Oregon at California

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  Evening star, November 18, 1951, page 60

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  .last-Quarter Passes Win for California, 1875, Over Oregon BERKELEY, Calf. Nov. IT. Twice-beaten California nosed out Oregon. 28 to 26, today in a game that was not decided until the end OF fourth quarter aerial circus. About $4,000 fans saw favored California lead all the way but never by more than touchdown. Two wide conversion attempts by Oregons toe specialist, Emerson Harvey, cost the Webfoots a tie. The tense fourth quarter was highlighted by 71-yard pass play from Oregon Quarterback Hal Durham to Halfback George Shaw. making the score California 81, Oregon 10, after Harvey converted successfully. Moments later Bear Left Half Harry West sprinted II yards to the Oregon 10 and California scored four plays later. Then it was Oregon’s turn again. The Webfoots’ last touch down was set up by a 83-yard pass from Shaw to Monte Brethauer, left end. who was tackled by Bear Defensive Half Dick Lee on the California !. Fullback Tom Novikoff scored for the Ducks over left guard and Harvey’s CONVEX sion made the final score Oregon 26. California %. Oregon, which has won only two games all season, continually threatened on the accurate throws of Dunham.

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Oregon leads 42–⁠39–⁠1 in 82 meetings, counting the 61 since this game.