Clemson Tigers Triumph Over Wake Forest In Homecoming Classic
Clemson, before 12,000 fans in a homecoming crowd, defeated Wake Forest 20 to 7 in a fast paced South Conference battle. Red Mary and Tony Novich led the Tigers with key runs and a 76 yard pass play set up another score. Polanski highlighted the Deacons with multiple carries, but Clemson's defense, punting game, and timely drives sealed the win.
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Missouri Tigers Triumph Over NYU At Yankee Stadium
The Missouri Tigers defeated NYU 20 to 7 before 80 000 fans at Yankee Stadium. Paul Christman starred with 12 of 25 passing for 146 yards and 18 rushes for 57 yards, despite a loose onfield style.
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Deacon Stuns Tigers with Big Plays in First Quarter
The Deacons flashed a strong running game as Mayberry executed a fake punt for 36 yards and Mayberry sidestepped defenders. Gallovich broke free on a 20 yard reverse as Clemson backs were contained by the Deacon line.
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Georgia Bulldogs Hold Off Gators In Low-Scoring Tilt
Georgia's Bulldogs edged the Florida Gators 6 to 2 in a nip and tuck battle at Jacksonville before 20,000. Captain Vassa Cate returned a punt 21 yards for the decisive drive, Jim Fordham scored on a plunge from the one yard line, and Florida earned two points on a late grounding penalty in the end zone.
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Mary enacts 196 victory over Randolph-Macon in opener
William and Mary team defeated Randolph Macon 19 to 6 today before about 2,000 fans. The game saw scoring by W M Downs R M and Williams in the opening period and again in the second.
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Nile Kinnick Leads Hawk Iron Men Against Notre Dame
Iowa City Nov 11 Iowa's fighting iron men toppled undefeated Notre Dame 7 to 6 before 46000 fans. Nile Kinnick scored the 7 0 lead with a four yard plunge and drop kick for the extra point with 46 seconds left in the second period. Notre Dame tied with Milt Pie’s fourth quarter run and Lou Zontini failed extra point.
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Auburn Edges Villanova 10-9 in Inter sectional showdown
Auburn defeated Villanova 10-9 before 12 000 fans in Birmingham as Auburn forced an intentional safety in the fourth period to preserve a one point lead. Milton Howell recovered a Villanova fumble for a first quarter field goal and Dick McGowen added a 3 pointer after a 57 yard drive.
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Texas A&M Edges SMU in Slugfest at Kyle Field
Texas A&M remained undefeated as it shaded SMU 6 to 2 before 30 000 drenched fans at Kyle Field. Fullback John Kimbrough scored on a two yard plunge after an SMU fumble, while SMU struck late in the final period with Noble Goss reaching the end zone.
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Brown Fights Yale To 14 14 Deadlock
Brown and Yale battled to a 14 14 tie in Yale Bowl before 32000 fans as Yale surged ahead with two touchdowns in the second quarter. Fred Burr connected with Alan Bartholemy for a TD and Joe Stack ran in a second score with Kaye adding the extra point and Hovey Seymour converting after the second tally.
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Aggies Escape Safety After Narrow Punt Block Scramble
Aggie halfback John Conatser blocked a punt in the end zone and recovered the ball to avoid a touchdown and escape with only a safety. The team showed itself as the steadier unit throughout the game despite the tense sequence.
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Engineers Rip Kentucky 13-6 to Lead SEC Title Race
Georgia Tech dominated Kentucky 13-6 before 25 000 fans to move to 4-3 overall and 3-0 in the SEC. Johnny Beech, George Webb, and Jim Hardin starred as Tech opened with a quick score and stretched their edge with a late 77 yard drive capped by a Beech sequence. Kentucky mounted a rally with passes from Ermal Allen to Joe Shepherd and a late run by End Jim Hardin, but Tech outgained the Wildcats and held a decisive edge in rushing.
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Pitt Panthers conquer Carnegie Tech in late rally
Edgar Jones led Pitt with a late 45 yard pass to Robert Thurbon for a 6-0 victory over Carnegie Tech before 55,000 at Pittsburgh. Jones replaced Cassiano and sparked a decisive drive after breaking free from tacklers and delivering the game winning play.
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French scientist invents gas masks for horses and mules
M. Loyer develops protective gas masks to fit on saddle kits for horses and mules, enabling mobile defense against toxic atmospheres. The gear is designed for field use by riders and animals in hazardous environments.
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Richmond Clamps Down Virginia Tech 13 0
Richmond defeats Virginia Tech 13 to 0 before 8000 fans as Bill Burge of Martinsville scores both touchdowns on long catches. A Tech fumble was recovered on the Gobblers 32 by Dick Humbert. Hoskins adds an extra point. Burge later scores again on a 7 yard run.
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