Georgia Topples Ga Tech in 21-18 victory for SEC title
Georgia Bulldogs beat Georgia Tech 21-18 on Sanford Field to clinch the Southeastern Conference title and stay unbeaten in six league games. Johnny Rauch led the offense with seven first half completions for 66 yards while Joe Geri powered the ground game as Georgia racked up 259 rushing yards.
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SMU Ties TCU 7-7 In Late Southwest Conference Thriller
Gil Johnson engineered a game tying 22 yard pass to John Milam with 22 seconds left as SMU, trailing 7-0, tied Texas Christian 7-7 at the Cotton Bowl. Doak Walker, sidelined with an injured leg, kicked the extra point to complete the replay of 1947 drama. The tie preserves SMU's two year SWC undefeated record and sets up a Cotton Bowl meeting with Oregon on New Year's Day.
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Former Army Captain Sits On Middies' Side
Philadelphia November 27 Navy forced Army to a 21 21 tie ending Army’s perfect season in a dramatic showdown. President Truman and party watched as Navy roared back from early deficits with Baysinger Parrish Hawkins and Green key plays to stall Army’s late rally. The game ended in a deadlock mirroring the 1926 Soldier Field classic.
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Tigers Rally to Beat Auburn 7-6 in Muddy Classic
Clemson remains unbeaten with a 7-6 victory over Auburn before 14,110 fans in Mobile. Trailing 6-0 late, Clemson drives 80 yards to score as Ray Mathews runs in from the one after a 39-yard pass to Oscar Thompson. Jack Miller adds the extra point for a 7-6 win amid a soggy, turnover filled game.
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Alabama Defeats Florida 34–28 in Late Rally
In Tuscaloosa Florida’s Chuck Hunsinger scored two long TD runs but Alabama came back in the final quarter to win 34 to 28 before about 24 000 fans in a Southeastern Conference thriller.
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Bryson Wins M Y P Cup After 1948 North State Throne
Herman Bryson Appalachian halfback earned the 1948 M Y P Cup as North State Conference outstanding player after leading Appalachian to an undefeated campaign and the league title. He scored 102 points, set a conference record, and helped the Mountaineers secure a Thanksgiving Day Burley Bowl bid.
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Oklahoma Defeats Stubborn Aggies In Rain 19-15
In a rain soaked showdown at Stillwater Oklahoma State edges Texas A&M 19 to 15. The Sooners, Big Seven champions, advance to the Sugar Bowl to face North Carolina as the Aggies suffer a hard fought loss. The wet field caused fumbles but Oklahoma held firm late.
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