Rice vs. Navy

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  Evening star, Washington, D.C., January 3, 1958, page 41

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  Before the body CRice) Is cold, the Naval Academy COACH ing staff Is looking ahead to next season, with three guys named Joe the co-subjects Of some highly exciting CONVEX sation. Even as some still we’re toasting Nays 20–⁠7 victory over Rice in the Cotton Bowl Wednesday in Dallas. others we’re talking Of the greatest l-2 running punch in Academy history. That history Is yet to be made. but wearing “can’t-miss” tags are Joe Bellino and Joe Matalavage. Comdr. Jack Nc quarry. head coach Of the plebes this past season. can’t contain himself on these two. The other Is Joe Tranchini, the sophomore quarterback who led Navy to It’s first touchdown against Rice. Tranchini was the third-string varsity quarterback all season, but was moved to the No. 2 unit against Rice in order 10 get the extra experience. There is no question about IT,” McQuary said. “I’ll stake my judgment that this Beilino Is the finest halfback prospect I’ve ever seen and before next season is over somebody is going TO have to move over and make room for Matalavage at full back” He’ll Have Opposition Admittedly. that will take a heap Of moving. insomuch as Ray Wellborn and Dick Dagampat. both proven veterans at the position, will return.

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Tied 7–⁠7 in 14 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.