Weaver to keynote ABC Awards Night banquet
ACC commissioner Jim Weaver will speak at the American Business Club ninth annual Awards Night Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel on December 7. The event honors top North State Conference football players and Western AAA high school gridiron stars chosen by sportswriters and coaches.
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Auburn Crushes Georgia 35 0 in SEC Clash
Auburn led by Joe Childress and Jim Pyburn overwhelmed Georgia 35 to 0 in Columbus. Childress scored twice, Pyburn added two, Walsh and James also found the end zone, as Auburn racked up 300 plus yards rushing and secured strong bowl contention despite early losses.
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Sooners Rally Past Missouri 34-13 in Big Seven clash
Oklahoma, No. 3, exploded with aerial speed at Norman to topple Missouri 34-13, clinching a share of the conference crown. Pat O Neal, Buddy Leake, Gene Calame and Herndon scored as the Sooners raced to a 14-0 halftime lead and extended their winning streak to 17 games.
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Army Manhandles Penn 35 to 0 in Philadelphia
Army overwhelmed Pennsylvanias Quakers 35 to 0 in Philadelphia. The Cadets ride scoring by Tom Bell and Holleder with strong punting by Walt Hynoski. Penn failed to mount sustained offense as Army kept control throughout the game.
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Engineers Smash Alabama Defense In 200 Victory
Georgia Tech juniors spark a dominant upset as Tech defeats Alabama 200. Tiny Jimmy Thompson, Vernon router, and a relentless defense dismantle the Crimson Tide. Franklin Brooke and Larry Morris star on the line while Dan Coyle blocks a punt, sealing the win.
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Tech dominates SEC tilt as Rotenberry bolsters scoring drive
The report details a one sided victory where Rotenberry's 4 yard rush opened scoring, followed by a punt return from MM ogarde and contributions from TMay Menger to sustain Tech's edge. Thompson setup Tech's second score with a 27 yard run late in the first period as Bobby Luna ba ma.
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Princeton Squeaks Past Yale 21-14 on Late TD Drive
Princeton rallied behind Royce Flippin scoring all three Tiger touchdowns including the late 16 second scoring dash to edge Yale 21-14 in New Haven before 51,700 as the longtime rivalry revived since 1875. Flippin returned to action after almost a month.
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Buckeyes Tie Big Ten Race With Purdue Triumph
Ohio State beat Purdue 22 to 4 at Lafayette. Ken Watkins and Howard Cassady each scored long touchdown runs, Dave Leggett added a short TD, and Tur Weed kicked all four extra points as the Buckeyes halt Purdue’s threat and move within a share of the conference lead. Purdue mustered only 88 rushing yards and 15 passing yards while OSU dominated on the ground and in the air.
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Dick Jackson Sparks Cornell To 40-21 Victory
Dick Jackson opened the scoring with a yard run and kick as Cornell surged to a 40-21 win at Ithaca. Dick Meade and TU DeGraaf connected on a scoring play with DeGraaf lateralling to Meade for a twisting, reversed-field touchdown in Cornell’s fourth straight victory after an 0-4 start.
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Landy Returns To Competition With A Vengeance
Melbourne reports John Landy returned to racing after the Empire Games setback to Roger Bannister. Landy ran the miles at 15 34.4 in a relay leg, with Dave Steven winning the long race in 14 12.4.
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