TCU Rally Beats Ohio State 18 14 in Columbus
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs overcome heavy favorite Ohio State 18 to 14 at Columbus. Key plays include Jimmy Shofner’s 90 yard punt return for a touchdown, a fumble recovery, and two pivotal punts. Shofner starred on offense and defense as the Buckeyes struggled to contain the Frogs.
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Michigan Beats USC In First 1950 Season Game 16-6
In Los Angeles, favored Michigan defeated Southern Cal 16-6 to start the season. Michigan backs led by quarterback Jim Van Pelt and backs Jim Pace Mike Shatusky and Bradley Myers unleashed a powerful attack in the second half to overpower the Trojans who were without a senior on the roster.
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Gophers Open Season With 46 7 Win Over Washington
Minnesota, ranked sixth, crushed Washington 46-7 before a Memorial Stadium crowd of 63,512. Bobby Cox connected on a 10 yard TD pass to Jon Jelacic in the first quarter as the Gophers seized control early and never let up.
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Cubs Rally Past Cardinals 6 4 in Eight Inning Win
Chicago avoided another last place finish as they erupted for five runs in the eighth inning to defeat St Louis 6 4. Cubs hitters Hillman Platón Massa Silvera and Merritt contributed in a tense late surge while the Cardinals struggled to respond with matching offense on a night marred by misplays and miscues.
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Baylor Bears Defeat Houston 14-6 in Narrow Victory
Baylor Bears forged two long scoring drives to lead 14-6 over Houston on a night marked by missed chances. Houston defense pressured early, but Baylor maintained the edge with efficient ball control and key plays to seal the win in Waco, Texas.
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Spartans Rip Indiana 54 to 0 in Big Ten rout
Michigan State dominates Indiana 54-0 at Spartan Stadium, moving to 4th in the nation and reviving Rose Bowl hopes. Key players include Walt Kowalczyk and Blanche Martin in the backfield as the 52,162 crowd sees first and second teams share the field while Indiana coach Phil Dickens watches from the stands.
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Badgers Pound Marquette 60 to 6 in Madison
Wisconsin's fast moving football squad overwhelmed Marquette with a lopsided 60 6 victory. The AP report notes aggressive defense and sharp offensive execution as the Badgers dominated from start to finish.
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CornellKnox opener: Cornell topples Knox 13 6 in Midwest clash
GALESBURG Cornell sophomore Dave Conaway recovered a fumble in the Knox end zone for a 60 yard Ram march to set up Cornell’s first touchdown in the second quarter. Ron Stacy fumbled at the one yard line to spark the drive. James Stowell caught a 25 yard pass from Dave Maller for the extra score.
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Drake Aerials Top South Dakota State for 25-7 Win
Drake quarterback Roger LaBrasca threw two first half touchdown passes to Walt Pohl and Jerry Mertens to power a 25-7 victory over South Dakota State. Drake added two rushing touchdowns as Jim Vacura returned a kickoff 91 yards for S D State.
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Standings and Saturday Results for Major Leagues
The American League standings show Milwaukee St Louis Brooklyn and Cincinnati in play. On Saturday Cincinnati tied Milwaukee 6 all. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 4 to 1 while New York defeated Chicago 6 to 6 in a split result.
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Steers Top Tulane 20 6 Behind Ramirez Off Bench
Rene Ramirez came off the bench to energize two Texas scoring drives as the Longhorns defeated Tulane 20 to 6 in Austin. Ramirez’s power and persistence helped Texas steady the game and secure the victory.
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Hutchinson Signs With Cardinals for 1958 Season
St Louis Cardinals manager Freddie Hutchinson agreed to terms for another season with the club, which has climbed from seventh to second in three years. General Manager Frank Lane announced the deal but did not reveal terms, noting Hutchinson received an increase over his 1957 salary.
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SMU Ties Georgia Tech in Rain Soaked Intersectional
In Atlanta, underdog SMU fought Georgia Tech to a scoreless draw. Fullback Joe Sherer starred, punting effectively to clear danger and constrain Tech. About 30,000 fans braved steady rain as the waterlogged game stayed level.
