SMU Edges Texas Tech 21 to 13 in Dallas showdown
Glynn Gregory and Don Meredith sparked SMU to a 21 13 comeback win over Texas Tech. Meredith threw a scoring pass, Gregory intercepted a key pass, and Harold Morgan sealed the victory with a late 67 yard run to cap a seesaw game watched by about 30 000.
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My Dear Girl Wins Gardenia Stakes Race
My Dear Girl owned by Frances A. Genter of Minneapolis won the Gardenia Stakes at Garden State Park in sloppy conditions. Jockey Manuel Gonzalez guided the 2 year old filly to a five length victory over Blue Crooner with Heavenly Body third. Time was 1 46 3 5 and earnings reached 79304 dollars amid a 30548 crowd.
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Aggies Rally To Upset Winston-Salem Teachers
In Greensboro on Saturday afternoon the A&T College Aggies trailed 18-7 entering the final period but erupted for 23-18 in a thrilling comeback to stay undefeated in conference play. Win ston-Salem Teachers College was unable to hold the late surge.
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TCU Beats Pitt 13-3 in Rainy Pitt Stadium Showdown
In a soggy Pitt Stadium game Texas Christian University tops Pitt 13-3 after a 61 yard early TD pass and a fumble return set up another score. Jack Spikes scored TCU's first TD and Martin Lasater added a second as the Horned Frogs revenged a prior win. Norton Seaman kicked Pitt's lone points.
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Tigers Stopped One Yard Short In Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati edged Pacific 21 14 as Tigers from the Pacific coast failed to score from a final one yard line stand on second down after driving from their own 1 in the last three minutes.
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Army Triumphs 25-6 Over Colorado State in Rainy Return
Army uses a wary air game to beat Colorado State University 25-6 at West Point. Bob Anderson and Joe Caldwell handle the slippery ball for two first period TDs, a 37 yard field goal by Frank Blanda, and a late fourth quarter score. Blanda adds two extra points and a conversion on a pass to Bill Carpenter. CSU finally scores in the closing minutes.
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Baylor Beats Texas A&M In SWC Football Thriller
Baylor tops Texas A&M 13-0 as Bob Ply directs the offense with sharp running and passing. New Baylor drives covered 65 and 49 yards, while A&M fumbled twice and had an interception. Ply connected with Sonny Davis for a 15 yard TD and Evans added a two yard score. The win leaves Baylor 1-1 in conference and drops A&M to 0-2.
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Walden Tops Utes With Three TD Passes In Wyoming Win
Quarterback Jim Walden threw three touchdowns to lead Wyoming to a 21-7 Skyline Conference victory over Utah in Salt Lake City.
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Northwestern Wildcats defeat Notre Dame 30 24 in rain soaked clash
Northwestern quarterback John Talley shone with three touchdown passes and a 61 yard rush as the second ranked Wildcats upset Notre Dame 30 24. The Dutch of the contest featured late turnovers and fumbles that sparked Irish scoring and a tense second half battle. Talley connected on 78 54 and 18 yard TD passes while Ray Purdin added a 3 yard run. Notre Dame tallied three touchdowns including two by Bob Scarpitto and Monty Stickle’s 38 yard field goal but Northwestern advantages with strong drives and timely defense carried the win.
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Beavers Rally Past Bears 24-20 in Berkeley
Oregon State quarterback Don Kasso, a Berkeley High School product, sparked a 73-yard fourth quarter drive, completing four passes and rushing once as he set up a 31-yard touchdown pass to Amos Marsh with under four minutes left to seal a 24-20 victory over California before 41,000 fans.
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