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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1956
Page
31
Clemson defeated Presbyterian 27-7 before 18,000 in Clemson South Carolina as the Tigers, slow on offense and with a shaky defense, built a 13-0 halftime lead and held off a late push. Coach Frank Howard voiced disappointment in yardage and overall performance.
North Carolina State coach Earle Edwards hailed the victory over North Carolina as the greatest thrill of his career. He praised the team’s poise under fire and noted reserves stepped up in the win, the first NC State over UNC since 1942 and the most points by a State team in the series.
NC State dominates UNC at Kenan Stadium in a 26 6 win. Tom Katich and Billy Franklin connect on three passing TDs with Bob Pepe and Mike Miller also scoring. Ed Sutton shines for UNC with a 20 yard TD run as the Wolfpack outgains North Carolina 273 to 21 in rushing.
South Carolina edged Duke 7-0 before 25 000 at South Carolina. King Dixon scored the touchdown from one yard with Alex Hawkins converting. Duke threat halted by stout Gamecocks defense as Duke’s only big gain came on an 84 yard drive that stalled inside the South Carolina 10.
In a tense game both teams traded drives with several stalled possessions. South Carolina forced a late fourth quarter punt after Prickett intercepted a Duke pass, then secured the win with a 22 yard pass from Pricket to Hawkins setting up Dixon’s one yard plunge for the score.
In Berkeley, Baylor defeats California 7-6 as Arthur Beall kicks the decisive extra point after Del Shofner scores on the first play following a Cal fumble. Crowd of 36,000 watches season opener at Memorial Stadium despite a game marked by penalties and fumbles.
Clemson yielded to Presbyterian College as the Blue Hose amassed 111 passing and 249 rushing yards. Clemson struck first with Jim Coleman’s two yard TD, then Bob Spooner scored after an interception. Charlie Bussey sparked a 61 yard rally as the quarter swung.
The University of South Carolina freshmen football games will be broadcast this year with Columbia Station WIS providing play by play by Dave Moss and color by Johnny Evans. The first game is Thursday night versus Wake Forest at Lancaster, sponsored by the Lancaster Rotary Club.
Elletin Dallas reports Southern Methodist led by Charlie Arnold defeated Notre Dame 19 to 13 in a major college football upset. Arnold piled up splinters from the bench in last season’s squad while SMU stunned the No. 3 team.
Wake Forest routs William and Mary 39 to 0 as Bill Barnes, a 187 pound senior from Landis North Carolina, runs for 177 yards and three long TDs including a 67 yard score on the opening play. Charlie Carpenter and Jerry Dalrymple add scores as Deacons overcome a miscued kickoff for a late TD.
The Citadel freshman Angelo Coia ignited a late rally with a 57 yard scoring run but a clipping penalty nullified a 100 yard kickoff return as Newberry Indians, led by Tyler Dufford and Steve Peterson, blocked the Cadets' attempt to clinch and the game ended 20-20 after four touchdowns in the final period.
The U S Olympic Equestrian committee ended a two day meeting by naming Whitney Stone and Gen J Tupper Cole to propose two permanent training sites for Pan American and Olympic preparation. The Midwest is favored for a three day team event and the East Coast is sought for the Prix des Nations Jumping.
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