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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1949
Page
21
The Texas School for the Deaf Silents clash with Caldwell at House Park Friday night. A youthful squad learns hard lessons but shows growing polish and team play as they prepare for the local prep showdown.
Detroit police launched a full investigation into a welterweight bout where Kid Gavilan lost to Lester Felton by split decision. Police Commissioner Harry S Toy criticized the suspension of two officials and said the case could be a fixed fight. The boxing commission will cooperate.
The University of Texas cross country team travels to Denton to face North Texas State in a dual meet aiming for a second straight victory after a 12 25 win in Austin. Coach Clyde Littlefield leads seven runners: Walter Broemer Richard Brooks Neil Caldwell James Caruthers Tom Rogers Don Sparks Lowell Hawkinson.
Abilene reports Brad Rowland McMurry College mighty halfback leads nation with 903 rushing yards in six games and 78 points. Coach Wilford Moore notes Rowland trained by dog trot summer grass cutting, excelling despite tough schedule including Tulsa Mississippi Southern West Texas State and Corpus Christi. Rowland shows long runs 71 yards and 197 yard game against Mississippi Southern.
Firemen battled a smouldering blaze in the Rose Bowl from 11 30 p m Wednesday night until 7 30 o clock Thursday morning before getting it under control The fire started from cigarette butts dropped during the Marines Navy football game Spectators complained of having hot feet as flames burned wooden supports in the concrete structure
Philadelphia A's director Arthur Ehlers said the St. Louis Browns rejected a 200000 offer for Roy Sievers. The A's sought Sievers after his rookie of the year honor, but Browns preferred trading pitchers, and no deal was reached.
The Philadelphia Phillies asked the State Workmen's Compensation Board to settle a dispute with their insurer over benefits for Eddie Waitkus after the shooting. The club says Waitkus was on club business and under surveillance, while the insurer contends he was not at work when the incident occurred.
Philadelphia reports Glenn Davis, wartime All American back from West Point, may pursue a baseball career with the Phillies after discharge from the Army in December. Phillies owner Bob Carpenter cites regulations but notes indications Davis is interested. the Boston Red Sox also show interest.
Former world middleweight champion Marcel Cerdan departed Paris by air Thursday night and will fly to New York to challenge Jake LaMotta for the crown.
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