Mississippi Southern football used Tigers player under alias
The column details Mississippi Southern college using Detroit Tigers prospect John Phillips under the alias Dick Strain in a 55 20 win over Oklahoma City university at OKC. Phillips ran for 175 yards of 199 offense while wearing Strain jersey 13, prompting talk of eligibility rules and potential conference changes.
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Raymond Crump
Daily Oklahoman
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Bubber) Phillips
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Kile McWherter
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Pitt End Finds Indiana Is Easy Pitt End Finds Indiana Is Easy
New York AP report notes Pitt end Bill Mec Peak scoring against Indiana in each of the last three games. Mentions matchups with Notre Dame, Penn center Chuck Bednarik, and speculation on Nevada joining a football conference. Describes a Cedar Rapids Gazette headline about a sophomore halfback Jerry Faske Back.
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Babe Pinelli
Bill Summers
Bill Grieve
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Bill Yeoman
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Nevada
Los Angeles Examiner
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jerry Faske
Old Boxer Dies in Chicago at 64
Jack O Keefe a veteran lightweight boxer who retired from the ring in 1906 died Tuesday in Chicago after a long illness He was 64 years old and a longtime figure in the boxing world his death noted by AP reporting from Chicago
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Jack O’keefe
Dressen Named Manager of Oakland Club in PCL
Charles Dressen, former major league manager and coach, signed Wednesday to manage Oakland of the Pacific Coast league. He was released from his coaching contract with the New York Yankees to accept the post, succeeding Casey Stengel who moved to the Yankees after Bucky Harris was ousted.
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Charles Dressen
Oakland
Dressen
New York Yankees
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Bucky Harris
Louis Boxes Heavyweight Champion to Box Exhibition
Louis Boxes Roanoke Va heavy weight champion Jay Louis will box a four round exhibition against Bob Garner of Louisville Ky in Roanoke on Monday an AP report notes.
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Roanoke
Ortmann Tops Yard Gainer in Big Nine
Michigan sophomore Chuck Ortmann leads the Big Nine in total offense with 375 yards in three conference games. Indiana’s George Taliafro slips to 325 yards. Wisconsin and Iowa both fall behind. Ortmann leads in passing, while Dick Rifenburg tops pass receptions with 209 yards.
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Michigan
George Taliaferro
Indiana
Bob McKenzie
Dick Rifenburg
Rifenburg
Wisconsin
Iowa
Iowa City
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Jimmie Clark
Leo Koceski
Dick Rifenburs
Tom Worthington
Northwestern
Fred Morrison
Wallie Dreyer
Clarence Self
Casey Predicts A Dodger Flop
Portly Hugh Casey, now with Pittsburgh, predicted Brooklyn Dodgers will miss the first division next year. He criticized Branch Rickey’s youth movement as overdone and blamed trades that sent Eddie Stanky to Boston and Dixie Walker to Pittsburgh for costing the 1948 pennant. He argued experienced hitters and drive were needed to win.
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Dixie Walker
Marengo Plans Fete For Baseball Champs
The Marengo Commercial club plans a Nov 12 fish fry to honor the Marengo baseball team that won the East Central Iowa league pennant. Team members and their families will attend with a program of speaking and other entertainment planned.
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Marengo Commercial Club
McKinley at Waterloo in Mississippi Valley clash
McKinley of Cedar Rapids travels to West Waterloo for a high school football game aiming to improve after a slow start. Waterloo pursues third place in the MVC while McKinley, missing wins since opening, relies on a junior laden squad under Coach Clarence Paulson for future progress.
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Post Changed Title Lentz Post Changed Title Lentz
Mrs Mary Stuhldreher wrote the article for the Saturday Evening Post which was renamed from They Were After His Scalp to Football Fans Aren’t Human The piece coincided with Wisconsin fans making headlines Art Lentz Wisconsin athletic publicity director explained on Sports Camera with Bob Brooks on KCRG He noted student spirits rising after a pep rally and rain march to the Ohio State game which the Badgers won in a thriller 34 32 with multiple chances on both sides and key turnovers
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Saturday Evening Post
Wisconsin
Stuhldreher
Art Lentz
University of Wisconsin
Bob Brooks
KCRG
Ohio State
Wiers Team in Defeat at Tipton
The Tri-City Black Hawks split into two teams for an exhibition in Tipton drawing about 500 fans. Wier's squad lost 56 to 53 as Whitey von Nida led the winners with 18 points and Don Ray scored 18 for Wier's side. Murray Wier added 12 points.
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Iowa Star
Whitey von Nida
Penn State
Don Ray
Western Kentucky
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Stuber Drills Subs For Duty Saturday
AMES AP Coach Abe Stuber gave reserves extra attention as six regulars were sidelined from last Saturday's game. Jim Jessen practiced with the varsity at tackle and Lonnie Paulson ran from right half as Stuber tested rugged contact work and searched for improved defense for Saturday's game with Oklahoma.
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Fayette High Cancels Football Game At Waukon
Fayette high school canceled its remaining football game at Waukon Friday due to a depleted squad and injuries. Superintendent M. E. Colbert cited only 15 players able to suit up and added three more injuries from the Maynard game. Elgin high school will substitute at Waukon and has applied for Upper Iowa conference membership, with a decision set for Nov. 10.
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Meyer Named Baseball Manager of the Year in AP Poll
William Adam Meyer 56, Pittsburgh Pirates, won APs manager of the year with 89 votes, narrowly beating Billy Southworth of the Boston Braves who had 87. The national poll included 220 baseball experts, with Boudreau McCarthy and others receiving scattered support. Meyer led the Pirates from last year to a fourth place finish, amid strong attendance and a claimed leadership style praised by peers.
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Billy” Meyer
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Notre Dame Coach Praises Entertaining 1940s Team
Frank Leahy previews Notre Dame's 21st annual game with Navy amid optimism about a hustling roster. He notes Iowa’s fired up play in a 27 12 victory, praising Eddie Anderson and the Fighting Irish for resilience and improvement since Saturday.
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Eddie Anderson
Hawks Practice Pitchout at Iowa City in scrimmage
Iowa and Wisconsin notes from practice with a varsity-freshman scrimmage and focus on pitchout plays. Hawkeye backs DiMarco Drahn and ONeill ran shovel passes to fullback while DiMarco directed pass defense. Dick Woodard returned to center and linebacker duties and is set for action vs Wisconsin. Wisconsin stressed pass defense ahead of Saturday’s clash at Iowa with Ken Sachtsen back and Weiske Bennett and Huxhold cleared for the Hawkeye game.
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al DiMarco
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Kansas City Blues drop Pilot Battell as manager
Kansas City Blues announce Tuesday that Dick Battell’s contract as manager will not be renewed for the 1949 season. Batell, in his time with the team, led efforts in the minors and major circuits, with the Blues hoping new leadership will spark a fresh start next year.
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