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...Tigers have gained almost twice as much yardage through the air (856) as the Crimson (444). Combined with a net gain of 1492 yards rushing, the Tigers have picked up 2348 yards offensively. The Crimson's 1524-yard ground gain gives it a total offensive net gain of 1968 yards...
...coming from behind three times to gain the victory over Davidson, the Crimson assured itself of its first winning year since 1948, and of its 61st victorious season in 79 campaigns. Ten losing years and eight even ones are also on the ledger...
...admitted Stevenson's defeat at about 11:30 p.m. roughly two hours before the Governor himself conceded. "Although we are keenly disappointed," Tobin said, "we are not going to toss in the towel in the fight for Democratic principles. It's going to be very difficult if the Republicans gain control of the Congress as well as the Presidency, but we won't give...
...optimistic however. A new, vigorous Governor Dewey has sent his strong organization canvassing for voters while most of the Democratic machine lies dormant. Besides this, there has been a tremendous increase in voter registration--particularly in Republican districts. On the "southern tier" of countles there was an 18% gain, in Queens it was 21%, and in Nassau it was 52%. These are all Republican strongholds. On the other hand, registration did not rise so much in the usually Democratic cities. One plausible explanation of the suburban and upstate gains in registration is the influx of city people to the suburbs...
Clasby's total offensive gain of 251 yards brings him over the thousand mark. He now has a net gain of 1,017 yards.A reverse off left tackle on a handoff from Dick Clasby netted six yards for wingback BRIAN REYNOLDS (32), before linebackers CLAY EVATT (40) and BOB RENN (38) brought him down. Quarterback GIL O'NEIL (21) is on the ground, while center BUDDY LEMAY (50) is coming up from behind...