Top College Football Tilt Awaits Saturday Action
Northwestern and California, potential Rose Bowl foes, were favored by a touchdown Friday to win Saturdays headliners on a packed schedule. Nine major interconference games, plus conference clashes, shape bowl hopes nationwide as Wisconsin, California, and USC vie for big wins.
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California
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Wisconsin
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Plan for Cedar Rapids baseball club in citywide plan
Cedar Rapids residents met at City Hall with the Memorial commission to discuss a cooperative plan for a Cedar Rapids baseball franchise. A second meeting will invite civic groups veterans clubs and baseball fans. A temporary chairman Lee Winterburg presided as a steering committee will be elected to negotiate with major league clubs.
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Cleveland Indians homecoming celebration called off
Cleveland fans prepared a grand homecoming for the Indians after clinching the pennant and winning the opening games, with confetti, parades, and a record stadium crowd. Late train delays from Boston forced the cancellation of the planned celebrations, leaving the city disappointed but ready for the three games in Cleveland. The Bearden and Bickford pitching matchup was noted, along with strict attendance limits and a massive security and press setup around Municipal Stadium.
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Striking out Barrett in seventh seals Cleveland loss to Boston
Cleveland and Boston battle through a 4 to 1 game as Spahn pitches 4 14 innings for the loss. Elliott, Gordon, Doby, Boudreau, and Kennedy drive RBI for Boston while Doby and Stanky add two base hits for Cleveland. Attendance hits 39,633 with a 2 hour 14 minute game time.
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Opening of High School Baseball Meet Delayed
BOONE AP The opening of the state high school fall baseball tournament at Dysart was postponed from Saturday to Monday. The High School Athletic Association said rain prevented finishing the eight district tournaments before Saturday. Under the revised schedule the championship game will be played Wednesday night.
Barons sweep Dixie Series with 3-1 victory over Fort Worth
The Birmingham Barons of the Southern Association beat Fort Worth 3-1 Thursday night for their fourth straight win in the 26th Dixie series, after dropping the opener to Fort Worth of the Texas league.
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Boudreau's Pickoff Play Defines World Series Contention
Cleveland's Lou Boudreau and pitcher Bob Lemon execute a famed pickoff that stymies Boston, turning the early 4-1 Indians win to even the series at one game apiece. The shift involves signaling, timing, and a rapid throw to the bag.
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Bob Feller
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Lemon
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Associated Press
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Joe Gordon
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Bill Grieve
Braves Arrive in Cleveland by Train to Roaring Welcome
About 10,000 fans greeted the Boston Braves as they arrived at Union Terminal Cleveland at 7:56 a.m. Today, a throng blocked Public Square traffic while the players were hustled to their hotel in special cars amid jubilant scenes.
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World Series Facts from Cleveland Boston Series Third Game
Facts and figures on the 1948 World Series after two games. Probable pitchers Vern Bickford of Boston and Gene Bearden of Cleveland. Weather cloudy and cool with possible rain. Attendance and receipts totals provided. Radio Mutually broadcasting with Mel Allen and Jim Britt. NBC TV not specified.
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Buckeyes and Hawkeyes Clash Before 60 000 Crowd
Ohio State hosts Iowa in Columbus with a strong Hawkeye defense. Ohio State aims to rebound after 1948 setbacks, while Iowa plans a Friday workout at Ohio Stadium. The traveling squad includes DiMarco at quarterback and a deep backfield as both teams seek a decisive Big Nine battle.
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Jerry Krall
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Wingback Shortage Forces OSU Start Decision
Ohio State coach Wesley Fesler said he will start Dave Bonnie of Columbus at wing, citing a shortage of players at the position amid ongoing roster issues. The announcement comes as OSU weighs options for depth and formations this season.
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McKinley Bears Meet Roosevelt Rough Riders In Cedar Rapids
The second Cedar Rapids city battle ends at 7:45 tonight in Hill Park as the McKinley Bears host the Roosevelt Rough Riders. Roosevelt opened the season with a win at Mt. Pleasant last week, while McKinley also has a victory. The Gazette station KCRG will broadcast the game with Bob Brooks handling play by play.
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Ohio State Injuries Threaten Saturday Iowa Game
Three Ohio State wingbacks Alex Verdova Mike Cannavino and Bob Demmel are injured and likely unavailable for the Saturday matchup against Iowa.
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Alex Verdova
Mike Cannavino
Bob Demmel
Baksi Hurt Forces Postponement of Charles Bout
The Joe Baksi versus Ezzard Charles heavyweight fight at Madison Square Garden, set for November 12, is postponed due to Baksi injuring the middle finger of his right hand about six weeks ago. The 20th Century Sporting Club said the show will be rescheduled in December, likely December 10.
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Jury rules Mauldin death natural cause in cardinals case
A coroner's jury in Chicago ruled Stan Mauldin died of natural causes after the Chicago Cardinals game against Philadelphia on September 24. The panel also urged heart examinations for athletes undergoing major physical exertion alongside standard physicals.
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Tribe Cocky Bearden Ready as Indians Tie Series
Cleveland leaders exuded high spirits after tying the World Series at a game apiece. Gene Bearden, Lou Boudreau, Bob Lemon, and Bob Feller were upbeat about upcoming games, with Bearden dismissing pressure and Lemon admitting initial fear but quick recovery after an eight hit win.
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Bearden
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Lemon
Infield Blamed for Five Boston Errors
Boston 4 Cleveland 1 as Boston commits five errors blamed on a worn infield at Braves Field. Ed Stanky Al Dark and Bob Elliott downplay alibis while Elliott nursing bruises from the rough ground. Cleveland catcher Jim Hogan surprised by the miscues as Stanky laments the field condition and Joe Gordon also misplays a routine ball.
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al Dark
Bob Elliott
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Jim Hogan
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Bob
Joe Gordon
Singing in the Rain Waiting for the Tribe at Stadium
Bleacher fans gathered outside Municipal Stadium in Cleveland for the World Series Game Three. No tickets, but fans arrived by bike, boxcar, bus and thumb, hoping to secure bleacher seats as bleacher tickets went on sale at 10 am. Portable radios sang along as fans shared World Series tales while waiting in drizzle for the big lakefront game.
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College Football Thursday Scores Reported
Southwestern Call defeated Weatherford 21 to 7 while Gustavus Adolphus led Concordia Minnesota 42 to 0 in a set of Thursday college football results.
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