Furman at Clemson

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 10, 1948, page 56

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  Clemson Coach Sees Wake Forest as His Toughest Hurdle RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 10.-Clemson Coach Frank Howard said today he figured Saturdays football game with the Deacons at Wake Forest would prove the Tigers toughest test of the campaign. “It will take great pass defense team and great pass offense to defeat Wake Forest” Howard said. Il can think of many other teams would rather play, but with all our good luck charms holding out, we may come through in fine shape” l. The uniting of outstanding talent. . 2. The burning desire of this tai ent to climb onto the road of the bigtime. The Tigers currently are riding along on the crest of a nine-game winning streak over a two-year span. They started to rise in the closing weeks of the 1947 campaign. “A lightning quick forward wall and backfleld probably have been the outstanding contributions to the Tigers” said Howard. “A relalively light line, Plus a group of versatile backs, have enabled Glenn son to do more things with its single wing formation than in proceeding years. The addition of a potent batch Of talent makes fullback the most improved position, with experience an added feature for Backs Bobby Gage, Ray Matthews and Carol Cox” Howard had his troubles today, though. Two Tiger centers, Gene Moore and Gil Rushton, were side lined and may not play Saturday in the all-important test with Wake Forest. Too, Gage was nursing an injured leg, a result of last weeks 41–⁠0 victory over Furman. At Wake Forest, the Deacons had accepted a post-season bid to, the Dixie Bowl at Birmingham, Ala, New Year Day. This didn’t slew their preparation. however, for the tilt with the Bengals. Coach D. C. Peahead) Walker concentrated on defense and warned his squad that Clemson had a good, all-round team, excellent In all departments. !”

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Clemson leads 44–⁠10–⁠4 in 58 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.