Florida State at Auburn

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., November 25, 1956, page 1

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  Auburn Beats Florida State AUBURN, Ala. Nov. “a (P).- The passing combination of Howell Tubbs to Jimmy Phillips gave Auburn the winning margin today as the Tigers defeated Florida State, 1877. 1t was Auburn’s 14th consecutive winning appearance at home and the sixth victory Of the season against three defeats A crowd of 10000 fans watched the game, chilled by a raw wind despite sunny skies. The victory added a dramatic climax to Tiger fullback Jim Walsh’s career, He lunged over from the three in the third period for his first touchdown in four years at Auburn. Auburn held the Seminoles scoreless for three quarters despite several threatening penetrations. Auburn $500 0 z q 0–⁠13 Florida State scoring-Touchdown Holt g, pass, from Swantic). CONVEX Auburn scoring-Touchdown Phil lips t67, pass-run from Tubbs. Walsh %, piunge). Conversion: Tubs.

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Auburn leads 13–⁠5–⁠1 in 19 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.