No Intention Of Quitting Avers Stagg
El Paso AP coach Amos Alonzo Stagg denied any plan to resign as coach of the College of Pacific football team. He said he would continue coaching indefinitely despite an unverified rumor he would quit after the 1946 season. Stagg and his 11 were en route to Evanston Illinois for a game with Northwestern.
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EL Paso
Texas
Amos Alonzo Stagg
College of Pacific
Stagg
Northwestern
Evanston
Ill
Jurges Named As Cubs New Coach For 1947 Season
Chicago Cubs sign Billy Jurges as coach for 1947 raising speculation the club seeks a player to fill Jurges old shortstop spot. Jurges, 38, veteran of 16 major seasons, split last year between coaching and playing and proved valuable. He rose with Reading Pennsylvania in 1931, starred as fielder and hitter, was traded to the New York Giants in 1939, moved to the Boston Braves last spring, then returned to the Cubs after a brief Boston stint.
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INL
Chicago Cubs
Billy Jurges
Jurges
Cubs
Reading
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Boston
Women's Western Open Ticketed For Evanston
The Women's Western Golf Association awarded its 1947 amateur tournament to Evanston Golf Club in Evanston Illinois. The event runs August 11 through 16. Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs Georgia won both the amateur and open titles this year. Mrs Wrisley B Oleson was reelected president at the annual meeting.
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Chicago
Western Golf Association
Evanston Golf Club
Evanston
Ill
Capital City
Atlanta
Louise Suggs
Lithia Springs
Wrisley B. Oleson
Bulldogs Set to Tangle With Detroit Titans on Road
Des Moines reports Drake Bulldogs prepare for a tough non conference game at Detroit against the Detroit Titans. Detroit upset Tulsa 20 to 14 last Friday and Tulsa previously defeated Drake 48 to 13. Scout Al Weasel says Titans boast the finest eleven of the season.
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Drake
Bulldogs
Detroit University Titans
Detroit
Tulsa
al Weasel
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Homecoming Pep Rally at Wilson High School
A homecoming pep rally with a bonfire and an outdoor dance on the tennis courts will be held at Wilson High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Festivities run from 7 to 9 30. Coaches and several football players will speak. The homecoming game vs Marshalltown is scheduled for Thursday night.
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Wilson High School
Marshalltown
Houston Optimist Bowl Opens With December Showdown
The Houston Optimist bowl, newest Texas football feature, opened sales Tuesday for a December 21 game between the Lone Star conference champion and a yet unnamed opponent. It joins Cotton, Sun, and Oil bowls as Texas New Year attractions.
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Houston
Texas
Ins
Hoerner Or Smith Seen As Captain For Iowa Notre Dame Clash
Iowa coach Eddie Anderson weighs captaincy between Dick Hoerner and Bob Smith ahead of the Iowa Notre Dame game. Iowa seeks balance with stars Hoerner Sullivan Tunnell and the Schoener twins leading a resilient defense as the Hawkeyes chase victory in a tough Midwest showdown.
Terry Moore undergoes knee operation in St. Louis
Cardinal outfielder Terry Moore had a knee operation to remove about 15 cartilage chips. Dr. Robert Hyland reported the procedure in St. Louis, saying the knee should no longer trouble him. Moore said he felt fine though groggy, after spinal anesthesia allowed him to stay awake during the surgery.
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Terry Moore
St. Louis Cardinal
Robert Hyland
Sueh Moore
St. John's Hospital
Moore
Hyland
Garagiola Named Recipient of Sisler Achievement Award
The National Baseball Congress announced Joe Garagiola will receive the George H Sisler achievement award this year. The St. Louis Cardinals star freshman catcher is honored as a semi pro to major league World Series graduate. Garagiola once played for the 1944 Fort Riley Kansas team that won the state title. Other World Series players considered included Johnny Pesky Earl Johnson and Dave Ferriss of the Boston Red Sox.
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INS
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Joe Garagiola
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Fort Riley
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Kansas
Johnny Pesky
Earl Johnson
Dave “Boo” Ferriss
Boston Red Sox
DuBuque Longview Ski Club Plans January Tournament
DuBuque Longview Ski Club will hold its annual tournament on Sunday January 26, announced by president William V. Toepel on Tuesday.
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Dubuque
INS
Dubuque Longview
Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Anderson Faces Looming Downturn
CHICAGO UP confirms Dr Eddie Anderson resumes at the University of Iowa after a three year wartime break. The Hawkeyes, once led by the veteran coach, posted only four wins and twenty losses during his absence, signaling another likely second division finish as he returns following an operation.
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Chicago
Eddie Anto
University of Iowa
Anderson
Hawkeyes
Iowa
Notre Dame Faces Iowa Battle Says Leahy
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy compared his current Irish to the 1943 champions while predicting a tough showdown with Iowa in Iowa City. He noted Iowa’s powerful line and star Dick Hoerner and praised Notre Dame’s improved defense though he said team play lags the 1943 squad. Leahy avoided guessing on a Nov. 9 Army game and said Cadets can be beaten only by scoring more than three touchdowns.
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Joe Sheeketski
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Dick Hoerner
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Lua Midway
Ahy
Bertelli
Iowa Indiana films shown here at Montrose luncheon
Iowa defeated Indiana 13 to 0 last week. Complete film of the game will be shown Friday noon at the Montrose hotel after a luncheon by Linn county I club. All are welcome. reservations must be phoned to 9111 before 10 a.m. Friday. Membership in the I club not required.
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Butts Sees Postwar College Football Below Prewar Standard
University of Georgia head coach Wallace Butts argues college football is far below prewar levels. He notes teams have more players but fewer players paying the price, and he predicted SEC teams would likely drop at least one game, though Tennessee may go undefeated.
