Engineers Triumph Over Alabama In Narrow 6-0 Victory
Georgia Tech upset Alabama 6-0 at Birmingham before 24 000 fans as Bosch and Nelson connected on a 35 yard pass for the lone touchdown after a fumble recovery in the first quarter Meethrilis and Hanson made key plays on defense and Kin Tech halted a late Tide push despite Alabama gaining more yardage.
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Alabama
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Billy Gibaon
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Johnny Bosch
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T.phat
Meethrilis
Davidson’s Sophs Sparkle In Crushing Erskine Panthers
High Point College erupted with passing plays to blank East Carolina Teachers College 25 to 0 in Greenville. Dick Rozzelle connected with Seymour Franklin for a second quarter score, and Arthur Griswald caught a later TD from Jimmy Moore. Moore and Franklin teamed again in the fourth for the final touchdown with Vernon Forney adding the extra point.
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Charles Cochrane
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Wildcats Roll Over Erskine 32-6 In 1939 Victory
Davidson's sophomore stars led a 32-6 win over Erskine before 1200 fans. Spencer Hackney Strandwitz and Shannon scored in every period, with Yoder and Bolin converting key plays. Guards missteps and penalties in the fourth slowed the rally but Davidson held.
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Hank Bohnson
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Stan Yoder
Harold Burris
Johnny Edwards
Joe Cotten
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Yoder
Shannon
Bob Smith
Bolin
Burris
Jay Balin
Cornell Routs Dartmouth Indians 35-6 in Memorial Field
Cornell Big Red overwhelmed Dartmouth 35 6 before 16000 fans at Memorial Field in Hanover. Spencer scored twice as Davidson led with strong ground game and Erskine added a late touchdown as substitutions kept the pace.
Texas A and M Rolls Over Rice 19 to 9
Houston, Tex, Nov 18. Texas A and M defeated Rice 19 to 9 as Big John Kimborough led a strong ground game with key runs by Bill Conather and Derace Moser. The Aggies totaled 329 rushing yards while Rice managed only eight net.
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Ohio State Gains Share Of Loop Title
Ohio State Buckeyes clinched a share of the Western Conference championship with a 21 to 0 victory over Illinois before 46 643 rain drenched homecoming fans. Illinois threatened on the opening play but fumbled at the seven after recovering a Buckeye fumble. Ohio State then drove 93 yards for a touchdown and added two more long scores.
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Holy Cross Beats Carnegie Tech 21–0 at Fitton Field
Holy Cross snapped Carnegie Tech’s defense with three long TD runs to win 21 to 0 before 28,000 fans at Fitton Field in Worcester Massachusetts. The victory showcased Holy Cross’s offense in a decisive early season game.
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Georgia Bowls Over S. C. 33-7
Georgia dominated South Carolina 33-7 before 7 000 in Athens. Vassa Cate sparkled with a 95 yard kickoff return and Jim Fordham added key runs as Georgia racked up 339 rushing and 51 passing yards to defeat the Gamecocks.
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Wildcats Defeat Mountaineers 13-6 In Tight Finish
Kentucky Wildcats stop WVU Mountaineers late to win 13-6 before 9 000 fans.
Maroons Break Slump With Oberlin Victory
University of Chicago Maroons end a 260 to 0 four game losing streak by defeating Oberlin 25 to 6 in misty rain at Stage Field.
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University of Chicago Maroons
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High Point Panthers Hold Seton Hall to 2 2 Tie
In a gruelling season finale High Point College undefeated state champions drew 2 2 with Seton Hall from South Orange N J on their college field. Early goals gave High Point a 2 0 lead before Seton Hall struck back with two penalties and a late corner kick to level the score. Darkness prevented extra periods.
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Michigan Tops Penn State In Thriller Behind Harmon Reagan
Michigan edged Pennsylvania 19 to 17 in a dramatic game as stars Tommy Harmon and Frank Reagan dueled from start to finish. The crowd of 57,000 roared in friendly autumn weather as the two backs showcased a dazzling triple threat duel.
