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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1939

Page

11

Pitt Panthers Rally To Beat Duke 14 13 In Thriller

Pitt overcome Duke 14 13 as Ben Kish added the decisive extra point after Emil Narick connected with Cassiano for a key third quarter score. George McAfee starred for Duke with multiple runs and a touchdown but Pitt prevailed in a tense autumn matchup before a large crowd.

Panthers Ben Kish Duke George McAfee McAfee George Pitt Robbie Robinson Tony Ruffa Wes McAfee John Dickinson Dickinson Emil Narick Cassiano Robinson Narick Kish Blue Devil Ernie Bonelli Xish Pittackfield Pitt Duke Tae Rogerne Ho Cao Save Burns Beens Johnson Winterson An Bailey Sias G. McAfee Kekkas W. McAfee Eaves Cenessks Robinson

Hampden-Sydney Bears Quakers Dominated 52 0

TYLER Texas October 14 CP A high geared Texas A M football machine rolled over Villanova College 33 7 before a crowd of 14 000 that marveled at the Aggie power The Cadets scored all their points in the first half The Wildcats who had been unbeaten in 22 starts before today’s game got their touchdown in the final period

Tyler Tex Texas A. & M Villanova College Aggie Wildcats

Catholic Bowls Over Detroiters

Catholic University defeated Detroit University 14 to 13 in a tightly played game. Rocco and Carmen Pirro powered the offense with Joel Carrig providing key blocks and a late scoring drive. Detroit answered with passes and Harry Groth quarterbacking the comeback.

Washington Catholic University Today Detroit University Rocco Carmen Pirro Joel Carrig Carrig Cardinals Detroit Rocco Pirro Carmen Harry Groth Frank Hayes

Pitt Duke Football Stat Summary Oct 15

Pittsburgh history notes the Pitt versus Duke football game statistics with rushing yards for Pitt and Duke 155 and 168 respectively. The sheet lists forward passes attempted 14 for Pitt and 12 for Duke with completions 66 and 63 and total forward passing yards 114 and 63. It records interceptions, returns, penalties, and fumbles as part of a compact box style recap.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Duke Pitt Duke Dante Bee E Kasha Pees

Special Honor Planned for Bison Football Team

High Point High School football team coaches and Superintendent Charles F. Carroll Jr. may receive recognition again this season. A chamber committee led by David T. Yow will plan a ceremony, following last year’s Black Bison banquet at the Sheraton Hotel.

High Point High School Charles F. Carroll, Jr I. Paul Ingle High Point Chamber of Commerce David T. Yow Brooks Reitzel Laurance MM. Ingram Amos R. Kearns J. Welch Harriss Loc Chakales Black Bison Squad Sheraton Hotel

Tulane Beats Fordham 7–0 In Front Of 43000 In New Orleans

Tulane defeats Fordham 7 to 0 as Kellogg leads a first quarter touchdown drive. The Wave gain 16 first downs to Fordham's five and dominate the opening minutes while Crowley praises Tulane's offense and defense after a clean game.

New Orleans Tulane Fordham Rams Jim Crowley Alabama Kelley James Blumenstock Burton Buddy” Banker Fame Raymond Riddick Dominic Principe Bob Kellogg Banker Fred Gloden Gloden Kellogg

Auburn Upsets Miss State 7 0 in Southeast Conference Clash

Auburn defeated Mississippi State 7 to 0 before 10 000 fans in Birmingham. A third period 30 yard pass connected for the only score as State repeatedly failed to penetrate the Auburn 15 yard line. Dick McGowen caught the deciding pass from Carl Happer after Hank Chambers fumbled the second half kickoff.

Birmingham Ala Auburn Mississippi State Hank Chambers Carl Happer State

Harvard Mutilates Chicago in 61 to 0 Rout

Harvard overwhelmed the University of Chicago 61 to 0 at Stagg Field before 7 500 spectators. Harvard’s power and ground attack with Joe Gardella Charles Spreyer and Francis Lee dominated a Maroons team rarely beaten so badly in Big Ten play.

Chicago Harvard University of Chicago Stagg Field Maroons Big Ten Joe Gardella Charles Spreyer Francis Lee

Georgia Falls to Holy Cross in Intersectional Clash

In Athens on October 14, Holy Cross with stout defense and strong kicking defeated Georgia 13 to 0 before 14,000 fans. Fullbacks Malinowski pinned Georgia back with two punts of 64 and 58 yards, Ronnie Cahill scored in the second period, and the Crusaders held the Bulldogs to 43 rushing yards while Georgia managed only 47 passing yards on 3 completions.

