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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1948

Page

18

Wolverines Regain First in AP Football Poll

Michigan moves to No. 1 in the Associated Press ranking, ahead of Notre Dame and Army, after a weekend reshuffle that saw Clemson and Georgia Tech drop from the top ten. California and Penn State also move into the upper tier as Oklahoma and Clemson enter the circle. Notre Dame led in first place votes but Michigan topped the points tally.

New York Michigan Notre Dame Army California Associated Press Penn State North Carolina Southern Methodist Northwestern Oklahoma Clemson South Bend Wolverines Stanford UCLA Pennsylvania Penn Wake Forest Oeenens Georgia Tech Michigan State Georgia Minnesota Orgeon Nevada Tennessee Missouri William and Mary Tulane Mississippi Kansas Texas Vanderbilt Dartmouth Cornell Ohio State Illinois Duke Santa Clara Maryland Rice Princeton Appalachian State Canisius Alabama Baylor Winston Salem

VMI Scrimmages Against Citadel Bulldogs

VMI in Lexington Virginia held scrimmages on defense against The Citadel Bulldogs. Reydets led effort with strong showings in two sets of drills on Tuesday.

VMI Lexington

Keiser Captures Pro Golf Stakes in Glenshfal Lah

Herman Keiser of Akron Ohio won the Pro Sweepstakes at the Glenshfal Lah Pro Am Tournament with a 132 over 36 holes three strokes ahead of Lew Worsham and Harold Oatman. Keiser earned 545 plus 380 pro-am cut, totaling 925. Chandler Harper led round one but finished behind.

Portsmouth W. Va Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Keiser Lew Worsham Pittsburgh Harold Oatman Norfolk Chandler Harper Ben Seay

Trade Winds Blow Big Leagues Draft Opens

In Cincinnati on November 9, 16 major league clubs gather to draft over 5,000 eligible players at prices from 2000 to 10000 dollars. The Hall of Mirrors hosts the event supervised by A B Chandler with 11 a.m. start and noon wrap. Rumors link Pirates to Stan Rojek Peewee Reese swap and Kirby Higbe trade chatter.

Cincinnati A.B Happy) Chandler Boss’ Office Hall of Mirrors Netherland Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Pirates Stan Rojek Brooklyn Peewee Reese Pirates Kirby Higbe

Dartmouth '11' To Play Same Eight Opponents

Dartmouth announces its 1949 football schedule keeps the same eight major opponents as the current season. The only changes are locations for the Columbia and Cornell games.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H William F. McCarter Columbia Cornell

Spider Bruce Price Shifts Through Scrimmage Drills

Richmonds Bruce Price the shifty tailback from Hopewell did fancy running Tuesday as the Spiders held heavy scrimmage with the freshmen squad. The Spiders prepare to host VPI Saturday in a Southern Conference game.

Richmond Bruce Price University of Richmond Hopwell Spiders VPI

Transfer of Coach Brings Student Strike

A student strike at Jefferson High School in Rochester halted classes as 1,025 pupils protested the transfer of Charles O'Brien, the football and baseball coach, to an elementary post. O'Brien had coached John Antonelli, the Boston Braves' $55,000 bonus pitcher.

Rochester N. Y Jefferson High School Charles O'Brien John Antonelli Boston Braves O’brien Jefferson

Army Duo Gaining On All Time Ball Carrying Mark

With two games left Gil Stephenson and Bobby Stuart of Army near the single season ball carrying record set by Felix Blanchard and Glenn Davis. Stuart 772 yards Stephenson 761 yards lead a strong Army rushing group as Stan Heath tops the nation in total offense with 1 754 yards.

New York Gil Stephenson Bobby Stuart Army West Point Felix Doc) Blanchard Glenn Davis National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Stuart Stephenson Stanford S-Twins Davis Blanchard Penn Fred Wendt Texas Mines Jay van Noy Utah State John Panelli Notre Dame Stan Heath Nevad Charlie Justice N. Carolina Lindy Berry TCU Andy Davis G. Washington Jim Finks Tulsa Pred Wendt Jim Walthall W. Virginia John Rauch Georgia Everett Faunce Minnesota Bobby Thompson Fred Jim Pinks VMI Norm van Brocklin Oregon John Rausch Jimmy Southard Pegyngtee Ray Na

Six Centex Teams Remain Undefeated In Central Texas Football

Six Centex teams stay unbeaten with Cameron and Rosebud looming as title contenders in District 21A. Navasota, New Braunfels, Halletsville and Granger also lead the standings while San Saba rides a hot stretch behind 118 points from Charles McDowell as district play heats up Thursday.

Seale Doss Alletsville Schulenburg Brahmas Navasota Giddings Cameron-Rosebud Ule Yeomen Black Panthers Cameron Mexia Howard Beale Central Texas Rosebud Robert Davis Charles McDowell San Saba Armadillos Brady Lampasas Marble Falls Sanieren Thursdy Taylor Killeen New Braunfels Centex

Centex Grid Season Preview Highlights District titles and stats

Leander leads Centex with a 6 0 win over Lometa to claim the 36B crown while Navasota and New Braunfels vie for district titles on November 19. Granger eyes District 35B with a 22 game streak but rests this week. Round Rock could force a tie if it upsets Thorndale. McDaniel tops scoring after Bindsell injury, while Lexington remains scoreless and Bellville shines on placement. Central Texas leaders dominate offensive totals. Flatonia records the weakest defense.

