Michigan Rated No 1 Eleven Sparks Week in Poll
Michigan remains the nation's top college football team in the AP poll. Northwestern looms as a potential test this weekend in a Western Conference clash. Notre Dame trails in second, with Texas and California also high in the rankings as other top teams prepare for games.
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Batman and Spec Sanders Acknowledged in Pro Boxing and Football Talk
Pro football star Spec Sanders, a Yankee standout, announced plans to enter the athletic goods business in Lawton Oklahoma after his playing career and praised teammates Buddy Young and the Yankees' style as they chase the Eastern division crown. In boxing, Pat Comiskey defeated Eldridge Eatman in New Haven, with Comiskey hurt but awarded the decision on points. Rooney defeated Gabriel Rios in a six round bout, while Ruggerio and Haghey posted wins and a near-knockout-free card drew about 3,000 fans.
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Stratford Rockets to host Bridgeport Yankees grid clash
Stratford manager Larry Schrille says the first contest would be at Longbrook Park Stratford with home games every Sunday since 1946. No date or financial details have been set yet amid ongoing scheduling talks.
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Moravec Injury Comment Withheld By Virginia Official
University of Virginia athletic director Norton Pritchett refused to discuss Harvard fullback Vince Moravec’s injury after the Harvard Virginia game. He said he would wait for game pictures before commenting and agreed officials should call clipping penalties when clipping occurs.
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Boilermakers Triumph 12-0 Over Dorian A.C.
The Boilermakers routed Dorian A.C. 12 to 0 at Od Mill Green Park. Standout performances came from Boris, Vitkovaky, Clemente, and Nor ko, with a powerful line fueling the win.
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Middle Street Club Fetes Champion Team
Members of the Middle Street Boys' club Senior baseball team were honored at a dinner at the club building. Robert Noonan served as master of ceremonies and Robert Sherwood of the Bridgeport Colonial league gave the principal address. Speakers included Fred Dargenio Ann Antignani Gus Vieira and Clayton McGraw. Players listed include Bjorklund Del Blanco Sabo Panullo Uzaiski Prescott Scinto Miller Miner Ingraselo Battalino Pelnga Malocco Falco.
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Lou Falco
Hawks Wings to Open Pack Year Tomorrow
Toronto Oct 14 AP The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings start the 1947-48 NHL season in Detroit with Chicago missing right winger Bill Mosienko who fractured his left ankle last night in the all star game. Mosienko could miss the season after being injured during the second period when checked by Leafs defenseman Jim Thomson.
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Dusty B Pin League Action at Black Rock Tonight
The B Division of the YMCA Industrial Rowing league will play at Black Rock alleys tonight with four matches scheduled: Heppenstal versus General Electric, Moore Tool versus Bridgeport Moulded Products, Warner Brokers versus Acme Shear, and Metropolitan Body versus Bullard Co. Standings show Bullard Co leading with 628 high single and 153 high game totals, followed by other teams.
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Eastern League reports 1947 attendance down from 1946
Williamport Pa October 14 AP The Eastern Baseball league drew 1,044,496 fans in 1947, about 10,000 fewer than 1946. Albany led with 184,055 attendance, Elmira at 73,007. Semi finals set a record with 6,038 in 13 games, finals 29,824 in seven. Weather delayed 67 games from April 23 to May 30. most games completed.
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Holiday Crowd Spends Freely at Rockingham
At Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire a holiday crowd of 28 353 wagered 1 760 564 in mutuel handle for a Monday double header. The total was the second largest in 15 years and only surpassed by a 1945 Columbus Day twin bill. Early arrivals topped 17000 with 533 325 in the morning mutuels as racing continued into the late afternoon.
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Intermediate League Opens at Boys Club Hardcourt
The Middle Street Boys' Club begins the Intermediate Basketball league with games at 7 o clock. Seven Dwarfs face North End Cougars, Five Prepsters meet Rebela, and Mighty Midgets play Buccaneera.
