1973 ST. JAMES FOOTBALL RECAPS:

GAME   1   8-31-73       Fort Deposit 14, St. James 7

                   
SCORING SUMMARY (and highlights) - No information currently available.

GAME   2   9-7-73         ST. JAMES 7, @ West Birmingham Christian 0

                    SCORING SUMMARY (and highlights) - No information currently available.

GAME   3   9-14-73       ST. JAMES 25, @ Briarwood Christian 0

                   SCORING SUMMARY:

                   STJ  (1)  -----   Eley 5 run                                          (kick failed)     6 - 0
                   STJ  (1)  -----   M. Gray 15 run                                  (kick failed)   12 - 0
                   STJ  (3)  -----   Winn 7 interception return                 (kick failed)   18 - 0
                   STJ  (4)  -----   Cameron 1 run                                    (Eley kick)    25 - 0

                   Highlights:  Four different Trojans scored touchdowns as St. James won its second consecutive road game.  David Gremse and Mike Eley added 8
                   and 7 tackles, respectively, in a strong defensive effort.

GAME   4   9-29-73       ST. JAMES 41, Lyman Ward 0

                   SCORING SUMMARY:

                   STJ  (1)  -----   Eley 6 run                                          (Eley kick)       7 - 0
                   STJ  (2)  -----   Dean 4 run                                         (Eley kick)     14 - 0
                   STJ  (3)  -----   Henry 23 pass from Spear                  (Eley kick)     21 - 0
                   STJ  (3)  -----   S. Gray fumble recovery in endzone   (Eley kick)     28 - 0
                   STJ  (4)  -----   Eley 76 run                                       (kick failed)     34 - 0
                   STJ  (4)  -----   Spear 9 run                                        (Eley kick)     41 - 0

                   Highlights:   Mike Eley ran for two touchdowns and kicked five of six extra points (he was worn out after the 76 yard scamper apparently) to lead the
                   Trojans over the Rangers.  This game was played on a Saturday night at the Hooper Academy field.

GAME   5   10-5-73      @ St. Paul's 26, St. James 0

                   SCORING SUMMARY (and highlights) - No information currently available.

GAME   6   10-12-73    Montgomery Academy 28, St. James 8

                   SCORING SUMMARY:  

                   M A  (1)  -----   Bryan 6 pass from Harris                               (kick failed)  0 -   6
                   M A  (2)  -----   Lincoln 1 run                               (Sims pass from Harris)  0 - 14
                   M A  (3)  -----   Bryan 50 pass from Sims (Maclemore pass from Oldacre)  0 - 22
                   M A  (3)  -----   Lincoln 40 run                                               (kick failed)  0 - 28
                   STJ   (4)  -----   Eley 1 run                                                          (Eley run)  8 - 28

                   Highlights:  Steve Lincoln ran for two Eagle touchdowns and two different quarterbacks threw touchdown passes to Jud Bryan as the Eagles took
                   command early in the first ever meeting between these city rivals.
             
GAME   7    10-23-73     ST. JAMES 13, Alliance Christian 0

                    SCORING SUMMARY:

                    STJ  (1)  -----   M. Gray 12 run                                    (kick failed)       6 - 0
                    STJ  (4)  -----   Winn 9 pass from Spear                         (Eley kick)     13 - 0

                    Highlights:  The St. James defense held the Crusaders to minus 22 yards total offense while picking up 266 yards of their own.  Martin Gray had 82
                    yards rushing on 9 carries, and Alan Spear added 54 yards through the air on 6 of 14 passing, including a late touchdown pass to Bud Winn to sew up
                    the victory.  This game was played on a Tuesday night because of scheduling conflicts.

GAME   8    11-10-73    ST. JAMES 26, @ Westminster Christian 8

                    SCORING SUMMARY:

                    STJ  (1)  -----   Winn 6 pass from Spear                          (Eley kick)      7 - 0
                    STJ  (2)  -----   Henry 4 run                                          (kick failed)     13 - 0
                    STJ  (2)  -----   Eley 5 pass from Spear                          (kick failed)     19 - 0
                    W C (3)  -----   Safety, runner tackled in endzone                                 19 - 2
                    W C (3)  -----   Armstrong 12 run                                  (kick failed)     19 - 8
                    STJ  (4)  -----   Mellown 30 pass from Spear                   (Eley kick)      26 - 8

                    Highlights:  After building a comfortable first half 19 point lead, Westminster started the third quarter with an immediate safety and a touchdown
                    following the free kick to cut the margin to 11.  However, Wem Mellown's 30 yard touchdown reception put the finishing touches on a winning
                    season, and for the first time seniors could celebrate their final game victory (as this was the first year St. James had seniors).  Greg Henry had 79 yards
                    rushing, and Eley added 61, while Spear connected on 5 passes in 9 attempts, 2 for touchdowns, and 74 yards.


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