Michigan Wolves ruin Buckeyes title hopes in 19-0 rout
Michigan defeated Ohio State 19-0 at Columbus to end the Buckeyes pursuit of a third straight Western Conference crown. Jim Van Pelt threw a 21-yard TD to Terry Barr and Barr added a 4-yard run after an Ohio fumble. Pace added a 47-yard run and a Maddock pass TD late. Ohio State fumbled four times and threw two picks as attendance set a new home record.
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Ploen Sparks Iowa Past Notre Dame in 48-8 rout
Kenny Ploen, Iowa quarterback and engineering student, starred in a 48-8 victory over Notre Dame, piling up two rushing touchdowns and a key screen pass. He helped fuel Iowa’s explosive offense and contributed in the defense during the rain-dampened game. Notre Dame suffered a heavy defeat, tying its worst losses in Irish football history.
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Weather chases Patterson from Glass Enclosed Grandstand
Cold weather Sat drove Floyd Patterson from the glass enclosed grandstand at Sportsman's Park into the Joe Louis gym on Chicago's south side.
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Rose Bowl ticket sale policy announced by UI
University of Iowa sets ticket sale priorities for the Rose Bowl with students and faculty ahead of alumni friends and the public. Mail orders from the general public accepted after Dec. 3 with priority given to two ticket requests. Brechler notes demand will exceed supply. Francis Graham is the contact. price is 5.50 plus 0.50 handling per order.
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Iowa Hawks Triumph End Big Ten Title and Notre Dame Rout
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured an undisputed Big Ten title for the first time since 1921 and achieved eight wins in a season for the first time since 1905. They crushed Notre Dame 48 8, their largest-ever scoring against the Irish and marking Notre Dame’s fifth worst defeat historically. Iowa’s victory also stands as their first win over Notre Dame since 1940 and ties for Notre Dame’s worst defeat this year alongside Oklahoma’s 40 0 rout.
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Suchy Injury Highlights Notre Dame Game
Don Suchy Iowa center and co captain was hospitalized in good condition after a head injury in the second quarter against Notre Dame. Doctors attributed the blow to a broken helmet rivet that released internal webbing, easing impact absorption.
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Hawks Rout Notre Dame To Clinch 1956 Big Ten Title
Iowa’s 1956 champions of the Big Ten and Rose Bowl bound, the Hawkeyes crushed Notre Dame 48 8. Coach and players praised the steady effort and unity, noting no doubt of victory and crediting key interceptions and team drive for the decisive win.
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Rose Bowl bids shift as Iowa and Oregon State win titles
Iowa earns its first solo Big Ten championship since 1921 by routing Notre Dame 48 to 8, while Oregon State claims the Pacific Coast title and earns a Rose Bowl rematch with Iowa on January 1. Michigan defeats Ohio State 19 to 0, UCLA falls to Southern Cal 10 to 7, and various infractions keep UCLA, Southern Cal, and Washington from title contention. Rumors swirl about Forest Evashevski possible Texas hire as coach and athletic director.
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Iowa Named Big Ten Rose Bowl Representative
The University of Iowa was designated the Big Ten representative for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on January 1. The decision came after unanimous approval by the first six Big Ten athletic directors, with four more yet to respond but a majority already sufficient.
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Iowa Upsets Notre Dame to Clinch 35-Year Big Ten Title
Gus Schrader reports Iowa defeats Notre Dame on Page 1, securing the Hawkeyes’ first undisputed Big Ten championship in 35 years. The win seals Iowa’s top spot, delivering a historic conference title and momentum for the program.
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