Notre Dame Rallies To Beat Northwestern 7 6 In Big Upset
Northwestern fumbled on the 36 yard line in the third period and Notre Dame cashed in with two Bertelli passes. Angelo Bertelli connected with Matt Bolger for a one yard TD after a 19 yard strike to Harry Wright. Steve Juzwik added the extra point to seal Notre Dame’s seventh win. Northwestern suffers its third defeat as the Irish stay unbeaten.
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Badgers Triumph Over Purdue On Two Fourth Quarter Scores
Wisconsin defeated Purdue 13 to 0 in a Western Conference game as Dave Schreiner scored on a fumble recovery in the end zone and Pat Harder added an early second score with a 54 yard sprint set up by an interception. Harder missed the extra point. Purdue’s defense was stout but could not stop Wisconsin’s late surge.
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Duquesne Ends Perfect Season With 16-0 Win
In Pittsburgh, Duquesne University finished an unbeaten campaign by routing Mississippi State 16-0 before about 30 000 fans. The game marked a flawless record for the Dukes as they shut out the Maroons.
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T C U Upsets Texas 14 7 on Last-Second Pass
Texas was halted in the final seconds as Emery Nix threw a long pass to Van Hall for a 24 yard completion in the end zone. T C U tallied a 14 to 7 upset ending Texas bowl hopes and national title chances. Texas backfield stars Crain and Layden struggled to produce after a first period Layden score.
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Buckeyes Rally Past Illini 12-7 For Homecoming Victory
Ohio State moved into a second place tie with Michigan in the Western conference after overcoming Illinois 12 to 7. The Illini struck early, taking a 7-0 lead on Dick Good to Paul Milosevich and Don Griffin. Buckeyes finally answered late in the second period and then pulled away in the third as Dick Fisher connected with Bob Shaw for a long score.
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Underdog Kansans Trip State Rival In 2016 Surprise
In Lawrence Kansas State rival Kansas stunned Kansas State 20 to 16 in a Big Six game. Speedy substitute halfback Denzel Gibbens sparked the comeback with an 83 yard run and later a 27 yard scoring reception after a pass from Ralph Miller.
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Pioneers Roll After Outcharging Ebymen in First Half
Grinnell defeats Coe College 21 to 6 in a football clash. Harry Waters scored twice for Grinnell on a long pass and a 25 yard run. Augie Gruening added a 29 yard TD. Jack Bredi kicked all three extra points. Coe’s lone score came on a fourth period fumble return by DeWayne Van Deelen and Victor Lowman, whose late drive halted by a failed conversion.
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Carls Smother Rally to Edge Cornell 18 16
In Northfield Cornell roared back after Carleton capitalized early. Earl Bodine sparked the comeback with key runs while Bob Olson accounted for Carl scores including a 72 yard punt return. Olson opened the scoring with a three yard run and later connected with Jim Brown on a 35 yard TD pass.
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Bill Green Scores First Iowa Touchdown in Early Lead
In the Iowa Minnesota game Bill Green raced from the four-yard line for the Hawkeyes first TD as part of a first quarter march led by Green and Bus Mettes.
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Iowa Minnesota gridiron clash stirs huge crowd and upset chances
In Iowa City fans fill the stands as Urban Odson leads the Gophers onto the field amid a fierce rivalry. Bruce Smith, nursing a knee, may carry the load again while Bill Daley anchors the defense. The day recalls last year’s 34 6 Minnesota win as Franck and Smith connected on two long scores.
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Major College Football Scores Across Midwest and South
A roundup of football results from the Big Ten and Midwest Conference with numerous line scores. Notable outcomes include Minnesota beating Iowa 13 to 12, Michigan 24 to Columbia 0, and Missouri 28 to Oklahoma 0, plus several smaller conference results and cross-regional games.
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Drake Beats Iowa State 14-13 On Last-Second Stop
Drake defeats Iowa State 14-13 as Right Guard Bud Adams stops a late Cyclone extra point attempt. Maurice White scores both Drake touchdowns, Paul Darling adds a Cyclone TD and extra point, with Clint Stille converting two for Drake.
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Harvard Rises To Down Bears 23-7 Victory
Harvard defeats Brown 23 to 7 in Cambridge before 20 000 fans. Harvard's offense breaks through after a slow start, wearing down Brown's Bears with decisive scoring drives.
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