Illini Topple Michigan 16 7 in Homecoming Thriller
Illinois erased four previous losses to stun Michigan 16 to 7 before 31 025 at Champaign. Torn Harmon was limited by a inspired Illini defense as two second period Illinois touchdowns overturned an early Michigan advantage. Mel Brewer added a key field goal misfires and fumbles by Michigan aided Illinois scoring drives.
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Man The Guns Iowa. Here Come The Irish Clash At Town City
Notre Dame Ramblers visit Town City for a climactic season finale against Iowa. A large crowd is expected as the Notre Dame line features McIntyre Biffle Harvey Gallagher Kerr and De Franco. Rivalry centers on Eddie Anderson and Elmer Layden with both schools showcasing the Notre Dame system.
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Big Ten Standings Prompted by Road Matchups
Notre Dame at Iowa. Ohio State at Chicago. Wisconsin at Illinois. Indiana at Fordham. Purdue at Northwestern. Minnesota at Michigan.
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Sooners Crush Iowa State In Big Six Clash
Oklahoma's high powered Sooners routed Iowa State 38 to 6 in Norman on Saturday to tighten their grip on the Big Six title. Quarterback Jack Jacobs and senior substitute Beryl Clark led a six touchdown drive while reserves dominated the second half before a homecoming crowd of about 25 000.
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Bucks Rout Indiana 24–0 to Lead Big Ten
Ohio State dominates Indiana 24 to 0 in front of 40 872 fans to seize top Big Ten spot. Don Scott stars with punting passing and scoring while James Langhurst adds two TDs and Charley Maag boots a field goal. Jim Strausbaugh adds key runs as the Bucks rebound from a previous loss.
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Carleton 14 Kohawks 6 in season finale at Northfield
Carleton defeats Kohawks 14 6 in a hard fought home finale at Northfield Minnesota. Dickie Ruiter, Carleton’s 150-pound All American, again provided the decisive plays through accurate passes and multiple contributions. The game capped Carleton’s final home appearance of the season.
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Big Ten and Midwest football scores across multiple games
Column lists scores from several college football games across the Big Ten Midwest West East and Far West regions. Notable results include Michigan 7 over opponents, Ohio State 24 over Indiana, Notre Dame 14 over Navy, Texas and many others with varied point totals and matchup pairings.
Ramblers Remain Unbeaten in Notre Dame Victory
Notre Dame extended its unbeaten streak with a 14 to 0 win over Army led by Steve Bagarus and Harry Stevenson. The victory cemented Notre Dame's dominance in the South Bend season, as Army and Navy suffered defeats and comparisons to the Rockne era were made.
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Three More Drop From Nation's Unbeaten List
Illinois upset Michigan 16 7 ending the Wolverines perfect slate. Oregon State and Kentucky also fell as major teams with perfect records were reduced, leaving six teams still undefeated including Tennessee Notre Dame Texas A and M Cornell Duquesne and Catholic U.
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Purdue and Iowa clash in key homecoming showdown
Purdue faces Iowa in a high stakes homecoming game at Ross Ade Stadium Lafayette Indiana. The Hoosiers hype surrounds a strong offense led by Eddie Anderson while Purdue relies on a tough Big Ten defense and a disciplined kicking game. The crowd roars as Pettit and Murphy spark early drives and the forecasted clash promises a tense battle with gambling angles weighing Ohio State hopes.
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Old Gold Forwards Stop Purdue 4 0 On Two Final-Period Safeties
Iowa’s old gold and black shocked Purdue 4 to 0 as two late safeties decided the game. Mike Enich and Dick Evans blocked a punt, with captain Erwin Prasse pursuing the ball for the points, as the forward wall powered 179 rushing yards to 59. Jim Harris sent seven players who outperformed expectations, while the line and backs combined for dominance and 11 first downs.
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Harris Calls Enid 'Nation's Best Tackle'
Iowa players and coach praise Mike Enich after a standout performance against Purdue. Nile Kinnick and teammates insist Enich is the top tackle in the conference and perhaps the nation, with Jim Harris vouching he is unmatched. Kinnick throws a corrected pass to Brown after several tries.
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DeCorrevont 61 Yard Dash Secures Northwestern Win Over Gophers
Memorial Stadium saw Northwestern claim a 14 to 7 victory as Bill DeCorrevont sprinted 61 yards for a late touchdown. The junior's dramatic run with 4:13 left turned a 7 7 tie into a Wildcats triumph, following his 13 yard earlier drive setup.
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