Round Rock Thorndale Granger McDaniel Jerome Bindsell New Braunfels Bindseil Jer Cameron Navasota “Ee Giddings Navasota LaGrange Elgin Oyanpests Caldwell Bellville Pet Lampasas San Saba Seeneeeny Burnet Mason Eee Goldthwaite Seguin Oeeeeer Marble Falls Gonzales Liano San Marcos Resul Yoakumee Burnet Marble Fpalis Ling San Seguin Luling Menard Tomania San Marces Lockhart Predericksbur Marble Palis San Saba Yoakum Mason Lampasas North H Tre OP Bastrop Smithville Somerville Lexington Halletsville Schulenbure Eagle Lake Columbus Flatonia Ee Weimar Hallettsville Bastrop Smithville S Weimar Eagie Lake Lexington Ener Flatonia Columbus A&m St. Joseph Victoria Fiatonia Ark Schulenburg Flato Baylor Halletteville RICE Eee SMU Texas Bartlett Rall Rockdale Holland Salado Sharp O 'R Rice Thrall Ee TCU Rockdale Ee Bartlett Rock Scott C Ark Berry Teuce Sims Lantrip Borneman Royalty A&m “Se Graner Round Rock Walker Samuels Poe Kelly Stout A&m Zataco Berrys Pyle Pyle Texas Ee Keeney Rice Ll Thrall Scott. C Art Round Rock Berry Bavior Sharp Beston Santrip Ne Goff Samuel Texas Qoroman District RENCE Campbell. Ark Ry. Tcu Leander Oe Pyke Texas Ewe Ney Eevees Cherokees Clay Johnson City Ren Liberty Hill Walker Campbell Wright Burk Bertram Pat Archer Hillhouse Allen Rokee Florence Leander Ewe Baty

Penn Prepares For Army Tilt

University of Pennsylvania football coach George Munger and staff trained for the Army game at Franklin Field. Rae Crowther worked linemen on 6-2-2-1 and 5-3-2-1 schemes while Paul Riblett refined wingmen to counter Army outside running.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Army Franklin Field George Munger Earl Blaik Rae Crowther Paul Riblett Riblett

Rockets Borrow Walsh From Stratford Indians

The Philadelphia Rockets of the American Hockey League announced they borrowed promising defenseman Billy Walsh from the Stratford Indians on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Rockets American Hockey League Billy Walsh Stratford Ontario Indians

O Aggies Ease Up On Football Drills

STILLWATER Oklahoma November 9 The Oklahoma Aggies eased up on practice for the second straight day with no game this week Coach Jim Lookabaugh plans reduced drills ahead of the November 20 Kansas State game here and the November 27 matchup with the University of Oklahoma

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Aggies Jim Lookabaugh Aggies Kansas State University of Oklahoma

Nation's Top Quintet May Be Sooner As

Ed Hickey of Oklahoma A M predicts his program will be the nation’s No. 1 basketball team this season. Speaking to a Rotary Club in Pinckneyville Illinois on Monday night he said he has five lettermen back from last year’s title club but doubts they can match that squad.

Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Pincikneyville Ill Ed Hickey Oklahoma A& M Hickey St. Louis University Billikens Madison Square Garden

Newark Eagles to Disband in Negro National League

Newark New Jersey November 9 1947 The Newark Eagles longtime Negro National base ball league team announces disbanding by co owners Mr and Mrs Abraham Manley The roster included Larry Doby of Paterson who later joined the Cleveland Indians for a 15000 sale in 1947 error free confirmation of the sale amount references.

Newark N. J Newark Eagles Abraham Manley Manley Larry Doby Paterson Cleveland Indians Doby Cleveland

Washington and Lee Scrimmage Prepares for Davidson Clash

Washington and Lee held a late scrimmage on Tuesday as it readies for Saturday's Southern Conference game against Davidson. The Generals worked into darkness in Lexington, Virginia, in their first rough session of the week.

W&l Lexington Washington and Lee Generals Davidson

Colorado Backs Backfield Ready for Missouri Clash

Colorado's varsity backfield will be intact for the first time since mid October as the Buffs prepare to meet Missouri in Columbia. Coach Dallas Ward said Malcolm Miller would be ready for full speed. Don Hagin, injured with Miller, saw action last Saturday against Utah State. Quarterback John Strobel and left half Harry Narcisian also start, with Narcisian focusing on passing to ends Harry Robertson and Bill Case.

Boulder Colo Colorado Buffs Missouri Columbia Dallas Ward Malcolm Miller Don Hagin Miller Iowa State Utah State John Strobel Harry Narcisian Narcisian Harry Robertson Bill Case

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