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MVPDon Henigin, Saint Vincent
Chick Davis, Emory and Henry

The 1950 Tangerine Bowl was an American college football bowl game played after the 1949 season, on January 2, 1950, at the Tangerine Bowl stadium in Orlando, Florida. The game was the fourth annual Tangerine Bowl, now known as the Citrus Bowl, and saw the Saint Vincent Bearcats defeat the Emory and Henry Wasps, 7–6. Both teams had entered the bowl undefeated.[3] This game was the second Tangerine Bowl where MVP honors were awarded; they were given to fullback Don Henigin of Saint Vincent and quarterback Chick Davis of Emory and Henry.[citation needed]

Game summary

The only scoring was two touchdowns in the second quarter. Saint Vincent scored first, and converted their extra point for a 7–0 lead. Emory and Henry scored a touchdown as well, but missed the extra point, leaving the score 7–6 at halftime. After a scoreless second half, the missed extra point proved to be the margin of victory.

Scoring summary

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP StV E&H
2 5 17 StV Don Henigin 1-yard touchdown run, Jack Heimbeucher kick good 7 0
2 11 54 E&H Bob Howard 4-yard touchdown reception from Chick Davis, Bill Pippin kick no good 7 6
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 7 6

[1][4]

Statistics

Statistics[1] Saint Vincent Emory and Henry
First Downs 8 21
Rushing Yards 134 192
Passes Attempted 13 27
Passes Completed 4 16
Passing Yards 34 142
Punt Average 37.5 33.5

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hughes, Carl (January 3, 1950). "St. Vincent Edges Emory & Henry, 7-6". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved March 8, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "JANUARY 2 BOWL GAMES". Nevada State Journal. Reno, Nevada. January 1, 1950. Retrieved March 8, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Hughes, Carl (January 1, 1950). "Evenly-Rated Foes Battle Monday Night". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved March 8, 2017 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "St. Vincent Licks Emory and Henry". The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. Associated Press. January 3, 1950. Retrieved March 8, 2017 – via newspapers.com.

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