Clemson Noses Out Wake Forest in ACC Scrap
Clemson treks to a 14 12 ACC victory over Wake Forest as third string halfback Bob Morgan sparks the Tigers with 43 rushing yards and a 15 yard reception along with key kickoff return gains. Wake Forest fights hard through two touchdowns in each of the second and fourth frames.
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Tar Heels Crush Volunteers To Boost Bowl Prospects
North Carolina rolled past Tennessee 21-7 in Knoxville to win a fifth straight game and move to 5-2. Quarterback Jack Cummings led two first quarter TD drives and a late score, while Don Klochak added 92 rushing yards for the Tar Heels as Tennessee dropped to 2-4 midseason.
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Clemson Tigers Stun Wake Forest In Close Football Thriller
Clemson’s second unit sparked a 14 12 upset bid, outplaying the starting group and prompting praise from coach Frank Howard. Wake Forest pilot Paul Amen lamented penalties and praised Clemson’s defense and Morgan’s promising performance as the game swung on stable drives and key penalties.
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Edwards Disappointed After NC State Tech Tie
North Carolina State coach Earle Edwards said he was disappointed the Wolfpack did not win after a 14-14 tie with Virginia Tech. He praised Hokies quarterback Billy Holsclaw for 140 passing yards and 14 rushing yards and noted State’s fourth quarter goal line stand at the 2 yard line as a key moment.
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Duke Tech Rivalry Halts Duke Rally in 10-8 Loss
Georgia Tech upsets Duke 10-8 as Wells kicks the decisive 30 yard field goal after Duke miscues plague the Blue Devils. Duke fights back with a 75 yard scoring drive but falls short despite late passes to Dave Sime and Wray Carlton.
Afendis and Beauchot Named HPC Co Captains for 1958 59
High Point College announces Steve Afendis and Maury Beauchot as co captains for the 1958 59 season. Coach Virgil Yow says both guards will lead the Purple Panthers with Afendis primarily at guard and Beauchot at back court.
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Tar Heels Drive to Lead Versus Tennessee in Gridiron Battle
The Yardstick opened with an 18 yard run for a touchdown as UNC mounted a 74 yard drive in 10 plays capped by Klochak. Cummings connected on a 35 yard pass to Al Goldstein, and Emil DeCantis scored from the 2. Tennessee answered in the third quarter as Carl Smith recovered a fumble for a TD with Burklow kicking. MORE ON PAGE THREE.
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Fists Fly as Tar Heels and Vols Fight Near End
In Knoxville, two snarling incidents marred North Carolina vs Tennessee football. Police broke up first melee near the benches. Don Leake was ejected after a second fight as Tennessee coach Bowden Wyatt hurried onto the field. Mrs Don Stallings Sr., mother of NC tackle Don Stallings, crossed the field thinking the play had ended.
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Murray Sees Puzzling Duke Loss to Tech
Duke coach Bill Murray blamed unclear factors after a 10 8 defeat by Georgia Tech in Durham. He praised Tech and noted three losses by field goal this season while lamenting low turnout and a tense, tightly fought game. Bobby Dodd called the Duke Tech clash a typical thriller with a strong first half but a tight finish.
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Holsclaw Shines In 14 14 State Tech Tie At Raleigh
Virginia Tech and North Carolina State fought to a 14 14 deadlock in Raleigh as Billy Holsclaw led Tech with 140 passing yards and 14 rushing yards. State built early lead on Trowbridge score but Tech answered with a late drive to force the draw. Nelson scored State’s tying TD after a short kick.
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