Giants and 49ers Stay Unbeaten In NFL Standings
New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers remain the only undefeated teams in the league as results from Sunday and Saturday games push them atop their divisions. Giants beat Cleveland 17-9, while 49ers shut out Detroit 28-0 to share 3-0 records with top conference leaders. Bears advantage with Bob Williams in 38-20 win over Dallas. Eagles and Cardinals also win to join a three team tie for second in the American division. Rams rally past Packers 30-28 in a late fourth-quarter surge.
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Spartans 18 straight wins set mark in college football
NEW YORK AP Michigan State extends the nation leading 18 game winning streak after a 48-6 rout of Texas A and M. Notre Dame suffers a Notre Dame loss to Pitt while Maryland and Georgia Tech also show long undefeated runs. California eyes Pacific Coast title with USC and UCLA looming. Princeton falters 33-7 as Penn asserts strength.
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Roosevelt Booster club reports 250 fans at Davenport game
About 250 Roosevelt supporters attended the Friday night game in Davenport, with five buses and private cars used to travel. Roosevelt lost 12 7. Keith Kane, Roosevelt Booster club president, noted a Wednesday meeting of club officers at 843 Twenty first Street NW. Billy Cox is cited as Dodger fielder hitting over .300 in the World Series with a .333 average in 1949.
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Rose Bowl Talk Quiet in Ohio After Buckeye Win
Ohio State fans celebrate a 23-14 upset of Wisconsin as Woody Hayes praises a team victory with sharp blocking and strong defense. Purdue leads the Big Ten at 2-1, while Ohio State sits second, with roses on the horizon if Purdue falters and Ohio State goes unbeaten.
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NCAA Committees Meet in Chicago to Review Reports
In Chicago two key NCAA committees, the executive committee and the council, open a four day meeting to act on reports on college athletic administration. Topics include alleged non-observance by member institutions, post season competition survey, playing seasons, eligibility rules, television programs, and proposed constitutional amendments.
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Clinton's Peterson Tops Bowling Qualifier in Iowa
Clinton bowler Bill Peterson led the Iowa men's match game qualifying with a 12 game total of 2,469 and a 205.7 average. Archie Larson of Fort Dodge was second at 202.5 average. Ray Langham of Cedar Rapids earned automatic final rolloff qualification. Other listed standings include Cedar Rapids Clark Haddy, W. W. Hammer, Lou Kacera, Jack O'Brien, Ken Hermer, John Hare, Marvin Hansmeier, Iowa City Bob Jeter, and Richard Lewis with notable scores.
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State Walton Trapshoot to open in Fort Dodge
The Iowa Izaak Walton League will hold its first annual state trap shoot in Fort Dodge on October 26 announced by Jack Newberry Fort Dodge chapter president Moon day. He noted dog field trials and a bench show linked to the trapsheet with Fort Dodge merchants awarding trophies and ribbons.
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Happel and Rosenberg About Even in Cedar Rapids clash
Franklin's John Rosenberg and Wilson's Jon Janda led a high scoring comparison with Happel of Franklin and Hap pel of Cedar Rapids in a near even showing. Rosenberg excelled in punting with six punts averaging 41 yards and a 112 yard attempt, while Happel's longest run reached 17 yards and Janda carried 22 times for 114 yards in Wilson's 2012 win over Geneseo.
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Four Hawks Will Be Ready Saturday
Four Iowa football players were sidelined with injuries on Monday but are expected to be ready for Saturday's game against Wisconsin. Quarterback Burt Britzmann and guards Andy Hoag and Emmett Sawer aggravated old injuries in the Purdue clash, with Britzmann hurt a back and Hoag and Sawer hip injuries. End Bill Fenton sat out Purdue with an ankle injury from Indiana.
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Bobby Jones Recovers From Heart Attack in Atlanta
Bobby Jones, famed king of golf and first to achieve a grand slam, is recovering from a heart attack in an Atlanta hospital following retirement in 1930. The report notes his health update and ongoing treatment.
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Leake Tops Nation Grid Scorers for Oklahoma
New York report says Lonho Buddy Leake of Oklahoma leads major college football with 46 points from three games. The six foot, 175 pound halfback has five touchdowns and 16 extra points, including two touchdowns and seven conversions in Oklahoma 49 20 win over Texas.
