Mississippi State at Tennessee

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, September 25, 1949, page 45

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  Tennessee Wins, 100 But Mississippi State Proves Rugged Joe KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. “a A potentially fine pack of Tennessee sophomores proved the margin of difference today as the Vols downed stubborn Mississippi State In a Southeastern Conference opener, 100. An Indian summer crowd OF $4,000 saw Tennessee score with sudden swiftness in the first four minutes and then sat back for the expected rout that never came off. .-- A light but scrapping Mississippi State line saw to that. Although outweighed about Is pounds to the man. the Maroon forwards constantly outcharged the Vols They made Tennessee backs fun bic twice when the hobbies proved most costly within sight o1 States goal. Bert Reichichar, 180 pound halfback from Bellevernon, Pa, was the brightest of the sophs that Coach Bob Neyland unveiled. He scored all of Tennessee’s points and also was defensive thorn to the Maroons. Don Robinson’s tumble on the second play Of the game gave the Vols a quick opportunity. Ted Daffer, a sophomore guard who performed brilliantly, recovered for Tennessee on States 20. Co-Captains Hal Littleford, halfback, and Ralph Chancey. fullback, rushed to States seven in four running plays. Then Lit tleford nailed Reichichar with a pass in the end zone for the score. Reichichar converted from place ment. The field goal, which Reichichar kicked from the Maroon four-yard line, climaxed a drive sparked by another sophomore-Hank Lauricella. Lauricella, subbing for Littleford at tailback, connected with three straight passes to cover Is yards. Score by periods: MisslssIsei Nssasssss State 9 8 9 51s tennessee scoring: Touchdown, Reichitouchdown, Reichichar.

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Officially, Tennessee leads 30–⁠16–⁠1; as played, 31–⁠16–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.