McKinley and Ralston Reach Davis Cup Doubles Win
In Cleveland, Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston rallied to defeat Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle 6-4 4-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup Challenge Round. The Americans survived late pressure, securing a dramatic victory in 1 hour 57 minutes as they close in on the title.
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Cuban Baseball Hit By Scandal
Havana reports say three players from the Occidentales team were expelled by the National Institute on charges of throwing games. Officials allege bookmakers offered large sums to fix matches and that the players admitted involvement. Government statistics note Cuba has about 60 000 baseball players across levels as championships begin.
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Rolando Pastor
Cuba
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Lianusa
Theers
Moravian and Delaware Silk Road Grid Scores
Moravian 28 Delaware Valley 4 and Lebanon Valley 27 Randolph‑Macon 8 headline a day of mixed results. Wake Forest 38, Greensboro‑area teams slump. Kent State 15 Xavier 2 and Iowa 34 Idaho clash amid stormy weather in the region.
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Xavier
Iowa
Idaho
Yoschere
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Texas Crushes Texas Tech 23 0 in Record Lubbock Crowd
Texas rolled past Texas Tech 23 to 0 as quarterback duo Jim Hudson and Marvin Kristynik led a strong offense while a tough Texas defense limited Tech to two first downs. The game drew a record crowd of 47 100 in Lubbock, surpassing the 1962 mark. A late safety by Olen Underwood capped the shutout.
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Beneave
Willa Night
Jim Hudson
Marvin Kristynik
Texas
Red Raiders
Tech
David Baugh
Kristynik
Ernie Kay
Olen Underwood
Donny Anderson
Lubbock
Tar Heels Rout Spartans on Talbott Touchdowns and Kesler Runs
North Carolina overpower MSU as Ed Kesler surges and fullback Braine adds conversions. Talbott shines with 43 rushing yards and two crucial passes, while Juday connects for 102 yards. UNC leads 14 0 entering final quarter and seals 21 0 after Talbott scamper and a Braine kick. Attendance listed.
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Talbott
Wilone
Braine
MSU
Dave McCormick
UNC
Oe Talbott
Harrington
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Ormance
Rocky Mount
Cone
Juday
Jones
Spartans
Ioe
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Jmfil NC
Willard
Graine
Gordon
Washington
Bobick
Florida Noses Out Maroons in Last-Second Kick
Florida defeats Mississippi State 16-13 in a dramatic South Conference showdown at Jackson. Bob Lyle ACL booted a 48 yard field goal with one second left after Marcus Rhoden scored twice for MSU and Steve Spurrier directed a resilient Gator offense.
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Bob Lyle
Florida
State
Lyle
Mississippi State
Marcus Rhoden
Steve Spurrier
Gators
Jimmy Hall
Rhoden
Catawba Defeats Newberry 31-7 in Carolinas Conference clash
Catawba built a strong offense and stifling defense to rout Newberry 31-7 in Salisbury. David Campbell and Bryan Applefield scored twice each for the Indians, while Gene A. led a 53 yard defensive spark. Applefield added two late TD runs to seal the win and lift Catawba to 2-1.
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Gene A
Jim Acker
Catawba
Reed Charpin
Tthe
Shealy
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Bob Petters
Georgia blanks Vanderbilt 74 in SEC matchup
Georgia dominates Vanderbilt 74 to 0 after quick scoring drives. Lynn Hughes scores on a sneak from the one after a Berry interception setup the late blowout with a 33 yard drive. The Bulldogs use strong air and a short ground sequence to seal the win in Nashville.
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Packers Lions clash caps four day NFL weekend
Thanksgiving week focuses on the Green Bay at Detroit Monday night game closing a four day slate after Friday opener Washington versus New York, Saturday San Diego at Buffalo, and multiple Sunday games. Notable matchups include Johnny Unitas versus Bill Wade and Sid Blanks rookie debut for Houston.
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Jerry Kramer
Dan Grimm
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Thomasville Bulldogs blank Smith High 41 0
Six different Thomasville High players scored touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeated Ben L. Smith High of Greensboro 41 to 0 in a non conference football game. Thomasville recovered a fumble on the Smith 15 and quickly capitalized.
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Dragonship Denton Defeats Tyro In West Homecoming
Dragonship Denton edged Tyro 14 to 13 at the West Homecoming game as both clubs faced their second meeting of the season. The night remained festive despite a tight score and key plays shaping the outcome.
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West Davidson Triumphs Over Denton In Nonconference Game
West Davidson defeated Denton 13 6 in a nonconference clash as Leroy Gallimore crossed for two Denton touchdowns while Tonny Grubb added the Raiders lone extra point. West built a 12 first quarter lead, outgained Denton 125 to 113 yards and penalties hampered Denton with 135 yards.
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Jerry Long
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Tom Carne
Bulldogs roll to big lead behind Cox and Bowers
Quarterback Mickey Cox connected with Bi Setter for an early score as the Bulldogs opened 7-0. Ron Byerly added a 16 yard run, followed by a Cox to Bowers 32 yard pass. Thomasville trailed 20-0 at halftime and continued with multiple second half TDs, improving to 3-1 while Smith fell to 1-2.
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Iever
Bi Setter
Charlie Bowers
Bulldogs
Ron Byerly
Cox
Bowers
Geoge Cushwa
Terry Copley
Steve Cloniger
Thomasville
Jerry Cooper
Smith
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