Atlanta Daily World

Clark Panthers Outscore Savannah State 22-14

SAVANNAH, Ga. - (SNS) Football fans from all sections of the United States crowded Savannah State College Athletic Field for its annual homecoming classic with Clark College defeating the Tigers 22-14.

Clark College loaded with stars from last year, when they defeated the Tigers 40-0, found the Tigers filled with pep and vim and the Panthers were forced to fight from behind to stop the flying Tigers.

The Clark Panthers gave the fans the first bit of excitement when they scored within the first minutes of the game. The Tigers fought back with fine running by Ulysses Stanley and Willie Batchelor.

But the Panthers struck again before the Tigers could reach pay dirt. Late in the second quarter the Tigers struck with Edward Reid leading the way as quarterback.

Reid led the Tigers to the three yard line. He handed off to full-back Ulysses Stanley who carried the rest of the way for the touchdown and ran the conversion. The half ended 14-8 in favor of Clark.

Ulysses Stanley returned a kickoff 47 yards to thrill the crowd on the first play of the second half. The Tigers defense fought hard to keep the Clark Panthers in their own territory.

The Panthers were forced to kick and this kick was blocked by Elijah MeGrau who also caught the ball and ran 8 yards for the score. The conversion was no good. Later in the 4th quarter, Harold Hubbard scored for Clark and W. C Wimberry ran the conversion. The game ended 22-14 in favor of Clark College.

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