Missouri Hands Kansas State 33 to 0 in opener
Missouri overwhelmed Kansas State 33 to 0 in the Big Six opener. Bill Dellastatious, a 165 pound back, scored two touchdowns and contributed to others while Paul Collins added two rushing TDs. James Kekeris added all three PATs as Missouri dominated from start to finish in Manhattan.
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Michigan State Edges Kentucky 2-0 on a Blocked Kick
In Lexington, Michigan State defeated Kentucky 2 to 0 after Grondzik blocked Schu's punt for a safety in the second period. Both teams passed often but the defenses prevailed with limited scoring chances and long runs by Aronson for MSU.
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Texas Christian and Arkansas end in 6 to 6 tie in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth, Texas Christian and Arkansas battled to a 6 to 6 tie in their Southwest Conference football opener. TCU opened with an 80 yard drive ending in a Gibson reception, Mullins missing the extra point. Arkansas answered in the fourth on a Donoho run after Schmichyk 35 yard pass, extra point blocked.
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Western Michigan crushes Michigan Central 35 to 14 in Kalamazoo
Western Michigan overwhelmed Michigan Central 35 to 14 in Kalamazoo in its last home game. The fourth quarter featured a 50 yard Central march halted by WMU, then Art Gillespie raced 70 yards for the final TD.
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Army Dominates Cadets In Scoring Parade
Army offense rumbled after a slow start as Glenn Davis Dale Hall Doug Kenna Tommy Lombardo and Felix Blanchard sparked a touchdown streak. Kenna had a 65 yard run and Brown benefited from a fourth period break as Stuart Goodman intercepted a pass and returned to the Army 12. Goodman then connected with Willias who fumbled at the one yard line with William Moody scoring for Brown on the subsequent play.
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Huskies Triumph Over Willamette in Coast Game
In Portland, Washington Seattle’s Huskies defeated Willamette 40 to 6 after a tight first half. End Wayne Mayfield opened scoring for Willamette. Washington pulled away in the second half with three more counters from Bob Zech, Keith Decourcey and Bob Moore as Willamette’s lone first-half TD stood out.
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Big Ten and Midwest Football Scores Recap
Summary of scattered college football results across conferences including Ohio State 34 Iowa 0 Wisconsin 21 Marquette 2 Michigan 28 Minnesota 13 Purdue 451 Wiliois 10 Great Lakes 25 Notre Dame 28 Tulane 0 Michigan State 2 Kentucky 0 Penn State 14 Navy 55 Swarthmore 6 USC 6.
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Northwestern tryout spots for Armand Ochman at fullback
Evanston report notes Armand Ochman, three months after submarine duty in the Southwest Pacific, is attempting to win a spot as Northwestern Universitys fullback.
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SMU Narrows Win Over Southwestern 16 15 in Dallas
SMU Mustangs edged Southwestern Pirates 16 to 15 at Ownby Stadium Dallas. Leon Schultz a Navy reserve center made the key late interception returning 25 yards. Pete Kotlarich kicked the deciding 22 yard field goal as Jimmy Powers starred with an 80 yard kickoff run.
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Cyclone Harriers Romp to 18 37 Victory Over Peru
Iowa State college cross country team defeated Peru Nebraska State Teachers College 18 to 37 at Ames. Henry Schwenk won in 13 17 5 tying with Cyclone freshman Bill Arlen for first in a meet with Cornell College last week. Arlen placed second while Dick Mastian finished third. George Davis and Jack Reed rounded out the winning five for ISU.
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Rochester Yellowjackets Fall 19 7 to Miami U
Miami University defeated Rochester 19 to 7 at home in a second half surge. The loss marked Rochester second defeat of the year while Miami remained unbeaten after upsetting Colgate last week.
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Miami University and South Carolina Play to Scoreless Tie
Miami University and South Carolina battled to a scoreless tie at Burdine Stadium as the Hurricanes and Gamecocks produced a cautious, low scoring affair.
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Indiana State 11 Romps to 55-6 Homecoming Win
Indiana State University routed Southern Illinois Teachers 55-6 on homecoming in Terre Haute. Dick Mullen scored three touchdowns, Bill Brown added two, and Mullen also had long runs and a scoring pass. Robert Earl scored Southern Illinois’ lone TD late in the fourth. Only one conversion was successful.
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Lafayette Machines New York U in 39 0 Shutout
Lafayette dominated New York University 39 to 0 before 5000 at Ohio Field. The surprising victory marked NYU's return to football after a two year absence and showcased Lafayette's strong offense and sturdy defense.
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Bucknell Edges Franklin and Marshall in Rain Soaked Showdown
Bucknell rallied from behind twice to beat Franklin and Marshall 16 13 at Lewisburg. The game unfolded in a driving rainstorm as Bucknell secured the victory in the second half.
