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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1939
Page
20
Southern California rallied to defeat Notre Dame 20 to 12 in a dramatic late comeback at Notre Dame Stadium. Lansdell scored early for USC, Notre Dame tied late before USC sealed with a final drive and a Jones Place kick.
Penn State defeats Pitt 10 to 0 in State College as Charlies Peters and Craig White spark a first‑half drive. Dandy Cassiano fumbles set up a Lion score, Bill Smaltz finishes with a plunge and Ben Pollock adds the Point after. Lloyd Ickes helps extend drive before John Patrick kicks a late field goal.
Cornell defeats Pennsylvania 26 to 0 at Franklin Field in front of 69,000 fans to clinch the Eastern Ivy League title for the second straight year. Star halfback McCullough and fullback Hershey spark a 21-play, three-drive rally, while Penn struggles on both offense and punting.
High Point College edged Western Carolina Teachers College 7 to 2 at CALLOWHEE as a second period fumble set up the Panthers for the decisive score. The Catamounts outrushed 120 to 95 with eight first downs to four, but a late punt block by Messer and a resulting safety produced W C T C’s only points.
California finished a disastrous Pacific Coast Conference season with a 42 to 14 victory over Stanford in the 45th Big Game at Palo Alto. The win caps UC’s worst PCC year on record, as coach and players face fallout from a tough campaign.
In a tense clash, Notre Dame pressed to tie late but John Kelleher failed on a crucial field goal. USC responded with Ambrose Schindler breaking through for a touchdown, and Jones added the kick to seal a Trojan 20 13 win as time expired.
At New Orleans 15 000 fans watched Tulane defeat Sewanee 62 to 0 in a mixed scrimmage. The A team played 12 minutes and the B team 11 with reserves totaling 60 minutes of play. Norman Marmillion starred in the second half as Tulane ran the ball and passed effectively.
The Mississippi State Maroons defeated the University of Mississippi 18 to 6 before a state record crowd of about 20 000 in Mississippi. State surged after Ole Miss scored early and pulled away with a strong final period showing.
High Point College begins basketball practice led by coach C Virgil Yow their eighth year of athletic duties since 1952. Over 25 candidates report with hopes to rebuild a squad following last season's 22 4 record and 1264 points, aiming to match conference and regional success.
LAWRENCE Kansas November 25 A Kansas kick to the seat of a Missouri player s pants spurred the Tigers to a 20 0 victory over the Jayhawkers clinching M U s first Big Six football title Jack Turner was ejected after an on field incident Clarence Hydron carried the ball Ronald King scored from the left end for the decisive TD Paul Christman struggled as a passer but gained 127 yards on 23 carries for Missouri
Michigan defeats Ohio State 21 to 14 at Michigan Stadium in a dramatic clash that secures at least a share of the Western Conference title for Michigan. Harmon's passing and running spark the Wolverines while Buckeye errors and fumbles ruin chances, with Crisler’s gadget play sealing the win late.
Minnesota crushed Wisconsin 223 to 6 in Minneapolis as fans watched the Golden Gophers end the year with their second Big Ten win. Wisconsin remained winless, sharing last place with Chicago as Minnesota surged behind Harold Van Every and a late safety.
Third scene in the Armstrong Ambers boxing feud set for Friday at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong favored despite a cold as they fight for the welterweight title over 14 rounds. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects near capacity and a $50,000 gate.
Florida fought to keep pace with Georgia Tech as the Engineers won 21 to 7 in Gainesville. Tech held the edge with key fumbles forced by Howard Ector and late scoring drives including an 82 yard march and touchdowns by Goree and Ector.
Nebraska defeated Oklahoma 13 to 7 in Lincoln to claim second place in the Big Six. The Cornhuskers built two long drives for touchdowns and held off three of Oklahoma's four scoring threats on a cold day before 36,500 spectators. Missouri beat Kansas 20 to 0 to clinch the conference title.
Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs upset Rice Institute 21-0 as freshman Kyle Gillespie sparkled, lifting TCU from the Southwest Conference cellar in a decisive head start. Rice offered little resistance, unable to advance beyond their own 29-yard line.
The Paramount News Service presents its All-America football team on screen at the Center Theatre today and Monday. Banks McFadden of Clemson and George Cafego of Tennessee win first team spots, with action shots of the stars also shown.
Paul W. Casey defeated Jake Froelick 3 and 2 in the finals at Emerywood Country Club yesterday afternoon to capture the Rotary Club golf title. In the first flight Earl N. Phillips meets the Logan Portie Jr. winner, while A L Stevens took the second flight crown by beating Tom Lambeth. J J Corrigan will face T A Marlowe for the third flight title.
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