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1949 50 World Series Openers A 10 Game Start
In 1949 and 1950 the opening games of the World Series were 10 innings long. Shutouts were pitched by Johnny Sain for the Braves and by Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi for the Yankees.
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Iowa Foes Out To Break Par In Big Ten Race
Iowa struggles in the Big Ten as Purdue and others seek wins to stay title contenders. Coach Forest Evashevski aims to lift the Hawkeyes with focus on remaining games, while Purdue’s 41-14 victory highlights penalties and turnovers. Local notes include Bettger’s Cedar Rapids visit and a football anecdote from Frank Bettger.
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Omaha U Coach Blasts Officials After Loss to South Dakota
Omaha University coach Lloyd Cardwell blamed "incompetent" officials for the Indians 27-13 defeat at Ver million South Dakota. Cardwell and line coach Tom Brock charged the umpire and head linesman with failing to call pass interference and enforcing the one-court rule on linemen before the snap, saying the officiating “ruined” the team and that he was not allowed to approve the officials.
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Iowa Coach Sees Big Ten Tie If Purdue Wins
Chicago AP report quotes Forest Evashevski of Iowa predicting the Big Ten race ends in a tie unless Purdue beats a finals contender. Iowa was routed by Purdue 41-14 Saturday as he spoke during a television interview between halves in Chicago.
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Purdue and Illinois loom in Big Ten race talk
An Iowa coach foresees a tight finish among Wisconsin Purdue Illinois and Ohio State. The Purdue Football team is praised as a fine club but doubts remain about beating Illinois in the upcoming game on October 25 in Chicago against the Dallas Texans.
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Ryan Carl Tie for Big Ten Scoring Lead
John Rocky Ryan of Illinois caught three touchdown passes from Tom O Connell in a 49-14 win over Washington to reach 30 points, tying Harland Carl of Wisconsin for the Big Ten scoring lead. Carl Badger halfback added a touchdown in Wisconsin's 23-14 loss to Ohio State.
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Steiner to Play with College All Stars at MSG
Ray Steiner, leading scorer for St Louis University Billikens last year, has agreed to play with the College All Stars against the New York Knickerbockers in a special basketball attraction at Madison Square Garden on October 25.
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Sooners Face Kansas in Top Big 7 Struggle
Kansas City AP report on Oklahoma and Kansas clash in Lawrence as Big Seven hype builds. Kansas 4-0 leads. Oklahoma tied 21-21 with Colorado in opener. Nebraska eyes Penn State while Bobby Reynolds suffers a season-ending shoulder injury for Kansas State.
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Hamilton Is Key to Coe Grid Victory
Coe College remains a defensive contender among small colleges as NCAA figures show improved national rankings after a 28 27 win over Wabash. QB Jim Hamilton starred, replacing injured Jack Elgin in a 115 yard passing effort and four long drives, while Jim Redel boosted punting with 39.3 yard average.
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Carter Predicted To Regain Lightweight Title From Salas
Chicago match bids Carter the favorite to reclaim the lightweight crown from Laure Salas at CBS televised 9 p.m. Wednesday. Oddsmakers favor Carter up to 3-1 as the 15 round title bout nears. Carter led by May 1951 but lost the title in Los Angeles a year later. Salas disputes Carter’s predictions citing a home town decision claim.
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Stanford Defuses Bob Mathias With Football Handle
In Palo Alto, Stanford’s defense gave Bob Mathias a football with a handle on the eve of the Oregon State game. Offensive captain Jim Vick received the prank from Al Irkland and passed the handle to Mathias, who vowed not to fumble and kept his promise during the game.
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Wally Piper Leads UM 150-Pound Speed Power
The lightest man on the University of Miami football squad this fall is home bred Wally Piper, a 150 pound speed king.
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Mercer Does Not Plan Protests After Forfeit
Dubuque guard Mercer denies profane language used in Saturday's 1-0 forfeit loss to Iowa Wesleyan after referee De Reus ruled Mercer abusive. Mercer says he will not protest to the conference commissioner Moray Eby, who reported the incident. The play at the Wesleyan one-yard line and Bagdonas sleeper claim were deemed legal by officials.
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Surprise Chicago Hawks Top Leafs 6-2 to Lead NHL
The revamped Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 in Toronto before 18 811 fans to seize the NHL lead for the first time since childhood. Detroit fell to Montreal as Chicago moved atop the standings after two wins in as many games.
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