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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1955
Page
33
UCLA overcomes a 17-16 deficit with 2:01 left as Jim Decker delivers a late heroics finishing drive. Washington led 17-14 after 3 quarters but UCLA strikes in final minutes to clinch a dramatic football victory before 47,519 fans at Los Angeles.
The Associated Press reports a full six game NFL day with the Bears and Rams in a high scoring showdown. Chicago seeks a fifth win to join the first place tie with Los Angeles as Norman Van Brocklin leads the Rams while Ed Brown and George Blanda pace the Bears. A crowd over 40,000 is expected.
Michigan’s revived defense shut out Indiana 30 to 0, securing a Big Ten lead and a Rose Bowl bid path with Ohio State. Highlights included Terry Barr, Jim Pace, Lou Baldacci, and Dave Hill scoring as Michigan built drives of 68 and 41 yards. Wisconsin beat Illinois 17 to 14 in Madison as Bob Mitchell starred for the Illini and Ivy Williamson’s era closed with a new athletic director appointment.
In Berkeley Oregon State earns its fifth conference win behind Sam Wesley and Ted Searle. The Beavers score two quick first quarter touchdowns on 71 and 53 yard plays, then hold off California to secure undisputed second place in the PCC. Searle adds a 14 yard field goal late in the third period.
NC State College announces its annual homecoming festivities for November 19 in Raleigh. The program includes a downtown Raleigh parade a homecoming queen beauty contest and a football game at Riddick Stadium featuring William and Mary versus NC State at 8:00 p.m.
Wofford claimed its third Southern Conference win with a 21-9 triumph over the Davidson Wildcats in Davidson North Carolina. It was Wofford’s first victory over Davidson in 19 attempts marking a notable setback for Davidson.
Wofford tallies 263 rushing yards led by B B Stevens Reddick and Charlie Jones as Deprete and Stevens score multiple touchdowns. Davidson fights back with passing to Campbell and Little but the Terriers prevail late in the game on a ground attack driven by Deprete, Still and Jones.
Princeton defeats Yale 13-0 as Di Renzo scores a touchdown and leads a decisive drive. From Union New Jersey, Seer ret oe ete oe ae Di Renzo excels with key plays while captain Toye Fin ca e tina delivers solid overall performance.
The Atlantic Coast Conference football players honored for All-America status include Wake Forest tackle Bob Bartholomew Duke halfback Bob Pascal Maryland halfback Ed Vereb and Duke center Bob Pellegrini plus Maryland guard Joe Wells The group was chosen by ACC writers and radio men from a panel of 46 participants.
Maryland overcame a 12 point deficit to defeat Clemson 23 to 12, securing momentum toward an Orange Bowl berth. Lynn Beigh starting at quarterback led the Terrapins with two touchdown passes, including one to Ed Vereb and another to Bill Walker, in front of about 30,000 fans.
Maryland, ranked second, built a 120 lead and cruised past Clemson 31 in a decisive ACC finale. Vereb connected on a touchdown pass, Beightol added a 16 yard pass to Walker, and Tam scored on an eight yard run as the Terps pulled away in the second half.
Ohio State star Howard Cassady scored all three touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes past Iowa 20-10 in Columbus. A crowd of 82,701 cheered Cassady as he posted a storied farewell performance in his home finale in the Big Ten clash. The win kept Ohio State undefeated in conference play and extended Cassady's celebrated sendoff with a late 3-yard score and a 45-yard run.
Maryland, a 14 point favorite, trailed at halftime but rallied to defeat Clemson 23 to 12. Coach Tatum praised his backfield Wells Pagliei and O Dell while Frank Howard lauded his team's late rally and Maryland's reserve depth.
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