Linam Defends Welter Title in 15-Round Thriller
Bert Linam defeated Chofaro Martinez by unanimous decision in a brutal 15 round battle to defend the state welterweight crown at the Open Air Arena before 3,000 fans. Martinez opened a gash under Linam and above his eye as Linam pressed with body rights uppercuts and sharp jabs to edge the contest.
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Gallagher
Austin American Sports Staff
Sae Cua
Austin
Tigerish
Bert Linam
Chofaro Martinez
Linam
Martinee
Bert
Martinez
Richard McClendons
Chofaro
Saltillo
Mexico
Maroon Line Triumphs Over Lubbock In Texas Football Action
Austin Maroons pushed season average to .500 with a 13-0 win over Lubbock. Assistant coach Forrest Kline cited stronger tackle and end play, praising Bobby Tieman Johnny Shriver Ben Brigham Harvey Marx and James Struhall along with Pat Pate and Charles Bryant. Head coach Johnny Kitchen aims to improve passing as the team also tallies 332 rushing yards against Lubbock. Previous results show losses to Brackenridge and Waco before a 7-6 win over Thomas Jefferson.
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Austin
Maroons
Laredo
Lubbock
Forrest Kline
Maroon
Kline
Bobby Tieman
Johnny Shriver
Ben Brigham
Harvey Marx
James Struhall
Pat Pate
Charles Bryant
Johnny Kitchen
Brackenridge
Waco
Thomas Jefferson
Aggies Aim to End 1948 Road Swing at LSU
COLLEGE STATION Oct 4 The Texas A&M Aggies face LSU in Baton Rouge for their final 1948 road game and last non conference tilt. A&M seeks revenge for last year’s 19 13 defeat while LSU eyes a series tie in a 19 game history that includes nine A&M wins, eight LSU wins, and two draws starting 1899.
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College Station
Texas Aggies
LSU
Tigers
Baton Rouge
Aggies
Pirates open Texas Conference title bid at Abilene
Georgetown report says Southwestern Pirates undefeated in the conference face A A C Wildcats at Abilene on Saturday night in the opener. Frank White of Breckinridge leads the backfield, with 34 points scoring in two games and a strong kicking average. If successful, Southwestern could top the pennant race. next home game is against Howard Payne on October 23.
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Georgetown
Southwestern Pirates
Texas
A.A.C. Wildcats
Abilene
Frank White
Breckinridge
Hillbillies
Bucs
White
Pirates
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
Bears Rally Past Cardinals 28-17 at Comiskey Park
Chicago defeats the defending champions 28-17 before 52,765 as Frank Minini returns a 95-yard kickoff for a key score and Sid Luckman adds a 6-yard TD pass to Noah Mullins. Johnny Lujack converts all four extra points.
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Chicago Bears
Cardinals
Comiskey Park
Bears
Cardinal
Frank Minini
Sid Luckman
Noah Mullins
Jne
Tulsa
Philadelphia Eagles
Patt Harder
Notre Dame
Johnny Lujack
Green Bay Packers
Don Kindt
Luckman
George Gulyanics
Boone
Rade Abner
Sprinkle
Kavanaugh
Cierete
Connor
Serini
Davis
Stickel
Nards
Luck
Layne
Lacher
Flanagan
Kindt
Holovak
Osmanski
McAfee
Mullins
Dowell
Kutner
Dove
Liebel
Doolan
Goldman
Ravensberg
Minmi
Lujack
Manches
Cyclones Begin Kansas Prep With Emphasis On Passing
Iowa State athletes opened practice for the upcoming game against Kansas with a light session focused on improving passing. Coach and players aimed to sharpen aerial drills ahead of Saturday clash in Ames.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State Cyclones
Kansas
Hogs Clyde Scott Rises as All America Prospect
Clyde Scott of Arkansas, an Olympic hurdler turned football back, starred against Texas Christian with 147 rushing yards and three touchdowns, boosting his standing among top backs and setting up a Baylor clash. Other leading contenders from North Carolina, SMU, Ohio State and more are listed with season and game highlights.
