The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY


 BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, Dec. 27.-(UP)-The biggest sports thrill of 1885 came late on the afternoon of Nov. 2 when Andy James Pilney, dynamic little Notre Dame halfback, led his mates to glorious victory over Ohio State in one of the most dra- matic last-ditch rallies in football annals.
 Sixty-eight of the 1855 sports who participated in the United Press poll acclaimed Pilney's performance as the most thrilling during the years sports whirl.
 Terrifying
 During the nearly Is minutes that Pilney led the charge which brought Notre Dame back from the brink of defeat to miraculous victory, sports editors participating in the poll reported that excitement reached such heights that
 '"The throng of 80,00O gathered in Ohio States horseshoe stadium could scarcely believe its eyes as team meaten 13-0 came back to score 18 points in story-book fashion.
 Automobile drivers scattered over the nation pulled their cars over to the side of the road to listen to radio accounts.
 High school football games were halted while players, coaches and officials listened over the radio. Spectators at other college games left their seats to go scurring to press boxes for information about Notre Dame"
 Pilney's feats still seem incredible. With Ohio State leading 13-0, here's what Pilney did in the last period:
 Ran back punt for 28 yards to Ohio States 12-yard line, and then completed pass to the 1-yard line, from where the first Notre Dame touchdown was made. Threw three passes and caught another to cover 75 yards in Notre Danes second touchdown march of 78 yards.
 With less than minute to play and his team trailing 13-12, he slashed and fought 32 yards to Ohio States 19-yard line, from where Bill Shakespeare threw the winning pass to Wayne Millner. More Thrills Tommy Bridges magnificent pitchinug in the sixth and final game of the world series was given second place. Third place went to Goose Goslins' $62,500 single which won the world sereis for the Tig- CTS. The Notre Dame team was given fourth place. James J. Brad docks surprise victory over Max Baer received fifth place.
 The votes follow:
 Andy Pilney against Ohio State -68.
 Tommy Bridges against Cubs in final world series game-37.
 Goose Goslin'S world series win ming hit-18.
 Notre Danes rally against Ohio State-13.
 James J. Braddock's victory over Baer-5.
 Joe Louis victory over Baer-4.
 Helen Wills Moody's comeback against Helen Jacobs-3.
 Bill Shakespeare's pass to Mill ner against Ohio State-3.
 The following got two votes each:
 Dixie Howell's play in Alabama's Rose Bowl victory over Stanford; Jesse Owens feat in breaking three and tying one world track and field marks in Big Ten meet: Minne- sota holding Nebraska on the 2- yard line after tumble; Bobby Wilson's catch of a 50-yard pass for the winning touchdown in the s. M. UT. c. U. game; Stanford's 80-yard touchdown march against California.
 Remember These
 The following received one vote each:
 Mary Hoerger's victory in na- tional diving; Santa Clara's touch- down play against T. c. U.; U. 0. L. As victory over Stanford; North westerns winning touchdown against Notre Dame; Don Budge's tennis victory over Baron Won Cramm; Iowa's victory over Col gate; General Crowder's pitching in fourth world sereiS game; Whitey Groves play in Army Navy game; U. S. swimmers great showing in Japanese invasion; Washington's 21-0 victory over Washington State: Anderson, Ind, high school bas- ketball teams victory over Shelby vile, Ind, in state tournament when seemingly beaten; Eulace Pea cocks victory over JeJsse Owens in National A. A. U. 100-metrc final; Clang's new six-furlong turf record for 2-year olds at Coney Island; McCook, Neb., Bisons, scoreless all season, nearly crossed Cambridge goal; Reino Nori, De Kalb, H., teachers, scoring v points in Little 19 football conference.