Albert's Unerring Arm Smashes Browns 34 20
In the AAFC Monday action San Francisco upset Cleveland 34 to 20 as Lefty Frankie Albert starred behind strong line play. Otto Graham passed for 180 yards and two touchdowns for the Browns but could not prevent a setback that keeps Cleveland two games ahead in the Western division. Buffalo crushed Chicago 49 to 17 and New York beat Los Angeles 31 to 17 behind Spec Sanders.
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Upper Iowa and Central Share Lead in Conference Race
Upper Iowa remains undefeated with four wins, tied with Central for first in the Iowa conference standings. Central crushed Iowa Wesleyan 45 to 0 while Simpson upset Wartburg 20 to 8, setting up a key Central vs Simpson clash at Pella.
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Michalske Seeks Center for Cyclones Boost
AMES AP Coach Mike Michalske eyes another center and quarterback to strengthen the Cyclones after injuries to Jim Riding and Ed Farni in the Oklahoma game. Riding suffered a fractured vertebra and is out for the season. Farni had two ribs pulled loose from the clavicle and will miss at least two weeks. Both sophomores are key backups.
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Wilson Clinton Top Prep State Contender Seeks Win
Wilson and Clinton lead the Mississipi Valley conference as Cedar Rapids rivals clash this weekend. McKinley faces Waterloo West on the road while Franklin travels to Marshalltown for a non conference with Central Iowa leaders. Roosevelt meets Grinnell as the Hill Park program features multiple showdowns Friday and Saturday.
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19 Zatkoffs See Tiger Sammy in Wolverine Tussle
ANN ARBOR Michigan AP Sammy Zatkoff scored a 53 yard interception return for a touchdown as Illinois defeated Michigan 13 to 9 in a tense game. His family including 19 Zatkoffs and their wives watched from the stands in Hamtramck suburbers.
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Harris Open to Managerial Offer if Tough Decision Hits
New York reports Bucky Harris may reconsider his choice to avoid managerial work. He said if Col. Mac Phail offered a deal he could not refuse, he might change his mind, citing financial reasons as a key factor.
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Hawks face Illinois in homecoming clash at Iowa City
Iowa hopes to rebound from a 41 6 loss to Notre Dame as it hosts Illinois in a homecoming contest. A win would lift the Hawks to 3 1 in the Big Nine if Ohio State defeats Northwestern, with Notre Dame dominating the national picture and Illinois aiming to balance the conference race.
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Imports Balance Exports at Iowa
New York AP reports a guess that Weiss may move to the Giants, freeing a front office post for Bucky Harris as Branch Rickey seeks cars for players via hometown dealers. Iowa editors note locals leaving for other colleges, with nine regulars from out of state. Harold and Herbert Shoener of Irvington, New Jersey, form a twin end duo.
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Cote Finishes First in Yonkers Marathon Victory
Gerard Cote of Quebec, a former Canadian army sergeant, won the Yonkers Tercen tennial marathon and the National A A U championship for the third time in Yonkers New York.
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Holland Wins 25-Mile Auto Race at Williams Grove
Bill Holland of Bridgeport Connecticut won the 25 mile big-auto trophy race at Williams Grove, clocking 26 minutes 6.21 seconds to take the feature event from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Ohio State May Hold Key To Western Conference Rule
Ohio State finally found form by thumping Minnesota 39 to 9 as it climbs into the Big Nine title race. With a defeat and a tie already on its record OSU still has two tough league tests ahead against Northwestern and Illinois that could decide the championship outlook.
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Bissonette Dealt Out by Pittsburgh Pirates
Former major league first baseman Del Bissonette was released unconditionally as Pirates coach after one season. General Manager Hamey announced the decision, noting Bissonette had been signed last December by ex-manager Frank Frisch.
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Iowa Hunters Turn Barrage On Pheasants
DES MOINES Iowa’s 1946 pheasant season opened in 59 northern counties with an estimated 50 percent more license holders than last year. The three week season allows six hours per day, bag limits three roosters daily with six in possession, hens forbidden. Conservation officials note a 13 percent drop in birds and urge respect for trespass and farmer permits. Prospects are strongest in Cedar Lyon Mitchell Kossuth Grundy Winnebago Jasper Floyd Marshall Humboldt Emmet Sac Poweshiek Sioux Osceola.
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Vikes and Ripon Contend for Midwest Lead
Unbeaten Lawrence faces Ripon as both vie for top spot in the Midwest conference after a tie in Appleton Wisconsin. Other games include Beloit at Northfield Grinnell at Grinnell Cornell at Galesburg Knox at Galesburg and Augustana at Monmouth in non conference action. Standings show Lawrence atop the list with Ripon close behind as the race tightens.
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Filchock Leads Giants Past Bears 14 0 in Week’s Upset
Frank Filchock, seeking a trade from Washington, accounted for both Giants touchdowns as New York defeated Chicago 14 0. Eagles rallied to beat Washington 28 24, while Giants moved into first in the Eastern division. Other results included Cards over Rams 34 10 and Steelers 33 7 over Yanks. Attendance reached 17,591.
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Yale Cops Regatta Trophy From MIT In Thames Race
Yale won the 12-college regatta on the Thames River in New London Connecticut on Monday to hold temporary possession of the Danmark Regatta trophy thwarting MIT’s bid for a third straight win.
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