Montana at Washington

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  The Daily Alaska empire, September 24, 1951, page 2

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  RyskieS Turn in Workman Like Jeb Football Massstge SEATTLE, Sept. 24-tF-There have been no reports of people writ ing the University of Washington for Rose Bowl tickets on the strength of Saturdays 58–⁠7 foot ball victory over Montana, but The Huskies of Howie Odell in their opening game looked like a gang that could go all the way as they ground out a ine-touchdown triumph without working up a heavy sweat. They turned in workmanlike job of football massacre which gave Odell a couple of reassuring dis coveries. One, his quarterbacking won’t be too bad. even with All America Don Heinrich nursing a separated shoulder on the west end of the overflowing bench. Two, Hugh McElhenny can >placekick conversions. Hurryin Hugh booted three out of four touchdown attempts. as well as Juggling the ball over for two sixers, which gave him a point total of Is for the day. Montana Coach Ted Shipkey said after the fracas that Washington would have to improve its running attack to hold it’s own in the coast conference. Although they made seven touchdowns by running, the Huskies stuck to few simple plays – mindful of the scouts in the stands

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Washington leads 17–⁠2–⁠1 in 20 meetings, counting the two since this game.