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Kerby Farrell Expected to Be Dismissed as Indians Manager
New York AP reports Kerby Farrell is virtually certain to be fired after the season end game between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox in Chicago. Hank Greenberg will meet Farrell postgame. Farrell, who replaced Al Lopez after 1956, faced injuries to Herb Score and Bob Lemon that hampered the team, ending a pennant chase and first division drought. Marty Marion is rumored as a potential replacement.
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Yankees Rise to Eight Pennants Under Stengel Era
The series continued with Casey Stengel guiding the Yankees since 1949 to eight pennants in nine years. They hold a 6-1 series record and Stengel matches Joe McCarthy with eight championships. Marie Joe also earned a title with the Cubs. The Braves face a new era after years of harsh labels and a challenge to end their hopes of past collapses.
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West Virginia Beats Virginia Tech 14-0 to Extend SEC Streak
Morgantown WV AP reports the West Virginia Mountaineers shut down Virginia Tech 14-0 on Saturday. The win marks their 22nd straight Southern Conference victory and nearly clinches another league title for WVU.
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Missouri Routs Arizona Wildcats 35-13 in Columbia
Full back Hank Kuhlmann scored three first half touchdowns as Missouri dominated Arizona 35-13 in Columbia. Kuhlmann sparked the Tigers with his rapid pace while the Wildcats struggled to respond on offense and defense.
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Massive college football results flood the gridiron
A sweep of Big Ten Big Eight and regional scorers floods the week with wins and losses. Army Nebraska and Notre Dame post upsets while multiple conferences report standout performances. Highlights include Ohio State 14 over Texas Christian 18 and Michigan State 54 over Indiana 6 with a long list of game scores across divisions.
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Duke Dominates Virginia 40-0 Behind Wray Carlton’s 26
Duke routed Virginia 40-0 as halfback Wray Carlton exploded for 26 points setting a single game Atlantic Coast Conference scoring record. Virginia struggled on offense while Duke controlled the game from start to finish.
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Auburn Rips Vols 7 to 0 in SEC Football Clash
Auburn crushed Tennessee 7-0 in Knoxville as its strong line dominated the ground game and freed Auburn backs for multiple long gains in a Southeastern Conference contest.
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Soph Milstead leads A&M to 21 0 win over Texas Tech
LUBBOCK Texas AP Sophomore Charley Milstead propelled Texas A&M to a 21 0 victory at Texas Tech. The Tyler Texas native scored two touchdowns including a 22 yard run as the Aggies extended their streak to twelve games undefeated and maintained the nation s second rank.
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Coe Beats Lawrence as Britt Shines in Grinnell Return
Verlon Britt intercepted a Lawrence pass then connected on all three targets for Coe. A 16 yard TD came when Dick Sandercock hauled in a fourth period score in the end zone. Ron Armstrong, Belle Plaine junior, left with injury after 58 yards on seven carries.
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Wildcats Fall 26 6 To Indians In Palo Alto
Stanford Indians used a strong running attack and sharp passing to defeat Northwestern Wildcats 26-6 on a national telecast in Stanford Stadium. The Indians struck early, scoring in the first three minutes on a 10 yard pass from Jack Douglas to Jeri McMillin.
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Tutors End NC Conference Game With 18-0 Win
Iowa Teachers College teammates defeated North Dakota 18-0 in Fargo as Larry Roberts scored twice and Glen Borland added a 51 yard TD on a late first-half drive. Roberts also opened the scoring with an 89 yard run and later sealed the victory with another rushing TD.
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Navy Tramples William and Mary 33-6 in Homecoming Game
Annapolis Md Navy dominated William and Mary scoring three second half touchdowns to win 33-6 before a Homecoming crowd of 15 500 at Thompson Stadium. Navy offense surged after intermission as William and Mary failed to respond and the Sailors secured the victory.
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