The Wildcats' first score came several minutes after a 41-yard touchdown run by Clasby was nullified. The second was tallied four plays after Ederer's fumble on his own ten was recovered by Davidson. Complete credit for the third touchdown, however, must go to Ruth for his passing and the Crimson for its aerial defense. In a 72-yard drive, 64 were picked up on passes.
But almost the entire first-string Davidson backfield was inactive for some time with injuries. Halfbacks Brown and Gray were carried to the field house on stretchers after the game, having sustained injuries late in the second half. Fullback Leroy Fargason was hurt in the first period, and Thacker left the game in the third.
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The Crimson, with a five-and-one record, is now assured of its first winning season since 1946. Its four-game winning string is also the longest since 1946.
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With Hardy Cox holding, Bill Monteith kicked five out of five conversions. He now has booted 20 extra points in 23 attempts.
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Clasby's total offensive gain of 251 yards brings him over the thousand mark. He now has a net gain of 1,017 yards.