Wisconsin Hosts Ohio State In Big Homecoming Battle
Wisconsin meets undefeated Ohio State in Madison as tickets near sold out. Buckeyes top AP rankings. Wisconsin bids for upset with Elroy Hirsch Gene Fekete Pat Harder and Paul Carringhaus in key roles.
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Quail Catch Turns Into Short Release for Banker
In Kansas City on a practice day, banker Robert L. Dominick caught a covey of quail mid flight with a bare hand while his dog handlers watched. He released the bird as quail season was closed. The incident shows a surprising moment during a bank executives dogs outing.
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LSU Leaves on 10 Day Trip For Two Games
LSU football will take a 10 day junket to play the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Fordham in New York. The squad and coaches depart by train Thursday, practice in Knoxville, then tour to Fordham for a November 7 game before returning home November 9.
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Army Caissons Roll To Unbeaten Run In War Year Grid
Army Cadets under Earl Blaik ride a perfect 4 0 record through Lafayette Cornell Columbia and Harvard while adjusting to wartime duties. Bud Troxell and Bob Woods bring past Navy and Dartmouth experience. Penn Notre Dame Princeton Virginia Tech and Navy loom as remaining tests as Army aims to maintain the streak.
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UCLA's Horrel Coach of the Week
Edwin C. Babe Horrell of UCLA earns United Press coach of the week after guiding the Bruins from early-season losses to a string of victories. His rebound season follows his rise from insurance salesman to University of California at Los Angeles head coach in 1938.
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Babe) Horrell
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McKay anchors Texas as title chase heats up
Roy Dale McKay, a 190 pound Texas fullback, fuels the Longhorns in pursuit of a Southwest Conference title. He runs, passes and kicks, posting 69 carries for 6.4 yards, 3 touchdowns, 27 completions for 378 yards and seven TDs, plus standout punting including a 71 yarder. Texas faces SMU after a four game road swing as Baylor, Arkansas and Texas A&M also loom in week’s slate.
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Third Down And One To Go
Creighton University coach Skip Palrang ended a skull practice by asking what to do on third down and one. Ten minutes after the session he found his car with a flat tire, his third within a short period.
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Hart and Betz Lead Open in Cuban Tennis Tourney
Doris Hart of Miami and Pauline Betz of Los Angeles led the field into the third day of play in the inter American tournament of the Cuban tennis federation at the Cubaneleco club in Havana.
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Army Nurse Strength Cited Amid Coaching Moment
The narrative notes about 4,000 nurses serving the U S Army during a moment when a quarterback and signals crew discussed down and play options, reflecting ongoing military medical staffing.
Connie Mack Remembered For Early Football Coaching
In 1902 Connie Mack coached a Pennsylvania pro football team after the Athletics supplied a 1901 eleven. The Mackmen beat Philadelphia, tied Pittsburgh, then won 12 to 6 the following Sunday. Mack rotated games across Elmira, Williamstown, and a four day stretch, with Rube Waddell parading in town to boost attendance.
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Survey Details 100 Football TD Plays in 25 Games
A survey analyzes scoring distances from 100 touchdown plays across 25 major college football games held on a single Saturday. The findings highlight how far teams reach into the end zone and may reflect offensive trends for the day.
Joe Gordon Bats Zero on Deer Hunt
Joe Gordon, Yankee second baseman, after a World Series batting .095, spent two weeks hunting deer in Oregon and shot at least one animal during the trip.
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They Just Called Whole Thing Off
Chicago report notes St Leonard grade school football team canceled its game with St Joseph Academy of La Grange due to transportation problems and lack of helpers. The captain's mother could transport, starter car failed, coach unavailable, and players lacked bikes to travel.
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Coast Guard Welcomes Shortest Enlistee Son of Lt Gov Cappelli
Lieut. Gov Louis W Cappelli administered the oath to his son Louis Cappelli Jr the smallest man ever sworn into the Coast Guard at Providence Rhode Island He stood two inches under the 5 ft 2 in minimum height and joined on waivers.
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