Presbyterian at Clemson

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., September 23, 1956, page 1

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  Clemson Beats Presbyterian CLEMSON, S. c.. Sept. % up. defeated esbyterrain. 27–⁠7, here tonight before $4,000 fans in the traditional opener between the two schools. The Tigers, appearing sluggish on ofenSe and leaving much to be desired on defense, pushed across two quick tallies to take a 1870 halftime lead. The teams traded scores in the third period and Clemson closed out its scoring with final touchdown in the fourth to gain a victory that was closeSr than the score in Dictated. Clemson scored first when Jim Coleman plunged the final two yards to cap 59-yard drive in the second quarter. Less than three minutes later Bob Spooner sneaked four yards to score after he had intercepted pass. Quarterback Charlie spanked the 6l-yard drive that followed. Prsseytsrian --------9 g ! . Clemson --------0 10 7-s7 Presbyterian scorlns: Touehdovns- Webb IL, plunEei. Conversion-Cook TO L8hy tpassl Clemson scorinE: Touchdovns-colsnan ~, rum Spoonsr -. rum; wells veraions-Bussey fplacenentl: Bursev 70 Rivers tpassl; Turbevllle tpiacementj.

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Clemson leads 33–⁠3–⁠4 in 40 meetings, counting the two since this game.