Butler and Ohio U clash with Western Reserve and Sycamores
Butler University Bulldogs host Indiana State Sycamores after a 28 6 loss to Western Reserve. Ohio University prepares for a Cleveland showdown with Western Reserve, noting the Red Cats speed and disciplined play. Bulldogs and Bobcats aim to rebound with starting lineups and key players listed.
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Ray McLemek
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Robert Runyan
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Kermit Blosser
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Browns tumble in tight AFC shuffle amid 49ers rout
The All-America Football Conference shows signs of strain as the Cleveland Browns suffer a 56-28 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, sparking owner pressure and a demand for balance among league clubs. Los Angeles Dons beat the Buffalo Bills 42-28 as parts of a volatile weekend.
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Williams Fakes Handoff Flips Lateral to Sitko
Notre Dame coach notes the Fake 23 Trap 39 Lateral as quarterback Bob Williams fakes to Bill Gay then flips to Emil Sitko. Sitko runs wide around the right end after the lateral as Gay blocks the interior defender.
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Boxing results from Phoenix and Spokane show two fights
In Spokane Turkey Thompson of Los Angeles stopped Lee Murray of New York. In Phoenix Nap Howard of Los Angeles outpointed Pedro diminez of San Francisco.
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Lee Q. Murray
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Pedro Diminez
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Little Back In KSU Lineup Returns After Illness
Kent State University halfback Wilbur Little, nicknamed the Newcomerstown Express, returns to the Flashes lineup after a thyroid infection sidelined him since pre season drills. He set a 758 yard season total last year and is expected to boost morale and refine timing for upcoming games.
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Wilbur Little
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Trevor Rees
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Fresh Squad Prepares for Oct Opening with Cincinnati
With a little over a week until the first game against Cincinnati on Oct 21 the Ohio University freshman football team trains hard. Coach Frank Richey ran an intra squad scrimmage and plans another on Friday as Athens and Southeastern Ohio players vie for multiple spots in the lineup led by Sam Carpenter of Athens.
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Conerly Tops NFL Passers Early Season Totals
Charley Conerly of the New York Giants leads NFL passers after three weeks with 65 attempts, 37 completions, 427 yards. Sammy Baugh ranks second in completions and yards, while Steve Van Buren leads in rushing with 291 yards on 80 carries and a 3.6 average. Gene Roberts and Tony Canadeo also post strong rushing, with Mann and Jacobs leading receivers and scoring respectively.
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Fred Enke
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Broncos Edge Expected In Kalamazoo Clash
Washington University Bears visit Western Michigan on Saturday for a close contest. Western Michigan holds a 2-0 edge in recent meetings, while Washington has just begun with a win and a loss this season. Dads Day will see Broncos fathers on the sidelines wearing player numbers. Coach Erwin Uteritz leads the Bears after a storied Big Ten and coaching career.
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Schmidt Heads Akron Golfers in District Club Race
Karl H. Schmidt, Breathnach Country Club champion, elected resident of the Akron District Golf Association. He succeeds Ivan E. Christman as the district head.
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Shapes Up Contest Sees Multiple Contenders for Key Backfield Roles
Rickey named Shapes Up Contest as potential starter at right halfback. Gallipolis players Bob Marchi and Gee compete for backfield roles with others from Berea, Massillon, St Marys, Toledo and Navarre. Tom Anderson at quarterback and Wayne Kricher centers to shore up the line as groups vie for fullback and guard spots.
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Miami Fights Blocking Emphasis Ahead of Pitt Game
Miami University drills on blocking as coach Woody Hayes stresses balance in offense after three games show 652 rushing and 252 passing yards. Pont leads with 340 of 904 scrimmage yards. Urich top receiver with 109 yards and 9 catches.
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al Maccioli
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Waivers Sought on Jeff Heath by Boston Braves
The Boston Braves requested waivers on veteran outfielder Jeff Heath for conditional defense. Heath, at Bow Washington, has 10 Major League seasons and can choose any club for a nominal one dollar fee. Manager John Quinn offered a Minor League post, Heath considers it. he played little after a fractured ankle last season. The piece also notes the NFL will schedule nine night games in 1949, up from 1948.
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Offense and penalties listed for football rule guide
A sequence of football penalty descriptions is shown with transfer motions and signals. Entries cover offsides illegal position or procedure illegal motion delay of game personal foul clipping roughing kicker unsportsmanlike conduct holding by defense illegal use of hands intentional grounding illegal forward passing forward pass interference ineligible receiver downfield ball touched incomplete pass crawlin g and interlocking interference ball dead touchback touchdown or field goal safety time out first down and clock start rules are described with corresponding hand or arm signals.
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Cleveland Icemen Open Season In Lopsided Win
The Cleveland Barons defeated Springfield 6-1 as Les Douglass Roy Kelly and Ken Schultz led with five goals among them. Cleveland opened with a four goal burst in the first period to seize control.
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