Detroit Surges Past Tulsa 20 14 in Tight Battle
Detroit rallies from behind in the final minute to topple Tulsa 20 to 14 in a hard fought game before 20,200 fans. J R Boone for Tulsa bled on a play, Pete Van recovered, Jim Massey aided Detroit with sacks as the Titans stopped Tulsa’s aerial game.
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Flyers To Manage Ankee Farmhands
ANSAS CITY Mo See nage the club in the 1947 base season. Chair's announcement from the New York Yankees organization meeting at French Lick Ind scotched its that Meyer would move up a major league managerial post maybe that of the Yankees.
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Motta Posts $2000 Guarantee for Zale Graziano Fight
New York promoter Eagan verified a $2000 guarantee from Jake Motta to back the middleweight title bout between champion Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano at Madison Square Garden on March 21. Motta is noted as Graziano’s chief challenger in the 160 pound class. Victory by Zale would necessitate a title defense within six months.
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Parsons College to Hold First Cross Country Run
AIRFIELD Iowa INS Parsons college plans its first annual invitational collegiate cross country meet November 2 on the Parsons 1 mile course. Coach Ward McIlrath said the event will occur before the homecoming football game against Levan.
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Cornell Runners Seek To Halt Drake Squad
Drake University’s national championship cross country team opens its season against Cornell College. Drake remains undefeated in dual meets since 1943 and holds the trailing collegiate title and the national crown.
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Midwest Conference Meeting Announcement Shift
C Ward Macy of Coe reports the Midwest center meet rescheduled from December in Chicago to December at an unspecified site. Macy confirms the change and notes the event timing remains in December.
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Rout Lobos 49–0 in Albuquerque
The Hardin-Simmons Cowboys from Abilene Texas defeated the New Mexico Lobos 49 to 0 in an Albuquerque football game. The lopsided victory showcased strong offense and a shutout defense.
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College Football Scores and Placements Across Multiple States
A scrambled recap lists college football results with teams from Virginia Polytechnic to Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and beyond. Notable scores include Wisconsin? West Virginia? Virginia Tech? and others, with various players named in the chaotic OCR snippet.
Keiser's 218 Holds Lead in Knoxville Open
Herman Keiser Masters' Champion from Akron Ohio shot 76 to keep a four over par total of 218 after three rounds of the Knoxville invitational. Chick Harbert Farmington Michigan moved into a tie for second with a 71 for 200. Dick Metz Chicago posted 1 Saturday for 210? error. unable to confirm.
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Hoernschemeyer Leads Rockets Past Miami 28 7 at Soldier Field
Chicago Rockets, led by Indiana star Bob Hoernschemeyer, pounded the Miami Sea Hawks 28 7 before 20 172 fans at Soldier Field. Hoernschemeyer threw two touchdown passes as the Rockets climbed from the Western division basement to within reach of an upset by Buffalo pending later results.
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Ottumwa Plans $50 000 Municipal Park
Ottumwa baseball fans meet Tuesday to back a proposed municipal park costing between 45 000 and 50 000 dollars. E J Blanchard president of Ottumwa Baseball Association says the meeting will discuss financing the project.
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Pan-American finals set as Betz and Osborne win semis
Pauline Betz and Margaret Osborne advanced to the Pan-American tennis championship by winning their semi finals. Pancho Segura from Ecuador and Miami dominating Armando Vega 6 1 6 2 6 3, earning a shot at the title against the Parker Falkenburg winner.
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Wilson Ends Five-Game Win Streak on End Run
Wilson of Cedar Rapids halted Cedar Falls Downtown 7-0 as a punt rolled to the Ramblers' 17 yard line in the second period. Dick Pikais broke around end for the score, with George Frasher adding the extra point. Cedar Falls drives threatened late but failed on a pass, finishing with 11 first downs to Wilson's six and 131 rushing yards to 125 for Wilson.
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Thunderbolts claim second in city with Phelan’s three TDs
Franklin defeats McKinley 25-6 in the intracity finale for second place. Paul Phelan scored three touchdowns including two 54 and 70 yard passes in the third quarter, and John Ferguson added a 57 yard unassisted TD run to seal the win.
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No More Tickets for Irish Hawk Contest
Notre Dame at Iowa football game declared a sell-out in Iowa City with no tickets left. It is the first sold-out Notre Dame stadium event since the 1935 Minnesota crowd.
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Army and Navy Scouting Today With VIP Guests
In Baltimore Secretary of War Patterson will watch Navy versus North Carolina as guest of the Naval academy while Secretary of the Navy Forrestal attends Army versus Columbia at West Point as guest of the Military Academy superintendent.
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Temple Slips Past West Virginia 7-0 in Windy Home Win
Temple University edged West Virginia 7-0 under tough winds for its first victory of the season. The crowd of about 20 000 cheered as the Owls defeated the Mountaineers in Philadelphia.
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Dodgers Sell Art Herring To Pittsburgh Pirates
New York United Press reports the Brooklyn Dodgers sold right handed pitcher Art Herring to the Pittsburgh Pirates for an undisclosed sum.
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Bison 49ers game postponed by rain in Buffalo
The Buffalo Bison and San Francisco 49ers game in the All America Conference, set for Friday night, has been postponed to Saturday night due to heavy rain.
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Changes Likely for Boston Red Sox After Pennant Run
Boston Red Sox plan major roster reshaping after losing the 1946 World Series to St. Louis. Ageing stars and depth players face cuts or trades as management targets a hard hitting catcher, top right fielder, and third baseman to bolster 1947. Potential moves include Rudy York, Wally Moses, Pinky Higgins, Don Gutteridge, and pitchers like Mace Brown and Bill Zuber. Possible exchanges with New York for Johnny Lindell and with Philadelphia for Buddy Rosar.