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Clyde
Smackover) Scott
Arkansas
Navy
Razorbacks
Texas Christian
Scott
Baylor
Charley (Chee Chee
Justice
North Carolina
Doak Walker
Southern
Frank Tripucka
Notre Dame
Wally Brennan
Holy Cross
Charley Ortmann
Michigan
Levi Jackson
Yale
Errett Faunce
Minnesota
George Taliaferro
Indiana
Shorty McWilliams
Mississippi State
Jim
Harry) Cain
Army
Dick Kempthorn
Ray Dooney
Pennsylvania
Frank Zeigler
Georgia Tech
Jackie Jensen
California
St. Mary’s
Georgia
Haas Captures Portland Open in three way playoff
Fred Haas Jr. of New Orleans won a three way playoff to capture the Portland Open defeating Ben Hogan and Johnny Palmer. Haas earned 2450 dollars, shot 71 in the final round after a 70 opening, matching 270 for the 72 holes with Hogan. Palmer finished 75.
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Portland
Ore
Fred Haas Jr
New Orleans
Ben Hogan
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Hogan
Palmer
Haas
Miami
Reading
Denver
Cameron Yeomen crush Georgetown in 39 6 payoff win
Cameron's Yeomen, among the state's top Class A teams, routed Georgetown 39 6 in a District 21A payoff game. Grady Allen and Howard Beale starred at guard and fullback with standout support from Alton Fuchs and Olin Armstrong. Cecil Perkins and Lawrence Hornak earned mentions for Centex honors.
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Seale Doss
Austin American Sports
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Mighty
Yoemen
Georgetown
Yeemen
Grady Allen
Howard Beale
Central Texas
Yeeman
Alton Fuchs
Olin Armstrong
Yeomen
New Braunfels
Luling
Bastrop
Austin Stubbs
Florence
Dave Williams
Liberty Hill
Centex
Eagles
Johnny Cole
Bill Davis
Rosebud
Hilla Hendricks
Elgin
Kirk Cockrell
San Marcos Academy
John Miller
Goldthwaite
Bill McDaniel
San Saba
Pookie Boatright
Round Rock
Joe Gulledge
San Marcos
Cleeus Truehardt
Louis Galke
Giddings
Ervin Gustafson
A. J. Johnson
Taylor
Browns Colts Clash Draws Crowd At Babe Ruth Stadium
The Cleveland Browns visit Baltimore to battle the Colts in a key All-American game likely drawing up to 50 000 fans. Baltimore leads the eastern division after a 3 1 start while Cleveland seeks its third straight conference title amid injuries to Dante Lavelli and others.
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Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Colts
Babe Ruth Stadium
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Colts
Cleveland
Dante Lavelli
Y. A. Tittle
Ernie Blandin
Tulsa Opens Prep for Texas Tech Showdown at Home
Tulsa football team moved into practice on Monday ahead of the first home game Saturday against Texas Tech. The Golden Hurricane will play in daylight for the first time this season. Coach Buddy Brothers said injuries should not hinder this week’s preparation.
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Spot Collins
Pirates
Brownwood
Daniel Baker Hillbillies
Wildcat
Tulsa
Okla
University of Tulsa
Texas Tech
Tech
Golden Hurricane
Buddy Brothers
Hitting Sparks Softball Doubleheader Recaps Big Scoring Night
In Monday action two fall softball leagues produced high scoring games. Checker Front defeated Bob's 11 2 in a tight defensive win while Vaught's surged to a 12 4 opening lead and held on for a 19 16 victory. Burl Thompson powered Bob's with a four hitter and 15 hits for Bob's. Waughs beat TICO as Balagia and Cutler each went five for six while TICO collected 18 hits to Waughs 23.
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Checker Front
Bob's
Vaught's
TICO
Burl Thompson
Waughs
Harry Balagia
Marion Cutler
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Bud) Schwenk
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