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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1946
Page
10
A North Carolina backers trip to the Duke game includes optimism for a potential Orange Bowl invitation. The writer notes high attendance at Kenan Stadium and reports on Carolina’s post season prospects, publicity handlers, and guests including Johnnye Jones and Jim Mallory.
Michigan quarterback Chappuis starred with three touchdown passes and a 234 yard combined output as the Wolverines crushed Ohio State 58 to 6 before 78 634 fans. Illinois beat Northwestern 20 0 to claim the Big Nine title. Seven percent of kindergarten children have faulty vision.
Duke led early after Carolina fumbles but the Tar Heels surged in the second half as UNC dominated 44 000 fans at Kenan stadium. The author praises the spectacle, pageantry, and atmosphere while noting the Duke defeat and local civic pride.
A dense recap of scores across regions with numerous teams: Michigan 58 Notre Dame 41, Georgia Tech 41 Furman 7, Clemson 21 Auburn 13, Penn State 7 Holy Cross 12 Temple 7, Michigan State 26 Maryland 14, Michigan 58 Ohio State 6, UCLA 13 California 6, Stanford 25 California 6, Texas Christian 0, SMU 35 Baylor 13, North Texas State 47 East Texas State 7, and other line items across the Midwest, Southwest, and East regions.
Newberry overwhelmed host Erskine 47 to 6 before 1500 homecoming fans in Due West South Carolina. The victory ties Newberry with Presbyterian for first place in the South Carolina four standings.
In a Kenan Stadium classic Duke nails a late scoring drive to beat North Carolina 14 7 as Charlie Justice shines with passes and a late touchdown. Fitch Tandy Cox and Mulligan key the Duke attack while Justice crafts a decisive fourth quarter rally.
Illinois secures the Western Conference title with a 20-0 road win at Dyche Stadium as Art Dufelmeier and Bert Piggott deliver key scores. Ju lie Rykovich connects for a second period touchdown, with Roger Drew adding extra points as Illinois tops Michigan’s bid prospects and eyes a Rose Bowl invitation.
Carolina’s passing attack clicked as Jack Fitch caught three Justice throws and scored a key play while Duke struggled. The 22-7 victory showcased a strong showing from the back field and improved ground game.
University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Southern Conference champions with a 22 to 7 win over Duke, have received several bowl game feelers. Coach Carl Snavely said interest is real but the focus remains on upcoming game at Virginia. The team has one loss to Tennessee and one tie with Virginia Tech in nine games, with wins over Miami, Maryland, Navy, Florida, William and Mary, Wake Forest, and Duke.
Michigan State outrushed and outgained Maryland to win 26 to 14 before 16 249 fans in East Lansing. The Spartans built a 20 to 7 halftime lead and held on for their fourth win against five losses while Maryland dropped to five losses in eight conference clashes.
UCLA defeats USC 13-6 at Memorial Coliseum to clinch a Rose Bowl berth and a likely Big Nine opponent in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Rainy conditions drew 95,714 fans as UCLA capitalized on two key breaks and scored early.
Illinois and UCLA won conference titles and moved toward Rose Bowl bids under a closed shop pact by the Big Nine and Pacific Coast conferences. Michigan crushed Ohio State 58 to 6 as Nebraska, Notre Dame, and others also stretched playoff hopes in a packed day.
John Tandy delivered two crucial blocks for the Carolina defense against Duke, helping enable a fourth quarter touchdown and the teams scoring sequence. He also caught a pass for Carolina's first score in the contest.
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