Duke Sophomore Billy Futrell Sparks 23 3 Win
Duke halfback Billy Futrell a sophomore from Lynchburg Virginia had a busy day scoring two touchdowns on passes from Walt Rappold and Gil Garner in a 23 3 ACC victory over Wake Forest in Durham He also made a strong reception against Wake Forest and helped set up another score.
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Duke Defeats Wake Forest 23 3 in Air Wide Duke
Duke's Blue Devils toppled Wake Forest 23 3 in a pass heavy ACC victory at Duke Stadium. Walt Rappold threw two touchdowns and Gil Garner added another with Billy Futrell catching two of the scores.
Georgia Squeezes By USC 17 To 14
Georgia defeats South Carolina 17 to 14 at Athens as Sophomore Larry Rakestraw and Bill McKenney spark the offense. The Bulldogs rally with 89 yard drive for a touchdown and a blocked punt setup another score, edging the Gamecocks under coach Johnny Griffith.
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NCS Tops Virginia 21-14 in Opening Victory
North Carolina State used a ground attack to support Roman Gabriel and held off Virginia 21-14 for its first win. Sophomore Carson Bosher, sidelined by injury earlier, caught a 37-yard pass for the Wolfpack’s first touchdown and then added a 53-yard burst to near the Virginia 18 setting up further scoring.
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Wolfpack Triumph Over Virginia In Narrow Clash
NC State defeats Virginia 21 7 as Bosher energizes ground game and Gabriel throws key TD passes. Rowley kicks two field goals for UVA while Cuozzo connects with Menzer late. Attendance 16 000.
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Tigers Dominate UNC 27-0 In ACC Showdown
Clemson, led by Jim Parker and Joe Anderson, blanked North Carolina 27-0 at Kenan Stadium as the Tigers pile up two first-half touchdowns and two late fourth-quarter scores. Ray Farris and Eddie Werntz swapped booming punts in a dominant kicking duel.
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Maris Delivers Ninth Inning Heroics In N Y Victory
Roger Maris, dubbed the new Babe Ruth, broke a 0 for 10 World Series skid with a ninth inning homer that lifted the New York Yankees to a 3-2 win over Cincinnati and a 2-1 series edge. Johnny Blanchard added a late homer, while Mickey Mantle returned from injury but went hitless. The Reds led at 1-0 and 2-1 as Erio Chacon and Frank Robinson sparked rallies, but the Yankees seized the decisive moment in the ninth at Crosley Field.
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Maryland Hands Syracuse Narrow 22 21 Defeat
Maryland quarterback Dick Novak hit Gary Collins for a winning two point conversion as Maryland rallied from a 21 14 deficit to stun Syracuse 22 21 in College Park. Collins starred on offense and defense as Ernie Davis scored twice for Syracuse in a hard fought midseason clash.
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Maryland Triumphs In New York State Tilt Over Syracuse
Maryland players Dick Shiner and Ernie Arizzi sparked a second half comeback to beat Syracuse 21 to 13 in the third quarter. Sarette connected with Walt Sweeney for Syracuse's other touchdown as Maryland's sophomores led the rally and Dennis Condie finished with a short TD run.
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