September 2013 - Sightseers' Delight

D3 recap: LaGrange picks up first win, Rhodes fends off Berry

September 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Before a crowd of 623 at Callaway Stadium in LaGrange, the Panthers (1-2) relied on their passing attack, as they eked out just 40 yards on the ground.

Denison holds on to defeat Ohio Wesleyan, 47-41

September 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Trailing Ohio Wesleyan University by seven, Denison University (3-1) engineered a huge fourth quarter comeback to force overtime and eventually upset the Battling Bishops 47-41 in double overtime before a crowd of 4,800 at Selby Stadium.

Rhodes fends off Berry

September 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Berry College took a lead into halftime against Rhodes College thanks to a 47-yard touchdown run on a fake punt and a 100-yard fumble return for a touchdown. However, the visiting Vikings faltered in the second half, falling to the Lynx, 36-24, before a crowd of 2,198 at Crain Field.

Dayton, Ohio, lays claim to Wright Brothers

September 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In the early years of the 20th century, the Wright Brothers developed a flying contraption that forever changed how people travel. But, years before Wilbur and Orville Wright traveled to Kitty Hawk, N.C., to test their airplanes, they were accomplished bicycle builders.

Mercer perfect so far, but true test awaits

September 26, 2013 Todd DeFeo

MACON, Ga. — Mercer University football fans are understandably excited about their team’s perfect start, but the true test for the Bears (3-0) begins this weekend when Drake University (1-2) comes to town. Playing its first football since the 1940s, Mercer kicked off its season with three out-of-conference games. Eight of Mercer’s remaining nine games are against Pioneer Football League opponents. “Anytime you get put into a new conference you try to do all the

D3 football recap: Wabash, Wittenberg, Maryville win in week 3 action

September 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Wabash College benefited from four Denison University turnovers en route to a 50-13 victory.

Wabash defeats Denison, 50-13

September 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Wabash College benefited from four Denison University turnovers en route to a 50-13 victory.

Berry College’s season begins in earnest with start of conference play

September 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In many ways, Berry College’s inaugural football season begins in earnest this week as the Vikings travel to Memphis, Tenn., to take on Rhodes College.

Dallas museum wants more oral histories related to JFK assassination

September 23, 2013 Todd DeFeo

As the nation prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is looking to expand its collection of oral histories.

Mercer shuts out Berry to remain undefeated

September 22, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Mercer University relied on a strong running game and a stout defense during a rainy affair Saturday to defeat Berry College by a 43-0 margin to remain unbeaten.