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Eagles in Workout for Pass Defense Focus
Bridgeport Eagles, after an 18 to 0 loss to the Manchester Pros, hold a 6 pm practice on the Hurd Avenue field. Coach Dec Bush will stress pass defense and requires all players to attend.
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Cathedral Cagers Drill Session At Barnum Avenue
St Johns Cathedral basketball team holds a drill tonight at the Russian Center Barnum Avenue. All players from last season and new candidates are asked to attend.
Becker Holbrook to Meet Lenihan Billings Tonight
Becker and Holbrook face Lenihan and Billings in an Australian tag bout at the Knights of Columbus hall. Promoters promise cooperation to keep the ring clear for safety after a disputed finish last week. Two other bouts include Martinelli Freeman in a two of three falls match and Wolicheski Carone to open the festivities at 8:30.
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Wieman backs football uniforms as safe
Elton E. Wieman president of the National Football Coaches association and dean of men at the University of Maine said there is nothing particularly alarming about the current uniforms. He noted ongoing safety efforts by coach and NCAA committees to improve football field safety amid criticisms from Georgia Tech’s athletic director.
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Tad) Wieman
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Fights Last Night By Thug Association Press
Boxing results from New York and nearby towns feature Sandy Saddler outpointing Latman in New Jersey, Gene Smith stopping Jesue Lemela in Ohio, and Wade outpunching Lat Barco amid a jumble of scattered bouts across multiple venues and odd spellings.
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Phils and Cards Duel in Newfield Feature
The Phils, near the top of the mixed bowling league standings, aim to topple first place the Cards at Newfield alleys tonight. Other matchups include Brown vs Giants, Tigers vs Yanks, Braves vs Pirates, and Reds vs Cubs as teams jockey for position.
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Harvard Coach Accuses Purple Pass of Being Illegal
In Cambridge on October 14, Harvard coach Dick Harlow charged Holy Cross coach Ox DaGrosa with using an illegal pass play during the upcoming Harvard Stadium game. DaGrosa countered by blaming officials for lax enforcement, citing footage of Chip Gannon in a prior clash.
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Luggagemen Win Yankee Division Title Again
Fiien's Luggage softball team crowned champions of the Yankee Division in the City Softball league for a second straight year. They received the league trophy from Earl E. Mastin at the club dinner, with speeches by William E. Hoyle Fred Reichert and Isadore Fried among others, and Duke Cozza presenting sports pictures.
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Auburn Practice Leads to Sundays Game at Wentfield
The Auburn A C football team will practice at 6 30 tonight at Beechwood park in preparation for Sundays game with the Vane nigans at Wentfield. All players are requested to report for a meeting after the workout.
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Harding Squad Tops State Football Classifications
The 1947 point code classifies teams into AA A and B for the S Polk Waskowitz trophy. Harding Bridgeport New Britain Stamford Hillhouse New London Belkeley West Haven Hartford Buckley Central Bridgeport Ansonia Greenwich lead Class AA. Norwich Academy Chapman Tech Hartford Weaver Stonington Crosby Danbury Hartford Public Middletown Torrington Windham Hamden Norwalk Stratford Fairfield lead Class A. Manchester Bristol West Hartford East Hartford Meriden Wilby Derby Leavenworth Plainville Lewis Groton Milford Naugatuck Shelton lead Class B. Harding West Haven Stamford pace AA as season nears half. Middletown leads A. Phelpsville and Woodrow Wilson lead B. Harding favored with six straight wins.
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Demons Upset Cal House Gang in Sterling Junior League
Ball Pistey starred for the De viant as they upset the Cal House Gang in Sterling Park. It was the Demons first win after three seasons. Clover Leafs crushed Hawkies 24 to 0 as Dan Mika scored twice and set up others. Sea Hawk Juniors beat Tigers 13 to 0.
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