Michigan State faces postseason ban as bowl prospects loom
Michigan State pursued Western Conference admission amid a postseason ban and probation. It remains ineligible for the Big Ten title until 1953, while bowl games hinge on limited losses and shifting conference alignments as Notre Dame, Army, and others contend for marquee spots.
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Leon Hart of Notre Dame Chosen Lineman of Week
Notre Dame end Leon Hart, a 240 pound 6 4 player from Turtle Creek Pa, named lineman of the week after his standout performance against Michigan State. Hart's blocking and end around plays, plus a caught pass, helped his team and earned AP recognition over other stars. Arizona’s 1948 football season is noted with a 6–4 record after a 154–232 points showcase.
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Henderson to Quit Coaching Football at Marshall College
Marshall College coach Cam Henderson announced he would step down from football after 35 seasons but will continue as basketball coach. He began in 1914 coaching in Bristol West Virginia and previously led Muskingum Davis and Eilkins before joining Marshall in 1985. His football record stands 67 wins 44 losses 15 ties. This year his team is five and two with three games remaining.
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Kentucky Defense Powers Football Stand
Kentucky’s defensive line anchors the SEC, not allowing a single point in three league games. In eight games they’ve yielded 527 rushing yards and six touchdowns total, with star linemen Pat James Bill Wannamaker Bob Gain and Harry Ulinski leading the effort as Kentucky faces Florida and others.
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Shotton Named Dodgers Manager For Next Season
Brooklyn officials unveil Burt Shotton as manager for 1950 with Ken Raffensperger eyed as a veteran pitching target. Branch Rickey led the press conference confirming Shotton will return to guide the club.
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Horseman Suspended by Maryland Racing Commission
Salvatoré J. Cicero, owner-trainer of Rough Ordy, was suspended 10 years by the Maryland Racing Commission after testimony alleged the trainer administered benzedrine to a mare entered in a Pimlico race. Rough Ordy won after the alleged stimulant, returning $45 on a $2 win ticket from the Oct. 28 race.
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Hoople Forecasts Grid Winners On College Football Action
Hoople canvasses fight talent for grid honors predicting Army 42 Penny Fordham 20 and listing scores for a slate of games including Navy 20 Columbia 12 Cornell 34 Dartmouth 7 Michigan 27 Indiana 12 Notre Dame 27 North Carolina 0 Alabama 14 Georgia Tech 7 Texas 20 Texas Christian 13 UCLA 6 Oregon 6.
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Baylor quick opener stresses quarterback control and run
NEA series notes Baylor football with Adrian Burk as key. The quarterback executes a power play off the T, maintaining body control, delivering a sharp hand off, and bursting through a gap created by the line. Diagram outlines left guard and tackle engagement and lead block. Next: Bud Wilkinson at Oklahoma.
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Butler Bulldogs Football Outlook Highlighted by Widdoes
Butler coach Carroll Widdoes warned the Athens Quarterback Club that Butler’s dangerous, versatile Bulldogs pose a tough challenge for Ohio U in the Mid-American Conference game next Saturday. He noted Butler’s strong line and defense, recent losses to Cincinnati and Miami, and the need for a hard running game.
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Legion Boxing Show Tonight in Middleport
After the Armistice Day dinner at Feeney-Bennett Post the Legion hosts an open house boxing night at 7. Fights begin at 8 30 p.m. featuring Paul Moore 76 lbs Just Plain Sunshine and rivals McPeek 80 lbs Eads 84 lbs, plus Garland Gibson 121 lbs vs Howard Starcher 124 lbs and main bout Raymond Jewell vs Allen Clark. Also slated are Charles Hysell 138 Middleport and Bob Wright 143 South Side Middleport.
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Menke Out for Rest of Season With Back Injury
Cincinnati halfback Bob Menke is lost for the season after aggravating a back and hip injury in the game against Ohio University. Head coach Sid Gilman announced the Bearcats will face Xavier Musketeers next.
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