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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1951
Page
9
The Dallas based report notes J Blair Cherry, Longhorns coach, suffered six straight Cotton Bowl defeats over four years ending with a 21 point combined margin. It recalls Texas last beat Arkansas 14-13 in 1939 and describes the jinx as relentless.
Texas lost an extra point game to Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl as Oklahoma had done three months earlier. Tailback Hank Lauricella sparked a late rally for Tennessee while coach Cherry faced his final Cotton Bowl, insisting he would shake off the loss and move on.
After a hard loss in the Cotton Bowl, Texas coach Bud McFadin praised Tennessee’s blocking and speed. Players like Ben Tompkins and J. T. King noted mistakes and praised the Volunteers, while injuries dampened Texas as Townsend and Rowan reflected on the tough day.
Sher nan White led Long Island University with 35 points as the undefeated Blackbirds beat South Carolina 84 to 58 at Madison Square Garden for their eighth straight victory.
Carl Gustafson Jr. posted a one under par 53 stroke average per 18 holes and helped Dobbins Campion Lumber Company win the Championship League title this winter at the Butler Park Pitch and Putt event.
In the University of Tennessee dressing room after a 20-14 Cotton Bowl win over Texas, Hank Lauricella stood out for his second half rally. Coach Bob Neyland praised the team. Lauricella credited teammates as reporters noted his modesty and jubilation.
Tennessee built an early lead with a 75 yard Lauricella run and a TD pass from Tompkins. Texas answered with two quick scores but Tennessee’s blocking and Porter’s punting kept the Vols ahead 14-7 at halftime. The rough game featured standout defense from McFadin Sewell Dillon and Polofsky while Lauricella and Dawson made key plays for Texas.
Southwest Texas State begins Lone Star Conference play with a 1 0 record leading the race and hosts Sul Ross at Alpine for a conference test. Stephen F Austin defeats Rice and faces Sam Houston State as East Texas State meets Northwestern at Commerce.
Scores from major bowls listed with teams and outcomes. Tennessee beat Texas 20 to 14 in the Cotton Bowl while Michigan 14 topped California in Sugar Bowl. Kentucky edged Oklahoma 13 in the Orange Bowl, and Clemson won 15 14 over Miami in the Gator Bowl.
Tennessee fullback Andy Kozar and end Bud Sherrod were named outstanding back and lineman of the Cotton Bowl after Tennessee beat Texas in Dallas. Sports writers gave Kosar six votes to beat Lauricella.
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