SMU Texas and TCU Baylor loom in pivotal games
In a Southwest Conference week of title races SMU Texas and TCU Baylor face must-win tests with Rice and Baylor leading. Randall Clay Texas sustains scoring rally as Texas high school teams battle undefeated status and district titles across Texas with Baytown Pasadena and Reagan on the slate.
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Sievers and Newcombe Named Rookie Stars
Roy Sievers 23 of the Browns and Roy Newcombe of the Dodgers are named top rookies by Sporting News. Sievers rose from Springfield club to a regular Browns outfielder, batting .300 with 16 RBIs and two runs batted in. Newcombe posted 11 wins with five shutouts and eight losses, earning unanimous choice as outstanding ballplayer.
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Longhorn Loop Retains Class D in 1950
ABILENE Oct 22 The Longhorn Baseball League voted to remain Class D for 1950, keeping Roswell New Mexico as a member club. Abilene of the West Texas-New Mexico League had sought the franchise if the Longhorn league shifted to Class C.
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Patton Kicks 77th Straight Extra Point
Philadelphia Eagles guard Patton extended his NFL record to 77 consecutive extra points by kicking seven in a 49 14 win over the Washington Redskins. The former TCU lineman credited Eagle teammates and coaches for the streak while noting his focus on the snap and ball placement.
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OU Irish And Army Giants Of Grid Wars
New York, Oct 22 Notre Dame Army and Oklahoma dominated college football with decisive wins. Army 63-6 over Columbia, Oklahoma 48-0 over Nebraska, while Notre Dame scrimmaged. The top teams Baylor California Cornell remained unbeaten. Michigan and Ohio State also strong, with several key matchups looming nationwide.
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Sewell To Manage Cincinnati Reds In 1950
Cincinnati announces Luke Sewell as new Reds manager signing a two year deal to begin 1950. Sewell, famed for leading the St. Louis Browns to a pennant, succeeds Bucky Walters after a seventh place finish. Club president Warren Giles lauds Sewell as educated and experienced.
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