You Run Fast When Scared Hugh McElhenny Shines
Washington fullback Hugh McElhenny starred against UCLA, scoring 20 points and gaining 137 yards on 24 carries for a 5.18 average as Washington tied UCLA at Memorial Coliseum. He described his key run on a fumbled pass, praised defender Les Richter, and hinted at pro plans after finishing school. Don Heinrich watched from the sideline as Sam Mitchell directed the Huskies and coach Howie Odell faced questions about his job.
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Freak Pass Freek Play Brings Huskies to Tie in Classic Clash
In a tense battle between Washington and UCLA, a late payoff play tied the game after UCLA built a late lead. McElhenny rushed to the goal, Sprague and Mitchell engineered key moves, and a dramatic final sequence produced a 13 13 tie as both teams failed to clinch in the closing minutes. The gridiron drama included several long runs, catches, and a blocked extra point that kept the score level.
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Tennessee Rolls Over Mississippi In Sugar Bowl Bid
Oxford Mississippi November 17 Tennessee with Hank Lauricella Andy Kozar and Bert Rechichar powered past the Rebels 46-21 to stay undefeated and earn a Sugar Bowl invitation on New Year’s Day. The Vols, ranked No. 2, faced a tougher first half before asserting control behind a strong rushing attack and decisive defense.
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Sanders Looks Toward USC Tilt After Injury Plague
UCLA coach Henry Sanders, hobbling with a cast on his foot, reviews a 2020 tie with Washington and looks ahead to next Saturday's game at the Coliseum against USC. He cited injuries to Moomaw, Peterson, Mitchell, Stockert, Lewand and others as a concern while praising Washington and noting interceptions hurt UCLA.
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Red) Sanders
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Tigers Triumph Over Yale Behind Kazmaier’s Record Day
Princeton’s Tigers, led by Dandy Dick Kazmaier, defeated Yale 27 to 7 in Princeton, achieving the Big Three title for the fifth straight year. Kazmaier totaled 237 yards rushing and passing, setting an eastern single season ground gain record while scoring one touchdown on a nine yard run and three via his passes.
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Santa Clara and San Jose State Battle to 7 7 Tie
In San Jose Calif Santa Clara and San Jose State fought to a 7 7 draw. Santa Clara drove 65 yards in 11 plays with a 10 yard Pasco to Wilhorn TD in the second quarter. John Daly added the extra point. Early in the fourth quarter San Jose recovered a misplayed kickoff at Santa Claran 19 after a bad Broncos punt.
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Pro Bowl Game Televised on NBC Across Nation Change
The second annual pro bowl classic hosted by all star teams from the National and American leagues will be televised January 12 instead of January 9 due to TV time clearance. NBC will air the game on the network nationwide except for the Los Angeles area where telecast is not planned.
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California Bears Win 28-26 Over Oregon in Close Clash
In Berkeley, California edged Oregon 28 to 26 before 23,000 fans as Hal Dunham connected on a 71-yard pass to George Shaw and Harry West sprinted 71 yards for a Bear score. Oregon, led by Dunham’s accurate passing, failed twice on Emerson Harvey conversions that cost a tie late.
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Navy Cagers Grab Title at Preseason Tourney
Los Alamitos Naval Air Station queries the 11th Naval District to claim the pre season tourney title with a 74 to 53 victory over Cru-Des-Pac. Guard Allen Martina led Cru-Des-Pac in the first period as Los Alamitos pulled away after a tight start.
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Paul Fagan Reconsiders Seals Leadership Changes
Paul I. Fagan announced he will field a 1952 San Francisco Seals team after earlier saying he would sell the club and quit baseball. He plans staff changes replacing Joe Orengo with Damon Miller and seeks younger leadership while considering Ford Frick’s open league proposal for the PCL.
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Varied College Football Scores Across Numerous Games
A wide batch of football results shows many colleges tallying wins and losses. Notable outcomes include Fresno State 0 over San Diego 26, Army 6 over Harvard 14, Colgate 7 over Navy 21, Ohio State and Michigan State performances, and numerous regional matchups reflecting a busy collegiate slate.
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Sooners Beat Iowa State In 35-6 Victory
Oklahoma's Sooners, ranked No. 12, ground out a 35-6 win over Iowa State in Norman as they extended their Big Seven winning streak to 25 and clinched a tie for the conference title. Crowder Weatherall and other scorers helped pace the attack amid cold winds with 30,000 fans watching.
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San Francisco Dons Romp Tigers 47 to 14 in Bowl Hope Boost
In Stockton the undefeated San Francisco Dons overwhelmed College of the Pacific 47 to 14 before a record 41,607. Fumbles set up two USF touchdowns in the first period, a blocked punt created a score in the second, and Ollie Matson capped the final period with a 67 yard run.
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Colorado Clubs Huskers 36 to 14 in Big Seven clash
Zack Jordan sparked Colorado Buffaloes with two second quarter touchdown passes as Colorado defeated Nebraska 36 to 14 before 32,000 in Lincoln. Colorado surged from a 7-20 halftime deficit to lead 20-7 at intermission, securing at least a share of the conference lead with a potential return to first if Oklahoma loses next week.
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Boise Trims Bucs 35-19 in junior college clash
Boise Junior College defeated Orange Coast JC 35-19 led by Merlin Howard at quarterback and Dwight Winslow at halfback. Boise opened scoring with a 13 yard pass to Gus Pastes, added another Howard to Winslow pass for a TD, and Winslow ran for a score. Orange Coast scorers included Don Paxton on a 35 yard reception.
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Utah Edges Aggies in Skyline Title Clash
In Salt Lake City on November 17, Utah captured the Skyline Conference football championship with a 27-21 victory over Colorado A&M. The Utes relied on a balanced run pass attack and solid defense to limit Don Burroughs and surge with a late fourth quarter to seal the win.
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Aoki’s toe leads Long Beach City to clinch title bid
In a tense Metropolitan clash at Vel Memorial Stadium Long Beach City College edged East Los Angeles 14-12 behind Aoki’s late two point conversion. Van Zant set a City College rushing record with 123 yards as the Norse built a 7-6 lead entering the final period before sealing the win and keeping hopes alive to claim their first conference crown with a win over Santa Monica JC next Friday.
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Occidental Tigers Clinch SC Football Title With Pomona Thrashing
In Pomona California on November 17 Occidental College Tigers clinched the Southern California Conference title by routing Pomona 42 to 30. Quarterback Neil Bradley threw two bootleg TDs and Matt Kuhlich dazzled with a 89 yard kickoff return for a score plus a one yard TD.
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Klosterman Sets Pass Record in 14-13 Triumph
Loyola of Los Angeles quarterback Don Klosterman starred with 15 completions to total 125 for the season, powering a 14-13 win over Hardin-Simmons in the Rose Bowl before about 10,000. He scored on a fourth quarter sneak and kicked the extra point, guiding Loyola to its third victory of the season.
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