Austin Turns Powerful Offense Loose on Cats
Austin shows a strong rushing attack but struggles in the passing game. After a 20-0 lead against Bryan, coach Johnny Kitchen pushed for better aerial production, yet the Maroons managed only five completions in 17 attempts for 71 yards. Temple.
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Austin High and Temple Grid Tickets Go On Sale
Austin High School and Temple Wildcats clash Friday night with reserve and general admission seats on sale at downtown outlets C,S Sporting Goods Dowds Drug Store and Hutchins Brothers as tickets head to Temple. Coach Toney Burger urged fans to buy early due to fast selling and tickets already sent to Temple.
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Michigan Devotes Drills To Defense
ANN ARBOR Mich Oct 20 Coach Bennie Oosterbaan led Michigan through a defensive heavy scrimmage using Minnesota plays. He warned never underestimate the Gophers as Michigan recalls last season 13 6 win and plans for Minnesota in Minneapolis with Gene Derricotte returning at tailback.
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Wavaneny P Incites Lutherans Meet to Face Westminster
A local church league clash pits Wavaneny P in the Lutheran men’s division against Westminster Priests English at the city gym. The outcome will influence standings and playoff seeding for both teams.
Silents Face Norton Bucs At House Park Field
The Texas Silents aim for a third straight win at House Park against Kirwin High School of Galveston. Kickoff time unlisted as seven regulars sit out training-rule suspensions. new staffer John Williams joins as head basketball coach and multi-sport assistant.
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Daly Leads Golfers in Britain's 1948 Money List
Irishman Fred Daly topped Britain's 1948 golf season money list with 2,500 pounds ($10,000) as announced by the Professional Golfers Association on Tuesday.
Boxers eye European talent as plan to boost U S fighters unfolds
In a rally, promoter Markson proposed importing 18 to 20 European prospects to train in the United States and be farmed out to clubs, aiming to raise a new generation for potential Garden fights within months. Lew Burston heads the mission, while Eddie Eagan urged promoters to back the effort despite limited current fighters. Joe Louis did not attend the luncheon.
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Larkin-Fusari Open To Crown Winter Title Clash
Jersey City reports the T of C plans a Tippy Larkin versus Charley Fusari ten round bout at the 13,000 seat Armory as part of a winter program to rival Mike Jacobs. A Robinson Belloise bout is slated for December 2. Larkin wins a $15,000 guarantee with Fusari taking 30 percent of the gate in a rematch of their February 14, 1947 Madison Square Garden bout.
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Star Swimmer Anns Possible Move To Pro Status
Ann Curtis, reigning 400 meter Olympic swimming champion, said she may turn professional within days. She anticipated a contract to appear with Adolf Keifer at the Sportmen's and Boat Show, routing the agreement through her attorney before signing. Curtis holds national titles and titles from the Olympic Games.
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Impatient Dodgers Fans Await Next Year
Brooklyn fans grow weary of waiting for a pennant as Rickey builds an organization aimed at future pennant success. Mentions of Montreal and Fort Worth pennants highlight a broader baseball optimism for years ahead.
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Ex UT hurler A J Hamilton Jr stars for Bathers in Cotton States
A J Hamilton Jr former University of Texas pitcher led the Hot Springs Bathers to the Cotton States League playoff title with wins in both first round and finals rounds. He posted 19 wins and 9 losses in the regular season and is expected to be farmed to Memphis next season.
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Wake Forest Receiver Johnny O Quinn Tops National List
Wake Forest end Johnny O Quinn moved to the lead in the race for pass catching honors after five receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown against Duquesne. He totaled 20 catches in five games and topped the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau weekly standings.
NCAA GRID STATISTICS HIGHLIGHT O Quinn Leads Nation in Receiving
The report notes Wake Forest star O Quad O'Quinn tops national pass receptions with 254 yards, while Hal Paul of Miami Ohio leads in touchdowns from eight catches. It cites Bill Olson of Columbia as top interceptor with seven picks in four games and Elmer Tarbex of Texas Tech holding the single season interception record at 11. Lee Nalley of Vanderbilt is the leading punt returner with 340 yards on 20 returns, including a 88 yard TD against Kentucky. Billy Greggs of Wake Forest tops kickoff returns with 311 yards on 14 returns. the piece lists top players across reception, interception, punting, and return categories with various college leaders.
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Junior Football Deadline Today
Entries for the second half of the Junior touch football league are due Thursday at 5 p.m. New teams must submit rosters to the Recreation Department. first half participants must notify the Department to reenter. Play starts Monday, 125.
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Head Vega Win Mixed Doubles Title in Mexico City
Dorothy Head of Alameda California and Armando Vega of Mexico upset the favored European pair Mrs. Nelly Landry of France and Jaroslav Drobny of Czechoslovakia 3-6 7-5 6-4 to capture the Pan American mixed doubles crown in Mexico City. Head also swept the women's singles 6-0 6-1 over Trini Cervantes. Betty Rosenquest Helen Pastall Nancy Chaffee Laura Lou Jahn and Joy Gannon also won women's singles in the day’s events while Panamanian George Stewart defaulted in a men’s doubles match after Fernandez illness.
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Hilde Heyn
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Ohio State punter may play Saturday
Ohio State might have punter Pete Perini available for Saturday’s game versus Wisconsin in Columbus. Wesley indicated on Wednesday that Perini could be sufficiently recovered from recent fly injuries to handle punting duties.
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Hurler inks Yank Pact in Russellville update
Seventeen-year-old Semmy inks a baseball pact with the Yank organization in Russellville Arkansas as the news notes a junior prospect signing. Local scouts report strong fastball and curve potential with a professional path ahead.
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Casey Signed By Pittsburgh Pirates
Fireman Hugh Casey joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as a reliever, saying he will pitch in the eighth and ninth innings. General Manager A Roy Hamey expects him for two or three inning chores alongside Kirby Higbe, who previously paired with Casey. Casey accepted the free agent terms after being released by the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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