Boston University at Penn State

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., November 11, 1956, page 1

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  Penn States PIutoons Score 40–⁠7 Victory Over Boston U. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa, Nov. 10 (R.-Paced by the run ming of Halfbacks Bruce Gill more and Bill Kane and the passing of Quarterback Milt Plum, Penn States two-platoon offense romped to a 40–⁠7 victory over Boston University here today. Kane scored two touchdowns and Gilmore one as Penn State registered in every period. Boston U. managed its only touch down in the third period, driving 40 yards after recovering a tumble. The Bostonians crossed mid-field only once in the first half. State amassed BIT yards on the ground and 1853 in the air its high for the season-as the Nittany Lions scored their fifth victory in seven games. The lnept Boston U. team managed only 141 yards running and IS passing. Quarterback Len Hill, who scored Boston’s only touch down on a l-yard plunge. COM pleted only 4 of 20 passes. Penn State opened the scoring nthe first period when Gilmore raced SO yards into the end zone.

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Penn State leads 8–⁠0 in eight meetings, counting the four since this game.