Villanova at Manhattan

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  Detroit evening times, Detroit, Mich, October 27, 1941, page 1

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  u. Of D. Facing Tough Opponent In Manhattan \ Marquette and Villanova were supposed 10 be the strongest OPP ponents of the University of Detroit’s remaining football schedule, but today you can add Manhattan College, coming here next Saturday afternoon. Manhattan bounced into the football picture when 1t skidded Villanova into the also-ran class with a 9–⁠6 victory in New York Friday night after bowling to Duquesne, 26–⁠7, and Boston College, 26–⁠13. the two previous weeks. The victory was just as big an upset as Detroits defeat at the hands of University of Arkansas by the same margin. David Scar borough’s field goal with less than five seconds to 90 took care of Detroit. while a safety, touchdown and extra point sealed Villanova’s downfall. Villanova. previously had beaten Centre. 1873: Florida, 60. and Baylor. 14–⁠6, with team heralded as one Of its best. Then Man haitian came along with Charley McNulty and Frank Kiesecker and ruined everything. Baylor. Incl dentally, whipped Arkansas. POI

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Villanova leads 8–⁠1 in nine meetings, counting the one since this game.