Cal Jumps To Second In A P Poll
California rises to No 2 in the AP football poll after routing Stanford 33 to 14 to claim the Pacific Coast Conference title while Notre Dame holds the top spot with most first place votes. Oklahoma Michigan and Ohio State follow in the top five with varying point totals.
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Frank Leahy Praises Choo Choo in Letter
North Carolina star Charlie Justice missed the Notre Dame game but received a personal note from Irish coach Frank Leahy. Leahy expressed admiration for Justice and said his absence might have changed the score, praising Justice’s level-headedness and public acclaim.
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Johnny Karras Voted Illini's Most Valuable Player
Johnny Karras, Illinois sophomore halfback from Argo Illinois, was named team MVP after setting a Big Ten rushing record in his first year. He became the first sophomore to win the honor at Illinois. Bill Vohaska, Cicero Illinois, was elected captain to succeed Lyle Button.
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Faske Breaks Doran's 6.5 Yard Mark In 6.6 Season
Iowa City reports Jerry Faske, Iowa Doran’s junior halfback, broke Ralph Doran’s record by averaging 6.6 yards per carry this season. Dittmer edged McKenzie in receiving yards and tied for touchdowns as Reichardt led with 44 points. Iowa set a home attendance record of 218,020 for five games and total attendance at 415,253 for the season.
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Gavilan Beats Dauthuille In World Middleweight Bid
Laurent Dauthuille failing to secure the world middleweight crown lost a unanimous ten round decision to Cuban Gavilan in Montreal. Gavilan dominated with fast movement and sharp punching before 13,000 fans, as the crowd saw Gavilan emerge as top contender for Ray Robinson's welterweight title.
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Her System Pays Off as Wife Wins Pool Jackpot
HERSFELD Germany UP Mrs Anna Kadlitz won 3600 dollars after a year using a system of picking football pool winners exactly opposite to her husband. He has quit playing pools in disgust.
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Buckeye's Krall Named Midwest Player of the Week
Ohio State senior halfback Jerry Krall earned United Press Midwest Player of the Week after gaining 104 yards on 19 carries in the comeback against Michigan. He cautioned he could have done more but for a broken cleat and two early slips. He helps Ohio State tie for the Big Ten title and secure a Rose Bowl bid.
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Franklin High Hosts Iowa Rules Clinic Led by Quinn
About 100 coaches officials and schoolmen attended Franklin high school for a basketball rules clinic conducted by Lyle Quinn secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. He explained two key changes a center jump at the end of each quarter and a new foul shooting system after the final period timeout. Under current practice fouled players shoot free throws then the ball is inbounded as a technical foul. The new rule aims to curb last minute roughing by the trailing team.
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Cage Results High School Wamac Conference
B Marion beat Wilton Junction 34 to 23 in one game and 49 to 10 in the reserves. In Eastern Iowa parochial action Iowa City St. Pat's defeated Muscatine St. Mathias 36 to 31.
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King Leads Marion Rally To Turn Wilton Jct 34-23
Marion Indians overcome early jitters to beat Wilton Junction 34 23 on Monday night. Jack King and Barrie Gable pace the offense with key third quarter baskets while Harold Birkhofer adds a 10 point show. Hugh Leffingwell tops sophomore squad with 32 points in 49 10 win.
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Minnesota Records Lakes Count Surpasses Eleven Thousand
Minnesota boasts more than 11 000 named lakes led by 99 Long Lake entries and 91 Mud Lake names in a regional tally reflecting the state’s famed water abundance.
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Bierman declines Minnesota athletic director post
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman rejected becoming athletic director after Frank McCormick resigns. University president Morell says Bierman could be considered but will not be forced. McCormick will resign effective June 30 1950, ending speculation of a new football coach.
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Irish Guard Wallner May Miss Trojan Tilt
Notre Dame opened prep for its home finale with Southern California after a snowbound drill. Fred Wallner suffered a badly sprained ankle in the 28-7 win over Iowa and may miss the Trojan game. Center Walt Grothaus sprained an ankle but may return before Saturday.
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