Army Tops Navy 32 to 13 in Annual Football Classic
Army defeated Navy 32 to 13 before 102000 at Municipal Stadium. Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard starred with three and two touchdowns respectively, sealing Army’s 18th straight win and second national title as Navy mounted a stout comeback in the final quarters. Navy scored twice and briefly pierced Army’s line, with Joe Bartos plunging in for a late score.
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USC Wins Rose Bowl Bid Over Bruins in 26 15 Victory
In Memorial Coliseum USC defeated UCLA 26 to 15 before a 103,000 crowd sealing a Pacific Conference title with five wins and earning the West’s Rose Bowl bid to face Alabama on January 1. Ted Tannehill and Jerry Bowman led the Trojans as they built a 19–0 first-half lead.
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Georgia Defeats Tech 33 to 0 Behind Trippi's Passes
Georgia Bulldogs dominate Georgia Tech 33 to 0 as halfback Charlie Trippi throws for three touchdowns and runs for another. Crowd of 32,000 watches punting minimal, with Davis’s punting and Jernigan’s three extra points key in a lopsided victory.
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Tar Heels Top Virginia in low-scoring affair
North Carolina's Tar Heels defeated Virginia 27 to 18 in a three period football game at Chapel Hill. The victory, part of a long rivalry that had reached 50 years, featured early momentum as backs Bob Warren and Bill Voris each carried for a touchdown and Jim Camp added another score as Carolina extended its late season push.
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Yale Line Whips Harvard by 28-0
Yale dominated Harvard in the 62nd Big Three clash, with a powerful line and Art Fitzg erald leading a 28-0 victory. The Elis, first since 1942, impressed about 35,000 fans despite snowy, windy conditions in New Haven.
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Passing Running By Gilmer Lead Alabama Attack
Gilmer starred as Alabama overwhelmed Mississippi State 55 to 13 in Tuscaloosa. The unbeaten Tide rolled to another Rose Bowl bound regular season finale behind Gilmer passing and rushing. State struck first but Bama led 13 7 at halftime and pulled away with a series of long drives and scoring plays. Gilmer completed 13 of 19 passes for 198 yards two TDs and added 96 rushing yards.
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VOLS DOMINATE VANDERBILT 45-0 ON HOME GROUND
Tennessee overwhelms Vanderbilt 45 to 0 as freshman tailback fuels the attack. Bobby Lund scores four touchdowns and two passes, leading the Vols to a dominant homecoming win with 260 rushing yards and 175 passing yards. Commodores manage little offense as Vandy is shut out.
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South Carolinagets tobacco bowl bid
South Carolina Gamecocks invited to play in the Tobacco Bowl on January 1. Governor Williams, backing state officials, said Columbia was selected as the site for the annual New Year matchup between the state champion team and an out of state opponent. The 18,000 capacity stadium was cited.
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Miami Dominates Auburn 33-7 in Orange Bowl bid chase
Miami University overwhelmed Auburn 33 to 7, boosting hope for an Orange Bowl invitation while bowl committee watchers considered LSU vs Tulane, and Georgia and Tennessee remained possible recipients. Miami surged in the fourth, with Harry Ghaul’s 82 yard score and a 26 yard connection from Joe Krull to Bon Bowman sealing the win before 21,000 fans.
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Don Whitmire Returns to Old Roles for Navy
Don Whitmire, Navy’s former All American tackle, again moved into backfield or fullback drills to bolster the line ahead of Navy’s clash with Army. He previously starred at Alabama before World War II and has aided Rip Miller’s line, with Navy coaches praising his power and versatility as a backup fullback candidate.
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Maryland Wins Over South Carolina in Tough SCC Clash
Columbia S C December game ends 19 to 13 as Maryland Old Liners secure their third Southern Conference victory. South Carolina drives late with two fourth quarter touchdowns, but Maryland’s three early scores, two in the second period and one after halftime, hold the lead.
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Moulton Downs Russellville 26-6 In Last Game
Moulton high school football defeated Russellville 26-6 to end the season 8-1 Friday afternoon. Curtis Montgomery threw to Dwight Smith for the first TD, Montgomery added a 90 yard kickoff return for a second, then a 11 yard run for a third as Smith kicked two extra points. Gano McKelvey added a nine yard run for the final Moulton TD. Russellville scored late on a 20 yard pass with the extra attempt failed. Read star players included Wendell McKelvey Richard Turner Billy Wade Rus Ger Coffey Vernon Lang and Everett Stockton. The Russellville band performed at halftime.
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LSU Defeats Tulane 33-0 in New Orleans Showdown
LSU Tigers overwhelmed Tulane Green Wave 33 to 0 before 55 000 fans as backfield speed and strong defense produced a runaway victory. Ejections marked a heated game with penalties, while Notre Dame’s Y A Tittle connected on an 18 yard pass to Willard before the third quarter.
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Decatur Juniors Triumph Over Moulton Heights Friday
Decatur Juniors beat Moulton Heights 21 to 19 while Ryan overwhelmed Union Hill on Friday night. Fred Horn led Moulton Heights with nine. Scott McClanahan topped Decatur with eight. Malcolm Mardis scored 15 for Ryan and Paul Sansom 14 for Union Hill. Union Hill defeated Ryan 23 to 17. Good scored 19 for Union Hill, Lights had eight for Ryan. Moulton Heights girls beat Austinville 23 to 9 before the Decatur game. Eathredge 16 and Lang 7 led the Heights, Johnson and Moore had four for Austinville. Moulton Heights prepares to travel to Ryan next Friday.
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Eight College Teams Unbeaten Untied In Season
Eight college football squads finished the season undefeated and untied, including Army Alabama and Oklahoma A&M. Little High Point College was the only team to see its perfect mark spoiled, tied by Milligan. Landry scored touchdown number three as LSU rallied in the third quarter aided by a 19 yard pass from Tittle to Landry and a 61 yard push.
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All-State Team Announced by Age-Herald
The Birmingham Age-Herald released its all-state high school football team after polling over 200 prep coaches. First team includes Bobby Weaver Talladega Jack Brown Selma ends John Terry West End Ralph Reed Albertville Clyde Tidmore Gadsden Eugene Driver Woodlawn Charles Moore B B Comer Dick Webb Ensley Tom Lucia Emma Sansom Ed Salem Ramsay James Patton Bessemer. Second team lists Bob Ivy Ensley Phil Bouffard Ramsay Chester Cline Etowah County Dempsey Ison Arab Jack Marley Dothan George Sanford Roanoke Bill Prentice Woodlawn Z N Clinard Gadsden Guy Penny Piedmont Glenn Jarvis Valley High Jimmy Jordan West End.
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Notre Dame Falls to Blue Jackets in Ross Field Finale
Great Lakes Blue Jackets crushed Notre Dame 39 to 7 in the last game on Ross Field. Frank Aschenbrenner starred as St. Paul Brown led the team, scoring four thrusts at the Irish goal line in the final quarter after ND had taken a 13-7 lead in the second period.
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