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December 27, 1938
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
The Oklahoma Sooners, Big Six conference champions, head to the Orange Bowl against Tennessee without star players, relying on a deep squad of 31 rugged athletes who won 10 straight games while allowing only two scores.
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Sooners Starless
If there were ever a team without stars, Oklahoma, the Big Six conference champion which meets Tennessee in the Orange Bowl, is it.
Oklahoma won ten consecutive games this season, was scored on only twice and yet has not relied on any one or two particular players. None of the "Sooner" squad drew headlines each week and became by-words in gridiron circles from coast to coast like the Davey O'Briens, Marshall Goldbergs and Eric Tiptons.
Yet, in the squad of 31 are two dozen players who could move in and play with the best of 'em.
That's the secret of Oklahoma's success—plenty of good rugged material welded into a strong unit both offensively and defensively.
If there were ever a team without stars, Oklahoma, the Big Six conference champion which meets Tennessee in the Orange Bowl, is it.
Oklahoma won ten consecutive games this season, was scored on only twice and yet has not relied on any one or two particular players. None of the "Sooner" squad drew headlines each week and became by-words in gridiron circles from coast to coast like the Davey O'Briens, Marshall Goldbergs and Eric Tiptons.
Yet, in the squad of 31 are two dozen players who could move in and play with the best of 'em.
That's the secret of Oklahoma's success—plenty of good rugged material welded into a strong unit both offensively and defensively.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Oklahoma Sooners
Big Six Champion
Orange Bowl
Team Success
No Stars
What entities or persons were involved?
Oklahoma Sooners
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Key Persons
Oklahoma Sooners
Event Date
This Season
Story Details
Oklahoma Sooners won ten consecutive games, scored on only twice, without relying on star players, using a squad of 31 with two dozen capable players forming a strong unit.