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Story November 26, 1949

Courier Herald

Kennewick, Pasco, Benton County, Franklin County, Washington

What is this article about?

University of Kentucky rallied to defeat University of Miami 21-6 in a college football game at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Nov. 25, with key plays including an early Miami touchdown and Kentucky's three scores.

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Miami Whipped
By Kentucky
By GENE PLOWDEN

MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 25 (P)—The University of Kentucky bounced back tonight and smashed the University of Miami, 21-6, before 42,970 football fans in the Orange Bowl.

Miami scored in the first three minutes after recovering the kickoff on the Wildcats' 20. Jack Hassett passed to Ralph Fielder for nine yards and the touchdown.

Kentucky forged ahead in the second period when Ralph Genito dived over from the two for a score and Bob Brooks added the point from placement.

The Wildcats tallied again in the third when Don Phelps rammed over from the four. Brooks again converted. When John Netoskie intercepted a Miami pass and ran 80 yards to score it was all over for Miami.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Football Game Kentucky Victory Orange Bowl Miami Defeat

What entities or persons were involved?

Gene Plowden Jack Hassett Ralph Fielder Ralph Genito Bob Brooks Don Phelps John Netoskie

Where did it happen?

Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla.

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Key Persons

Gene Plowden Jack Hassett Ralph Fielder Ralph Genito Bob Brooks Don Phelps John Netoskie

Location

Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla.

Event Date

Nov. 25

Story Details

The University of Kentucky defeated the University of Miami 21-6 in a football game before 42,970 fans. Miami scored first with a touchdown pass from Jack Hassett to Ralph Fielder. Kentucky responded with touchdowns by Ralph Genito and Don Phelps, plus an interception return by John Netoskie, with Bob Brooks converting points after.

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