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Burlingame Leads Bowlium and Bowers High at Lincoln
Burlingame totaled 646 pins led by Oliver Burlingame with 176 244 226 while Bowers High also posted strong scores. Nelson topped Hamm Beer with 608 as Arts Auto Service won two games. Bob Prucha had 637, Bohlander 624, Scanland 619, Lana 601, and Kerres 636 in the 600 Club at Lincoln Alleys.
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Teachers Harriers Win Triangular Cross Country Meet
In Grinnell Iowa the Iowa State Teachers Harriers finished first with 26 points in a triangular cross country meet against Grinnell and Parsons. Parsons placed second with 46 points and Grinnell third with 48. Morrison of Teachers won the two mile course in 9 25, Briggs of Teachers was second. Five man teams were used.
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Little Hawks Ground Dowling 21 7 in Iowa City
Iowa City's Little Hawks defeated Dowling of Des Moines 21 to 7 on Friday night. Key plays included a 75 yard Dowling march, a 94 yard Iowa City drive for a touchdown, and a late third period scoring drive by Iowa City with passes from Jim Sangster to Corky Fryant. Russ Fisher led Dowling with tough line play.
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Passes Produce Monticello Win
The Monticello Panthers upset favored West Branch 21 13 after a back and forth game. Key plays included Messerli’s end zone reception on fourth down and a late defensive fumble recovery by Monticello.
Mt Vernon Loses At Iowa City 6 0
Iowa City University High defeats Mt. Vernon 6 to 0 in Friday action. Craig Harper scored in the third period after Mt. Vernon recovered a fumble on the 14 yard line. Darrell Hansen, right guard, forced the mishap and Ken Harper added the decisive score. Iowa City dominated with six first downs to Mt. Vernon’s.
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Safety Beats Marion 2-0 in WaMaC clash
Maquoketa edged Marion 2-0 as the Indians broke the game open with a second quarter safety after Marion was penalized at its 10 yard line. Don Whittemore and Winton Gable connected on a 39 yard pass late, but no scoring opportunities remained in a tight defensive night.
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Marengo Triumphs in Iowa Cedar League Battle
Marengo spoiled Toledo Homecoming with a 13-6 Iowa Cedar league win. Lindsay connected with Griffin for a 10 yard TD early in the second, Toledo answering on a 47 yard drive to tie. Hook connected with Fairchild for the late score and Fairchild added the extra point.
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Anamosa Grabs WaMaC Lead With Third Straight Win
Anamosa Blue Raiders beat Independence 22 to 0 to move into share of WaMaC lead. Backfield quartet Hay Purcell Brickley Swanson powered a late fourth quarter surge after an 8-0 third period. Purcell returned a punt 50 yards setting up a score. Swanson added a 45-yard TD before injuries sidelined Lloyd Johnson. Anamosa and Tipton now atop the standings. next meeting looms.
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Elkader Pats Postville 12 0 for 25th Victory
Elkader high school team won its 25th straight game defeating Postville 12 to 0. Fullback Bill Colvin scored the first Elkader touchdown, plunging in from the one yard line after a 6-0 halftime lead.
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Elkader Tops Postville In Narrow Yardage Battle
Elkader dominated the line with eleven first downs to Postville's three but fell short as Kenny Miller plunged in for a second TD from the two yard line after an earlier score. The teams exchanged drives near the goal line in a gritty contest.
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Tama Rolls Over Montezuma 37-6 in Cedar League clash
Tama high school built a five game win streak by beating Montezuma 37-6 in a Cedar League Friday night. Rex Coleman scored three touchdowns while Bill Robeson added two set in a strong Tama offense. Bob Sadler and Mike Buffalo excelled on the line.
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Manchester and Vinton Tie 7-7 in WaMaC Clash
Manchester and Vinton played a 7-7 WaMaC conference tie Friday night. Manchester opened with a 40 yard touchdown run by Jim May from Roger Whitcomb’s pass. Dulin tied it for Vinton after a second period drive. Manchester threatened three times in the second half but could not score.
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Tipton Extends unbeaten run with 46 6 win
Tipton remains undefeated with a 46 to 6 victory over West Liberty in Homecoming action. Mearle Naber scores three Tipton touchdowns on 63, 40 and 35 yard runs. George Phelps adds two rush scores, Don Rodgers passes 25 yards to Thordsen, and Ray Hambright runs 55 yards to seal the game. Substitutes played deep in the second half as Tipton led 26-0 at halftime.
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Pheasant Catch in Sonia Ionia Was Legal, City Says
Judd Horrocks hunted all day for birds in Sonia and Ionia. He caught a Yay cock on Main Street with his hands as he could not use firearms under a city ordinance. The catch was legal under his valid license.
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Serene Cross Stalls Miami Air Attack in Turbulent Game
In a tightly contested matchup the University of Miami offense stalled as Serene Cross disrupted every attempt, forcing incompletions and limiting sustained drives. The defender’s effort helped swing the game to a defensive stalemate and kept the score close.
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Kings vs Roosevelt clash in MV conference at Hill Park
Clinton's River Kings meet Roosevelt tonight in a Mississippi Valley conference game at Hill Park with kickoff at 7 45. The page notes Franklin scoring across three plays after kickoff and Phelan returning for a third TD, while McKinley rallies with Delbridge and Bridell in a hard fought rebound effort.
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Major League Baseball Attendance Surges in 1946
Major league paid attendance rose 63 percent from 1945 to 1946, with the American League totaling 9,666,421 and the National League 9,946,283. The New York Yankees set a major attendance record at 2,309,029, while Brooklyn and Detroit also surpassed the 1929 Cubs mark, and Boston’s Red Sox logged 1,416,944. All clubs except St. Louis and Chicago in the National League improved on prior records.
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