Athens Crusaders of Holy Cross Georgia Dixie Bruno Malinowski Ronnie Cahill Crusaders Bulldogs

Sun Egret Wins Laurel Feature in 1 37 4-5

Sun Egret, Alfred G. Vanderbilt’s chestnut, romped to a five-length Laurel mile victory. Jockey Al Shelhammer guided the favorite as Sun Egret clocked 1:37 4-5, earning $7,125 and his sixth win in 14 starts. Challamore and Abrasion led a Maryland futurity one two for J. W. Y. Martin, paying 5.20 4.00 2.50.

Laurel, Md A. C. Compton Sun Egret al Shelhamer Jacola Seabiscuit Alfred G. Vanderbilt Nedayr Gustave Ringe Lady Maryland H. Friedberg Montsin Clodion Blind Eagle War Minstrel Challamore Abrasion J. W. Y. Martin Baltimore Maryland Challenger W. L. Brann Challedon Brann Yarmth Vanderbilt Paradise Girl Alpaca Little Monlee Martin

Garrison’s Run Falls Short as Nebraska Tops Iowa State

Iowa State battled to the end but could not overtake Nebraska in Ames. The Cornhuskers ground out a 10 to 7 victory in the opening drive to reclaim the Big Six Conference title.

Ames Iowa State Nebraska Cornhuskers

Furman Triumphs 7-0 as Citadel Drives Halted

Furman University defeated The Citadel 7 to 0 in Charleston. Shetley scored the lone touchdown after a quick 28 yard rush, with Browning and Burrows fueling Citadel threats but Furman’s defense and penalties limited scoring. Ed wards returned to throw a late 48 yard pass to Burrows as Citadel threatened.

Shetley Roten Shetley Furham Citadel Furman

Oregon Keeps Undefeated Mark With 6-0 Win Over California

Oregon remained undefeated by defeating California 6-0 in Berkeley. Marshall Stenstrom scored from two yards in the second quarter after a 76 yard march, sealing the Ducks first win over the Bears since 1926.

Berkeley Calif University of Oregon University of California Oregon Bears Marshall Stenstrom

Alabama Downs Mercer 20 to 0 to Prepare for Tennessee

In Tuscaloosa Alabama uses a mix of straight football and passes to defeat Mercer Bears 20 to 0. The Crimson Tide show a stronger run game and a stouter defense as they build for next week's clash with Tennessee. Hal Newman and Herky Mosley score rushing touchdowns while Fred Davis adds two extra points.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Tennessee Mercer Bears Macon Crimsons Georgia Boys Bears Mercer Charlie Boswell Hal Newman Paul Spencer Fred Davis Blackwell Davis Art Pledger John Wyhowanee Herky Mosley

Pritchard Stars In VMI Victory Over Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE Tenn Oct 14 The Cadets of Virginia Military Institute defeated Vanderbilt 20 to 13. Abisha Pritchard scored three third period touchdowns and also contributed a rushing score and a pass for another.

Nashville Tenn Cadets of Virginia Military Institute Vanderbilt Abisha Pritchard

Washington and Lee Battles Southwestern to a 7 7 Tie

Washington and Lee football battled Southwestern of Memphis to a 7 7 tie before 8000 fans, fending off a goal line assault late in the final period. Puller headlinesman Black field judge Sanders noted the contest in Memphis.

Washington and Lee Southwestern Memphis Tenn Pire Puller Florida Black Davidson Sanders

Navy Battles Dartmouth To A Drab Scoreless Tie

In Baltimore at Municipal Stadium Navy and Dartmouth, both unbeaten, played to a 0 0 tie before 34000 fans. The drama came late when Dartmouth’s Joe Arice sparked a late drive, but a bad field goal and interceptions kept the game scoreless.

Baltimore Navy Big Eleven Dartmouth Indians Municipal Stadium Joe Arice Charlie Camp

William and Mary Holds Virginia Tech To 6-6 Tie

William and Mary, in front of 6 500 spectators in Richmond, played stern defense to hold Virginia Tech to a 6-6 tie. Chariie Gondak blocked a punt and recovered for a touchdown, while Gerald Clark scored for Tech on a short end around play and Sam Rose kicked the extra point.

Richmond William and Mary Virginia Tech Tech Chariie Gondak Indians Jim Hickey Gerald Clark Sam Rose

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