Duke Upsets Tech In Thrilling Comeback Victory
Duke rallies from 20 0 deficit to stun Georgia Tech 21 20 at Duke Stadium. Coach Murray praises a rugged, determined effort as quarterback Jerry Barger directs a flawless late drive and Bryan Aldridge stars on the ground. Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd concedes a hard fought loss.
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Razorbacks outlast Texas A M 14 7 in Southwest clash
Arkansas Razorbacks beat Texas A M 14 to 7 at College Station to stay among the nation's powers in the West Conference. Walter Matthews scored on a 38 yard pass from George Walker and a 2 yard TD drive followed a fumble recovery. Elwood Kettler scored for A M and converted, with Kettler also handling the later conversion.
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College grid scores mix results across major and small programs
A wide set of college football results shows Maine defeating Colby 33 to 6 while Harvard topped Ohio University 27 to 13. Other notable outcomes include Army 21 Virginia 20, Minnesota 19 Michigan State 13, Purdue 28 Illinois 14, Notre Dame 6 over Clemson 33 and several ties or near-misses across the Midwest and East.
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Rohanen Rebels Hold Off Wildcats In Close Conference Win
Rohanen Rebels defeated Hasty Wildcats 20 to 13 in a North Carolina Conference game at Thomasville. Larry Murphy scored two touchdowns for Hasty, while Richard Calvert Guinn and J W Linton added Rohanen scores. Wildcats drop to 2-5-1 overall and 2-4-1 in conference play.
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Wolfpack Harriers Win Over Two Rivals
North Carolina State cross country team captured the first five places to post its 18th straight victory in a triangular meet with Wake Forest and Virginia in Raleigh on October 30.
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College football scores roundup from multiple teams
A compact list of college football results shows Bluefield State over West Virginia State 18 to 13, Bethany over Allegheny 25 to 21, Virginia State routing Virginia Union 34 to 6, and several other regional games including Oklahoma A&M 13 Tulsa 0 and USC 34 over Oregon State 0. Numerous matchups feature tight finishes and varied state institutions.
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Elon, Catamounts Fight To Deadlock
Elon battles back from a 20 7 halftime deficit to tie Western Carolina 20 20 in a North State Conference clash. Tommy Lewis and Jim Gaison produced early scores for Elon while Bill Snide connected on the late drive as Stauffenberg’s late extra point tied the game.
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Lenoir Rhyne Beats Emory and Henry 20 to 7
Halfback Walter Cornwell returns a punt 188 yards to spark Lenoir Rhyne to a 20 7 victory over Emory and Henry in Hickory North Carolina. The Bears capitalize on fumbles by E and H as Billy Eanes passes to Collins for a 38 yard TD and Leon Harrington scores on a reverse.
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Dick Gantt
Leon Harrington
Emory
Henry Lenoir Rhyne
Ébee
Lene Fhynk
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Harrington
Newberry Edges Guilford in Low-Scoring Tilt
Newberry College defeats Guilford College 13 to 6 at Hobbs Field. Paul Davis scores on a six yard sweep. Davis adds a kickoff conversion. Guilford forays back on a Mack Privett fumble recovery and a late pass interception set up a Quaker touchdown by Rogers.
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LACage Team To Be Led By Seven Vets
Lenoir Rhyne Bears announce a 23 game schedule led by seven lettermen from last season. December 1 opener at home vs Wofford and December 17 contest against Virginia Tech highlight the slate. Returning stars include 6-7 Raeford Wells 6-8 Ortmeyer Captain Barker and Propst.
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Kansas State Beats Kansas 28–6 in Big Seven Matchup
Kansas State Wildcats spoiled the Kansas Jayhawks with two second half touchdowns and won 28 to 6 before 21,000 in Manhattan. The win gives Kansas State five wins two losses while Kansas University endures a seventh straight loss.
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Presbyterian Powers Past Catawba 33 13 in Gridiron Clash
Presbyterian College rolled over Catawba 33 13 as Harry Hamilton sparked the attack with a 73 yard fourth quarter run. George Brockenborough punched in two short scores while George Blue added a 15 yard TD run. Catawba replied with two late scores as Les Warner and Harold Carter connected for a 30 yard touchdown pass to Roy McElvoy.
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Columbia Reds Name Ernie White Manager for 1955
Columbia Reds of the South Atlantic League announce Ernie White will return as club manager for a fourth straight year. President Bill Mott says the signing kicks off preparations for the 1955 season. White, a Pacolet native living in Spartanburg, formerly pitched 17-7 for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1941 and led the team to the pennant during his tenure as manager. The Reds finished second in 1953 and fourth last summer.
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Mountaineers Rally For 13 7 Victory Over East Corona
Appalachian State roared back in the fourth quarter to defeat East Corona 13 7 in Boone. The crowd of 3,000 watched a novel spread formation that baffled a tired defense as Appalachian State earned its seventh win and moved closer to an unbeaten season. East Carolina led 7 0 after a third quarter march capped by John Hayes run.
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Ole Miss Triumphs Over LSU 21 6 in Baton Rouge Frustrates Homecoming
Mississippi overpower LSU with a 21 to 6 victory in Baton Rouge. Day and Patton directed sharp offensive drives while LSU’s late surge produced a consolation score from Murphy as Burns connected for the final pass. LSU’s earlier upset wins were halted by Ole Miss.
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Packers Rip Philly 37 14 in NFL rout
In Philadelphia Green Bay quarterback Tobin Rote threw three TDs to Max McGee as the Packers exploited two Eagle interceptions and a late fumble. Philadelphia drop left them 11 points favorite never in it as Veryl Switzer opened with an 88 yard kickoff return to the 10.
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