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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1948

Page

8

Notre Dame Faces Michigan Test in South Bend Showdown

Irish aim to prove superiority on field and scoreboard as they host Michigan in a top tier clash. Northwestern is slated as a sparring partner after a 28-0 loss to Michigan, while Michigan holds the No. 1 spot in the AP poll with Notre Dame No. 2 trailing.

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Texas and TCU date clash stirs calls for changes

Fort Worth notes UT should resist open dates before the Texas game and consider a home and home with a power. The piece argues UT could force scheduling fairness by denying the following Saturday match and suggests opening seasons with TCU or arranging other interconference games.

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Ponies No 1 Favorite Close Games Expected

Southwest Conference action looms with SMU the favorite in four weekend games. Arkansas, Texas A&M, Rice and Texas Christian all face tight spreads as cold rain or snow could affect outcomes. SMU relies on Gil Johnson Doak Walker and strong runners to counter Arkansas homecoming crowd.

Dallas Southern Methodist Mustangs Texas Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Fayetteville

Texas Faces TCU in Critical Homecoming Showdown

Texas aims to extend its hope for a share of the conference title as it meets TCU in Fort Worth. The Longhorns, riding improved form with Paul Campbell and Frank Guess, face a wary Frogs squad led by Lindy Berry and Pete Stout in a matchup that could decide the race.

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Aggies, Mustangs, and Bowl Upset Hopes Highlight Picks

A group predicts SMU to upset Arkansas 20 to 14 in Fayetteville while Texas A&M edge Rice 14 to 10 and Tulane to defeat Baylor 13 to 7 in New Orleans. The analysts cite Doak Walker and Aggies aerial gains as key factors.

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Miss Grillo Sets World Record in Pimlico Cup

Miss Grillo of Mill River Stable won the $25,000 Added Pimlico Cup in Baltimore clocking 4:14 3 5 for two miles and a half. The mare shaved two seconds from the previous world mark set at Ascot and beat Flying Missel and Pilaster who finished second and third.

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College grid slate features multiple big matchups

Major college football and basketball schedule lists pairings across conferences. Notable games include Texas A M versus Rice, SMU at Arkansas, Texas at TCU, and Texas Mines at Arizona along with numerous others across the nation.

Browns propose unlimited night games for all clubs

The St. Louis Browns urged at the league level that every major league club be allowed to schedule as many night games as desired in their home parks. The plan, to be presented at Chicago meetings next month, would let clubs host night games without needing consent from visiting teams.

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Robinson Belloise Bout Postponed One Week

New York reports the ten round welterweight title bout between Ray Robinson and Steve Belloise, set for December 2 at the Jersey City Armory, will be moved to December 9 as announced by promoter Andy Niederreiter of the Tournament of Champions.

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Hopkins Ready To Set Up Yankee Infirmary

Johns Hopkins Hospital considered setting up a New York Yankee infirmary Friday. Joe DiMaggio was already checked in for his annual treatment and Shortstop Phil Rizzuto was expected.

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Saturday Dial for SWC Football Broadcasts

Texas faces TCU in Fort Worth at 1 30 p m on KTBC with Kern and Chesser announcing. SMU meets Arkansas in Fayetteville at 1 50 p m on KABC and KRLD with Jordan and Thompson calling. Rice vs Texas A M in College Station at 2 20 p m on KITE and KFJZ with Box and Kincaid announcing. Baylor hosts Tulane in New Orleans at 2 05 p m on KNOW with Michaels and Barker announcing.

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Detroit Fires Two Baseball Coaches

The Detroit Tigers fired Art Mills and Roger Cramer after releasing manager Steve O'Neill. General manager Billy Evans announced letters notifying both coaches of their dismissal, completing the purge of O'Neill era staff.

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Conn to Meet Berlier in 10 Round Pay-Per-View Fight

Billy Conn former world heavyweight contender will box Whitey Berlier of New Orleans in a 10 round bout at Savannah Municipal Auditorium this Thursday night per the Victory Sports Club announcement.

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