Wisconsin Favored To Clinch Big Ten Title
Wisconsin moved to 2 0 in conference play after routing Illinois 20 6 and holds a string of five remaining Big Ten games. Ohio State's upset loss to Purdue boosts Wisconsin’s title chances as the Buckeyes visit Madison next Saturday. Purdue and Illinois stumble, Northwestern and Indiana struggle, while Minnesota falls to California in a broad weekly slate.
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Kansas Faces Rugged Big Seven Road to Title
Kansas opened conference play with a 23 12 win over Colorado to move atop the Big Seven standings though Oklahoma Missouri and Nebraska also won and the leaders are tied at 1 0 after Week 1.
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Buck McPhail
Buddy Leake
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George Cifra
Johnny Bordogna
Silver Corp Grabs Eastern Iowa Bowling Lead
Silver Corp of Cedar Rapids moved into first in the Eastern Iowa Traveling Bowling league by sweeping Oskaloosa Playmore to reach 16 2. Iowa National fell to second at 20 4 after taking two of three from Washington and Oskaloosa. Lou Kacere led Silver with a 584 series and a 224 high game as Silver totaled 850 761 2378 across players.
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Purdue Upsets Ohio State in Columbus to Boost Contenders
Purdue defeats Ohio State 21 14 at Columbus, derailing a potential Wisconsin at Columbus clash and reshaping Big Ten title hopes. Iowa faces a tough road swing to Purdue as Holcomb touts depth while backfield and line fatigue haunt the Hawkeyes in a season that parallels a 1942 Wisconsin Iowa result.
Gavilan Beats Graham in Havana Rematch for Welter Title
Cuba's Kid Gavilan outboxed Silly Graham to win the welterweight world title in the Havana rematch. Gavilan controlled at least 11 of 15 rounds and earned a decisive decision, despite lingering calls from some for a prior New York bout outcome.
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Walters Resigns As Brewers Pilot
Milwaukee Brewers manager Bucky Walters announced his resignation after guiding the 1952 title team. Red Smith indicated Walters will join the Boston Braves as a coach, ending his tenure with Milwaukee and returning to the Braves organization.
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Mize Rips Umpire Call After Game At Ebbets Field
Brooklyn report on Big John Mize anger at umpire Art Passarella after an 11th inning loss to the Dodgers. Mize, star Yankee, argued a called strike on Sain at 10th and later missed a key catch while heroics earlier included a three run homer and 2000th hit. Commissioner Ford Frick acknowledged human error but defended umpires.
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Furilis
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Picture dispute over umpire call and Dodger dispute
The umpire defended his call saying he had seen the runner out while Yankee officials disputed the ruling after reviewing a photo. Walter O'Malley of the Dodgers joked that the image shows Sain touching the bag.
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Dodgers Edge Yankees In 11th Inning Rally For 6 5 Win
Brooklyn achieves a dramatic 6 5 victory over New York in 11 innings. Duke Snider delivers key hits and heroic catches including a leaping grab to rob Mize as Carl Erskine goes the distance.
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Lost Weekend for Cedar Rapids Teams in Last Week
Cedar Rapids teams endured a rough week with several losses but avoided total humiliation. McKinley nearly upset Dubuque 12-6, while Franklin fell to Iowa City 27-14 amid injuries. Clinton defeated Wilson 27-14, and Roosevelt struggled with fumbles and interceptions against Mason City.
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Browns and Giants Face Chance at Pro Title Next Sunday
The American Conference showdown pits the Cleveland Browns against the New York Giants at Cleveland as both teams chase the season's early championship, following last year’s close finish. The clash continues a projected two team battle.
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Roosevelt and Wilson Dad’s clubs schedule and football slate
Sports slate covers Roosevelt Dad’s club meeting on Tuesday at 7 45 p m and Wilson Dad’s club on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Wilsons cafeteria. Duck hunting opens at noon for 65 days on Wednesday. Football games feature McKinney vs Franklin and Kingston stadium 7 45 p m. Freshmen Franklin at Roosevelt and McKinley at Wilson at 4 p m. Friday matchup Geneseo Tilva at Wilson Kingston stadium 7 44 p m. Saturday grid includes Lawrence at Cornell 1 30 p m and a Franklin vs Wilson sophomore game at 10 a m.
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Forgotten Kicking Tee Hurts Kohawks In Close Loss
Coe nearly toppled Iowa Teachers 27 24 as missing kicking tee hindered extra points. Elgin missed four extra points and a field goal. Clausen cites fumbles and strong pass defense as decisive factors. Coe next faces Wabash and resumes conference play Oct. 18 against Cornell.
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Iowa Swimmer Stassforth Tops Iowa AAU Award
Midwest AAU names Bill Smith of Rock Island High School as its James E. Sullivan award winner while University of Iowa swimmer Rowen Stassforth tops Iowa AAU as outstanding amateur of the year. Smith is wrestling coach at Rock Island High School and will be submitted to the national AAU convention in Spokane in December.
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Taylor Dies in Ring Fatality Breaks 1952 Record
Mid dleweight fighter Jimmy Bud Taylor died from brain injuries after his 13th pro bout. The 21 year old from Mississippi was treated at Charity Hospital following a boxing match with Charley Joseph of New Orleans, marking the year’s first ring fatality.
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