SMU Eyes Possible Upset vs Notre Dame
Dallas dispatch notes a growing public sentiment SMU may not be routed by Notre Dame. Rumors focus on Doak Walker's likely return, while fans compare SMU to North Carolina whose schedule showed Notre Dame trouble. Skeptics cite Notre Dame's brutal scoring and wary prep for turf openings.
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Frick Upset Over Gambling on MVP Selections
National League President Ford Frick voiced anger at gambling on MVP results after reports tied to Ted Williams as the American League winner. He proposed announcing MVP results immediately after vote tallies to curb leaks and betting, in an interview with Ken Smith of the New York Mirror. A separate Houston collision on Almeda Road killed 57 year old William Parkhurst.
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Shrine Game rosters set as East West clash tops gridiron year
East West Shrine game rosters announced for December 31 at Hezar mountains stadium. Doak Welker Jim Powers Ken Carpenter and Tom Novak headline West entries with Notre Dame stars possibly joining Hast squad. Event marks 25th anniversary raising funds to help crippled children and will include Rose Bowl attendance after the game.
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LSU Left Off UP All Southeastern Team in 1949
Atlanta reports the United Press All-Southeastern team for 1949 shows no LSU players on the first team, despite LSU’s season turnaround. Mississippi leads with three first-team picks, while Kentucky Tennessee and others place single honorees.
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Louis Still Has Punch Even In Exhibitions
Louis, a former world heavyweight champion, displayed a strong punch in a Municipal Auditorium exhibition in Kansas City. He knocked down Johnny Flynn of Rochester with a sharp left hook in the ninth round, then eased up as Flynn bled from the nose.
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Berry tops SW field with 4702 yards season total
Dallas November 29 Berry Texas Christian stood out in offensive honors. Despite a plastic mask he completed 206 of 229 passes for 1435 yards and rushed for 326 more, totaling 4702 yards on 359 plays. Adrian Burk Baylor had 1347 and Paul Campbell Texas 1263 yards.
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Mizzou Maryland In Gator Bowl
Mizzou and Maryland accepted bids to meet in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville on January 2 completing the major postseason schedule. Press Club Bowl consideration brought College of the Pacific and Vilenove into play while Southwest Conference stars paced yardage and scoring leaders across the season.
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