Ex-Vandal Rules World Bowl

Mon., June 24, 1996

Associated Press

Former University of Idaho receiver Yo Murphy caught three touchdown passes Sunday as the Scottish Claymores defeated the defending champion Frankfurt Galaxy 32-27 Sunday in the fourth World Bowl.

Before 38,982 at Murrayfield Stadium, Murphy scored on passes of 6, 16 and 71 yards as the Claymores took their first World League of American Football title. Murphy entered the game in the second quarter when Sean LaChapelle, the league’s top receiver, was injured.

Last season, the Claymores were the worst club in the six-team league. But they finished 8-3 this season. Frankfurt finished 6-5.

Frankfurt’s Mario Bailey, an ex-Washington star, caught touchdown passes of 2 and 32 yards, but his fumble on the opening kickoff was returned for a touchdown and gave the Claymores a 7-0 lead.

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