Michigan Captures Top Spot in National Football Poll
Michigan led the Associated Press college football poll with 932 first place votes and 1,258 points after routing Pittsburgh 69-0 to seize the top rank for the first time in over three years. Notre Dame fell to second with 1,102 points, Texas moved to third, while California and Georgia Tech followed in the top five amid a season full of upsets and strong performances.
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Phils and Cards Duel in Newfield Feature
The Phils and Cards contest for top spot in the mixed bowling league at Newfield alleys tonight. Other matches include Brown versus Giants, Tigers against Yanks, Braves versus Pirates, and Reds against Cubs. Standings show Giants leading a high team total of 1655 and individual marks by Rich and Wilson.
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Dusty B Pin League Active in Black Rock
The B Division of the YMCA Industrial Rowing league bowls at Black Rock alleys tonight with four matches: Heppenstal vs General Electric, Moore Tool vs Bridgeport Moulded Products, Warner Brokers vs Acme Shear, and Metropolitan Body vs Bullard Co. Standings list high single by Wonder 153, high total 1622 by Bullard Co, Bullard Co also has high team single 623 and other top totals.
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Auburns Practice Before Wentfield Game at Beechwood Park
The Auburn A C football team will practice tonight at 6 30 at Beechwood Park to prep for Sundays game with the Yan nigans at Wentfield. All players should report and there will be a meeting after the workout.
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Armory plans spark Bridgeport sports future
Harold Dow of Bridgeport Brass Recreation outlines use of the State Armory when National Guard is not active. Pro boxing remains unapproved but plans include basketball by Brass groups, Fairfield Prep and Central teams, possible Newfields pro games, and a spring Tournament of Champions. Concerts by the Bridgeport Symphony are also eyed.
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Columbia Team Loses Hasselman's Services
New York Oct 13 Wer ner Hasselman regular left tackle is out of the Columbia lineup indefinitely due to a torn ligament in his left knee from the Yale game. Henry Brigs, who filled in late against Yale, likely will start. Coach Lou Little also may switch George Kusaday.
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Columbia
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Columbia Set for Penn Test After Yale Triumph
A reserve end used chiefly on defense moved into a tackle while the rest of the squad came through the Yale game in good condition. Gene Rassides still handicapped by a bad shoulder. Columbia plays Penn in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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Boilermakers blank Dorian AC at Old Mill Green Park
The Boilermakers rolled to a 12 to 0 victory over Dorian AC at Old Mill Green Park Nor ko. Borris Vithovsky and Clemente starred for the winners with standout line play and effort.
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Yale Wisconsin begin work for game Saturday
Yale's football team, battered after beating Columbia 17-7, started preparations for Wisconsin at Yale Bowl. Coach Howie Odell emphasized improving defense against Wisconsin's single wing attack. Dreyer of Wisconsin listed as doubtful after a knee injury from the California game. Wisconsin practiced with two early teams and viewed film of the Cal defeat.
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Fairfield Trojans Drill Before Sunday Sylvans Game
The Fairfield Trojans football team will practice tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Fairfield Towne club rooms in preparation for Sunday's game with the Sylvans at Gould Manor field.
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Sylvans
Gould Manor Field
Shibicky Released By New Haven Ramblers
Toronto Oct 13 AP Alex Shibicky a 33 year old right winger formerly with the New Haven Ramblers of the AHL last season has been given an unconditional release due to a hip injury from the first practice of the season. He began pro hockey in 1935 36 with Philadelphia of the CAHL then jumped to the New York Rangers. The Winnipeg born skater played seven years for the Rangers, spent three in the Canadian Army, returned to the Rangers in 1945 46, then moved to Providence and finally to New Haven last season.
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New York Rangers
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AHL
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Eagles In Workout After Sunday Defeat
Bridgeport Eagles prepare for a 6 o'clock practice on Hurd Avenue field focusing on pass defense after an 18 to 0 loss to Manchester Pros. All players urged to attend, coached by Doc Bush.
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Manchester
Hurd Avenue
Doc Bush
Orcutt Club Jet Racer Contest Opens
The Orcutt Boys' club hosts a jet-racer contest in its gym tonight open to members with homemade cars. Entrants include Richard Stiashart, Richard Brescia, Peter Scrivani, Tom Mariconda, Gus Verdun, Mike McCormack, Pat Pagliutulo, Mike Norcia, Sal Norcia, Richard Urbanowicz, Robert Cryskie, Leroy Cryskie, Anthony Caldaroni, Al Fedorek and Nick Depoto. Prizes await winners across events.
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Richard Brescia
Peter Scrivani
Tom Mariconda
Gus Verdun
Mike McCormack
Pat Pagliatulo
Mike
Sal Norcia
Richard Urbanowicz
Robert
Leroy Cryskie
Anthony Caldaroni
al Fedorek
Nick Depoto
Peralta Defeats Sawicki In New Britain Boxing Card
In New Britain Conn Joey Peralta of Douglas Ariz won a ten round decision over Leo Sawicki Worcester Mass at Stanley Arena. Peralta used a constant jab to keep Sawicki off balance earning six rounds to three with one even in a 47 43 score. No knockdowns occurred. Clarence Wilkingon of Albany N Y KOd George Frederico of New York City in one minute of the third round after Frederico was down five times.
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Ariz
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Sawick
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New York City
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