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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1959
Page
26
Maryland sophomore quarterback Dick Novak directed a bold offensive show for a 27-7 win over West Virginia. The 158-pound Uniontown, Pennsylvania native lived up to Coach Tom Nugent’s promise with a daring passing and running attack.
Pitt's favored Panthers beat Marquette 21 15 after a late blocked punt by Mike Ditka. Ditka blocked Pete Hall's punt, recovered, and scored on a six yard drive setup after Toncic pass. Hall threw for 273 yards on 22 of 43 attempts in a 152 yard third period surge.
Former basketballer Danny Lotz quickly earns playing time at North Carolina football after late start and rapid roster moves. He moved from fifth to fourth unit in a week and now alternates on the third team at right end.
Navy unveiled its 22 Skidoo plan as Dick Pariseau and Joe Bellino spearheaded a 24 8 victory over Boston College in Newton Massachusetts. Tranchini directed the tour while Pariseau scored on a six yard slant and an 80 yard punt return and Bellino added a key 36 yard reverse.
Westchester High School upset Villanova 13-7 as Bill Shockley sparked the Rams with a 98 yard punt return and a five yard TD run. He also kicked the extra point. Villanova's lone score came on a six yard pass from Lee to Paczoskie with Sopko converting.
Maryland beat West Virginia 27 7 and presented the autographed ball to Mrs Lucile Lohr mother of a player who died from heat during preseason practice. The player collapsed at a camp and died four days later.
Novak threw Maryland three touchdown passes two to Gary Collins of Williamstown Pa and Wilmington Del. The kicker from Maryland became the first to boot three field goals in a game with long range kicks of 48 41 and 31 yards breaking Dick Bielski’s 1953 record. West Virginia relied on power rushing and added a late score aided by passes and a 15 yard penalty while Maryland’s defense held firm inside its own end zone.
Arkansas overwhelmed Tulsa 28 to 0 as Jim Mooty and Jim Monroe led the scoring. Mooty opened with a TD, Monroe added two, and he caught a 23 yard pass from Monroe to Steve Butler, sealing the win before halftime.
Wichita stunned Kansas State 19 to 0 in Manhattan as fullback Ted Dean produced key plays and two short Wildcats punts under a stiff wind. The visitors scored early and added a third quarter touchdown to seal the upset.
LSU, led by All-America Billy Cannon, overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit to beat Rice 26 3 in Baton Rouge. Cannon's 17 yard TD run opened the burst as Warren Rabb connected on key passes and Wendall Harris added a 33 yard field goal. Neck sealed the win with a 2 yard TD run late while Rice's Speer had a late field goal before the Tigers pulled away.
The Indians, underdog by a touchdown, roll to a 37-0 victory in Charlottesville. A Virginia fumble sparked a 55-yard opening drive with Barton assisting, Dick Snyder scoring on a one-yard run, and Stoy setting up a second W M touchdown before halftime.
In Columbia Missouri Penn State quarterback Richie Lucas a Riverboat name led a 19 8 win over Missouri as he completed 10 of 11 passes including a 25 yard TD He rushed for 48 yards on seven carries and threw a 17 yard pass to Jim Kerr on a 13 0 scoring drive Hoak added a first quarter one yard plunge.
Red O'Quinn of Asheboro North Carolina and the Montreal Alouettes received gifts at halftime of a Ottawa Montreal Big Four game marking Red O'Quinn Day. A new car was presented for his wife and daughter Kathy, followed by a lifetime supply of frankfurters. O'Quinn, in his eighth season with the Als, formerly played for Wake Forest and the Chicago Bears.
Tar Heels No 2 right end Babe Walton adds a distinctive sound as he fires off the line. The unusual "'choooosh chooooosh" marks his quick release on the offensive stance.
Quarterback Dave Grosz threw two TD passes and a rushing score to lift Oregon to a 28 27 win over Stanford in a season opening thriller. Dick Norman led late drives for the Indians but Stanford failed on a two point try after Norman’s 11 yard scoring pass to Ben Robinson.
Cincinnati defeated Oklahoma State 22 to 9 in Stillwater. Quarterback Jack Lee directed the offense with accurate throws and senior Ed Kovac added two touchdowns to secure the win.
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