Dayton at Holy Cross

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., October 1, 1956, page 24

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  Dayton, ViIIonovu Overcome Deficits For Close Victories Dayton still boosted a spotless record and Villanova had its first victory on the books today, but only after second half comebacks had pulled the fat out of the fire for both teams yesterday in the only college football activity OF the day. Dayton. trailing 1870 at intermission, struck for second-half |touchdowns by Jim Spoerl and Dave Huber and a pair Of conversions by Vic Kristopaitis to beat Holy Cross, 14–⁠13. The Cru Isaders scored on 1-yard plunge by Quarterback Bill Smithers and a &C. yard pass from SmitherS and a S6-yard pass from Smithers to End Don Ar cand. Detroit held To lead over Villanova at the half as the resuit of l-yard scoring plunge by Halfback Bill Dando. but Halfback John Bauer raced IS yards for a third-quarter score to give the Wildcats an ST. triumph.

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Holy Cross leads 7–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the six since this game.