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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1937
Page
9
Eddie Berlinski nicknamed Little Buzzer scored both NC State touchdowns to upset Boston College 12 to 7 before 12 000 fans. Art Rooney supplied key gains and passes as the Wolfpack rallied from a one point deficit late in the game.
Davidson defeats Furman 13 to 9 before 4 000 spectators as Bill Davis connects with Dennis Williams on a 65 yard drive for a fourth down TD pass. Williams adds the extra point as Furman led 9–6 after a tense first half and a blocked extra point.
Ohio State surged past a winless Maroons in Chicago with a 39 to 0 victory. The Buckeyes broke open the game after a slow start, showing power as the offense clicked and the defense shut down the Maroons throughout.
In CASE New York on October 30 a hushed crowd of 12 000 watched Syracuse surge in the second half to topple Penn State 19 to 18. Syracuse back Wil Sidat Singh intercepted a late pass intended for Rabbit Wear and returned it for the decisive touch to seal the win.
In thick fog at AN Washington State and USC battled to a frustrating tie as 8,000 spectators watched through the murk with both teams limited to a half of play before the break.
Maryland defeats Florida 13 to 7 in College Park as Jim Meade and Charlie Weidinger spark the offense. Florida star Walter Mayberry is held most of the game while Mullins scores late for the Gators and Maryland pins back Florida with key punting.
In Ithaca Cornell blanked Columbia 14 0 on October 30 as two third quarter aerials sparked the win. Bob White linked with George Peck for a 27 yard play and Vince Eichler returned a Luckman pass 60 yards for a TD after a Lions interception. Columbia stalled multiple drives in Cornell territory.
Big Ernie Lain, a pase slinging sophomore, threw two touchdown passes to lift Rice Institute over previously undefeated Auburn 13-7 in Houston. It was Rice’s second win of the season.
Davidson statistics from the Fur-vidson game include first downs 89 rushing yards 148 forward passes attempted 139 and completed 6 2 yards gained on passes 64 negative yards on passes 3 fumbles 0 interceptions 30 yards gained on run backs intercepted passes 470 punting average set forth total yards and penalties 2045 including punts and kicks
Davis and Williams spearhead Furman scoring with a 57 yard kickoff return and key pass plays. George Patrick breaks for an 80 yard TD, Scott adds extra point and KOs. Davis delivers a calm passing game while Warden and Scott anchor defense in a sun drenched, tight first half.
High Point College and Appalachian State reserves fought to a 13-13 tie in Boone. Key plays featured Durland and Secret for High Point with Wilson and Safrit starring for Appalachian. The draw leaves both teams without a loss this season and sets up a tense rivalry going forward. Kentucky Derby date set for May 7 at Churchill Downs with a $60,000 added race.
New York University defeats Colgate 14 to 7 in a surprise upset before 25 000 at Yankee Stadium. Violet quarterback Bernie Bloom and Ed Buell hurled the ball while Colgate stars Walt Davis and Jack Long led the Raiders offense in the East ern football clash.
Tulane University defeated the University of Mississippi 14 to 7 in New Orleans. Tulane used a stronger running attack while Ole Miss struggled with ground play and inconsistent passing.
Stanford and Oregon State battled through a wet field before 10,000 fans in a Pacific Coast Conference game that ended 0-0. Both teams produced tight defense and limited scoring chances as the contest remained goalless.
Rice Institute toppled the previously undefeated Auburn 13 to 7 before 15 000 fans in Houston. Lain, Rice sophomore back, threw two touchdown passes in the first half and Litz capped the drive with a short run after sustained passes set up scoring chances in the third period.
The proposed race date awaits approval by the Kentucky state racing commission, which typically approves the day selected by Winn.
Army broke a six point halftime lead with a strong second half to defeat Virginia Military Institute 20 to 7 before a sellout crowd at West Point. Paul Shu starred with passing and running while Johnny Ryan scored after a late Cadet drive.
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