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Ala
Wallace Butts
University of Georgia
Butts
Georgia
Tennessee Volunteers
Red Peppers Join Hawkeyes for Notre Dame Battle
Iowa Hawkeyes welcome a veteran squad on a train ride to a high profile game against Notre Dame. The piece highlights war veterans among the team, including Jim Shoaf and the Shoener twins, plus Bill Kay who reestablished his role after a tough Michigan game. The narrative emphasizes camaraderie, resilience, and loyalty to the school and coaches.
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Iowa Hawkeyes
Notre Dame
Durable Dick Hoerner and Pinochle Bonds on the Hawkeye Train
By Tait describes Bill as 100 percent durable and Hoerner as a dominant presence on and off the field and train. The piece spots Hoerner's bridge prowess in a Braille system and notes a pinochle quartet with Jim Lawrence and Russ Fechter. It portrays Springfield favorite Sullivan as homesick, then praises coach Emlen Tunnell and Emilen Trennell for their stubborn spirit and humor about getting out of bed before a game.
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Dick Hoerner
Jim Lawrence
Russ Fechter
Hoerner
Emlen Tunnell
Hawkeye
Tunnell
Indiana
Emilen
Emlen Trennell
Army Polls Largest Vote In History In AP Football Poll
Army leads the Associated Press weekly college football poll with 112 first place votes and 1,499 points for the 1946 season. Notre Dame remains second with 1,331 points, Texas third, and Tennessee fourth after a 12 0 win over Alabama. UCLA and North Carolina round out the top six with California tied for fifth and Georgia also near the top.
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New York
Red Blaik
Army
Associated Press
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Texas
Tennessee
Northwestern
Georgia
North Carolina
le Pees
Seeee
Bama
Vols
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Virginia
Oklaee Ee Eeenth
North
Gary de Tarbes
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Montgomery Split Lip Forces Postponement Of Title Bout
Promoter Herman Taylor announced the postponement of the 15 round lightweight title fight between champion Bob Montgomery and Wesley Mouzon. Montgomery suffered a gashed lip in sparring at his Pleasantville New Jersey camp, and the bout is now rescheduled for November 26 at Convention Hall with athletic commission approval.
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Bob Montgomery
Wesley Mouzon
Herman Taylor
Montgomery
Pleasantville
N. J
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Home Town Fans Honor Brecheen
ADA Okla UP Harry The Cat Brecheen ace of the St Louis Cardinal pitching staff will be presented tomorrow with about 900 worth of fancy fishing equipment by residents of Ada who were proud of the three games he won in the late World Series with the Boston Red Sox. Elmer Kenison secretary manager of the Ada Chamber of Commerce said Brecheen will be given an all aluminum motor boat and an all aluminum trailer camping outfit. He loves to hunt and fish thats all he does when he isnt playing baseball. And besides that hes kinda timid and we figured hed like this better than some banquet or other fancy blowout.
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Boston Red Sox
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Ada Chamber of Commerce
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Franklin Nubbins Topple Roosevelt in 6-0 Freshman Victory
Franklin freshman team defeated Roosevelt 6-0 as Charles Hollins returned a 75 yard punt for a touchdown. Roosevelt threatened late on a blocked kick but Franklin held. Wilson’s sophomore team remained undefeated with an 18-6 win over Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Franklin Nubbins
Wilson
Lee Keyser To Lead Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club
E Lee Keyser a Des Moines baseball and political figure was named president of the Toledo Mud Hens the American association replacing Eddie Gilliland who resigned to run the Detroit Tiger farm system Gilliland had led the club after leaving the St Louis Browns farm outfit Keyser formerly owned Kansas City and Des Moines baseball clubs and has been out of baseball since 1937 while active in Des Moines politics
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E. Lee Keyser
Des Moines
Toledo Mud Hens
American Association
Eddie Gilliland
St. Louis Browns
Gilliland
Detroit Tiger
Keyser
Kansas City
Jerry Niles Farmed Out To Jersey City Giants
New York AP Jerry Niles former University of Iowa half back has been sent to the Jersey City Giants of the American league by the New York Giants. Coach Steve Owen said Tuesday Niles will be replaced on the New York roster by Frank Reagan who has been out due to injuries.
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Jerry Niles
University of Iowa
Jersey City Giants
New York Giants
Steve Owen
Niles
Frank Reagan
Penn
Point a Minute era still stirs Coe Corners legends
Moray L. Eby and former Coe football coach discuss the famed 1914 89-0 victory over Grinnell at a Clan of luncheon. President Hollinshead questions overbearing athletic strength while Eby defends the program. Harris Lamb, successor, hopes for steady Kohawks scoring as the season nears midcourse with four games left.
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Coe College
Eby
Grinnell
Coe
Harris Lamb
Kohawks
Augustana
Luther
Carleton
Cornell
Lawrence
Knox
Ripon
Lamba
Murphy Files Charges Against Three Clubs
New York AP report states the American Baseball Guild filed charges of company unionism and interference against the Yankees Dodgers and Giants. The hearing before the New York State Labor Relations Board was announced by Rev. William J. Kelley, with Robert Murphy filing Sept. 17. The proceedings remain informal as representatives of the clubs Murphy and a board examiner attended a preliminary meeting.
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American Baseball Guild
Yankees
Dodgers
Giants
New York State Labor Relations Board
William J. Kelley
Robert Murphy
Boston
Father Kelley
Murphy
Cyclone Coach Gives Regulars Day of Rest
Iowa State coach Mike Michalske halted practice for players who saw action against Missouri. Most regulars remained stiff and sore, while a brief signal drill was conducted by the rest of the squad in Ames.
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Mike Michalske
Tigers
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