Cal Tops Favored Oregon in PCC Clash
California, led by Joe Kapp, defeated favored Oregon 23 to 6 to stay unbeaten in Pacific Coast Conference play. Kapp scored twice, including a 92 yard TD run, and connected with Jack Hart on two conversions as Cal overcome a 60 yard Oregon lead. Hart added a 3 yard TD as Cal built momentum late.
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Calif
Joe Kapp
California
Oregon
Bears
Kapp
Jack Hart
Oklahoma
Washington State
Hart
Big Joe
Sandy Fraser
Cal
Wayne Crow
Eoco
Trojans Edge Cougars on Late 77 Yard TD Pass
In Spokane the Southern California Trojans rallied to defeat Washington State 14 to 6 on a dramatic final drive. Willie Wood connected for 36 yards with Hillard Hill, setting up the game winning score on a run by Hill from the Cougar 41.
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Spokane
Southern California Trojans
Washington State
Willie Wood
Hillard Hill
Stanford Air Victory Over Bruins In PCC Clash
Stanford Indians defeated UCLA Bruins 21 to 19 in Los Angeles as backup quarterbacks Bob Nicolet and Sid Garber led a high receiving night by Chris Burford. Stanford overcame seniors’ absence with long drives and Burford’s key catches.
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Stanford Indians
Bruins
UCLA
Stanford
Bob Nicolet
Sid Garber
Chris Burford
CLA
Burford
Bill Face
Orepesitee
Nicolet
Luster
Kendall
Nford
Wilson
Buckeyes, Badgers Battle to 7-7 Tie in Rainy Classic
Wisconsin stymies second ranked Ohio State to a 7-7 draw before 83,142 as Jim Herbstreit intercepts in the end zone and Bob White powers in from the 1 after a controversial defensive penalty. Kilgore misses a field goal for OSU as the stalemate ends a 14 game OSU win streak in the Western Conference showdown.
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Fritz Howell
Columbus
Ohio
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Badgers
Bucks
Frank Kremblas
White
Jim Herbstreit
Hackbart
Jim Tyrer
Dave Kilgore
Buckeye
Bob Nelson
Tom Matte
Paul Schwaiko
Woody Hayes
Illinois Hands Michigan State 16-0 Shutout in Homecoming Loss
Illinois defeated Michigan State 16-0 in Champaign as a fourth quarter fumble return and interception set up two touchdowns. Don Yeazel opened scoring with a first period field goal, and Bill Brown and L. T. Bonner powered the Illini to victory, improving to 2-1 in the Big Ten. Michigan State faced its first shutout in 40 games, despite multiple first-half chances.
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Ill
Illinois
Michigan State
Illini
Don Yeazel
Spartans
Bob Hickey
Spartan
L. T. Bonner
Bill Brown
Brown
Yeazel
Hickey
Air Force Holds Utah 16-14 in Tight Denver Showdown
The Air Force Academy Falcons held off Utah in a 16-14 victory after a late rally. Utah’s attempt to tie was negated by an illegal substitution penalty on the conversion after their final TD.
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Air Force
Utah
Denver
Air Force Academy Falcons
Redskins
Ray Nagel
Don McGivney
Bob Brickey
Air Force Academy
Great Bolo and Heidman Win Featured Wrestling Match
The Great Bolo and Johnny Heidman defeated German wrestlers Fritz and Waldo Von Erich in Lexington at the YMCA Gymnasium. Bolo scored the first and final falls with head butts on Waldo, Fritz won the second by body press on Heidman. Cyclone Anaya beat Jack Vansky in the semifinal and Buddy Lee downed Prince Omar in the opener.
VMI Routs Davidson 42-7 In Homecoming Track Meet
Virginia Military Institute sprinted past Davidson 42-7 as five Keydets scored touchdowns and the team extended its unbeaten streak to 16 games. Keydet backs piled up 272 rushing yards and 112 passing yards, with Verne Keefer returning a kickoff interception for 86 yards and Pete Johnson adding a 43-yard TD. Davidson managed a lone score in the first half on a Warden run.
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N. C
Virginia Military
Wildcats
Virginians
Bill Nebraska
Verne Keefer
Son
VMI
Pete Johnson
Dick Evans
Howard Dyer
Oo Nebraska
Johnson
West Virginia Triumphs 21 20 Over Virginia Tech in SOC Thriller
West Virginia rallied from behind to defeat Virginia Tech 21-20 in Richmond before 22 000 fans. Mel Reight scored the winning seven yard touchdown in the third quarter as WVU extended its Southern Conference winning streak to 26 games.
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West Virginia
VPI
Richmond
Virginia Tech
Techmen
Mel Reight
Mounties
Utah State Defeats Colorado State 15-0 in Skyline Clash
Utah State shut out Colorado State University 15-0 in Logan to seize a Skyline Conference football win. The Aggies hardened their defense and limited CSU to a scoreless effort.
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Utah State
Skyline
Logan
Utah
Colorado State University
Army Cadets and Pitt settle for 14 14 tie in rain soaked contest
Army, ranked top in nation, and Pittsburgh battled to a 14 14 stalemate. Pitt rallied from 14 0 down as Dick Haley caught Ivan Toncie’s shovel pass for a two point conversion after the third quarter. Pitt missed two field goals and had drives stymied by the Army defense in a tough Big Bowl atmosphere.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Army
Pitt
Panthers
Cadets
Ivan Toncie
Dick Haley
Navy Dominates Penn 50-8 in Rainy Franklin Field Win
Navy rolls to a 50-8 victory over Penn as sophomore Joe Matalavage scores twice and backups rack up 545 yards. Penn's only score comes on a 42-yard pass to Jack Hanlon as Navy's reserves shine in the rout.
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Philadelphia
Joe Matalavage
Mahanoy City
Navy
Penn
Matalavage
Dick Dagampat
Ray Wellborn
Roland Brandquist
Jim Maxfield
Peter van Nort
van Nort
Tranchini
Maxfield
John Livengood
Larry Purdy
Jack Hanlon
Dagampat
Wellborn
Navy — Brandquist
Aggies Rally Past Baylor 33 27 Behind Milstead Dudley
In Waco Texas Milstead and Dudley sparked a fourth quarter aerial burst that powered Texas A M to a sensational 33 to 27 comeback over Baylor. Dudley connected on key passes while Milstead directed the rally guiding the Aggies to the victory at Baylor Stadium.
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Waco, Tex
Charles Milstead
Ed Dudley
Texas A&m
Aggies
Baylor
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