Wolverines stun Ohio State for Rose Bowl bid
Michigan blocks two kicks and converts a fumbled ball into a 9 to 3 victory over Ohio State on a snow swept field. Joe Campanella and Janowicz clash as Michigan takes the Big Ten title and eyes a Rose Bowl berth with key plays including a blocked kick and a safety.
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Michigan Wins Rose Bowl Bid After Snowy showdown
Michigan secures a Rose Bowl invitation by beating Ohio State, aided by Chuck Ortmann who punting out of bounds multiple times kept Ohio State pinned. Vic Janowicz opened with a 22 yard field goal as snow swirled, while Northwestern also wins to seal the bid.
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California Bears Hold Stanford to 7-7 Tie
California and Stanford battled to a 7-7 draw in Berkeley as the Bears, aiming for a third straight Rose Bowl bid, preserved their undefeated record in a 53rd meeting before 81,000 fans. The result left California favored to earn the PCC invitation to Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
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California Bears Tie Stanford In Ends Meet
In the third period Stanford mounted a late scoring drive but both teams remained scoreless in the first half. California struck early in the third quarter, then Stanford tied the game early in the final period on a Boyd Benson three yard run.
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Yale Edges Harvard In Windy 67th Rivalry Game
Yale survived early fumbles and a brutal wind to defeat Harvard 14 to 6 in Cambridge. Senay broke loose with a 33 yard run to set up Yale’s first score late in the fourth quarter, as the 67th meeting between the rivals produced a tense finish before a large crowd.
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Yale and Harvard clash under gale as Crimson rally
The account describes Yale scoring on Lenny Jones's outside run and Dave Warden’s sprint after a Yale reception, followed by Harvard tying when Dike Hyde’s attempted extra point was ruined by a sudden squall. Johnny Bush converts Yale’s seventh point as wind aids Yale.
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Duke Triumphs In Subzero Rivalry Closer Than Expected
Wade lauded Duke after a hard fought 7 to 0 victory over North Carolina as weather limited attendance to about 7 000. Fans faced cold turf with a frozen field and ice in the corners while both teams wore stockings to combat the chill.
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Kentucky Draws Sugar Bowl Bid With Ties To Oklahoma
Kentucky will face an opponent to be named later in the 1951 Sugar Bowl, likely Oklahoma, after its 11 win season ended with a loss to Tennessee. Oklahoma beat Nebraska 49 35, fueling the Sugar Bowl pick announced by the Sugar Bowl committee.
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Deacons Defeat South Carolina In Season Finale
Wake Forest uses long boots to topple South Carolina 14 to 0 in the season closer. Wake Forest finishes 6 1 2 while South Carolina ends at 3 4 2. Jenaomen Kissell and Jones score for Wake Forest with Zrakas adding two conversions. W Stephens scores for South Carolina with Killoy adding a conversion.
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Petruska Leads Wisconsin To Win Over Minnesota
Senior Bob Petruska returned from quarterback to halfback and powered Wisconsin to a 14 to 0 victory against Minnesota in Madison. The win capped Wisconsin’s best season in eight years with five Big Ten triumphs and two defeats. Petruska scored the touchdowns and led the Badgers before 45,000 fans in cold, clear conditions.
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College grid scores and postponed games summary
Colgate at Rutgers postponed. Cornell 13, Penn 6. Fordham 13, NYU 0. George Washington 7, Georgetown 6. Yale 14, Harvard 6. Holy Cross 26, Temple 21. Pitt vs Penn State postponed to Monday. South Alabama 41, Florida 13. Florida State 35, Tampa 19. Georgia 40, Furman 0. Southern 34, Louisville 0. Elizabeth City Twins 0, Virginia State 0. Tulane 35, Vanderbilt 6. Midwest Sewanee 7, Washington MO 0. Purdue 13, Indiana 0. Miami QO 28, Cincinnati 0. Oklahoma A&M 41, Kansas State 0. South Baylor 3, Texas M.U. 0. TCU 26, Rice 14. Texas Tech 37, New Mexico 12. Arizona 27, Iowa State 26. Far West Colorado 31, Colorado A&M 6. Oregon State 14, Oregon 2. UCLA 39, Southern Cal 0. Washington 52, Washington State 1. Brigham Young 28, Fort Hood 14.
