Clemson at South Carolina

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  The Wilmington morning star, North Carolina, October 25, 1946, page 1

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  SOUTH CAROLINA WHIPS CLEMSON Secretary Byrnes Watches Thrilling 26–⁠14 Victory For Gamecocks COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. 24.-P- Two last quarter touchdowns gave the University Of South Carolina gamecocks a 26–⁠14 victory over Clemson’s Tigers here Thursday in the 44th renewal of their foot ball rivalry. 1t was one of the hardest fought battles of the series which began so years ago. A crowd estimated by University athletic officials at more than 10000 damned the State Fair Grounds Stadium stands to OVERLOOKING, completely sur rounding the playing field. Secretary of State and Mrs. James F. Byrnes yer among those rewarded with a thrilling display of pigskin pyrotechnics by the ancient rivals. Byrnes is a Clemson trustee. It was a we’ll deserved triumph for the Gamecocks, handicapped with a long list of injuries, as they almost gave the game away on penalties. They yielded a net 143 yards on penalties, some of them at critical moments. Carolina assumed the offensive from the start and threatened twice before scoring late in the period on a triple reverse which shook Bobby Giles loose around left end behind beautiful blocking for SO yards. Joe Lanes placement attempt was wide. Statistics:

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Officially, Clemson leads 74–⁠44–⁠4; as played, 70–⁠43–⁠4 in the 117 games on file; the official count covers all 122 meetings, counting the 78 since this game.