Villanova at Boston College

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  Evening star, November 18, 1951, page 60

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  VilIanoya Bowl Hopes Hit as Boston College Scores 2O-13 Upset BOSTON. Nov. 1.-THE Boston College Eagles clawed their way to a 20–⁠13 upset victory over the bowl-minded Villanova Wildcats today. The young maroon and gold team, which won only over Rich mond this year and did not win at all last season. outplayed the Wildcats in the late stages of the game. B. c. started out fumbling in the first quarter as it has all year. Viii lanova capitalized on one bobble and took the ball on the Boston College four. A pass by Brannau to Bedesem was good for a touch down. Coletta converted to make it 7 to 0. In the second period Bob Rich ards ran 20 yards to score for B. c. Zotti converted to tie it up. The Eagles went into the lead in the third period when Halfback Joe johnson raced SIS yards into the end zone with the help of good blocking. Zotti again converted. Villanoya scored its second touchdown in the final quarter when Nick Lolita blocked a punt and Joe Jerry fell on the ball for a I’d. Coletta’s conversion failed. Mott content with a one point lead. B. C. began rushing and car ried down to the Villanova 90 Here Freshman Kane stepped back and tossed beautiful pass into the arms Of Captain Mike Roarke who was over the goal line by him self. Zotti failed to convert.

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Boston College leads 27–⁠14–⁠1 in 42 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.