A's Adopted to Remain in Philadelphia
An eight man Philadelphia syndicate bought control of the Athletics ending the Connie Mack era. Roy Mack and his relatives sold to the group to keep the team in Philadelphia, with plans to form a board of directors and a 25 stockholder limit.
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Coach for Day Figures Pitt Can Spoil Again
Pitt athletic director Tom Hamilton, acting coach after Red Dawson’s hospitalization, says Pitt can upset Northwestern next Saturday even without Dawson. He praises the team that defeated Navy 21 19 and attributes the win to a true team effort.
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Indians Fly for First Round Trip by Air
The Cleveland Indians made the club first round trip by air traveling to Indianapolis for an exhibition game then to Chicago for a two game series before returning to Cleveland One member of the tribe dissented as outfielder Dave Philley rode by train
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Rivalry Renewed as West Virginia to host Fordham game
Morgantown West Virginia announces renewal of the Mountaineer Fordham rivalry after a three year gap. The 1954 meeting set for November 6 at Mountaineer Stadium follows Fordham's 27 23 victory in the 1950 clash marking a return to a classic grid showdown in Morgantown.
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Finks and Mathews Lead Steelers Past Browns in Big Victory
Pittsburgh's Jimmy Finks threw four TD passes and Ray Mathews added two rushing and receiving scores as the Steelers rout the Browns 55-27 in Pittsburgh. The win ends Cleveland's NFL era drought and sets a season high earlier in the game with multiple quick scoring drives and five Steelers TDs.
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Gavilan Saxton Title Fight Slated for Wednesday Night
Welterweight champion Kid Gavilan and challenger Johnny Saxton prepare for a 15 round title bout set for Wednesday night. The delaying causes include Gavilan on injury and Saxton illness. CBS will televise the bout as Gavilan seeks eighth title defense and Saxton pursues victory in New York.
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Brandeis football captain sets multiple school scoring records
Brandeis University captain Bill McKenna sets several grid records at Waltham. He holds most points in a single game with 24 and most points in three seasons at 107. He also leads in season receptions with 37, receiving yards at 621, and three year totals 70 receptions for 1276 yards and 16 touchdowns.
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Iowa Halfback Replaces Happy In Scoring Lead
Iowa 20 year old halfback from Gary Indiana Earl Smith scored two long touchdowns against Ohio State to reach 36 points and take the Big Ten scoring lead. Howard Hopalong Cassady falls to a four way tie for second with 30 points as Bobby Watkins Bob McNamara Ameche each score. Florian Helinski adds two extra points for 19 points while four others tie for seventh with 18.
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B Men Dominate Mississippi Football Team
Last season players with last names starting with M led the Mississippi Rebels. This year the B men take over the squad with stalwarts Red Rex Boggan Bo Burgenmeyer Rodgers Brashier John Blalack Earl Blair Johnny Barber Willis Black and Jerry Baker. All except Boggan and Brashier are sophomores.
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Rose Bowl Favorites Lead Top Pairs In Midseason Bowl Projections
Southern California and Wisconsin favored in the Rose Bowl lineup. Mississippi vs West Virginia slated for the Cotton Bowl, Arkansas vs Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl, Duke vs Colorado in the Orange Bowl, and Miami (Fla) vs Cincinnati in the New Orleans game. Notre Dame and Wisconsin victories noted. long-distance runs highlighted. Longest win streaks cited for Oklahoma and Cincinnati.
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Hobart Homecoming Rally Ends With Loyal Toast
Alumni return to Hobart for Homecoming Week as a speaker with a fond devotion to the alma mater delivers a humorous finale. He cites the school name as a lesson for life while an eager freshman asks a quirky question prompting the speaker to protest and seek clarification.
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Big Ten title on the line in Ohio State Wisconsin tilt
Ohio State and Wisconsin clash as top defensive teams with key players Hopalong Cassady Bobby Watkins facing The Horse Alan Ameche. Minnesota and Michigan also duel, while Purdue Michigan State and Iowa Indiana games shape the conference race. Northwestern Pitt Notre Dame idle.
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High Gun Emerges as Top Turf Candidate in 3-Year-Old Standings
King Ranch colt High Gun dominates turf talks after wins in the Peter Pan, Belmont, and Dwyer. He easily defeated Fisherman in the 75,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, heightening his horse of the year bid amid Derby winner Determine and Preakness star Hasty Road on the sidelines.
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Ohio Bobcats Defeat Kent State 14 to 7 On Memorial Field
Ohio University Bobcats return from Kent State with a 14 to 7 victory. The win marks a fourth straight success and earns respect from a crowd of thousands at Memorial Field despite Kent State’s undefeated season hopes.
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Widdoes Sees Slim Odds for Ohio U Football Future
Coach Carroll Widdoes expressed uncertainty about Ohio University’s chances in the coming season. He cited many sophomores and inconsistent early results before the Kent State game and noted the team’s resilience as key to remaining competitive in the upcoming Homecoming clash with Miami. He warned against overhyping after three prior wins.
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Win over Kent Elevates Ohio U Football Stakes
The victory over Kent heightens pressure on the Bobcats as they face their rival. A Kent win would have knocked Ohio U from the Mid-American Conference title race and eased the path to the next game, while the Miami contest stands as a peak of Ohio U’s sesquicentennial homecoming with both teams undefeated, shaping the conference crown.
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Bobcats Prove Clutch Resolve in Kent Stand
Ohio University showed resilience in a late goal line standoff against Kent, forcing punt after Kent march to the two yard line. Bill Frederick connected on a fourth down pass for a second touchdown, finishing with 7 completions on 11 attempts.
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Coaching and players spotlight in Bobcats win over Kent
The victory features Ohio State's line play led by coach Cliff Heffelfinger and strong blocking. Ted Jackson powers the attack with key runs, while back Erland Ahlberg and Roger Thomas gain from Jackson's faking. Harvard scouts note size and defense. OU backfield coach Jim Snyder nears full return. Wildlife official Ridge urges anglers to toss undersized fish to spur unneeded growth and wildlife feeding.
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College Football Scores Briefs From Various Matches
A series of college football results show Bradley 7 Wabash 7 and Illinois Wesleyan 9 Wheaton 7, with Valparaiso 50 Depauw 26 and Indiana State 14 Ball State 13 among other scorelines. The list includes Wayne and opponent tallies across multiple small conference games.
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