Gobblers Upset Wolfpack On Homecoming Gridiron
Virginia Tech's Gobblers topple unbeaten NC State 14 to 6 in soggy Mills Stadium. Ralph Beard lofted a 35 yard TD pass to Jim Ransone for the opening score, then Beard raced in from four yards in the fourth quarter to seal the victory as Tech outgained the Wolfpack 138 yards.
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Evans Heaves Pass To Victory In Penalty Marred Game
High Point Panthers beat Newberry Redskins 12-6 as Face Evans threw a decisive 41 yard pass to Charles Collins in the final minutes. The contest featured heavy penalties, a punting duel, and standout performances from Foxworth Lynch Tipton Coleman and Gardner.
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Indians Completed Only Two Out of Nine Tries. the Lineups: High Point Poe
Newberry Collins
Jackson Page
Lown Bollinger
B. Corley
Cadets Take To Air to Whip Dukes
New York Duke offense pressured Army in a ground fight but Arnold Tucker connected three touchdown passes to Glenn Davis and Barney Poole, giving Army a 19 to 0 victory as the Cadets aired for all scoring for the first time in their 24 straight wins.
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Virginia Tech and N C State football statistics fragment
Blacksburg Va October 14 Virginia Tech football statistics show N C State 7 down 4 first downs 188 yards gained rushing 6 forward passes completed 5 of 12 34.8 yard punt average 44 199 total yards 8 fumbles recovered 4 yards lost by penalties 25.
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Wolfpack Edge Tech In Sloppy Sooner Rain Thriller
North Carolina State defeats Virginia Tech 14 7 amid overnight rains that left a soggy field and sparked fumbles. George Blomquist scored on a pass play, while Ross Orr and Bobby Smith provided the extra points as State held on despite Tech's late surge.
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Wildcats Rout Hampden Sydney 40-0 on home turf
Davidson's Wildcats used multiple offensive sets to overwhelm Hampden-Sydney, scoring four times in the game and posting a 40-0 victory before 5,000 spectators. Freshmen Clyde Hooker Hal Mapes Carl Sheppard starred with multiple runs passes and a 15 yard end around for a first period touchdown.
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Minisi Sparks Penn to 32-19 Victory Over Navy
Penn quarterback Tony Minisi scored three rushing touchdowns and threw a fourth as Penn overpowered Navy 32 to 19 at Franklin Field. Minisi added a 49 yard run after an interception and logged two late second quarter touchdowns to pace the undefeated Quakers in front of 78 000 fans.
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Sedgefield Hunt Horseshow Held This Afternoon
The Sedgefield Hunt annual amateur horse show runs this afternoon at Sedgefield with a capacity crowd expected. Open to all amateurs, the event features pony class working hunters college class children's horsemanship green hunters and more including driving class non-winners hunters under saddle and family class.
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Columbia Beats Dartmouth 33-13 in Ivy Clash
Columbia University used its favorite early scoring play to take a 7-0 lead two minutes in and went on to defeat Dartmouth 33-13 in Hanover. Captain Tommy Douglas opened the game with a kickoff return setup and Gene Rassides plus Bill Swiacki connected for the Lions’ opening TD as Don Kasprzak and Yablonski added the conversion.
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Vanderbilt Falls 14-0 to LSU in rough matchup
In Nashville LSU routed Vanderbilt 14 to 0 as the Tigers pierced the Commodores’ line for two rushing touchdowns. The October 26 game showcased LSU’s ground attack and defensive prowess, delivering a decisive season-opening payoff punch.
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Appalachian Runs Past Erskine 50 to 6 in Boones
Appalachian dominated Erskine 50 to 6 with seven Mountaineers scoring. Spot Spottore led with two touchdowns, including a 55 yard punt return, while Tom Boyette and Tom Murdock added scores and the team totaled 347 rushing yards and 87 passing.
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Tulane Bowl To Miss State 14 7
Mississippi State defeated Tulane 14 to 7 in New Orleans as the Maroons relied on Shorty McWilliams passing and rushing. An estimated 45,000 fans attended the game, the region’s largest crowd of the day. McWilliams left the field injured after a five yard gain near Tulane’s goal line.
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Spiders Beat Generals 20-0 on Homecoming Day
Richmond Spiders shut out Washington and Lee Generals 20 to 0 in Lexington Virginia. The victory spoiled Washington and Lee's homecoming before about 8 000 spectators marking the Generals first homecoming since 1942.
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Illinois Stops Michigan Homecoming With 13-9 Upset
Illinois shocks Michigan 13 to 9 at Ann Arbor as a strong Illini line halts three drives in the final minutes. Michigan led 6 0 early in the second period on Bob Wiese’s score and fumbled away a chance to seal the Western Conference crown. Sammy Zatkoff’s 52-yard interception return gave Illinois the lead in the third, and the Illini defense stopped successive Wolverines drives as time ran out.
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Alabama Rolls Past Kentucky Wildcats 21 7 in Montgomery
Gilmer passed for two touchdowns and scored one himself to power Alabama past Kentucky 21 7 in Montgomery. He completed 14 of 30 passes for 177 yards and added an 65 yard interception return. Alabama dominated with a 109 yard rushing edge and held Kentucky to 13 rushing yards while 272500 fans watched.
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Duke Holds Army In Scrimmage Notes
Awkward OCR summary shows Duke football in scrimmage against Army with Yard gains and passing attempts. Mentions forward passes completed and interceptions, punt averages, kick returns, and penalty impacts. Specific details are garbled. reading notes indicate a practice game with general stats rather than a formal score.
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