Washington State at Washington

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., November 24, 1957, page 69

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  Newman Passes Help Washington Stote Win SEATTLE. Nov. % (R.- Quarterback Bobby Newman the Nations leading passer, led Washington State to a 27–⁠7 triumph today over the favored Huskies of Washington before the seasons top crowd here of 47.500. Newman clicked on IA of rs passes. twice connecting for touchdowns. Denny Ellingsen, l52-pound end. who ranks third nation ally in paSs-catching, added eight receptions and one touch down to his season record. The visiting Cougars. 3-point underdogs, took full advantage Of costly Washington errors to score twice in the opening half and held the host team at bay until late in the final quarter Washington State got Its first tally with IL seconds left in the first quarter. Laroy Rath fell on the ball when Ed Stevens fumbled on 1-yard plunge to the goal. Gene Baker Washington State tackle. partially blocked a Huskie punt to send his team toward its second counter. The Cougars went so yards IN 10 plays in that drive. Most Of the scoring was reserved TO the final period Washington State ran its lead to 2l-0 as Newman hit Ellingsen with a 4-yard touchdown toss. Washington came back in It’s one drive Of the day. going 80

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Officially, Washington leads 78–⁠34–⁠6; as played, 70–⁠32–⁠4 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 118 meetings, counting the 68 since this game.