Reynolds and Page Clinch Yankee World Series Win
In a five game 1949 World Series victory for the New York Yankees over the Brooklyn Dodgers, relief duo Allie Reynolds and Joe Page dominated. Reynolds pitched a two run zero earned run stretch and Page closed out the decisive games, with key late outs and a boosted bullpen preserving a 5,884 dollar per player share.
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Crowe Named Buffalo Bills Head Coach After Dawson Resigns
Clem Crowe, formerly line coach, takes over as head coach of the Buffalo Bills after Lowell P. Dawson resigns following a 42-28 loss to the Los Angeles Dons. Owner James F. Breuil states Crowe will select his own assistants as the team seeks a stronger season.
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Andersen Captures Fifth 100-Mile Stock Car Win at Hawkeye Downs
Eddie Andersen of Grinnell dominated the Sunday 100 mile race before 5000 fans at Hawkeye Downs earning $500 for first. Don Fischer of Wisconsin finished second with Sonny Ebsen third after a two-car crash and a midrace rollover by Frank Van Buskirk. Time was 2 20.
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Casey Stengel Looks Forward To 1950 Season
Casey Stengel expressed pride and emotion over his team's progress and said he expects to be around for the 1950 season as New York reports.
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Johnston Released From Hospital After Injury
Iowa City Hubert Johnston Iowa right tackle who suffered a possible concussion in the game with Illinois was released from University hospital. He will have a stiff neck for a few days but is expected to be ready to play against Indiana. Guards Earl Banks and Bob Sage also have a chance to participate in part of the Indiana game on defense.
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Standings Notes From Saturday Games
Saturday games feature Indiana at Northwestern Minnesota at Ohio State Missouri at Illinois next week Kansas State at Iowa State Wisconsin at Michigan State.
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Missouri Valley basketball results and Friday night matchups
Drake defeated Oklahoma A and M, St Louis beat Tulsa, with several other games listed. Upcoming Friday pairings include Drake at Oklahoma A&M Tulsa at Villanova and Notre Dame at Bradley.
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Wesleyan Football Schedule Fragment Tease
Fragmentary listing shows Wesleyan and Buena Vista matchups with Ambrose and St. Ambrose venues. Other lines reference Valparaiso and Tow, with dates limited to a Sunday listing and central location notes.
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Dakota and North Central clash in weekend football slate
In a busy Saturday schedule Dakota faces Iowa Teachers while South Dakota meets Morningside and North Dakota plays at home. State and Augustana are also on the card as Dakota and N. D. State seek vital conference wins.
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Grid Results Highlight College Football Scores
Loras defeats Benellets 33 to 6 while Pacific beats Seran 47 to 2. Nevada posts 6, Santa Clara 26, Portland 13 in other listed games.
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Frisco Rips Browns as 49ers Topple Champs 56 28
In New York the 49ers crushed the Cleveland Browns 56-28 to end their 29 game unbeaten streak and claim league leadership. Frankie Albert threw five touchdown passes in a record Coast crowd of 59 770, marking San Francisco’s first win over the Browns since 1946.
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Pittsburgh at New York Giants clash noted in results
In a messy recap several teams are listed with scattered scores including New York Giants 45 over Washington 35 and other unclear mentions of Cards, Green Bay, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. The fragmentary item references NFL style results and upcoming games.
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Cyclones Triumph Amid Record Homecoming Rah Rah
State college celebrates a major homecoming as the Cyclones defeat Colorado 13 6 and prep for Kansas State. Rod Rust starred on offense while Bill Chauncey and Bill Weeks contributed in the rushing and passing game. Attendance could top the all time homecoming crowd as fans anticipate a Missouri clash and a continued winning streak.
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Gophers Remain Unbeaten in Big Ten Title Chase
Chicago report notes Minnesota extended its unblemished record to keep a claim as Western Conference’s lone unbeaten team after a 21-7 victory over Northwestern Rose Bowl winners. Only one of six non conference games won by conference teams.
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Jackrabbits Beat Iowa Teachers To End 32-Game NC Conference Streak
South Dakota State remains undefeated at 2-0 in the North Central Conference after a 14-13 victory over Iowa Teachers. The upset ended Teachers 32 conference game win streak, dating to 1939, in Des Moines.
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DiMaggio Delivers in World Series Return at Last
Joe DiMaggio, weakened by illness, finally belted a homer in Game 5 sparking the Yankees to clinch the series. The Clipper soaked in a standing ovation as teammates and dignitaries praised his season long battle and famed comeback in a dramatic finale.
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Notre Dame Awaits Tulane Test In Tough Schedule
The Fighting Irish, unbeaten since 1945 and led by coach Frank Leahy, host Tulane as Michigan's dominance wanes. Notre Dame faces a stern challenge from the Green Wave while maintaining a high AP ranking after a 35-12 win over Purdue. Michigan meets Northwestern as Notre Dame tracks national title hopes.
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Squirrel Challenged by Sign Says No Hunting
West Plains resident Paul Evans spotted a sign that read No Hunting with a squirrel perched atop it munching a nut. This odd scene occurred near his home in Missouri.
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Thurston Wins Davenport 50-Lap Midget Auto Race
Lloyd Thurston of Waterloo won the 50 lap Midwest Midget Auto Racing Association championship in Davenport before 4000 fans driving the Mensing 56 from Lowdon. He battled Johnny Hobel of Cedar Rapids the entire distance with the lead changing hands repeatedly. Dick Ritchie of Cedar Rapids earned the 1949 point trophy and a fastest time trial award. Ray Halli received the sportsmanship trophy.
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