Longhorns to Host Purdue in Me morial Stadium tilt
Texas fifth ranked invades Memorial Stadium for a 2 p.m. Saturday clash with Purdue drawing about 50 000 fans in the season’s first home appearance. Coach Cherry reshapes the offense to a two platoon system as injuries thin the Longhorn backfield and Purdue’s Maccioli and Samuels miss time.
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Texas vs Purdue at Memorial Stadium Saturday
Texas and Purdue meet at Memorial Stadium with a 2 pm kickoff under fair to wet weather. Texas captains Bubba Shands and Richard Rowan lead a 50 000 crowd while Purdue counters with John Kerestes and John Beletic as betting odds favor Texas by 34 points. Officials include Clifford Shaw and Harry Taylor with a large broadcast slate across many stations.
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US Destroyer Brush Hit by Floating Mine
The Navy reports the destroyer Brush struck a floating mine in the Sea of Japan near Tanchon North Korea. Nine sailors killed ten injured five missing. Brush reached Sasebo under her own power after emergency repairs as other ships aided survivors.
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Yankees Clinch AL Pennant As Indians Beat Tigers
The New York Yankees clinched the 1950 American League pennant when the Cleveland Indians defeated Detroit 12 to 2, eliminating the Tigers from the race. Brooklyn Dodgers won both ends of a twin bill with the Boston Braves 7 to 5 and 7 to 6 and stayed two games behind the Phillies in the National League, with two games left to play.
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Circus fan Leland Antes Jr captives Austin crowds
The Greatest Little Show on Earth owner Leland Antes Jr attracts strong local interest as a famed circus enthusiast. A national magazine is now taking an interest in him while Baylor prepares to dedicate a new 49,000 seat stadium in Waco this Saturday with a Baylor versus Houston game.
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Mrs Ava Miller Hurt in Accident
Mrs Ava Miller aged 49 sustained serious injuries Friday after an automobile collision at 16th and San Antonio Streets. Brackenridge Hospital listed abrasions and head injuries with paralysis on her left side. the crash involved Benjamin Franklin Pittman III, 19, of Rio Grande Street. Patrolman Charles Jones investigated.
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Warm Texas Purdue Clash Promises Hot Weather
Texas and Purdue set for a Memorial Stadium clash Saturday with a warm sunny forecast. The Weather Bureau expects morning clouds to clear by noon and afternoon temperatures near 90 degrees, making the game an outdoor test for both teams.
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Hershey Urges Draft to Include Young Veterans and 30 Month Service
Major General Lewis B. Hershey urged opening the draft to veterans and men with dependents and lengthening service to 30 months, with six months training and 24 months service. He proposed changing deferment rules involving collateral dependents and allowing induction of veterans under 26. The plan notes a 1.5 million eligible pool and a 50 percent draft rejection rate, and cites Army plans to draft 500000 in six months.
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Jefferson 27 Austin 0 Upset Shocks House Park
Jefferson Mustangs defeated Austin Maroons 27 to 0 at House Park in a stunning upset. Coach Wallace praised his players, while Coach Kitchen conceded a hard fought loss as Jefferson dominated both lines and morale.
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Explosion in Trailer Fatal to Odessa Man
Odessa cafe owner M Earl Wayne King was burned to death when a flash explosion occurred in a trailer house Friday. His companion Edith Cleerce, 37, of Odessa, suffered critical burns to face and body.
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Govalle Incorporation Petition Marks First Step
A Govalle incorporation petition was filed with County Judge Tom Johnson, listing 26 residents. The plan needs 20 voter signatures, a minimum of 16 inhabitants, and a future hearing to decide if an election should be called. Govalle lies east of Austin and could be annexed by the city.
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13 Year Old Dies From Bulbar Polio
Emmette Samuel Redford aged 13 of Clearview died at Brackenridge Hospital Friday night after admission to the polio ward with acute bulbar poliomyelitis. The death marked Austin and Travis County polio figures rising with 18 cases in the year. Lilburn Hugland, 38, was admitted to the same ward with nine others reported in good condition.
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Rhee Explains Invasion Plan as UN Studies Attack
In Tokyo, South Korea shells North Korea boundary as forces prepare to cross if ordered. A South Korean army spokesman says the war could move into North Korea, while officials debate whether UN authorization will guide the attack. Lieutenant Colonel Thompson clarifies no UN halt order was given.
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Gotham Police Shakeup Demotes 336 Detectives
New York City police commissioner Thomas F. Murphy ordered back into uniform all plainclothes officers and replaced many captains and lieutenants amid a graft probe tied to a $1 million a year bookmaking ring. Governor Dewey and Acting Mayor Impellitteri backed the overhaul as the state hints at stronger involvement in the investigation.
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Bond Election Planned for City School Bond Program
The City School Board moved to place a 10 million dollar bond on the November 6 ballot to fund five years of school growth and 199 new elementary rooms plus 189 junior and senior high rooms. A separate 10 million dollar city expansion bond awaits council action. President W J Kocurek notes costs exceed 11.7 million under current prices and uncertainty in future dollars.
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