Gophers Upset Nationally Ranked Spartans 13-0
Minnesota surprises Michigan State with a 13-0 shutout as Sandy Stephens directs an unbalanced line attack. Bill Munsey scores two touchdowns on a lateral and a 23 yard pass from Stephens.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1961
Page
24
Minnesota surprises Michigan State with a 13-0 shutout as Sandy Stephens directs an unbalanced line attack. Bill Munsey scores two touchdowns on a lateral and a 23 yard pass from Stephens.
Minnesota overwhelmed Michigan State 13 0 in a regional telecast as Munsey scored on an 8 yard run after a Stephens to Munsey 71 yard march. Hecht added a second quarter touchdown for Notre Dame while Navy edged the Irish 13 10.
In South Bend, Navy, led by Greg Mather the 220 pound end, defeated Notre Dame 13-10. Mather booted his seventh and eighth field goals of the season and added his 20th consecutive extra point.
Ohio State converted two interceptions and a fumble into touchdowns to defeat Iowa 29-13 before 83,795 at Columbus. The Buckeyes opened with a 12-7 lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on miscues as Tom Purdue and Bryant scored for OSU and Sparma added a 63-yard end run.
Georgia Tech dominated Florida 20-0 in Atlanta as Tech's defense shelled the Gators and capitalized on mistakes. Ed Griffin recovered a Libertore fumble to spark Tech, with Billy Williamson and Mike McNames scoring, and Chick Graning adding a late 28 yard run.
Boston Red Sox scout and former major league infielder Freddy Maguire died unexpectedly at his home in Newton Massachusetts on Friday night He was 61 Maguire starred at Holy Cross and coached Boston College He signed hitters like Bill Monbouquette and began his MLB career with the New York Giants in 1922 He also played for the Chicago Cubs and finished with the Boston Braves through 1931
Furman defeats Memphis State 7 to 6 as Tony Carmignani returns a 60 yard interception for a score and Claude Davis adds the extra point. Memphis State pressures late but fails on a two point try after Russ Vollmer’s pass is deflected in the end zone.
Texas, ranked No. 3, defeated Southern Methodist 27-0 in Dallas to stretch its record to seven straight wins. Jim Saxton rushed 16 times for 173 yards and scored, while Jerry Cook added two touchdowns. The win left Texas 4-0 in the Southwest Conference with Baylor, Texas Christian, and Texas A&M remaining in the schedule.
Syracuse rally from 9-0 halftime deficit as Ernie Davis shatters Pitt records with 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Davis key 66-yard drive and a 3-yard pass from Sarette seal 28-9 win before 40,000 in rain at Syracuse.
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