Dixon racked up 180 yards total offense. Charles Jones gave added help in the Homecoming win, and James Street's place kicking was a vital factor in both. Henderson snapped the ~hort-lived winning streak decisively the next week, again utilizing long passes to subdue the Bisons, 21-7. In an outstanding effort against Arkansas T ech, Harding led 28-7 at the half, only to be edged in the final period, 31-28. Kenny Glass spearheaded the lead by recovering two pitchouts and returning them for scores. Highlight of the fru strating season came in the final game, as Harding upset heavily-favored Central Missouri State, 27-13, with a furious offensive assault. Jones scored three touchdowns, Howard rushed for 144 yards and Jerry Copeland completed 16 passes to account for most of Harding's 380 total yards. MILLSAPS defend~r leaps in vain toward Street's extra point try, a kicking feat which he duplicated 16 times during seoson play. 201
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