UConn at Holy Cross

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 21, 1954, page 67

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  Holy Cross Pressed To Beat Connecticut WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 20. The heavily-favored Holy Cross Crusaders spotted surprisingly strong Connecticut three touchdowns today and then bounced back for a 1926 victory as Fullback Bob Rosmarino scored four touchdowns. The game was regarded as a mere tuneup for Holy Cross ira ditional clash with Boston Col lege next week, but the 5000 fans were treated to a real ball game. Connecticut stunned the big ger Crusaders by taking a 1870 first period lead after two alert tumble recoveries by Guard Joe Modugno. Fullback Mike Sikora, who scored three times, got both these touchdoWns. The Huskies moved to d 26–⁠7 edge in the second period, then Holy Gross rolled for six more touchdowns. Holy Cross took the lead, 27–⁠26. In the third period on a 29-yard drive after Connecticuts Booker lost a bad pass from center. Rosmarino scored it on q l6yard pitchout and Dale Hollis third of four conversions sent Holy Cross ahead. Sikora. thrilled the crowd in the second quarter with q 60 yard kickoff return. Connecticut 4- Is Is 0 o-2f Holy Cross 9 70 z 19--4e Connecticut scoring: Touchdcwns. ST. koIa s3. Rymash. Conversions Rymash t2i. Holy Cross scoring: Touchdowns. Rosmarino t41.. Dee. Hohi, Smithers Conversions, Hohl (4(.

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Holy Cross leads 15–⁠8–⁠1 in 24 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.