Dodgers Even World Series With 8 5 Win Over Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers slugged eight extra-base hits and three homers including Duke Snider’s key drives to stun the New York Yankees 8-5 in Brooklyn. Clem Labine stabilized a precarious lead as Don Larsen struggled, while Roy Campanella and Gil Hodges delivered multi-hit support for the Dodgers to level the World Series at two games apiece.
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Cannoneers roar to 29 7 win over Sheppard Air
Fort Sill Cannoneers, led by Co'eman McPhail with two long TD runs, defeated Sheppard Air Force Base 29 7 to open the season. McPhail accounted for 109 rushing yards of Sill's 316 as Dacus misfired twice enabling Sill's early lead. Quarterback Tankersly, fullback Pod Price, and defensive plays by Floyd Sagely and Joe Romona highlighted the victory praised by press.
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Big Red Hikes Streak To 21, McDonald Stars
Oklahoma overwhelm Pittsburgh 26 14 to extend college football win streak to 21 games. Tommy McDonald scored twice on runs of 43 and 9 yards and set up a 23 yard sprint while Clendon Thomas added a 31 yard TD and Bob Burris tallied on a 1 yard dive. Pitt answered with two fourth quarter drives before Oklahoma iced the game by marching 67 yards.
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Marquette Tops Tulsa 13 0 in Football Duel
Marquette stunned Tulsa with a 57 yard pass from Ray Zagar to Jim Stracka for a 7 point score in the first 95 seconds. Zagar intercepted a Wynes pass on Marquette 1 late to halt Tulsa, then helped set up the second TD. Lee Hermsen ran 20 yards for Marquette’s other TD while Bob Girman added the extra point after Stracka’s TD.
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How Top Ten Powers Fared
Maryland routed Baylor 20-6 in a strong start. Michigan edged Michigan State 14-7. Georgia Tech beat SMU 20-7. Notre Dame and Paul Hornung shut out Indiana 15-0. Oklahoma defeated Pitt 20-14. Army crushed Penn State 35-6. UCLA routed Washington State 55-0. Stanford, as an underdog, upset Ohio State 6-0. Southern California beat Texas 19-7. Texas Christian defeated Arkansas 26-0.
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Redskins Rally Upset Eagles In Narrow Nfl Thriller
Washington Redskins surged with four touchdowns in a ferocious third period to upset the favored Philadelphia Eagles 31-30 before 31,891 at Connie Mack Stadium. The win follows last week’s upset of the defending champion Browns as the game swung in the third quarter.
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Stanford Upsets Ohio State 6-0 in Narrow Intersectional Win
Stanford Indians derailed eighth-ranked Ohio State 6 to 0 in a nationally televised game. Gustafson fired six completions for 66 yards, connecting with Camera on a 72 yard drive, while Tarr powered 102 yards for Stanford. Buckeyes failed to convert despite late pressure.
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Texas Tech Beats Aggies In disputed finish and late field goal
Texas Tech dominates with 185 rushing yards as A&M fumbles in end zone on fourth down. Don Williams adds a 39 yard field goal with 2 minutes left. Romans and other Tech players rack up yardage while Aggies stumble in opener one week after Arkansas loss.
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Red Raiders Beat Oklahoma A&M 24-6 in Stillwater
Texas Tech converted two first quarter errors into touchdowns then held Oklahoma A&M to one score in the third. Jack Kirkpatrick recovered a fumbled punt at the 13 and, after a short drive, connected with M. C. Northam for a TD. Ronnie Kerr capped Tech’s early pace with a score after recovering Lunsford’s fumble.
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Panthers Rally Past Sooners In Gridiron Shootout
Pittsburgh and Oklahoma traded momentum as Salvaterra connected with Walton for a late third quarter score while Burris and McDonald starred earlier. The Panthers seized a 21 14 edge after Oklahoma led with two McDonald TDs and Burris plunge.
Maryland Bears Clash Icy Gridiron Defeat Baylor
Howard Dare snagged a touchdown pass with no defender touching him. Maryland added a fourth quarter score on a 4 yard pitch from Tamburello to Don Healy. Laughery kicked two extra points and attempted a field goal from Baylor 33. Baylor struck back in the second quarter on a fumble return to setup a Degrazier reception and Shofner brace for a score.
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Terps overwhelm Baylor 20-6 in hard fought clash
Maryland Terrapins led by Frank Tamburello used two forward passes for touchdowns to defeat Baylor 20-6 before 39,000 in Waco. Tamburello connected on a 27 yard pass to Russ Dennis and an 18 yard strike to Dave Nusz as Maryland seized control with a tough defense and aerial attack.
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