Bears Triumph Over Stanford To Clinch Rose Bowl Bid
California defense dominated after halftime as the Bears defeated Stanford 33-14 in Palo Alto. Bob Celeri directed a balanced attack while California’s line opened gaping holes for scoring drives, sealing the coast conference title and a Rose Bowl berth.
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Durham Cop Hospitalized After Big Game Fight
During a large crowd incident after a UNC game, officers arrested two individuals, Sper and Stallings, as protesters clashed. Sper cooperated with police, while Stallings reportedly attacked an officer and fled with a baton amid the scuffle.
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Yale Bloodies Harvard 29 to 6 in Big Three Clash
Yale dominated Harvard 29 to 6 in New Haven to claim the consolation prize among the big three. Levi Jackson starred as captain and led Yale with strong running and kicking, while Herman Hickman coached the Blue to a convincing victory.
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Clemson Triumphs Over Furman 28-21 in Southern Conference
Clemson defeats Furman 28-21 in Greenville as Ray Mathews rushes 68 yards for the decisive score. Jackie Calvert catches two Mathews TD passes, Glenn Smith adds a score, and Furman mounts a late fourteenth period surge with three touchdowns, led by Ed Jasonek.
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Baylor Beats SMU to Boost Pole for Cotton Bowl Bid
Baylor defeats SMU 35 26 in Dallas with Adrian Burk passing for three touchdowns and setting up another. It is Baylor's first win over SMU since 1936, keeping the Southwest Conference title race alive heading to next week's Baylor at Houston game. Rice remains undefeated in the conference after beating TCU 20 14.
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Morris Harvey Defeats Appalachian Teachers 21-12
Morris Harvey gained a 21-12 football win over Appalachian Teachers in Charleston before about 3,000 fans. Joe Bartges threw two TD passes to Dewey Romine and Gabe Austell returned a fumble for a score, while Herman Bryson scored Appalachians lone rushing touchdown.
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Champs Edge Carson-Newman 13 to 6 in season finale
Western Carolina closed its 1949 football season with a 13 to 6 win over Carson-Newman at CALLOWHERE. Pee Wee Hamilton led the running, gaining nine yards per carry and scoring in the second and fourth quarters, with Paul Rogers sealing the victory.
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East Carolina Edges Atlantic Christian 6 2 in North State clash
East Carolina Teachers College edged Atlantic Christian College 6 to 2 in a North State conference football game. ECTC scored on a late third quarter drive led by Frank Maennle after recovering a fumble on the 32. ACC answered with a first quarter safety and twice moved inside the seven but failed to score.
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Gophers Rally In Second Half To Beat Wisconsin
Minnesota overcomes a 6-0 halftime deficit to defeat Wisconsin 14 to 6 in the final game for both teams. Fullback Gene Evans and a 62 yard punt return highlight Wisconsin’s first half. Gordy Soltau adds both after touchdown points as Dave Skrein blocks a kickoff for Minnesota.
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Stan Smith Mines Black Diamonds in Canadian Rockies
Stan Smith of the Minneapolis Millers in the U S Hockey League works a mining job for black diamonds in the Canadian Rockies near his hometown Coal Creek British Columbia during the off season.
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Rice Tops Texas Christian to Reach SWC Tie
Rice uses stout goal line defense and key breaks to defeat TCU 20-14 and clinch a share of the Southwest Conference lead. Tobin Rote passes to Bob Lantrip and Froggie Williams while Rex Proctor’s late interception preserves Rice’s unbeaten conference record as they prepare for Baylor in the Cotton Bowl bid.
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Princeton Triumph Seals Dartmouth Upset 19 13
George Sella capped his final college game with a 41yard touchdown pass to clinch a 19 to 13 Princeton victory over Dartmouth in Princeton New Jersey. Sella earlier scored Princeton s first TD on a 46yard run. Dartmouth had been favored to win by a touchdown in this Big Three matchup.
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John Emery
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Giants Lose Steam Despite 43-Game Win Streaks In 1916
The 1916 New York Giants posted 26 consecutive home wins and another 17 straight road victories yet finished fourth in the standings.
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