The game was intended to serve as a community-minded fund raiser with all proceeds going to local charities that helped handicapped children.
[2] Although the seeds for the Salad Bowl were planted in Askin's mind prior to World War II, the game would not come to fruition until 1948.
[2] The Eagles entered their second bowl game with a 10–1 record[3] and the Lone Star Conference championship in hand.
[2] North Texas scored first before Nevada added a pair of touchdowns, with the second one coming late in the fourth quarter.
A missed extra point kept North Texas within a touchdown, but a final drive stalled at the Nevada 28 when a likely game–winning score was dropped in the end zone.