Florida Tops North Carolina in Defensive1929 Style
Florida defeats North Carolina 9 to 9 after a 34 yard TD dash by Jack Henderson sets the pace. Alton Brown and the Gators clamp down in the final period as Carolina fails to convert from the goal line. Henderson leads Florida ground gains with 49 yards amid a Sunlit Gainesville crowd of about 109000.
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John W. Wilds
Gainesville
Fla
Jack Henderson
Florida
Gator
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Alton Brown
Carolina
Bill Ferrazzi
McCachren
Gators
Henderson
Hughes
Goodyear
Tar Hoeers
MacDonald
Woollen
MacBell
Shaffer
Carolinas
Chuck Collins
Tar Heel
MacCachren
Schuman
Brown
Twomore
Jimmy Hughes
Billy Chase
MacCachwen
Nalties
Kaho
Tatam
Barclay
Brandt
Mehren
Thompson
George Washington Colonials trample Auburn 19 to 6 in opener
In Washington, George Washington defeats Auburn 19 to 6 as the Colonials surge in the final period. Baker intercepts, Baker breaks for 34 yards, and Leemans adds a 15 yard score to seal the win.
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Don J. Kirkley
Associated Press
Washington
Auburn
George Washington
Alabama Poly
Husky
Firpo Phipps
Baker
Colonials
Phipps
Bomba
McCarver
Leemans
Morris
Tennessee Falls to Alabama in Rough Tide Upset at Knoxville
Tennessee’s eight year home unbeaten run ends as Alabama, rallying from behind, wins 12 to 6 at Shields-Watkins Stadium. The Crimson Tide capitalizes on penalties and maintains SEC title hopes while Tennessee suffers a fourth loss in eight years under Coach Robert Neyland and drops out of contention. Governor Hill McAlister among 20,000 in attendance.
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Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Duke
Alabama
Kentucky
Crimsons
Crimson Tide
Robert Reyland
Vols
Hill McAlister
Moseley
Mack
Walker
Vaughn
Pounders
Feathers
Bama
Howell
Vol
Hughes
Tulane Defeats Georgia Tech In Muddy Gridiron Upset
Tulane halfback Bucky Bryan sprinted 101 yards from the kickoff in the third quarter for a 7 to 0 lead as the Green Wave upset Georgia Tech at Grant Field in heavy rain. Mintz added the extra point after Bryan’s electrifying run, securing the only scoring in a rain drenched game.
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K. W. Mayore Toes
Associated Press A
Shreveport
Georgia Tech
Tech
Mintz
Bryant
Tulane
Wanes
Wigkwits
Slocum B. Tessier
Eaves Sl
Iate Tharpe
G. Tessier
MG Cones
D. Wilcox Somme Hvavour
Gestade
Visecccs
Etsens
J. Wilcox
Successes Roberts
Bryan Haessedbews Galloway Peng
Duke Beats Davidson 19 to 7 After Strong Second Half
Duke's regulars returned in the second period and powered the Blue Devils to a 19 7 victory over Davidson after an early scare. Mackerell and Wingfield starred for Davidson, while Corky Cornelius and Cox scored for Duke. The game drew 16 000 fans in Davidson.
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Davidson
Witt Hancock
Associated Press
Duke
Blue Devils
Kentucky
Wallace Wade
Wildcats
Johnny Mackerell
Mackerell
Wade
Crawford
Durner
Schock
Wingfield
Tennessee
Blue Devil Varsity
Corky Cornelius
Bob Cox
Cornelius
Cox
Pittman
Ward
Alexander
Blue Devil
McElrath
West
Paul Pittman
Rossiter
Laney
Wildcat
When They Are Six to Eight Weeks Old Cockerels
The guidance notes that at six to eight weeks old, cockerels should be separated from the pullets to ensure proper growth and development. It emphasizes keeping them apart during early rearing.
Harvard Falls 10 7 as Holy Cross Stifles Offense
Harvard suffers a 10 7 defeat to Holy Cross before a near capacity crowd of 45 000 in Cambridge. The Crimson offense is smothered by Holy Cross defense led by captain Charlie Reiss and Tom Kelly, halting Harvard's planned attack.
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Harvard
Holy Cross
Cambridge
Mass
Finley
Bury Holy Cross Crusaders
Crimson
Tarzans
Stonewall
Captan Charlie Reiss
Tom Kelly
Lassiter Leads Yale Past Brown In 14-6 Victory
Yale bulldogs and captain Bob Lassiter defeated Brown 14 to 6 at the Yale Bowl. Lassiter scored both Yale touchdowns, an eight-yard run after a 51 yard drive and a two-yard plunge in the center of the Brown line, as Yale produced a sustained offense and long scoring drives.
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New Haven
Yale Bulldogs
Brown Bear
Bob Lassiter
Eli
Yale
Brown
Minnesotas 7 to Beating Pitt Stuns Gridiron Fans
Minnesota toppled Pittsburgh 7 to 0 in Minneapolis as the Gophers, led by Bob Tenner and Bevan, opened the scoring early in the first period. A late second quarter fumble by Sebastian near the Pitt four yard line mirrored the Panthers’ costly mistakes. Attendance reached 28,000 as Minnesota seized the upset over the favored Easterners.
