Sanders Paces AAC Offense as Stars Shine
The All-America Conference shows Sanders of the Yankees among the leading individual offensive standouts. Glenr Ibe of Angeles and George Ratterman of Buffalo also top the stats, with Sanders totaling 1,302 yards from scrimmage, 1,125 passing, and 869 rushing. Mutryn, Strzyski, and Sanders lead in scoring with six touchdowns each for 36 points.
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Angeles
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Mutryn
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San Francisco
SMU Tech Reels Show Highlights of 41-6 Victory
SMU highlights from the SMU Texas Tech game last Saturday will be screened at the Paramount and Varsity theaters through Thursday. About ten minutes of action depict the 41 6 victory.
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Smu-Texas Tec
Paramount
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Williams Caps 4th Title and Kramer Best AL Hurler
Ted Williams won his fourth American League batting title finishing at .369 in the playoff against Cleveland. Lou Doudreau was runner-up after a four-for-four game. Jack Kramer posted the best pitching percentage at .783 with an 18-5 record, while Gene Bearden won the do-or-die playoff to reach 20-7. Bob Feller led strikeouts with 164 as the season produced notable leaders across hitting and pitching.
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Red Sox
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Dale Mitchell
Bill Goodman
Mitchell
al Zarilla
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Henrich
Ed Stewart
Washington
Bob Dillinger
Jack Kramer
Gene Bearden
Tribe
Bearden
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Bob Feller
Indians
Northwestern Star To Miss Gopher Tilt
Northwestern halfback Dave Flowers will miss the Minnesota game with torn knee ligaments. Coach Bob Voigts said Flowers, who intercepted two Purdue passes, will be replaced by Jim Mahoney. The Wildcats also drilled on defense and offense Tuesday.
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Pass defense setups hinge on center Alex Sarkisian
A report notes that pass defense formations rely on a six man line anchored by center Alex Sarkisian, shaping the line of scrimmage and pass disruption strategy.
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Alex Sarkisian
Indians Sign Two Year Football Pact With Michigan State
William and Mary athletic director Rube McGray announced a two year football contract with Michigan State. The first meeting is set for October 15, 1949 at East Lansing home of the Spartans.
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R. N. (Rube) McGray
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Indians
Michigan State
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Spartans
Local Women Golfers State Low Net Meet
The Austin Women's Golf Association schedules a low net tournament for Wednesday morning with pairings across eighteen and nine hole flights. Expected contenders include Betsy Rawls, Lena Lamme, Jeanie Heatherington, and Marion Barrett, with last week’s winners Mrs. Blankenbeckler and Mrs. Fogle noted.
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Ante Branson
Frank Kuich
Oberholtzer
George Mitchell
Frank Blankenbeckler
John Draper
Carl Gustafson
Coy Moore
Badgers Aerial Offense Prep For California Clash
The University of Wisconsin football squad practiced an aerial attack on Tuesday as they ready for Saturday's game at Berkeley. The Badgers plan to fly Thursday morning to try to avenge last year's 48-7 loss to California at Madison.
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Iowa Works Against Ohio State Offense
Iowa City practice reports show the freshman and reserve Buckeye units gaining on the Ohio State offense with solid efforts in ground and air plays. Varsity line held firm, while quarterbacks Al Di Marco Glenn Drahn and Art O Neill sharpened passes in a separate scrimmage.
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al di Marco
Glenn Drahn
Art O'Neill
Browns Trade Dente For Ferrick and Sullivan
The St. Louis Browns traded infielder Sam Dente to the Washington Senators for pitcher Tom Ferrick and infielder John Sullivan plus cash. Manager Zack Taylor said he welcomed Ferrick back to the Browns after his 1947 waivers stint.
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John Sullivan
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Browns
Senators
Redskins Retain Passing Lead in Early 1948 Season
Washington, led by Sammy Baugh, shows 894 team rushing yards and 593 via the pass in two games, leading NFL in pass completion percentage at 60.8. Green Bay tops total yards and rushing. Los Angeles ranks third in total yards. Philadelphia has best punting average.
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Sammy Baugh
Washington
Baugh
Los Angeles Rams
Philadelphia Eagles
Bert Bell
Packers
Los Angeles
Joe Muha
New York
Buick Ford and Pontiac Sedans Featured by Local Dealer
A local Buick dealer with 74 years in business lists near new cars including Buick Roadmas Sedan Buick Special Sedan 1947 specials and a 1937 Mobile Club Coupe with radio and heater. Address 2526 Guadalupe, phone numbers 32 1019 and 32 1171.
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Chevrolet
Buick
Guadalupe
Supe Garase
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