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Map records accidents on roads in Davidson
Davidson county maps pin every reported traffic mishap of 1950 with color codes. Red pins mark 22 fatalities so far, yellow for personal injuries, blue for property damage. the tally includes 151 wrecks across Thomasville Denton Lexington and surrounding areas.
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Baylor Triumphs 3-0 Over SMU in Dallas Showdown
Baylor defeats Southern Methodist 3-0 at Dallas on a late 20-yard field goal by Henry Dickerson. The game featured two passing teams failing to score until Dickerson’s kick, ending SMU’s bowl hopes while SMU set a new intercollegiate pass completions record. Baylor rises to third in the Southwest Conference as SMU drops in the standings.
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Purdue Squeezes By Indiana Club 13-0
Purdue snapped a seven losses in eight run with a 13-0 win over Indiana University in a cold, tense clash. Substitutes filled gaps as Johnny Durham, a Purdue junior who had logged about 10 minutes this season, returned to start and sprinted 85 yards on the opening kickoff for a first quarter touchdown.
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Floyd Sparks TCU Rally as 26-14 Beats Rice
Jumping Jack Floyd ran for four touchdowns to lift Texas Christian over Rice 26 to 14 in Houston. Floyd and passer Gilbert Bartosh staged a quick attack despite six Frog fumbles, scoring on runs of 34 and 63 yards and an 18 yard reception. The TCU defense stifled Rice, limiting advances in the second half.
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Holy Cross Triumphs Over Temple In Windy Upset
In Worchester Massachusetts Holy Cross overcame a first quarter deficit to beat Temple 26 to 21 at Fit ton Field. A 43 mile per hour wind and rain limited attendance to about 5000 as Holy Cross recovered from a blocked punt to seize the victory.
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Sam Baker Guides Oregon State Past Oregon 14 2
In Multnomah Stadium Oregon State sophomore Sam Baker carried the team to a 14 to 2 victory over Oregon. Baker scored the two key touchdowns including a two yard dive and a 60 yard sprint, despite the soggy field and mud.
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Washington routs Cougars as Heiny stirs record breakup
Washington overwhelmed Washington State 52 to 21 in Spokane. Don Heinrich sparked the attack, setting two records, while Hugh McElhenny broke free for a third as 30,000 fans looked on.
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Masonic Notice And Community Gathering Announced
Local notices report the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masonic lodge meeting at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday night at 8 00. A city wide mass meeting follows tonight at 8 00 at First Baptist church in support of NAACP membership drive with L E Austin guest speaker.
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Cornell Routs Penn In Muddy Ivy Showdown
Cornell defeated Penn 18 to 6 at Franklin Field in heavy rain, dampening Penn’s Ivy title hopes. Bill Whelan’s punt and strong Cornell line shut down a late Penn drive, while 17,846 witnessed the upset despite 52,000 tickets sold and many opting to watch on TV.
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Georgia Dominates Furman in Frigid 40-0 Victory
In Athens on a record cold day, Georgia led by Zippy Morocco and substitute back John Tillitski rolled to a 40-0 win over Furman. Morocco scored three times in the third quarter, the crowd dwindled to about 2,000 as temperatures hovered near 11 degrees, and Georgia heads toward a December President's Cup clash with Texas A&M near Washington.
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Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
John Sawyer and family express thanks to friends for acts of kindness after their loss. They appreciate sympathy and prayers for the death of their mother. Signed by John Sawyer and Family. Curtis Smithdeal, Inc. 502 N Main Street Phone 4573.
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