VonGlahn Dies At Ball Game In Chapel Hill
John L. VonGlahn purchasing agent for North Carolina State College died of a heart attack at Kenan Stadium during the North Carolina Tennessee game. He was about 60, had warned against excitement, and his body was sent to Raleigh for funeral arrangements. Ernest H. Deaver of Knoxville also died at Kenan Stadium during the same game, apparently of a heart attack, his death attributed to the second half surge. he was about 35.
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Michigan State Dominates Temple 62 14 Before Home Crowd
Michigan State overwhelmed Temple 62 to 14 to tune up for Notre Dame. The Spartans led 41 to 14 at halftime and emptied the bench in the second half as third and fourth string players added two more touchdowns before a 35 003 attendance.
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Wolverines Triumph Over Illini 13-0 In Champaign
Michigan blanked Illinois 13 to 0 before 71 000 at Champaign as a late Illini fumble near the goal line snuffed a scoring chance. Johnny Karras and Ronnie Clark keyed a 76 yard Illinois drive but the Wolverines recovered on the 2 yard line.
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Army Rolls to 44-14 Victory Over VMI Cadets
Army cadets stretch sixth straight win as Galiffa and Kuckhahn spark a 34-0 third quarter surge after a 27-0 halftime lead. VMI fights back late with a 77 yard run by Taylor Hay and a 50 yard score by Fred Anson, but Army adds another touchdown to seal the lopsided victory.
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High Pointers In Sports at North Carolina State College
A football game page recounts a kickoff clash with Tennessee Vols, a rough takedown drawing many bruises, and a halftime Carolina band salute. The march includes a Ram dramatic jug stunt and a fatal turn as two men die during the game, including John Von Glahn, former NC State athletics director.
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North Carolina State College
Reserve Bill Depew Breaks 44 Yard Run Late in Contest
In a surprising finish, Bill Depew, a scarcely used reserve, sprinted 44 yards for a key late gain. The score comes as Depew was not listed in the program prior to kickoff, highlighting his unlikely breakout run.
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Sooners Top Iowa State 34-7 to Stay Red-Hot
Norman Oct 7 Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 34-7 before 39 000 in a homecoming game. The win ties Oklahoma with Missouri for first in the Big Seven and marks the Sooners 16th straight victory. Fumbles slowed the offense early but five different players scored as George Thomas Leon Heath Buddy Jones Lindell Pearson and Claude Arnold reached the end zone. Ken Tipps added four extra points.
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Ohio State Routs Northwestern to Stay in Rose Bowl Hunt
Ohio State, unbeaten entering the day, defeated Northwestern 24 to 7 in Columbus before 51,827 fans. The Buckeyes, scoring in all four quarters, moved even with Iowa atop the Big Ten standings with three wins and one loss in conference play. Northwestern only briefly threatened in the third period.
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Purdue Overtakes Minnesota In Narrow 13-7 Upset
Minnesota faltered as Purdue, expected to lose by multiple scores, rolled to a 13-7 upset. Halfback Szulborski powered Purdue and Ken Gergal’s passing keyed drives, while Dick Lawrence connected with Bud Hausken for Minnesota’s lone score.
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Kazmaier Stars As Princeton Beats Rutgers 34 14
Princeton halfback Dick Kazmaier aged 18 led a 34 to 14 win over Rutgers before 37 000 at Palmer Stadium. He threw three touchdown passes and rushed for a score in the decisive victory.
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Maryland Romps South Carolina 44 7 In Homecoming Showdown
Maryland powered past South Carolina 44 to 7 at College Park. The Terrapins compiled 307 passing yards and 165 rushing, with Stan Lavine connecting on a 32 yard pass and Ed Bolton scoring after the interception return. South Carolina managed one late score and finished with 67 rushing yards.
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Alabama Routs Georgia On Air Power For 14 7 Win
Alabama and Ed Salem relied on a strong passing attack to defeat Georgia 14 to 7 in Athens. Butch Avinger Jim Melton and Salem sparked a 91 yard second quarter march capped by Avinger’s five yard TD run. Walston Prosperia and Morocco connected for Georgia scoring but Alabama sealed the victory with a fourth quarter Salem to Melton TD and extra point.
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Doak Walker Kicks Winning Extra Point For SMU
Doak Walker, off the bench while ill, kicked the decisive extra point to give Southern Methodist a 7-6 victory over Texas in Dallas. Kyle Rote had tied the game with a first half TD after Raleigh Blakey blocked an extra point attempt. Texas pressured late but SMU held on.
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Stanford and Santa Clara play to 7 to 7 tie in Palo Alto
In Palo Alto California on October 20 Stanford's Indians and Santa Clara's Broncos played to a 7 to 7 tie before about 40 000 spectators. Stanford led 7 0 in the third period but Santa Clara countered late to salvage the draw.
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Iowa Triumphs Over Oregon In 34-31 Rally
In Iowa City on a sunny day 37 976 fans watched Iowa surge to a 34-31 victory over Oregon. The game featured a flurry of sensational long runs and a high scoring offensive duel not seen before at the 20 year old Iowa Stadium.
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