Bell Says Lewis Is Doubtful Starter
Dallas Oct 26 SMU coach Matty Bell prepared for the Texas game as guard Brownie Lewis and defensive end Carl Wallace did not suit up. Lewis hobbling with a leg injury is listed doubtful for the starting lineup while Wallace strains a thigh muscle hopes to play after Santa Clara. The Mustangs worked on defense and new plays in a light scrimmage ahead of the Saturday clash with Texas.
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UT Defense Faces Stern Test Against SMU Saturday
Texas meets SMU in a key clash as Walker and Johnson power the Mustangs offense. Texas counters with a stronger defense and a ground game led by Campbell and the backs. Injuries haunt Blair Cherry with Landry limited and doubt over Stone Procter and Guess for the game.
Remember 1940 Texas Upset Aggies at Memorial Stadium
Wilbur Evans recalls the 1940 Texas Longhorns as underdogs who shocked a 19 game unbeaten Texas A&M squad at Memorial Stadium. Pete Layden and Jack Crain sparked a quick touchdown drive in 57 seconds, setting a path to a 7 0 victory and underscoring UT’s upset tradition.
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Bartell Ousted As Blues Pilot
Kansas City Blues announce the contract of Dick Bartell as manager would not be renewed for 1949. Bartell, an 18 season major leaguer, came from Sacramento to Kansas City for 1948 and led the team to sixth place in the American Association, the same finish as Sacramento in 1947. He played for the Pirates Giants Phils Cubs and Tigers and succeeded Bill Meyer as Blues manager.
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Under Cover Tucson Warren Acker sets fishing record
Warren Acker, a fan of the Arizona football team, is noted for spearing a 95 pound ulua while underwater in Hawaii. The event is described as a world fishing record held by the native Hawaiian.
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George H Llewellyn Switches to Calvert Reserve Whiskey
George H. Llewellyn of 263 Williams Ave Salt Lake City reports switching to Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 66.8 proof. Calvert Distillers Corp New York City markets the product alongside notes of consumer shopping around for brand choices.
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Neyland Puts Vols in Death Cell Mood for Carolina
Tennessee coach Bob Neyland voiced concern over injury plagued Vols as they prepare to host unbeaten North Carolina led by Charlie Justice and Hosea Rodgers. Carolina’s Tar Heels drill with Justice Szafaryn and Flamisch nursing bruises while Kennedy misses practice with a cold.
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Baylor Cagers Pick Owens and Preston for Practice
Baylor basketball opens practice with James Red Owens of Houston and Odell Preston of Waco chosen to report for drills under Coach Bill Henderson next Monday.
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Red) Owens
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1930 Longhorns Upset SMU for Texas Title Run
Remembering a 1930 Texas victory sparked by Dexter Shelley and Harrison Stafford that broke a decade of SMU wins. The sophomores scored early as Texas rolled 25-7, then added shutouts over Baylor TCU and A&M to claim the championship and a cherished era in UT football lore.
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Duquesne Plans Return to Top
Duquesne says it will regain national prominence in college football after a period of defeats. President Francis P. Smith reassures students that the program will return to big time, despite losses to Villanova Wake Forest and upcoming games with Holy Cross North Carolina State and Clemson.
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Trojans Edge Shipe 6 0 as Pan-Am also wins at Pease Park
The Trojans top Shipe 6 0 to open the second half of Junior League touch football at Pease Park. Sasser scored the game's only TD, A Martinez and R Velasquez added two extra points, with Dowdy passing to Kelly for Humdinger.
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Not Referee Eye Witness Musta Lost It
Witness notes no school has claimed ownership as of now. The item remains unregistered until the owner asserts rights.
Indians Pitcher Don Black Plans Spring Return to Baseball
Don Black, recovering from a brain hemorrhage, plans spring training with the Cleveland Indians in Tucson. He hopes to stay in baseball as a player or pursue roles as manager or scout if unable to return. He spent six weeks hospitalized and woke from amnesia about the injury weeks later.
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SMU Advances In AP Ratings
In the AP football poll SMU climbs to 11th while Baylor slips. Michigan holds first with Notre Dame second as California Army and Georgia Tech stay in their spots. The ranking reflects votes and point totals from a week of results including Michigan's win over Minnesota and Notre Dame's continued strong showing.
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Missouri Prepares For Sooner Split
In Columbia Missouri the Tigers practice for Kansas State at Manhattan while also guarding against Oklahoma split T. The November 6 game at Norman could decide the Big Seven title with star Nick Carras still recovering his throwing arm.
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Strange Figures Dot A&M Records
Stillwater Okla October 26 Statistics of the Oklahoma A and M football team show unusual leaders. Senior fullback Bob Meinert averages 6.9 yards on 39 carries for 272 yards while end Bill Long leads with 8 receptions for 153 yards and 22 punts. Quarterback Jack Hartman completed 11 of 26 passes for 239 yards and 22 points.
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White Is Medalist In Kilgore Women s Golf Invitiational
Dallas golfer Bettye Mims White captured medalist honors in Kilgore during the qualifying play of the women s invitational tournament. She fired an 80 six over par to lead the field on Tuesday in Kilgore.
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Rifle Club Scores at Scope Sights Event
Eddie Norwood leads with 400x32 while Wm Peale Jr posts 399x31 and Col Tom Kellum 300x30 in the Scope Sights results. Other top totals include Jeanette Record 399x24 Judy Wilson 306x24 and Taylor Huff 391x18. Iron Sights entries feature J G McGuffin 302x16 and Henderson 382x13 among shooters.
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Texas Freshmen To Tackle SMU on Friday in Austin
Texas freshman squad, touted as the greatest in state history, meets SMU Colts Friday at 2 30 p m in Austin. The 1948 eleven boast a 32 21 win over Rice and a 13 13 tie with Baylor. SMU showcases guards Gordon Headlee and Henry Stollenwerck, fullback Pat Knight, back Byron Townsend, and passer Jerry Robertson. Standout Shorthorn linemen include Don Menasco, Joe Arnold, Howard Hurt, Jim Pakenham, Jim Lansford, Jim McConkey, Bill Milburn, and Red Adams.
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Fox and Lowry Battle to Ten Round Draw in Buffalo
In Buffalo memories Auditorium 5000 fans watched Blackjack Billy Fox and Tiger Ted Lowry battle to a ten round draw. Fox, down 12 pounds, was knocked down in rounds five and seven while Lowry appeared near collapse but recovered to the final bell.
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Expansion steps taken in Central Baseball League
Flint Michigan reports officials from the Central Baseball League began scouting prospects on Tuesday as they plan to expand the circuit from six clubs to eight next year.
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