The Border Conference champion Cowboys led by Rudy “Little Doc” Mobley, who had rushed for 1,281 yards and set an NCAA record.
The Bombers were champions of the Pacific Coast Service, with highlights being a tie with Washington State and a win over Arizona.
Camp Wilson scored on a touchdown run on the next play to give them a 7-0 lead.
One quarter later, Victor Spadaccini gave the Bombers a narrowing of the lead on his touchdown dive.
[2] The Cowboys played in four bowl games before the decade ended - with three in one year.