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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1946
Page
8
The writer recalls a Carolina Tar Heels win over Florida with vivid crowd scenes at Kenan Stadium. He describes band performances, halftime pageantry, Rameses the Ram, and lighthearted satire of local figures. A separate note mentions attendance struggles for NC State and local Sunday beer talks in Chapel Hill.
UNC Tar Heels, led by Charlie Justice’s 70 and 90 yard TD runs, beat Florida 40 19 at Kenan Stadium. Florida flanker Charlie Williams and a 275 yard aerial attack kept the Gators in the game through the first half before UNC pulled away.
Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons, upset Tennessee 19 to 6 at Knoxville before about 25,000 fans. The defeat marks Neyland’s worst home loss in 15 years and his fifth regular season game with three touchdowns allowed.
Notre Dame overwhelmed Iowa 41 to 6 as John Lujack directed the attack with 7 of 11 passing for 136 yards and a 48 yard touchdown run. Terry Brennan added key scores and Fred Earley capped with five extra points before a 52,311 crowd.
The William and Mary Indians crushed the Virginia Military Institute Keydets 41-0 at Cary Field in Williamsburg before 10 000 fans. Stan Magdziak threw three touchdown passes to Denver Mills Lou Housma and Henry Blanc, with another to Dick Walker, and Blanc and Jack Cloud added rushing scores. Magdziak kicked four extra points and Buddy Lex added a late score. Hutchinson’s kicking was VMI’s bright spot.
Max Spellman of Savannah Georgia is recognized as the best punter on the University of North Carolina football squad. A big man in the lineup he has repeatedly delivered long boots this season four kicks exceeding 60 yards.
Rice defeated Texas 18 13 in Houston as the Owls disrupted the Longhorns unbeaten run. Virgil Eikenberg connected on two touchdown passes to Windell Williams, while George Walmsley, Carl Russ, and Don Anderson powered a 232 yard rushing effort. Bobby Layne starred for Texas with 144 receiving yards and a 51 yard rush.
Georgia Tech defeated Auburn 27 6 at Grant Field before 30 000 fans as Pat McHugh led Tech with two end runs and a 46 yard pass. Travis Tidwell starred for Auburn with a 44 yard drive and a four yard TD pass to Sam McClurkin, but Tech sealed the win in the final period.
Harvard remains undefeated after a hard fought 13-6 victory over Holy Cross at home. A 40,000 crowd endured showers as Dick Harlow's squad recovered from a first period Crusader TD to surge ahead and clinch their fifth win of the season.
Carolina built a big lead with Charlie’s 30 yard dash and a second half drive as Florida struggled on offense. Gators scored late but Carolina held the advantage with Cox converting extra points and Foster breaking the game open.
A flood of results shows South Alabama toppling Kentucky 21 to 7 while North Carolina defeats Florida 40 to 19. Georgia dominates Furman 70 to 7 and Purdue edges Pittsburgh 10 to 8 with several other victories and close games across conferences.
Georgia's fast backs, led by Charley Trippi, scored early and often to crush Furman 70 to 7 in Greenville. The Bulldogs rushed for 404 yards and passed for 173, while Furman managed 98 passing yards and one late score after a fumble recovery near the goal.
National college football shockers spill across the map as Rice shocks Texas 18 13 Wake Forest defeats Tennessee 19 6 SMU tops Missouri 17 0 Illinois edges Michigan 13 9 and Washington 20 California 6 Virginia Tech beats North Carolina State 14 6 Kings Point defeats Fordham 7 6 Mississippi over Arkansas 9 7 Notre Dame thumps Iowa 41 6 Army defeats Duke 19 0.
Wake Forest faced Tennessee with early game action noted in Knoxville. The summary highlights key statistics from the matchup, reflecting scoring and team performance as the contest unfolds.
Wake Forest overwhelmed Tennessee from the opening kickoff, building a multi-quarter lead. Key plays included a 66-yard drive capped by Clay Croom’s score, Nick Sacrinity connects with Bersnie Capps and John O’Quinan for 47 yards, and Charlie Mitchell’s tackle on Lacrinity’s pass. Tennessee’s only score came on a quick strike by Jim Powell after George Kelly’s interception.
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