Terps Upset Air Force On Last-Play TD Pass
Maryland rally from 14 points down to beat Air Force 23 14 as Dick Shiner threw a 36 yard touchdown pass on the final play and Darryl Hill caught the winning score with two seconds left Hill had earlier caught a six yard scoring pass in the comeback after trailing at halftime The ACC breaking moment features the first Negro football player in ACC history contributing both pass and reception to secure the win
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Gobblers Top Indians in Homecoming Victory
Virginia Tech Gobblers, led by quarterback Bob Schweickert, beat William and Mary 28 to 13 at Miles Stadium before 20,000 fans. Schweickert scored two touchdowns and amassed 159 yards rushing and passing as VPI claimed its fourth straight win and sole lead in the Southern Conference at 2-0 in league play and 4-1 overall. The defense repeatedly stopped William and Mary drives.
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Tech edged by William and Mary on late drama
Sonny Utz opened Tech scoring with a 12 yard run and added a two yard TD after an interception. Charlie Weaver tied the game for William and Mary, Schweickert delivered a 59 yard touchdown late in the half and added another score, while Don Henning connected with Bill Corley for a 41 yard TD in the final period.
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Pirates Buy Burda to Complete 40-Player Roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced they purchased outfielder first baseman Bob Burda from the Columbus farm club of the International League. Burda, 25, hit .276 with 27 home runs and 0 RBI in 143 games, earned a Northern Division All-Star nod, and bats and throws left.
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Southern Cal routs Ohio State 32 to 3 in Coliseum
Pete Beathard sparkles with 159 passing yards and 31 rushing yards guiding USC to a 32 3 victory over undefeated Ohio State as the Trojans build a 12 3 halftime lead and score three touchdowns after intermission. Beathard throws 33 yard TD to Thomas. Lupo adds 40 yard interception return for a TD. Attendance 61 883.
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East Carolina Dominates Western Carolina 50-0 in rout
East Carolina College crushed Western Carolina 50-0 to notch its highest score in four seasons. The Pirates led 23-0 after the first quarter and never slowed, with Buddy Bovender scoring twice and throwing a TD pass, Bill Cline throwing two and Tom Michel rushing for two more. EcC outgained 239-30 in rushing as WCC struggled to offensive momentum, with Ruta managing 133 yards on 13 completions. Attendance reached 17,000.
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Bearcats blank Titans 35-0 behind Owens 65 yard run
Cincinnati routs Detroit 35-0 in a non conference game as rookie Brig Owens breaks free for a 65 yard touchdown on the second half's first play. Bearcats limit Detroit to 128 yards while grabbing complete control.
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Badgership Iowa By 10-7 Upset Shocks Hawkeyes
Wisconsin, ranked No. 2, held off Iowa 10-7 in Iowa City to seize the Big Ten lead. Mike Reilly anchored a stout Badger defense as Wisconsin prevented a late Hawkeye rally after taking a first quarter field goal and a third quarter touchdown pass from Hal Brandt to Lou Holland following an Iowa fumble.
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Notre Dame Rolls Past UCLA 27 12 in South Bend
Notre Dame defeats UCLA 27 12 at South Bend as quarterback Budka throws two TD passes and runs for a score. Charley O'Hara sparks a 54 yard drive and a 33 yard sprint to seal the victory while UCLA offense fights back to stay within reach. Attendance 42,948.
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Pitt Nips Mounties By 13-10
Pitt edges West Virginia 13-10 in Morgantown as Paul Martha breaks a 45-yard fourth quarter run to seal the upset. Mazurek throws for two TDs. Kinder boots 31-yard FG for WVU as Leftridge and Yost connect for WVU's score. Attendance 31,000.
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Namath Shines as Alabama Blank Tennessee 35-0
Alabama dominated Tennessee 35-0 in Birmingham. Joe Namath threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, sparking a powerful Tide defense. Benny Nelson opened scoring with a 36 yard run, while Alabama capitalized on Volunteer miscues to surge ahead.
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Yardstick of Alabama drives in third quarter
Alabama tallies two third quarter scores A five yard pass from Namath to Hudson Harris and a one yard plunge by Namath after a 12 yard pass to Nelson set up the plays Hudson Harris and Namath connected on the scoring drive and Nelson gained the earlier yardage.
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Princeton Shuts Out Colgate in 41-0 romp
Princeton's Cosmo Iacagazzi scored two touchdowns, Don McKay had a rushing TD and a pass, sparking a 41-0 victory over previously unbeaten Colgate. The Tigers extended their winning streak to four, dominating the 17-year rivalry and handing Colgate its worst defeat in decades. Attendance 54,000.
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Brown Rips Penn 41-13 in Ivy League rout
Providence report details Brown Sophomore Bob Hall leading the Kiddie Corps to a 41-13 victory over Penn. Hall scored on a 12 yard run in the third period to put Brown ahead then connected on a 22 yard pass to Bob Seiple for a first half TD. Penn capitalized on two Brown fumbles to grab a 13-12 halftime edge before Brown pulled away.
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St Augustine's College Beats St Pauls 12-6 in Raleigh
St Augustine's College scored in the first and second periods to defeat St Paul's College 12-6 in Raleigh on Saturday.
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Syracuse Routs Penn State 9-0 in Big Rivalry Shutout
Syracuse defense blanked Penn State for the first time since 1934 as Billy Hunter raced 53 yards for a touchdown and Mike Koski added a 58 yard run, followed by John Paglio’s 24 yard field goal on a hot afternoon in Syracuse. Attendance reached 39,487.
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