Teams
Baylor
The 1948 Baylor squad finished the regular season 5–3–2 with losses against Texas, Tulane and SMU and ties against Mississippi State and Rice.[1] Following their tie against Rice, Dixie Bowl officials extended the Bears an invitation to play in the 1949 edition of the game, which Baylor accepted.[2] The Dixie Bowl appearance marked the first ever postseason bowl game for Baylor.[3]
Wake Forest
The 1948 Wake Forest squad finished the regular season 6–3 with losses against Boston College, North Carolina and Clemson.[4] Following their victory over Duke, Dixie Bowl officials extended the Demon Deacons an invitation to play in the 1949 edition of the game, which Wake accepted.[5] The appearance marked the first for Wake in the Dixie Bowl and their second overall bowl appearance.[6]
Game summary
Baylor opened the scoring in the first quarter after George Sims intercepted a Wake pass and returned it 52 yards to the Demon Deacons eight-yard line.[7] Sammie Pierce scored from one yard out a few plays later and after Hank Dickerson missed the extra point, the Bears took a 6–0 lead.[3][7] Baylor extended their lead to 20–0 at halftime after Jerry Mangrum scored from one-yard out and Harold Riley connected with Ray Painter for a 12-yard touchdown reception.[3][7] Early in the third, Wake scored their only points of the game on a three-yard Mike Sprock run to make the final score 20–7.[6][7]
Scoring summary |
Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring information |
Score |
Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
Baylor |
Wake Forest |
1 |
|
|
8 yards |
|
Baylor |
Sammie Pierce 1-yard touchdown run, Hank Dickerson kick no good |
6 |
0
|
2 |
|
|
58 yards |
|
Baylor |
Jerry Mangrum 1-yard touchdown run, Hank Dickerson kick good |
13 |
0
|
2 |
|
|
68 yards |
|
Baylor |
Harold Riley 12-yard touchdown reception from Ray Painter, Hank Dickerson kick good |
20 |
0
|
3 |
|
|
3 plays, 13 yards |
|
Wake Forest |
Mike Sprock 3-yard touchdown run, kick good |
20 |
7
|
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
20 |
7 |
|
References
- ↑ "All-time Results". 2010 Baylor Football Media Almanac (PDF). Waco, TX: Baylor University Department of Athletics. 2010. p. 85. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Baylor to face Demon Deacons in Dixie Bowl". The News & Courier. Associated Press. November 28, 1948. p. 2D. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- 1 2 3 "Bowl Recaps: 1949 Dixie Bowl". 2010 Baylor Football Media Almanac (PDF). Waco, TX: Baylor University Department of Athletics. 2010. p. 117. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Year-by-Year Results". 2010 Wake Forest Football Media Guide (PDF). Winston-Salem, NC: Wake Forest Athletic Media Relations. 2010. p. 195. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Wake Forest accepts Dixie Bowl invitation". The Tuscaloosa News. United Press. November 9, 1948. p. 10. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- 1 2 "Postseason Games: 1949 Dixie Bowl". 2010 Wake Forest Football Media Guide (PDF). Winston-Salem, NC: Wake Forest Athletic Media Relations. 2010. p. 172. Retrieved February 5, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 Simms, Leroy (January 2, 1949). "Baylor whips Wake Forest in Dixie Bowl". The News & Courier. p. 2B. Retrieved February 5, 2011.