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December 27, 1938
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
UCLA Bruins, led by Kenny Washington, crushed Honolulu Townies 46-0, positioning them as favorites for the Jan. 2 Pineapple Bowl in Honolulu.
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HONOLULU, Dec. 27. (UP)—The Bruins of U. C. L. A. were heavy favorites today to win the "Pineapple Bowl" game Jan. 2 on the strength of a 46-0 defeat handed to the Honolulu Townies.
The Townies, composed of former high school and college players took their walloping before 12,000 fans who saw the flashy Negro halfback, Kenny Washington, at his best.
Washington scored three of his team's touchdowns.
Fullback Eddie Baida, tackle Zarubica, center Johnny Ryland and halfback Izzie Cantor added the others.
The Bruins went into their touchdown parade shortly after the opening kickoff. Baida went over from the one yard line after making runs of 21 and 25 yards each.
Touchdowns were scored in every quarter with the most spectacular coming soon after the second half began.
Febenbok went through tackle for 13 yards and when he was trapped lateraled to Ryland who crossed the goal.
The Townies, composed of former high school and college players took their walloping before 12,000 fans who saw the flashy Negro halfback, Kenny Washington, at his best.
Washington scored three of his team's touchdowns.
Fullback Eddie Baida, tackle Zarubica, center Johnny Ryland and halfback Izzie Cantor added the others.
The Bruins went into their touchdown parade shortly after the opening kickoff. Baida went over from the one yard line after making runs of 21 and 25 yards each.
Touchdowns were scored in every quarter with the most spectacular coming soon after the second half began.
Febenbok went through tackle for 13 yards and when he was trapped lateraled to Ryland who crossed the goal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Ucla Bruins
Honolulu Townies
Pineapple Bowl
Kenny Washington
Football Game
Touchdowns
What entities or persons were involved?
Kenny Washington
Eddie Baida
Zarubica
Johnny Ryland
Izzie Cantor
Febenbok
Where did it happen?
Honolulu
Story Details
Key Persons
Kenny Washington
Eddie Baida
Zarubica
Johnny Ryland
Izzie Cantor
Febenbok
Location
Honolulu
Story Details
The UCLA Bruins defeated the Honolulu Townies 46-0 in a game before 12,000 fans. Kenny Washington scored three touchdowns, with others by Eddie Baida, Zarubica, Johnny Ryland, and Izzie Cantor. The Bruins scored in every quarter, with a spectacular play in the second half involving Febenbok and Ryland.