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Georgetown Keeps undefeated streak with NYU win
Georgetown, now among the nation’s football leaders, beat New York University 14 to 0 before 17 000 fans to extend its second straight undefeated season. The Hoyas have won 15 games since the 1938 campaign, with their only blemish a 13-13 tie with Syracuse this season. Breaks favored Georgetown in today’s victory.
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Fordham Beats St. Mary's 13-0 In Coast Rivalry
Fordham University Rams defeated St. Mary's Galloping Gaels 13 to 0 in an intersectional football game. The victory came after a scoreless first half with Fordham scoring in both final periods before 34,800 fans.
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Moraga
Texas tops T C U in wild Southwest game
In Austin Texas defeated Texas Christian 25 to 19 in a frantic Southwest Conference matchup. Gilly Davis capped the comeback with a 66 yard run as dusk fell on a rain soaked field and six touchdowns two safeties and three long runs dominated the contest.
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Andree
Nebraska Beats Pitt for First Time Since 1921
Nebraska Cornhuskers upset Pittsburgh 18 to 14 at Pitt Stadium as sophomores Mike Francis and Henry Rohn tallied touchdowns. Herman Rhorig and George Knight added kicking, while Francis broke free on a 22 yard run after a Pitt fumble.
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Rohn
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Roaring) Rhorig
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Princeton Tops Elis In Fourth
NEW HAVEN Conn Nov 18 UP after underdog Yale had outfought heavy favored Princeton for three periods the fast charging Tigers came from behind to win 13 to 7 in a nerve tingling battle before a crowd of 35000 Yale threatened late with a drive to the four yard line but Howie Kaye failed to convert a field goal Burr scored for Yale and Kaye converted after. Bob Peters Die Wells and others contributed touchdowns for Princeton in the fourth as Yale fought back to narrow the margin before the final surge.
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Oak Hill Wins Series Opener in District Soccer Battle
Oak Hill won the district soccer opener 1 0 as Cecil Napier scored the only goal after a quick rally near the Bay Street goal. West End Schoolboys and Oak Hill delivered strong passing games in a tight series starter.
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Titans trounce Manhattan 36 to 1% in nine-minute burst
University of Detroit dominated Manhattan early en route to a 36 to 13 victory. A 10,253 crowd watched the one sided football game as Detroit surged ahead in the opening minutes and never looked back.
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Harvard overwhelms New Hampshire in 46 point rout
Cambridge, November 18. Harvard football, inspired by captain Terry MacDonald, dominated New Hampshire 46 to 0 before 15,000 fans at Harvard Stadium.
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Catholic University routs Loyola 34 to 0 in season finale
Washington report notes Catholic University trounced Loyola of the South 34 0 to cap a strong season with seven wins in eight games. Wisconsin tied Purdue 7 7 in Madison before 32000 fans as the Badgers kept hopes alive. Michigan State and Indiana played to a 7 7 tie in East Lansing in a long awaited clash.
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Baylor Bears edge Centenary in homecoming clash
In Shreveport on November 18, Baylor beat Centenary 13 to 6 before about 3,000 fans. The Bears relied on Robert Nelson Bryan’s goalkicking and a 9 yard broken field TD by Dwight Parks to secure the victory.
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Hokies Upset Cavaliers In Charlottesville
Virginia Tech's unpredictable football team upset the favored Virginia Cavaliers 12 to 0 at Scott Stadium, preserving Tech's perfect record in the venue and extending Virginia's winless run in the game.
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Minor Notre Dame Backs In Starring Role
Notre Dame's Irish beat Northwestern 7 to 0 in a late surge as two substitutes Hargrave and Juzwik sparked the drive. Hargrave returned a punt 50 yards to set up the scoring sequence and Piepul scored the touchdown with Zontini adding the extra point after a fumble aided a drive.
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Zontini
Auburn Surprises La. A. Eleven with 21 7 victory
In Baton Rouge Auburn bursts to a 21 7 win over Louisiana State. An 88 yard second quarter drive produced a touchdown, a third quarter interception led to another score, and a fourth quarter fumble recovery sealed the Plainsmen win. Charlie Anastasio opened the scoring for LSU with a 57 yard run.
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