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Minneapolis
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Minnesota
Sebastian
Weinstock
Bob Tenner
Gopher
Panther
Bevan
Yost's Tricks Help Michigan Secure 13-0 Victory
Michigan defeats Ohio State 13 to 0 at Ann Arbor as Harry Kipke channels Fielding H. Yost with Old 83 plays and around runs. Bill Renner scores late in the first half after a trick play, and Herman Everhardus adds the final score late.
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Yost
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ohio State
Wolverines
Buckeyes
Harry Kipke
Wolverine
H. Yost
Bill Renner
Herman Everhardus
Navy Triumph Over Virginia On 95 Yard Interception Return
At Annapolis on October 21 Navy defeated Virginia 13 to 7 as Walter Baumberger intercepted a fourth quarter pass for a 95 yard touchdown after Virginia threatened near Navy’s goal. Harold Tarsen added the missed goal while Virginia earlier scored on a rush and a Johnson to Leys connection.
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NAVY
Virginia
Annapolis
University of Virginia
Walter
Red) Baumberger
Glendale
W. Va
Midshipmen
Eugene Munger
John Leys
Cavalier
Baumberger
Cavaliers
Harold H. Tarsen
Ginia
William Clark
Tommy Johnson
Leys
Benjamin Walkup
Johnson
Clark
William M. Wilcox
Gordon Chung-Hoon
Larsen
Appanaitis Scores 28 Points To Lead Indians In Win
Salisbury October 21 Catawba College 40 Western Carolina Teachers College 0 in Homecoming game. Appanaitis fullback scored four touchdowns including 40 and 50 yard runs. Cesareo, Witmer and others contributed while Ceraso added a late score. The Indians dominated from start to finish with strong line play and multiple long gains.
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Appanaitis
Indians
W. C
Salisbury
Catawba College
Western Carolina Teacher's College
Charlie Morgan
Schachner
Garland
Catawba
Witmer
Cesareo
Lyday
Hudson
Nash
Errr Bailey Garland Me
Mickenens
McElroy Pearson
Jamas
Wilkey
Vis Cane Schackner Natcher
Cove
Button Cesareo
Csaste Simpson
Adekas Lyday
Ee Lefeveespves
Gray
Dearman
Davidson
Parker
Oak Ridge Tilt Ends In Scoreless Tie Between Teams
Oak Ridge Military Institute and Louisburg College football squads played to a 0 0 draw in Oak Ridge as the afternoon clash remained scoreless.
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Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge Military Institute
Louisburg College
Washington and Lee Upsets Kentucky Wildcats 7-0
Washington and Lee defeats Kentucky 7 to 0 in Roanoke. Generals rush for 128 yards to 80 for Kentucky. Joe Sawyers returns kickoff and scores the winning TD after a 41 yard kickoff return. Kentucky intercepts five passes and leads in first downs but loses.
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Washington and Lee
Kentucky
Wildcats
Roanoke
Generals
University of Kentucky
Joe Sawyers
Fleet
Sawyers
Sonal
Mattox
Washington and
Lee
Washington
Northwestern 25 Indiana 0 in heavy rain at Dyche Stadium
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Indiana Hoosiers 25 to 0 at Dyche Stadium Evanston. The rain intensified as the third quarter began and Northwestern surged with 22 points after a safety opened the scoring. Northwestern gathered 220 total yards while Indiana finished with minus one rushing yard.
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Dyche
Evanston
Ill
Northwestern
Indiana
Hoosiers
Wildcats
Crimson
Furman Beats Centre 7-6 In IAA Thriller
Furman University and Centre College met in Danville Kentucky with Furman securing a 7 to 6 victory. Frank Smith opened with a punt to Centre’s 12 yard line. Fisher scored on a short run and Robinson added the extra point to seal the win.
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Danville
Furman
Purple Hurricane
Centre
Colonels
Frank Smith
Scott
Fisher
Robinson Place
Iowa Dominates Wisconsin 26 to 7 in Homecoming Victory
Iowa City crowd of 39 000 watches the Hawkeyes overpower Wisconsin 26 to 7. From the opening whistle Iowa presses the action while Wisconsin struggles, despite a late third period touchdown sparked by a Wisconsin pass play.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Wisconsin
Oak apple galls harbor insect eggs and grubs
The oak apple is a gall formed around an insect egg. The egg hatches into a grub that feeds inside the gall and only exits later, leaving no observable hole before its emergence.
Princeton Tigers Shutout Columbia 20 to 0 in Stadium Riot
Princeton rode a burst of sophomore running power led by Garry Van to a 20 to 0 victory over Columbia before 35 000 fans at Palmer Stadium. Steubenville’s Legan scored two touchdowns as Princeton’s fast start sealed the win, ending Columbia’s unbeaten run and marking a major Princeton win in five years.
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Princeton
N. J
Tiger
Palmer Stadium
Fritz Crisler
Garry le van
Columbia
Lions
Tigers
Legan
Steubenville
Ohio
Geyser Waimangu's Prime Erupts High Above Ground
Historic reports describe Waimangu geyser in its peak flinging mud stones and scalding water to about 1500 feet every 36 hours, thrilling observers with display of power and spectacle.
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New Zealand
Electric neck heater touted as seasickness cure
A new remedy for seasickness involves an electric heater strapped to the neck. The device is promoted as a simple, portable solution for movie and shipboard travel discomfort.
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