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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1946
Page
12
Alabama defeats Vanderbilt 12 to 7 as Harry Gilmer throws a 20 yard touchdown to Hugh Morrow just before halftime. Vanderbilt, outplayed early, rallies in the fourth with Jamie Wade sparking a late bid while a fumble recovery by Vaughn Mancha helps Alabama hold the lead.
A note from Sports Afield states woodchucks will average 12 to 15 eggs per clutch and that a female woodcock is larger than her mate. The brief article highlights basic species facts.
Fletcher Wall blocked a punt and Duke recovered on the South Carolina 24 to start a scoring drive. Harold Hartley connected with Buddy Mulligan for a 15 yard touchdown, Fred Folger and Buddy Luper added scores, and Long scored again as Duke pulled away with multiple TDs. Bernie Cittadino sealed a late TD as reserves played.
Freshman Billy Bye led Minnesota to a 16 to 6 upset of Iowa before 59 180 at Minneapolis. Bye scored twice and Merland Kispert added the conversion points after touchdown. A fourth quarter safety capped the Gophers win as they stifled Iowa’s passing attack.
Duke dominant with 12 first downs to 2 for South Carolina. The Blue Devils held SC’s passing to 38 yards on 3 completions in 23 attempts while Duke gained 110 through the air and 75 on the ground. Gantt added three extra points as Duke rolled to a smashing victory amid a penalty filled, handkerchief tone game.
Penn State Lions edged Navy 12-7 before 22 000 fans including President Truman in Annapolis. Elwood Petchel 150 pound back scored both PSU touchdowns in the second period while Navy replied with a Joe Bartos plunge for a third quarter score and a late bid failed to convert. The Midshipmen had led or tied early but PSU controlled the rest with a strong comeback and discipline on defense.
Fort Worth Texas November 16 TCU Horned Frogs led by Carl Knox 150 pound tailback in his first Southwest Conference season defeated Texas 14 to 0 ending the Longhorns title hopes The Frog defense shut down Texas ground and aerial attacks except for a single early threat in the first period
The article explains that feather coloration results from both chemical pigments and the physical structure of the feathers, influencing how light is reflected and viewed.
Justice races from the Carolina 13 to score twice as North Carolina defeats Wake Forest 26 14. Weiner and Cox add scores with Papa passing, while Sacrity and Bradley connect on two extra points. Defense shines with Chanrlighsmith and Hazelwood key stops.
Virginia and North Carolina State traded scores in a tense game with Virginia mounting a late comeback. Key plays by Ray Brown and John Duda helped Virginia erase an early deficit before turnover and strong defense kept NC State from sealing the win.
Texas Tech's Red Raiders defeated Oklahoma A&M 14 to 7 before 13 000 fans in Lubbock. Tech bolstered its offense with a 60 yard drive for the first score and added a late fourth quarter TD. Fullback Ed Robnett connected on a four yard pass to end Joe Smith for Tech's second score as Roger Smith kicked the extra point.
Maryville College remained undefeated with a 33 to 7 win over Carson-Newman. The game featured a strong Maryville passing attack and a 92 yard kickoff return by Charlie Pepper to start the third quarter.
William and Mary and North Carolina met on Saturday November 9 with UNC praising the Tribe's air attack as dangerous. William and Mary completed 11 of 21 passes for 120 yards while Stan Magdziak Jackie Freeman and Tommy Korreczowski contributed completions in varied attempts.
UNRRA Director F H LaGuardia urged immediate expulsion of any person in European displaced persons camps involved in black market activity. He asked Gen Sir Humphrey Gale to obtain military approval for orders allowing instant loss of displaced person status and expulsion from camps.
In Ann Arbor Michigan overwhelmed Wisconsin 28 to 6 as the Badgers held only two drives in Michigan territory. A record 64,415 attended at Michigan Stadium, lifting season total to 514,479 for seven games. Michigan moved to 4-1-1 in the Western Conference with one loss and a tie.
In Archbold Stadium Syracuse loses 25-7 as Colgate Red Raiders, led by a retiring coach, pull off a major upset. The 36,000 crowd witnesses Colgate’s decisive second half performance after a tight first half.
Associated Press results list numerous college games with scores including Yale 30 Princeton 2 and Georgia 41 Auburn 0. Other notable outcomes feature Navy vs Temple, Coast Guard Academy 7, Army 4, and Clemson College 20 Furman 6, across various venues and dates.
Georgia notes praise for the Auburn yearling described as a truly great back. Statistics show Trippi rushing 15 times for 70 yards and 8 of 20 passing for 78 yards on 20 plays, while Tidwell rushed 18 times for 46 yards and went 6 of 12 passing for 43 yards on 30 plays.
The Panthers pushed ahead with late scoring drives and strong defensive stands to beat Wofford in a hard fought game. Key plays featured McDonald and Painter on the ground and Foxworth connecting on passes, while Dick Knepp and Knapp anchored the defense. Sammy Sewell and Fisher led Wofford’s attack in a spirited showdown.
Abridged quote from Sports Afield cautions that firearms misbehavior and careless actions lead to many hunting injuries. It notes that most injuries occur due to someone else’s carelessness and urges safer handling practices.
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