Washington State at Texas

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, October 3, 1954, page 68

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  Texas Drubs Cougars, 4O-74, But Losers Get Longest Score AUSTIN, Tex, Oct. 2. - A strong Texas attack smothered the Washington State Cougars here this hot, humid day. 40–⁠14. Washington State made the most sensational score of the day, 73-yard gallop by, Full back Duke Washington. the first Negro ever to play in Memortal Stadium. But Texas already had three touchdowns before Washington made his run in the second period. and the Longhorns blasted across two more before halftime. Substitute Fullback Don Ma roney started the scoring with a two-yard smash of left tackle as Texas struck over guard and of tackle for u yards in II plays. Pat Tolar, the No. 3 Texas quarterback, accounted for two touchdowns. Glen Dyer, the

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Texas leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.