4th Straight Big 8 Title For Huskers
Nebraska defense and steady offense beat Oklahoma State 21-6 to clinch a fourth straight Big Eight football title before 65,102 at Lincoln. The win virtually assures a bowl bid, with Alabama a Sugar Bowl possibility, after a 7-6 halftime lead built on a 59 yard drive and a Ben Gregory 10 yard score.
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Missouri Beats Oklahoma 10 7 to End Sooners Title Bid
Missouri defeats Oklahoma 10 to 7 in Norman. A 52 yard field goal by William Bates with four seconds left in the third quarter breaks a scoreless tie and gives the Tigers the lead. Earlier Bob Powell scored for Missouri and Bates added the conversion.
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Colorado Rips Kansas in Big Eight clash
Colorado topped Kansas 35-18 as quarterback Bernie McCall directed steady Buffaloes scoring in each quarter. Attendance was 36,500 with key TD runs and a late 23 yard rush highlight.
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Hawkeye football recap praises resilience after tough losses
In a postgame session, Iowa players and coaches reflect on a 14-10 setback to Ohio State, noting the season’s rough patches and near-misses. Dick Gibbs and John Ficeli discuss Woody Hayes and game incidents, while Dave Moreland and Tony Williams suffer injuries. Eddie Podolak credits teammates for a 41-yard sprint and block sequence amid the defeat.
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World Series setback quotes from Dodgers and others
Walter Alston laments Los Angeles four straight losses to Baltimore in the World Series and reflects on expectations. Florida coach Tommy Bartlett notes standout players amid a Venezuela Panama tour and suggests average teams faced would struggle against top U.S. high schools. Nebraska co captain Leo Wachholtz expresses interest in a rematch with Alabama on New Year’s Day.
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Iowa Buckeyes clash ends in 14 10 defeat for Iowa
Podolak leads Iowa with 78 rushing yards and a late score but Ohio State stalls the Hawkeyes with a goal line stand. Long throws to Rein for a second quarter TD, Cairns adds a late field goal and the Buckeyes hold on for a 14 10 win.
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Drake Defeats South Dakota as Sarnowsky Ties Record
Drake dominated South Dakota 31 to 14 as Manley Sarnowsky tied the national small college season record with ten receptions for 93 yards. Ron Royer connected with Bob Misner on a 51 yard pass and rushed for a TD, while Misner added a 47 yard score. Tim Mahan scored SD's touchdowns on a 7 yard pass and a 29 yard run.
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Panthers Upset N.C. State 41 14 Behind Olin Fox Records
Cedar Rapids based SCI Panthers stun second ranked North Dakota State 41 to 14 in Cedar Falls. Quarterback Dick Olin throws for 275 yards and TDs while Terry Fox racks up 115 rushing yards and two scores. Olin also runs for a TD and adds a 31 yard TD pass. SCI finish 4 2 in conference play and 4 5 overall. N D St tied for North Central title at 5 1.
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Wash Rolls, Shares Loop Soph Crown
Washington sophomores crushed Davenport West 65 to 20 sealing an undefeated season and a share of the Mississippi Valley conference with Davenport Central. Wash and Central finished 8 0 1. Doug Winfrey led with 21 points on three touchdown runs and three extra point runs. Kyle Skogman and John Chavez each scored twice.
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Central Sophs Top Jefferson in Valley Title Bid
Central High School sophomores defeated Jefferson in a 19-13 morning game behind Steve Overton who scored all Central points with three touchdown runs and one extra point. The victory earned Central a share of the Valley championship with Washington.
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