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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1950
Page
16
California built a 13 7 lead as USC fumbled away a late scoring chance. Ed Demirjian debuted for Cal and connected with Harold Hatfield, but a backfield penalty halted a potential score and USC held on for a dramatic finish.
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys crushed Arizona State 41 14 at Abilene as John Ford passed for 293 yards on 19 of 25. Cowboys totaled 709 yards, with 351 rushing led by Bob Blair and Bob Hart, and Ford connected with Donnie Goose and teammates for multiple scores.
Montana outgained Washington State 352 yards to 188 but lost 14 to 7 as Montana missed scoring chances inside the 10 and at the goal line. Scott Foxley and Byron Bailey each scored for Washington State with Ed Barker and Don Gerlinger making key plays for Montana.
Princeton rallied to beat Navy 20 14 after trailing 14 7 at halftime. Jack Davison and Dick Kazmaier sparked the comeback with Davison’s 64 yard run setting up the decisive score while Navy stopper Bill Powers saved a long touchdown.
Tulsa University's Golden Hurricane defeated Villanova 27 to 7 before 12,400 fans at Tulsa's Skelly Stadium. Ronald Morris connected with Fred Smith for an early 80 yard scoring drive, and a 20–0 halftime lead followed as Jack Crocker added a 50 yard run and Smith a second TD.
College of Pacific's Tigers overwhelmed Nevada on October 14 in Reno, gaining about 400 rushing yards with six backs and scoring in every period. Doug Scovil connected on multiple passes including a 25 yard TD to Ken Watson, while Blair and Watson made long gain catches.
The Lubbock Cowhands capitalized on breaks to surge from behind and beat Midland B team 25-14 in Midland. Key plays included Dickie Lowrey’s 5 yard TD, John Blocker’s right end run, and Lowrey’s three successful conversions. The Cowhands totaled 218 rushing yards to Midland’s 118 and held Midland to two of 10 passing.
Washington dominates Oregon State 35 to 6 on a wet Portland gridiron. McElhenny scores three touchdowns as Heinrich流 connected repeatedly and Kip Taylor’s OS C squad struggles to mount a reply. Washington tallies 338 yards to OS C’s 158.
New York Oct 14 Joe Louis the 36 year old former heavyweight champion says he will continue fighting and hopes to challenge Ezzard Charles for the title after a few bouts. Negotiations for a Nov 29 bout with Cesar Brion at Chicago Stadium are reported and Louis will seek license renewal next week in Illinois.
Michigan State powers past William and Mary 33 to 14 at East Lansing before 35 45 fans. Sophomore back Sonny Grandeliws and fullback Leroy Crane score 18 of MSU's 33 points as the Spartans dominate the second half.
Cambridge Mass Oct 14 Cornell's offense sputtered less than Harvard's improved defense as the Big Red rolled to a 28 7 win. Cornell displayed strong rushing and passing plays while Harvard struggled to finish drives and prevent scoring mistakes.
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