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November 20, 1957
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Texas Southern University defeats Grambling Tigers 59-14 in a homecoming football game in Houston, Texas, led by reserve halfback Eddie Caldwell's 183 rushing yards, marking Grambling's worst loss in a decade before 10,000 fans.
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Texas Southern
Rips Grambling
Tigers,
59-14
HOUSTON, TEXAS - A reserve halfback named Eddie Caldwell caught fire and inspired Texas Southern to swamp Grambling 59-14 for their worst defeat in a decade before a homecoming crowd of 10,000 who were amazed as the speedy wingback picked 183 yards on seven plays.
Texas Southern scored a first four times they had the ball, they punted the fifth time, but intercepted and returned the interception for a fifth touchdown before intermission. Coach Robinson's Grambling team was never in the game.
TO SUMMARIZE 1ST QUARTER
Texas Southern went 45 yards in 6 plays with James Gardiner scoring from the 24. William Gulley stepped in from the 1 to climax a 63 yard march in 13 plays. Caldwell entered the game and went 75 yards on the first Texas play. Clarence Macon and Lawrence Bobb kicked points after touchdowns.
SECOND QUARTER
James Gardiner scored on a 15 yard run. Macon added extra point. Grambling finally scored after covering a fumbled punt on the four. Paul Green passed to Robert Smith for the touchdown. Green converted.
William Gulley intercepted a Green pass and returned 33 yards for the tally. 33-7.
THIRD QUARTER
Grambling opened scoring with a second half kickoff. Sterling Dyer returned to the Texas 13. Three plays later, Edward Murray plunged in from the 1. Green converted. After the kickoff, Caldwell moved 58 yards for a touchdown.
TSU moved 45 yards in three plays with Glossom scoring on a Durley pass from the Grambling 28. Alex Durley connected with Wm. Glossom for a 51 yard pass.
FOURTH QUARTER
Willie Criss stepped over from the 1. James Waites caught passes for the two Texas points-after touchdowns.
Rips Grambling
Tigers,
59-14
HOUSTON, TEXAS - A reserve halfback named Eddie Caldwell caught fire and inspired Texas Southern to swamp Grambling 59-14 for their worst defeat in a decade before a homecoming crowd of 10,000 who were amazed as the speedy wingback picked 183 yards on seven plays.
Texas Southern scored a first four times they had the ball, they punted the fifth time, but intercepted and returned the interception for a fifth touchdown before intermission. Coach Robinson's Grambling team was never in the game.
TO SUMMARIZE 1ST QUARTER
Texas Southern went 45 yards in 6 plays with James Gardiner scoring from the 24. William Gulley stepped in from the 1 to climax a 63 yard march in 13 plays. Caldwell entered the game and went 75 yards on the first Texas play. Clarence Macon and Lawrence Bobb kicked points after touchdowns.
SECOND QUARTER
James Gardiner scored on a 15 yard run. Macon added extra point. Grambling finally scored after covering a fumbled punt on the four. Paul Green passed to Robert Smith for the touchdown. Green converted.
William Gulley intercepted a Green pass and returned 33 yards for the tally. 33-7.
THIRD QUARTER
Grambling opened scoring with a second half kickoff. Sterling Dyer returned to the Texas 13. Three plays later, Edward Murray plunged in from the 1. Green converted. After the kickoff, Caldwell moved 58 yards for a touchdown.
TSU moved 45 yards in three plays with Glossom scoring on a Durley pass from the Grambling 28. Alex Durley connected with Wm. Glossom for a 51 yard pass.
FOURTH QUARTER
Willie Criss stepped over from the 1. James Waites caught passes for the two Texas points-after touchdowns.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Football Game
Texas Southern Victory
Grambling Defeat
Eddie Caldwell
Homecoming Crowd
Rushing Touchdown
What entities or persons were involved?
Eddie Caldwell
James Gardiner
William Gulley
Clarence Macon
Lawrence Bobb
Coach Robinson
Paul Green
Robert Smith
Sterling Dyer
Edward Murray
Glossom
Alex Durley
Wm. Glossom
Willie Criss
James Waites
Where did it happen?
Houston, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Eddie Caldwell
James Gardiner
William Gulley
Clarence Macon
Lawrence Bobb
Coach Robinson
Paul Green
Robert Smith
Sterling Dyer
Edward Murray
Glossom
Alex Durley
Wm. Glossom
Willie Criss
James Waites
Location
Houston, Texas
Story Details
Reserve halfback Eddie Caldwell rushes for 183 yards on seven carries, inspiring Texas Southern to a 59-14 victory over Grambling in a homecoming game, scoring five touchdowns in the first half and dominating throughout.