Maryland Upsets North Carolina as Kershner Runs 81 Yards
Maryland rallies to defeat North Carolina 21 to 7 at College Park. Ted Kershner breaks a 7-7 tie with an 81 yard run and Maryland adds a third late score as Queen Elizabeth II watches a vibrant upset. Gene Verardi and Don Healy spark the comeback while Coach Jim Tatum watches the visitors see a hard fought loss.
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Davidson Rolls To 33-14 Win Over West Virginia Tech
Davidson freshman quarterback Tom Redding threw two completions for 101 yards and two touchdowns to spark a 33-14 Southern Conference victory over West Virginia Tech. Davidson led 13-0 at halftime and 20-7 after three periods as Hart 27 yard run Benson 15 yard run Wall receptions and a 78 yard run by Young fueled the win. Tech scored twice in the final period as reserve units played. Davidson improves to 3-2. Tech also 3-2.
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Mont Jubilant as Maryland Upsets North Carolina 21 7
Maryland defeats North Carolina 21 to 7 in College Park. Coach Jim Tatum lamented missed chances as UNC failed to finish in the first half after leading to the Maryland comeback. Mont praised his squad and celebrated the upset with fans and players.
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Heroes Cop Mat Event At Lexington YMCA
Jim Hady and Red Eastein defeated Al and John Smith in a reversed decision after a protest. John won the first fall with a Russian wolf killer while Hady later won with a body slam. Eastein won the second with a victory roll as Louis Bone defeated Tom Bradley in a semifinal. Johnny Hideman beat Henry Spendola in the opener. Elephant Boy slated for next week.
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Morrison Sparks Cincinnati to 14-0 Win Over Marquette
Quarterback Joe Morrison ran 57 yards for a touchdown and helped set up another with a pass as Cincinnati beat Marquette 14 to 0 in a game marked by cautious play and few scoring chances.
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Plainsmen Squeeze By Tech 3-0 for SEC Title Hopes
Auburn edged Georgia Tech 3-0 as Billy Atkins kicked a field goal. Auburn’s defense, led by Jimmy Phillips, Jerry Wilson and Jackie Burkett, forced two key stops inside the Auburn 10, preserving the win that boosts its SEC title chances after victories over Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Cleve Wester
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Duke Devours Wake Forest 34-7 in strong showing
Duke dominated Wake Forest 34 to 7 at Duke Stadium. Coach Bill Murray praised his offense while Wake Forest coach Paul Amen lamented injuries and rough luck, noting Wake Forest failed to stop the Blue Devils in the first half and struggled to mobilize the offense.
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Duke Blue Devils rout Wake Forest 34 to 7 at Duke Stadium
Duke throttled Wake Forest 34-7 as the fifth ranked Blue Devils exploded for four second quarter touchdowns after a 7-0 first period. Wray Carlton and George Dutrow connected on a first half TD pass, while Duke controlled the line of scrimmage with 376 rushing yards and 92 plays. Wake Forest managed a late reply, but Duke sealed the win before a likely Raleigh showdown with NC State.
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