Tennessee Upsets LSU 14-13 In Homecoming Thriller
Tennessee stunned top ranked LSU 14-13 in Knoxville as Billy Cannon failed on a two point try after Darel Matherne scored for LSU. The Vols recovered Majors fumble for a TD and clinched the win ending LSU’s 19 game winning streak.
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Auburn Rips Rebels 31-0
Auburn dominates Mississippi State 31-0 as Bobby Hunt rushes for 214 yards on 16 carries, scoring twice including a 42 and 51 yard run. Jackie Spencer returns a punt for Auburn’s opening TD, Ed Dyas adds a 30 yard field goal, and Auburn improves to 1-0 in the game.
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Tibbets Shines as Tech Topples Notre Dame 14-10
Georgia Tech quarterback Marv Tibbets sparked a 14-10 victory over Notre Dame in South Bend. He scored two touchdowns and kicked a 41 yard field goal, guiding Tech on a game winning drive aided by a 41 yard kickoff return from Frank Nix as the Yellow Jackets rushed 181 yards to Notre Dame’s 64.
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Dearborn Player Slugs Umpire After Penalty call
Detroit AP report says Vince Frigerio a 210 pound junior guard for Dearborn slugged Wayne High School umpire Louis D Bertsos Friday night after a clipping penalty. The incident occurred late in Wayne 39 Dearborn 18 victory Frigerio later told coach Bob Bridges he was upset by the call. Bertsos said he planned no court action but urged discipline.
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Cadets Beat Villanova as Army Drives Secure Win
West Point cadets, led by fullback Don Bonko and quarterback Glen Adams, powered to a 7 to 0 fourth quarter victory over Villanova. Adams connected with Frank Gibson for the second score after a long lapse, while Bonko opened scoring on a plunge. Villanova threatened briefly after a punt miscue but fumbled.
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Bulldogs Top Gators 21-10 Clinches SEC bid and 7th win
Georgia Bulldogs defeated Florida Gators 21-10 in Jacksonville. Georgia built a 14-point first quarter lead and added a third quarter TD after an interception by Charlie Britt. Bobby Walden and Gordon Kelley connected for a first-half touchdown as the rain and wind challenged both teams.
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Florida and Georgia clash with late interception return
Florida advanced through two deep penetrations and passing lanes before a fourth quarter touchdown from a pass interception. Jack Westbrook returned the pick 54 yards as Georgia added scores on a 14 yard pass from Walden and a 34 yard pass from Britt, plus a Walden fumble safety and a 10-02 interception by GA Britt.
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Citadel Defeats Presbyterian 8-0 On Fourth-Quarter Fumble
In Charleston, The Citadel stops Presbyterian 8 to 0 as George Garrison recovers a fourth quarter fumble in the end zone after Jon Vastine’s tackle on a punt. The Blue Hose suffer season first loss and linger in Southern Conference standings. Garrison scores on Eastburn's two point run as Citadel gains 54 yards in first quarter and holds off PC rallies.
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