Background
The Wasps were champions of the Smoky Mountain Conference and entered the game with a record of 9–1, including a victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers in the Burley Bowl played on Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 1950) in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Golden Eagles came into the game with a record of 9–0.Game summary
The only scoring in the first quarter was a touchdown by Emory and Henry, giving them a 7–0 lead. In the second quarter, Morris Harvey answered with two touchdowns, and had a 14–7 lead at halftime. Each team equaled their first-half scoring during the third quarter, to see Morris Harvey take a 28–14 lead. In the fourth quarter, Morris Harvey added one more touchdown, giving them a 35–14 victory. Morris Harvey quarterback Pete Anania threw four touchdown passes; three of them were caught by end Charles Hubbard. Anania and Hubbard were named the game's outstanding back and lineman, respectively.References
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