Nebraska Upsets Minnesota 14-9 in Memorial Stadium
Nebraska stunned Minnesota 14 to 9 at Memorial Stadium before 36 000 fans as Major Lawrence Biff Jones opened his Nebraska coaching tenure with a bold upset. The Gophers undefeated streak ended after 33 games and Northwestern’s mud win was the lone blemish on their record.
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Luther Defeats Western Union 12 0 in Iowa Conference Clash
Luther College, led by Leslie, defeated Western Union 12 to 0. Norse defense held the Eagles scoreless as a late first-half punt return setup the decisive drive with Stolfa and Leslie contributing to the scoring sequence.
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Cornell Downs Lawrence 20 to 0 in Strong Win
Cornell dominating the entire game defeated the Lawrence Vikings 20 to 0 for their third straight win. Sophomores Sprague Maloney Pease and McClanahan starred with strong runs and two scores, while center Hokonson blocked a punt setting up the first tally.
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Michigan State Rally Defeats Michigan In Classic
Michigan State's football team rallied to a 19 to 14 victory over Michigan before a 71,200 crowd in Ann Arbor. Eugene Ciolek's 89 yard run sparked the Spartans, who trailed at halftime but surged ahead in the second half with timely defense and key plays.
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Wildcats Roll Over Iowa State 33 to 0 at Dyche Stadium
Northwestern, Western Conference champions, crushed Iowa State 33 to 0 before 30 000 fans at Dyche stadium. Bob Swisher of Peoria led the attack with three touchdowns and Northwestern’s defense held the Cyclones to their 25 yard line. Blond Don Heap added a 21 yard score late in the first period to spark the rout.
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Standings and Results From Major Leagues
The text lists 1950s era American League standings with New York Boston Detroit Chicago and others and results from Saturday games including New York 1 Boston 3 and Cleveland 12 Detroit 5. It also shows Sunday matchups and National League standings with New York Boston Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, plus upcoming games.
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Iowa’s 1921 upset over Notre Dame sparks Hawkeyes’ rise
A recount of Iowa’s 1921 10-7 victory over Notre Dame in Iowa City that elevated the Hawkeyes to the top tier of college football. Key figures include Howard Jones, captain Eddie Anderson, and players such as Devine, Minick, Slater, and Locke, noting the season’s unbeaten run and subsequent 1922 title contention.
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Notre Dame Opens Tough Season With Drake Shutout
Notre Dame defeated Drake 21 to 0 in South Bend as the Irish began a demanding 1950s era schedule. A 41,000 crowd watched ND score once in the second period and twice in the third, while ragged drives shortened potential touchdowns.
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Football Results Big Ten and East West Scores
A compilation of college football scores across regions including Nebraska Northwestern Iowa State Vanderbilt Notre Dame Drake Coe Central Cornell Luther Knox Virginia Texas Princeton Yale Penn State and more. Notable results show Tennessee Alabama close games and California Oregon State among others.
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Giants Yankees Set For Dramatic Clash In New York
New York fans anticipate an all New York World Series with the Yankees and Giants meeting in a rubber series opener at Yankee Stadium. Lefty Gomez and Carl Hubbell emerge as top anticipated pitchers while Red Ruffing, Pearson, and Hadley vie for mound duty as both clubs boast strong win totals.
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Huskers Defend Dishonor in Narrow Victory Over Minnesota
Nebraska delivered a stout defensive effort as seven veteran linemen disrupted Minnesota repeatedly, limiting scoring to nine points despite more first downs and yards for the Gophers. The game carried tragedy with the injury to Eldon McHavy, age 20.
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Washington Huskies hand Trojans first loss at Coliseum
Washington defeated Southern California 7 to 0 in Los Angeles. Jimmy Johnston scored on a one yard plunge after a fumble recovery by Rich Worthington, with Cruver converting. USC threatened in the second quarter but Schindler’s pass to Hibbs was knocked down.
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Ohio State Upsets Purdue 13 to 0 in Big Ten Clash
In Columbus Ohio State, a rugged Buckeyes squad, topped Purdue 13 to 0 before 40 653 fans on a warm day. The Buckeyes halted Purdue’s running game and neutralized Cecil Isbell through a stifling defense and persistent offense.
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