Longhorns Edge SMU 7 0 to Open Week
Texas survives a sluggish offensive showing to defeat SMU 7-0 in Austin. The Longhorns’ defense sealed the win with four interceptions led by Tommy Nobis, while Ernie Kay scored on a two yard run and David Conway added the extra point. Attendance was 59,000.
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Ernie Kay
David Conway
Tommy Nobis
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Bowling Green Stays Unbeaten
The Bowling Green Falcons remained unbeaten at 7-0 after intercepting three of Ernie Kellermann's passes in Oxford. Miami joined MAC play at 4-2, while BG moved to 4-0 in conference play with a 42-1 record in the season.
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Davidson Downs Furman 23 0 for first SC win since 1948
Davidson's defense forced two touchdowns and a safety as the Wildcats defeated Furman 23-0 in a Southern Conference game. Sammy Wyche was limited to 22 total yards while Davidson scored on a safety, a blocked punt return, and two fourth quarter scores to snap Furman's edge. Attendance was about 5,000.
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Ed Childs
Paladin
Steve Smith
West Virginia Pounds Kentucky 38-7 in Sat Football Clash
West Virginia, led by Allen McCune's three touchdown passes and a rushing score, defeated Kentucky 38-7. Kentucky briefly led after a Rick Norton touchdown pass but WVU answered with a late first-half drive and a strong second half.
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Clemson Rips Virginia 29 7 in ACC Clash
Breakaway run by Hal Davis powers Clemson to a 29-7 win over Virginia in an ACC football game. Davis scores twice and runs for 179 yards on 13 carries, while Ted Bunton returns a 48 yard interception for Clemson’s final touchdown as time runs out.
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Hal Davis
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Tigers Stop Cavaliers in Early 55 Yard Burst
Clemson defense stalled Virginia after a 55 yard burst at game start. Bell connected on a 34 yard pass to Ww Bell for a TD and a two point conversion, but a penalty nullified a later long catch. Davis targeted Virginia again, then Pat Crain intercepted and Clemson held Virginia to downs before Bunton broke a 55 yard kickoff return.
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Rutgers Defeats Boston 9-0 in narrow football win
In New Brunswick Rutgers held Boston to 0 points as they produced 79 rushing yards in 14 plays for a third period touchdown and followed with a field goal on the next drive. The final score stood at 9-0 with the Scarlet Knights securing the victory.
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East Carolina Trips Citadel in 19-10 Victory
East Carolina overcame a halftime tie to defeat The Citadel 19-10 in Charleston. Tailback Bill Cline threw an 11 yard TD to Norm Swindell and fullback George Richardson scored the late go ahead and sealing touchdowns as ECU moved to 6-1 while The Citadel falls to 3-4.
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