Catawba High Point Thriller Highlights Panthers Loss
The Catawba College squad battled High Point to a 6-0 defeat as freshman Homer Brewer sparked a late standout drive. High Point’s line dominated, Gulfed by Ralph James’ unit and praised by observers from rival North State teams. Wake Forest Baptist’s defeat by Georgetown ended with State fearing another loss as Davidson upset the Image of Southern Conference play.
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Clemson Ties Mississippi State 7-7 in football showdown
Clemson and Mississippi State fought to a 7-7 draw before 18000 fans in Clemson. State rallied with an 85 yard punt return and the contest featured turnovers and a late Clemson drive that stalled at the State nine before Ray Mathews scored. Don Robinson tied it for State with a one yard run.
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Army Cadets End Wolverines 25-Game Win Streak
Army, led by Arnold Galiffa, stunned Michigan 21-7 at Ann Arbor to halt the Wolverines 25-game streak. Michigan quarterback Chuck Ortmann suffered a concussion early as Army opened with an 89-yard scoring drive and a strong defensive effort.
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Illinois Beats Iowa 20 to 14 in Big Ten Clash
Illinois shocked Iowa 20-14 at Iowa City as John Karras scored two long TD runs 34 and 63 yards. Sam Piazza added a late TD from the one yard line, Don Commack tied Iowa with a 3 yard run, and Glenn Drahn connected with Jack Dittmer on a 13 yard pass to pull within six.
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Homecoming Spoiled By Elon 33-7
Elon University offense overpowering East Carolina Teachers College as the visitors take a 33 to 7 North State conference win on homecoming. Elon scores five rushing touchdowns and blocks the Teachers’ early spark with a strong line and big plays including a 66 yard punt return for a score.
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Kansas Slips 21 14 Defeat To Colonials
Kansas Jayhawks rally to beat George Washington 21 to 14 in Lawrence. KU trailed 14 7 at halftime but responded with a resilient fourth quarter to secure their first victory of the season before about 18 000 fans under a hot autumn sun.
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Irish Roll On Blasting Purdue's Gridmen 35-12
Notre Dame dominated Purdue 35 to 12 in Lafayette. Sitko scored three touchdowns including a 41 yard run. Purdue's rally in the fourth quarter cut the margin but Notre Dame held the lead with strong blocking and limited passing.
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Sooners Beat Texas 20 to 14 in Cotton Bowl
Oklahoma overpowers Texas 20 to 14 before a record Southwest crowd of 75,347 at the Cotton Bowl. Leon Heath Gene Thomas and Darrell Royal spark the Sooners as George Thomas Lindel Pearson and Jim Owens score key touchdowns. Texas denies late attempt as Lew Levine adds final TD.
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80 Yard Run Seals Catawba Victory Over High Point
Alfred Capers reported Catawba Indians edged High Point 6 0 as Homer Brewer returned a fumbled ball 80 yards for a late touchdown. The setting was Albion Millis Stadium on Oct 8 with 4000 in attendance and Ralph James coaching the Panthers. Brewer, a 155 pound first year wingback from Wilmington, outran Purple Panthers while Von Drehle and Coble traded punts and Catawba held High Point to the 17 yard line plus 32 yard march threats.
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