Holy Cross at Syracuse

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., November 13, 1957, page 1

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  Nations OHense Leader Just Throws the Bali WORCESTER, Mass. Nov. 10 R.-Slick- passing Tom Greene Of Holy Cross today credited his receivers and blockers for his role as the total offense leader In the Nations major college football ranks. “All I’ve done is throw the ball.” the modest junior from Pikesville, Md, said. MY receivers, especially Ends Dick Berardino. Dave Stecchi and Charlie Pecunas, have made great catches and my blockers have kept opponents from charging me-” Greene added. :. The 49, year old Greene vaulted into the total offense leadership by completing is Of ~ passes for 278 yards, as Holy Cross upset Syracuse. 20–⁠19. last week. His aerial success raised his total yardage to 1,150 in seven games, 95 yards more than runnerup Bob Stransky Of Colorado who has played eight contests. Greene scored two touch downs, converted two of three extra point attempts. punted and kicked off in a great one man show against Syracuse. II haven’t had one man dominate a game like that in years” Coach Eddie Anderson said. He rates with other great backs I’ve coached, including Nile Kinnick (former All-America at Iowa. and Bill Osmanski. Hes a great passer. he’s an exceptional punter and he can

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Syracuse leads 25–⁠5 in 30 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.