Mississippi Rolls Past Vanderbilt 28-0 in SEC Showdown
Billy Lott led a strong Mississippi ground attack for a 284 yard victory as the Rebels beat Vanderbilt 28-0 in an SEC game. Reed set up scores with a late first half interception and a third quarter fumble return. Lott added two touchdowns in the final period.
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Oregon crushes San Jose State 26 0 in rain
In Eugene Oregon outgunned San Jose State 26 to 0 in a non conference game. Jim Shanley sprinted 58 yards for a TD and had a 61 yard kickoff return. Crabtree connected with J C Wheeler for a score and Bob Peterson blocked a punt to add another TD.
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Oregon State Football Hold Leads to 0 46 Tie
In Corvallis Oregon State entered as a four touchdown favorite but the game ended in a 0 46 tie as the teams battled on the line and the crowd saw a rare scoring stalemate.
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Colorado Rolls To 34-14 Victory
In Boulder Colorado defeated Arizona 34-14 as Jim Geist connected for two passes totaling 61 yards for Arizona’s first TD. The Wildcats added a late score in the fourth quarter after Colorado led 27-7.
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Tennessee Tops Chattanooga 28 13 With 89-Yard Run
Tailback Bobby Gordon scored two touchdowns and threw for another as Tennessee defeated Chattanooga 28-13 in Knoxville. Gordon opened the scoring with an 89 yard kickoff return and added a second TD while teammates recovered mischances and blocked a kick in the fourth quarter.
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Horned Frogs Dominate Alabama In Scoring Showcase
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs overwhelmed Alabama 28 to 0 in Fort Worth. The game featured razzle dazzle drives, rapid scat runs, and a sharp passing attack led by TCUs offense. Alabama failed to score as TCU secured a decisive victory.
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Louisiana State Pulls Off 20 13 Victory Over Georgia Tech
Louisiana State grounds out a 20 13 Southeastern Conference win as Jimmy Taylor scores all LSU points. Taylor and Billy Cannon pace the attack while Tech's Fr Braselton passes for 91 yards and keeps the Yellow Jackets in the contest.
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Stickles Delivers Winning Kick in Notre Dame Victory
Army and Notre Dame renewed their rivalry as Monte Stickles redeemed a earlier extra point miss with a winning field goal that sealed a 23 to 21 Notre Dame win. The interception of an Army pass in the fourth quarter proved pivotal as Brennan praised his players and Blaik attributed the loss to a late miscue.
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Notre Dame Edges Army 23 21 On Last Minute Field Goal
Notre Dame defeats Army 23 21 at Municipal Stadium as Monte Stickles boots a 29 yard field goal with under nine minutes left. Pietrosante rushes for two scores and saves the Irish by intercepting a key pass setting up the winning kick. The game features a dramatic fourth quarter rally and a 95 000 crowd witnessing a classic Army Notre Dame showdown.
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Iowa State Trips Kansas for 21 6 Big Eight Football
Iowa State turned three Kansas mistakes into touchdowns to defeat Kansas 21-6 in Lawrence. The Cyclones capitalized on miscues as they clocked their second win of the season before a 21 000 crowd, with Kansas running 1 1 1 in the record.
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Pitt Stomps Nebraska In 34-0 Football Win
Pitt’s bruising line overwhelmed a short-handed Nebraska defense as Ivan Toncic and Jim Lenhart guided the Panthers to a 34-0 victory at Pitt Stadium before 40,023. Joe Scissy scored twice, with other scores from Dick Scherer Art Gob and Fred Riddle amid six Pitt penalties and six fumbles.
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Washington State Arrives Late to Top Stanford 21 18
Washington State rallied for two fourth quarter touchdown passes by Bobby Newman including a 44 second winner to Don Ellingsen as Stanford led 18 0 at halftime. Eddie Stevens earlier scored on a third quarter plunge and Newman later teamed with Jack Fanning for an 87 yard pass play. Gene Baker recovered an onside kick setting up the final drive.
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