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GLYNN ACADEMY 21, AVONDALE 18
Date: Dec. 4, 1964
Site: Lanier Field (Brunswick)
Coaches: Harold Henderson (Glynn Academy) and Calvin Ramsey (Avondale)

SCORING
Avondale 0-6-6-6--18
Glynn Academy 7-0-0-14--21

First Quarter
Glynn – Tash Van Dora 1 run (Chickie George kick)
Second Quarter
Avondale – Steve Mills 2 run (kick failed)
Third Quarter
Avondale – Brad Johnson 12 run (kick failed)
Fourth Quarter
Glynn – Van Dora 3 run (George kick)
Glynn – Johnny Tullos 8 run (George kick)
Avondale – Mills 2 run (kick failed)

GAME SUMMARY
Glynn Academy scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to erase a 12-7 deficit and win the school’s first state title. Defending champion Avondale had taken the lead in the third on Brad Johnson’s 12-yard run. Glynn Academy’s Johnny Tullos led the offensive attack with 142 yards on 28 carries. Quarterback Tash Van Dora chipped in 68 on 17 attempts and two touchdowns. With both teams scoring three times, the game was decided by Chickie George’s extra point kicks. The teams had almost identical yardage with Glynn leading 227-224. For the second straight week, Tullos played the hero’s role in the fourth. Tullos had runs of 39 and 65 yards on the two touchdown drives. His first run set up a Van Dora score and he capped the clinching march with a touchdown run from the 8 to put Glynn up 21-12. Avondale came back fast on the arm on freshman quarterback Charles Dudish to score with 2:50 remaining in the game. Once again, the extra point kick was off and Avondale trailed by three. Avondale elected to kick deep and Glynn picked up one first down to run out the clock. The game was played in horrible field conditions with puddles of water standing in several places. After the game, the Terrors carried Coach Henderson to the largest puddle and dumped him in the mud. Henderson said, “I’ll take a mud bath every night for these boys.” He added, “I guess Tullos and Van Dora showed everyone who the best ones are.” Avondale’s Ramsey replied, “They’re the best we’ve faced. Yes, Tullos and Van Dora are even better than Westminster’s Buzz Wisdom and Tommy Chapman.” Note: Glynn survived its semifinal matchup with Columbus on a last-minute 82-yard pass play from Van Dora to Tullos.

DOUGLAS COUNTY 13, DALTON 6
Date: Dec. 4, 1964
Site: Harmon Field (Dalton)
Coaches: Don Denning (Douglas) and Bill Chappell (Dalton)

SCORING
Douglas 0-7-6-0--13
Dalton 6-0-0-0--6

First Quarter
Dalton – Billy Joe Faith 30 fumble return (run failed)
Second Quarter
Douglas – Charles Whittemore 9 from Rab Malcolm (Malcolm kick)
Third Quarter
Douglas – Whittemore 14 from Malcolm (kick failed)

Douglas County quarterback Rab Malcolm connected with Charles Whittemore on two scoring passes to give the visiting Tigers from Douglas County the Class AA title. Dalton scored on a Douglas turnover on just the fifth play of the game. Malcolm was hit hard on his own 20 and the ball popped high into the air and into the hands of Billy Joe Faith who returned it 30 yards for the score. The Catamounts were threatening to go up by two touchdowns in the second before fumbling the ball away in Tiger territory. Douglas then drove 65 yards, aided by a pass interference call, and scored on a 9-yard Malcolm to Whittemore toss. Malcolm added the point and the visitors led 7-6. Dalton led in total offense 183-145 due to a flurry of fourth quarter passing yardage.

CARROLLTON 20, FITZGERALD 7
Date: Dec. 4, 1964
Site: Fitzgerald
Coaches: Charles Grisham (Carrollton) and Joe Compton (Fitzgerald)

SCORING
Carrollton 6-0-0-14--20
Fitzgerald 7-0-0-0--7

First Quarter
Carrollton – Tim Bone 7 fumble return (kick failed)
Fitzgerald – Ronnie Thompson 70 fumble return (Lloyd Brewer kick)
Fourth Quarter
Carrollton – Bobby Sullivan 15 run (Mack Skinner kick)
Carrollton – Joe Street 41 run (Skinner kick)

GAME SUMMARY
The game was played in miserable field conditions with water standing everywhere in puddles. About 6,000 fans watched both teams fumble the ball five times in the first quarter as the soaked field made the ball hard to carry. Carrollton got the first break when Fitzgerald’s Jack Paulk fumbled on his own 7 allowing Tim Bone to pick it up and scoot into the end zone. Carrollton returned the favor two minutes later when fullback Joe Street fumbled at the Fitzgerald 30. Ronnie Thompson ran 70 yards untouched for the touchdown and Lloyd Brewer’s PAT gave the home team a 7-6 lead that held until the fourth quarter. Carrollton struck for two quick scores in the fourth to come from behind. Bobby Sullivan ran from 15 and Joe Street from 41. Carrollton had 232 yards total offense (all rushing) and Fitzgerald had 149 (97 rushing and 52 passing). First downs were tied at 8. Even though they lost the state title, Fitzgerald fans presented Coach Compton a 1965 automobile after the game.

BLAKELY-UNION 13, LOVETT 0
Date: Dec. 11, 1964
Site: Grady Stadium (Atlanta)
Coaches: Ray Knight (B-U) and Bill Conley (Lovett)

SCORING
B-U 0-7-6-0--13
Lovett 0-0-0-0--0

Second Quarter
B-U – Jerry Gleaton 1 run (Butch Moore kick)
Third Quarter
B-U – Jeff Cotton 7 run (kick failed)

GAME SUMMARY
Neither team was expected to make it this far. Blakely-Union had pulled off two incredible upsets (Irwin County and Bradwell Institute) to survive the early playoff rounds. Midway through the second quarter, Blakcly-Union got a huge break. A muffed fair catch of a punt gave them the ball at the 15. Jeff Cotton got 14 on the first play and quarterback Jerry Gleaton knifed over from the one. Blakely went 58 yards in 18 plays to eat up most of the third, scoring on a 7-yard run by Cotton off left tackle. The winners dominated the stats with 16 first downs to Lovett’s 5. Blakely had 245 yards total offense (235 rushing) to Lovett’s 74. Lovett coach Bill Conley commented, “Two fumbles and Cotton killed us.”

DAVIS 6, WARREN COUNTY 0
Date: Dec. 4, 1964
Site: Warrenton
Coaches: Morrell Holcomb (Davis) and Ray Lamb (Warrenton)

SCORING
Davis 6-0-0-0--6
Warren 0-0-0-0--0

First Quarter
Davis – Steve Dodson 13 run (run failed)

GAME SUMMARY
Weather played havoc with conditions as heavy rains left the field a quagmire. Neither team could run sweeps due to players slipping and falling in the mud. Warren County led in total offense 189-142. Davis’ quarterback Steve Dodson got the game’s only touchdown with 3:54 remaining in the first. He went 13 yards untouched around left end. Warren County lost three games this season, all by the score of 6-0.

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