Mississippi State at Memphis

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  Evening star, September 20, 1953, page 68

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  Mississippi State Drubs Memphis State, 34–⁠6 MEMPHIS, Sept. 19.-Clever Jackie Parker completed every pass he threw-tWo good for touchdownS-as Mississippi State came from behind to crush Memphis State, 34–⁠6, today. Parker, all-Southeastern quarterback, passed six times, good for 80 yards. His longest COM pletion, 80 yards, was called back for penalty. Memphis scored late in the first quarter and its surprisingly stubborn line kept Mississippi State bottled up inside its own 40-yard line the entire period. Early in the second period Mississippi gained 80 yards on a punt exchange. Two plays later Arthur Davis galloped 38 yards behind splendid blocking to tie the score. 6–⁠6. Memphis line again dug in so Parker fired two rapid passes. The second. to Zerk Wilson, was good for % yards and a touch down. Memphis State – q q o O.. 6 Mississippi State ---- IL IA ia

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Officially, Mississippi State leads 34–⁠12; as played, 35–⁠11 in 46 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.