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Rice Owls Defeat LSU in Thrilling 14 13 Win
In Houston Rice Institute Owls edge Louisiana State Tigers 14 to 13 at Rice Field. Rice gains seven points in the final period to secure the victory behind key plays from Cox Scruggs Smith and Lawrence. LSU mounts a late third quarter rally with Standifer Rowan Carson and Cason leading two long drives.
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Volunteers Stomp To 20-7 Win Over Rebels
The University of Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Mississippi Rebels 20-7 in Memphis. Three quick scoring plays, including the opening scrimmage, powered Tennessee to its SEC victory, marking Mississippi's second league loss as both teams returned to big plays after a year apart.
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Soldiers Trounce Colorado College In 33 to 13 Victory
Ft. Warren Wyoming overwhelmed Colorado College with latent power for a 33 to 13 victory at Washburn field in Colorado Springs. The Tigers struggled to match the visitors’ drive and scoring momentum throughout the game.
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Sirius Wins Hawthorne Sprint Handicap at Chicago
Sirius owned by Mrs. W. E. Smith upset a strong speed field to win the $10,000 added Hawthorne sprint handicap before 20,093 fans in Chicago. The race featured a near record time as Sirius crossed first among a talented lineup.
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Pitt Stamps Bethany 50 13 At Pitt Stadium
Pitt's grid squad recovered from a prior loss to Notre Dame by defeating Bethany 50 to 13 at Pitt Stadium. The offense rolled with four passing touchdowns amid nine fumbles and penalties on a slippery field.
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Auburn Nips Infantry Eleven 7 to 0 in Auburn
Auburn Tigers beat the Fort Benning 4th Infantry team 7 0 on their home field. Buck Stringer intercepted a Benning pass and returned 21 yards for the only score. Auburn held 12 first downs to Fort Benning's five despite fumbles by Infantry backs.
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Central Normal and Franklin Mayhem Ends In 6-6 Tie
Central Normal college and Franklin college battled to a 6-6 deadlock in the home opener. Franklin freshman Scott Butte scored early on a 15 yard run setup by a 20 yard pass from Jack Payne. Vernie Castleman and Charles Alltop added the later score for Central Normal.
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Knutson Stars in Wabash Victory Over Wooster
Wabash college beat Wooster 27 to 0 at Crawfordsville led by navy V-12 trainee Don Knutson of Marinette Wisconsin. Knutson scored two long touchdown runs of 65 yards and the Little Giants capitalized on first half scoring chances while shutting out Wooster in the second half. A short run and a Wooster fumble recovery behind the goal line produced the other touchdowns.
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Pro Football Opens All Out Stage With Opening Games
The National league begins its 25th annual championship race with full schedules across major cities. Green Bay aims for a fourth straight win against the Card Pitt attack as Cleveland faces Chicago Bears in a reactivated matchup and Washington meets Philadelphia as Steve Van Buren debuts for the Eagles.
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Mrs McAndrews Wins Cedar Rapids 1944 Women’s Net Title
Mrs Jim McAndrews defeated Ardel Coy 6 1 6 1 at Kenmore courts to claim Cedar Rapids city women’s tennis championship after delays due to illness. She succeeds Dora Jane Hamblin, last year’s holder now with the American Red Cross.
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Secret pin setting gadget speeds bowling games
In New York the inventor revealed an automatic pin-spotting machine after nine years of secret development. Perfected in 1940 and sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress the device averages nine and a half games per hour per alley, replacing pin-boys. It is a five by eight foot steel unit operating automatically from a button start.
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Yale Beats Cornell For First Time In Four Years 16-7
Yale defeats Cornell 16 to 7 in New Haven with standout Roger Barksdale delivering crucial runs as the Blue end a four year drought against the Big Red. Cornell was favored but could not prevail in the upset.
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Tipton Tigers edge Monticello 7–0 in Friday clash
Tipton high school defeated Monticello 7 to 0 as Don Crock plunged in for the score after a key third quarter interception by Skip Fell. Crock added the extra point while Monticello threatened early but failed to score.
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Villanova Wildcats Top Sampson Naval Team 7-6
The undefeated Villanova Wildcats defeated the Sampson naval training center eleven by 7 to 6 on Saturday night to extend their early season winning streak.
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Pot O Luck wins Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park
Calumet farm's Pot O' Luck with Bobby Permane aboard won the Champagne Stakes in the seventy fourth running at Belmont Park, defeating a 132 year old field.
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Lisbon Loses Homecoming Football Game 26 to 14
Lisbon High School fell 26 to 14 at home as Iowa City High Reserves defeated them Friday night. The halftime score was tied 6 to 6 before Iowa City pulled away in the second half.
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