Methodists Triumph In Hard Fought Dallas Clash
Southern Methodist Mustangs endure a rugged 14-6 victory over Arkansas before a 23 000 crowd in Dallas. Arkansas scores first on Clyde Scott and Leon Campbell drive but SMU answers with an 81 yard second quarter march led by Gilbert Johnson. Doak Walker and Dick McKissack anchor SMU rally as penalties hurt Arkansas and the game ends amid postgame field confusion.
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Leon Campbell
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Duval Thornton
Gilbert Johnson
Dick McKissack
Doak Walker
Walker
McKissack
Oregon Beats Stanford in 21-6 Victory at Palo Alto
Quarterback Norm Van Brocklin connected on accurate passes with a slippery ball for two touchdowns and a third score as Oregon defeated Stanford 21-6 before 14,000 fans in Palo Alto. Stanford threatened repeatedly but could not reach the end zone until the final period.
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Tide Aces Pitches Knock Jackets From Undefeated Ranks
Alabama toppled Georgia Tech 14 to 7 to ruin Tech’s perfect season bid as Harry Gilmer starred with 11 of 13 passes and multiple completions to Rebel Steiner. Tech rallied with freshmen backs Bob McCoy and Red Patton but fell short after an early Tide lead.
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Cavaliers Top West Virginia in Muddy Homecoming Duel
Virginia beat West Virginia 6 to 0 on a late fourth quarter drive. Grover Jones scored for the Cavaliers after a failed Mountaineer attempt, as Grimes missed the extra point in front of 18 000 fans amid an all night rain and muddy field.
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Illini Upset Bucks 28-7 in Columbus Showdown
Illinois rallied from a 14-7 halftime deficit to defeat Ohio State 28-7 before 70,036 fans. Perry Moss connected with Chick Maggiolo for a late score and Paul Patterson added the final TD after an Ohio interception, sealing the Big Nine clash.
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Paul Patterson
Iowa State Tops Kansas State in 14-0 Season Finale
In Ames on November 15, Iowa State College secured its first Big Six football win of the season, beating Kansas State 14 to 0 on a wet field. The Wildcats suffered their 25th straight defeat.
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Iowa Tops Gophers as Coach Resigns
Iowa rallied after news of coach Eddie Anderson resignation to defeat Minnesota 13 to 7 in Iowa City. Dimarco and Headington led late scoring drives while Anderson’s players urged themselves to perform in what may be his final appearance.
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Bob Mealey
Baylor Star Runs 58 Yards For Win
Baylor Bears edge Tulsa 7-6 as George Sims returns a punt 58 yards for a touchdown and Henry Dickerson adds the placement kick. Tulsa responds with a 69 yard late drive ending in a 12 yard pass to Jimmy Ford. Crowd of 14 000.
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Cats Fall to Notre Dame 26 19 in Rainy Northwestern Showdown
Northwestern Wildcats, hampered by seven fumbles, lost 26 to 19 to Notre Dame in Evanston. Notre Dame rallied from a 6 point halftime deficit, with four scorers and a late 18 yard interception return for a TD by Pewee Day to seal the win before 48,000 fans.
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Zuravieff
Day
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Boilermakers Rout Panthers in 28-0 Victory
Purdue's Boilermakers dominated Pittsburgh 28 to 0 on a wet Lafayette field before 19 000 fans. Pitt managed only 54 yards, while Purdue piled up 361 with 11 backs sharing the load led by Norbert Adams and Harry Szulborski who totaled 119 and 102 yards respectively.
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Indians Crush Generals 45 to 6 in Roanoke rout
William and Mary defeated Washington and Lee 45 6 at Victory stadium with sophomore fullback Jack Cloud scoring four touchdowns driving the attack. Gene Bennett intercepted a Magdziak pass and returned 99 yards for a late thrill as the Indians sealed the win before 3500 fans.
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Gene Bennett
Michigan Dominates Badgers to Clinch Rose Bowl Bid
Michigan’s Wolverines crushed Wisconsin 40-6 at Camp Randall to clinch the Big Nine title and secure a Rose Bowl trip. Bob Chappuis and How ard Yerges sparked the offense with three touchdown passes, a 77-yard punt return by Gene Derricotte, and strong rushing to seal the win and end a long drought of perfect seasons. Wisconsin’s lone TD came in the second period on Jim Embach’s six-yard run.
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UCLA Defeats Huskies 34-7 in Pacific Coast clash
UCLA pummeled Washington 34-7 to stay in the race for the conference title. The Bruins trailed 7-0 at halftime but dominated after the break with four touchdowns aided by strong rushing and passing. A crowd of 43 watched as UCLA prepared for a showdown with undefeated Southern California next week.
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California Dominates Montana 60 to 14 in Berkeley
California's football team routed Montana 60 to 14 before about 20 000 in Berkeley as most of the California squad saw action. Montana scored in the second and final periods while California benefited from a gift touchdown when a free ball rolled into its end zone.
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Titles Decided In Next-To-Last Football Saturday
Michigan clinched the Big Nine title and Rose Bowl berth after routing Wisconsin 40 to 6. Princeton captured the Big Three by dethroning Yale 17 to 0 while Georgia Tech toppled by Alabama 14 to 7 and Utah lost to Idaho 13 to 6. Iowa upset Minnesota 13 to 7 as Eddie Anderson resigned. Notre Dame edged Northwestern 26 to 19. Mississippi beat Chattanooga 52 to 0. LSU upset Mississippi State 20 to 6. Oklahoma defeated Missouri 21 to 12. Iowa State beat Kansas State 14 to 10. Duke and South Carolina played to a scoreless tie. North Carolina State crushed Wake Forest 20 to 0. North Carolina beat Maryland 19 to 0. Harvard beat Brown 13 to 7. Columbia beat Holy Cross 10 to 0. Virginia beat West Virginia 6 to 0. Dartmouth beat Cornell 21 to 13. Syracuse defeated Colgate 7 to 0.
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LSU Hands Mississippi State First SEC Loss
Louisiana State rallied to defeat Mississippi State 21 6 before a crowd of 40 000 in Baton Rouge. The win snaps MSU's SEC unbeaten run and boosts LSU standings this season.
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Rice Runs Roughshod Over Aggies 41 7
Rice Owls defeated Texas Aggies 41 to 7 in Houston on November 15. Rice capitalized on three interceptions and a fumble recovery in the second period and added another interception return for a score to seal the game.
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Wofford Stops High Point 7 to 0 at Snyder Field
In Spartanburg on November 15, Wofford Terriers shut down High Point Purple Panthers 7 0 after rain soaked Snyder Field. Sammy Sewell scored the only touchdown for Wofford with Vernon Quick adding the extra point as the Terrier defense held the Panthers to near silence.
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