Browns End 49ers Win 31 28 in All-America Clash
The Browns defeated the 49ers 31 28 in San Francisco in the All-America conference game. It was Cleveland’s 13th win of the season and extended their unbeaten streak to 21 games. They advance to face either Buffalo or Baltimore in Cleveland next month for the conference title. Meanwhile the Philadelphia Eagles clinched a second straight eastern division title by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 17 0 in Philadelphia as Washington lost.
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Bears Rout Redskins as Eagles Close In on Title
In NFL action the Chicago Bears routed Washington 48 to 13 at Chicago. New York beat Boston 28 to 14 at the Polo Grounds and Los Angeles defeated Green Bay 24 to 10. Cleveland topped San Francisco 31 28 in a see-saw battle as Lou Groza booted a 21 yard field goal.
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Spectacular SMU Thrills Fans In Cotton Bowl Push
SMU, the defending South west Conference champion, aims to thrill in Dallas as it hosts Oregon in the Cotton Bowl. The article notes SMU’s habit of winning or tying in the final seconds, mentions Oregon’s strong season and three Negro players, and recalls dramatic late drives and last‑second ties from recent games.
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Razorbacks Open 1948-49 Schedule in Oklahoma Matches
Arkansas Razorbacks start the 1948-49 season with three Oklahoma games. They meet the Phillips 66 Oilers at Bartlesville Monday led by coach Jesse Renick. Then Arkansas hosts Oklahoma City University at Fayetteville Wednesday and faces Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater Saturday.
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Kansas Team Accepts Texas Rose Bowl Bid
Hutchinson Kansas Junior College accepted the Texas Rose Bowl bid after finishing the season nine wins and one tie. Kilgore Texas Junior College also posted nine wins and one loss. The game with Kilgore is set for December 11 in Hutchinson with Kilgore slated to travel December 10. Duluth Minn. College was original opponent but declined after a Pasadena California invitation.
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Texas Playoffs Open With Texas High School Football
Texas top teams enter playoff week as City Conference and Class AA begin Friday while Class A and B move toward state titles. Notables include Woodrow Wilson Dallas Arlington Heights Lamar San Antonio Amarillo Texarkana and Baytown among contenders with multiple byes and key bi district matchups shaping the pursuit of state glory. Amarillo Waco Port Arthur hold undefeated marks as late round fights unfold.
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Season Closes In Texas Loop
McMurry clinched the title and finished first in the Texas conference with Austin at the bottom. Abilene Christian shared second after a 27-7 win over Howard Payne, leaving Howard Payne tied for fourth with Southwestern. W. T. Smith of Abilene Christian led scorers with 72 points.
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Navy's Hamilton May Be Pittsburgh's Next Coach
Pittsburgh officials consider Navy Captain Thomas Hamilton as the leading candidate to become Pitt head coach after the resignation of Jimmy Hagan. Hamilton would need release from his post as athletic director at the Naval Academy to take the job.
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Pro Cage Scores National Waterloo Defeats Tri-Cities
Waterloo tops Tri-Cities 61 59 in a national cage scoring note. Immend beats Syracuse 71 65. Wilkes Barres 75 over Brooklyn 61. Minneapolis 88 defeats Philadelphia 67 in BAA action.
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One Turned Pro Perry Moss Shocks 1947 Illinois Football
Perry Moss, the standout quarterback and passer, was the sole member of the 1947 Illinois football squad to sign a professional contract before graduating, marking a rare path from college star to pro player.
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Lamar Redskins Upset Tyler in Final Week Shock for Standings
Lamar Redskins defeated Tyler 28 7 to derail the conference title chase. Cameron Aggies beat San Angelo 14 7 in non conference play as Kilgore clinched the crown with one game left the Texas Rose Bowl. Duluth was slated for Pasadena Little Rose Bowl.
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Kimbrough Misses Buffalo Game In 36 Straight Dons Runs
Los Angeles All Americas guard John Kimbrough did not play against Buffalo, marking the first absence in 36 games for the Dons this season.
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