Florida State Defeats N C State 7–0 in opener
Florida State University defeated North Carolina State 7 to 0 as Tom Feamster caught a 24 yard pass from Len Swantic and ran 25 yards for the fourth quarter score. Bill Proctor added the extra point after a late Florida State drive. </s>
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Florida State Edges NC State in Defensive Fight
Florida State stymied NC State with key interceptions by Corso and a 49 yard touchdown pass from Swantic to Feamster. N C State drives were halted by timely stops on both defense and field goal attempts in a rain threatened game before 15 352 fans.
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Duke Rips Freshmen In Scrimmage Scoring Six TDs
Duke Blue Devils led by Rob Pascal Ed Post Bryant Aldridge and Dale Boyd controlled a short scrimmage against the freshmen scoring six touchdowns. Pascal had the longest run a 40 yard punt return and three 20 yard runs including a TD. Bill Bailey found Billy Thompson for a 30 yard pass and Bailey scored from the one. Rocco Calvo begins coaching at Moravian College Bethleham this fall.
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Gators Edge Rebels 20-14 in SEC Opener
Florida defeated Mississippi State 20-14 as Jackie Simpson returned an interception 100 yards for a score and added a 46 yard run. State challenged early, with a 29,000 crowd watching in Gainesville on a windy afternoon.
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Florida State routs Mississippi State in tough quarterbacking clash
Florida surged with a 20-7 lead on long runs by Simpson and entry-length scores, while Mississippi State fought back with Bill Stanton’s passing attack. Florida chased by 31-yard completions and key runs by Tait, Rountree, and Lance, with defensive stalls shaping the late drama.
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Wake Forest Tops Virginia Tech in First Meeting since 1916
Wake Forest defeated Virginia Tech 15 to 0 at Groves Stadium as Coach Tom Rogers praised standout Bob Bartholomew and Nick Consoles. Bill Barnes and Harry Mazman contributed on offense and defense, while Hokies coach Frank Moseley acknowledged Wake Forest outplayed them.
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Bluefield State routs Morris 32 6 in season opener
Bluefield State College defeated Morris of Sumter Washington DC 32 to 6 as Tom Harris threw two touchdown passes. Parks Howell and DeVaughn each added scores and Brown Harrison conversions. Morris lone TD came in final quarter. 897 high school teams will compete for championships in Texas this year.
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Missouri Rallies Late In Loss To Maryland
Missouri Tigers nearly upset Maryland Terrapins in a 13 12 defeat in Columbia. Maryland led 13 0 at halftime then held off a late Missouri rally as Frank Tamburello and Ed Vereb directed the Terps' offense while Missouri battled back with Hunter passing for two touchdowns and a late drive, but fell short.
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Ryder Cup and Challenge Cup golf matches scheduled
The PGA announced schedules for two prominent golf events. A Challenge Match set between the Challenge team led by Jimmy Demaret and the 1955 Cup team will be played in Midland Texas on September 22-23. The Ryder Cup squad selected by the PGA will face Great Britain in Palm Springs California on November 5-6 with players Tommy Bolt Jerry Barber Jack Burke Jr Doug Ford Marty Furgol Ted Kroll Cary Middlecoff and Sam Snead.
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Wake Forest Holds Off Virginia Tech 13 to 0 in Opener
Wake Forest defeats Virginia Tech 13 to 0 in the season opener before 7,500. Two Wake Forest touchdowns were nullified by penalties. Bill Barnes and Nick Consoles starred for the Deacons while Tech failed to advance deep into WF territory until late.
Wake Forest Tops Virginia Tech in Tough Conference Clash
Wake Forest beat Virginia Tech 7 0 to 6 0 in a close Southern Conference game. Wake Forest players Consoles and Barnes scored touchdowns, while Huth left with a kidney injury and Hillenbrand had the longest run of the day. Dickie Beard led Tech rushers with 16 yards on four carries. Cranwell completed 3 of 8 passes for 45 yards.
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Wake Forest Names Pat Preston Athletic Director
Pat Preston, longtime Wake Forest athletics leader and former all time great, returns from a distinguished career as a Chicago Bears player to guide Demon Deacons sports programs.
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Virginia Tech Wake Forest Football Lineups Revealed
The roster listing shows Virginia Tech and Wake Forest with positions across offense and defense. Key players include Burke Cranwell at quarterback for VT and Consoles Carpenter at quarterback for Wake Forest, with multiple backs linemen and ends named.
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