Wake Forest at Clemson

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., October 15, 1961, page 93

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  LOSING STRING SNAPPED Deocons Jolt Clemson On 27-Yord Goal 17–⁠13 SON, S. C., Oct. IA tAP). - Wake Forest bowled over heavily-favored Clemson, 17–⁠14, today in an Atlantic Coast Conference shocker. 1t was the first victory for the Deacons over Clemson in II games and broke a seven-game losing streak. Quarterback Mickey Walkers 27-yard field goal late in the first half proved the ultimate margin of victory. although Clemson had scored first on Quarterback Jim Parker’s IA yard touchdown pass to End Tommy King. Wake Forest went into the lead on Quarterback Chuck Reilly’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Bill Ruby. The Deacons put the game on ice when Half back Allen White broke off tackle for SO yards and a touchdown halfway through the final quarter.

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Clemson leads 72–⁠17–⁠1 in 90 meetings, counting the 63 since this game.