Boston College at Holy Cross

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  The Wilmington morning star, North Carolina, November 26, 1945, page 2

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  NAME HOLY CROSS TO ORANGE BOWL MIAMI, Fla, Nov. 25.-W.D-- Holy Cross college of Worchester, Mass, has officially received and accepted an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl football game here on New Years Day, 1t was announced today by George E.. Whitten, president Of the Orange Bowl committee. The announcement followed the Holy Cross sweeping 46–⁠0 victory ever Boston College today. Orange Bowl committeeman made no statement regarding ar opponent for the eastern team. If custom is followed some South eastern Conference eleven would be selected. In recent days, however, local sports, writers have been beating the drums for a home town team the University of Miami. The local Hurricanes are rounding out one of their best season including 8 21–⁠7 victory over Michigan State here Friday. Spearheaded by All American candidate Stan Kowlowski, Holy Cross has won eight of nine games, losing only to Temple 1915. Holy Cross, Kingpin of New England football this fall, has never played in a post-season bowl game.

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Boston College leads 36–⁠19 in 55 meetings, counting the 42 since this game.