Chappuis Chases Big Nine Yardage Mark This Season
Michigan star Bob Chappuis leads Big Nine total offense with 538 yards in four league games and aims to beat Otto Graham 1942 record of 862 yards. Minnesota’s Everett Faunce and Indiana’s Ben Raimondi trail in per game averages as Illinois’ Art DuFelmeier and Iowa’s Bob Sullivan follow in rushing and passing totals.
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Linehan declines coaching post with Brooklyn Dodgers
Fred Linehan informed William Cox owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers that he cannot accept the head coach job for the football Dodgers because of business pressures. The notice appears in AP dispatches from Brooklyn.
Ramblers Schluter Title Hinge as Wilson Faces Clinton
The Wilson Iowa City football clash at Hill Park on November 8 could decide the 1946 Mississippi Valley Conference title. A Wilson win over Clinton would keep the Ramblers in the race and a Iowa City victory would crown Herb Cormack’s team undisputed champion. Standings show Iowa City unbeaten in five conf games and Wilson with three wins and one loss.
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Marion Heads to Anamosa for WaMaC Showdown on Friday
Marion travels to Anamosa Friday for a WaMaC Conference clash with the Blue Raiders. The winner will claim undisputed second place as Coach Les Hipple adjusts the lineup including Kenny Otting at right half, Raddatz or Domer at left end, and Abe r nathy and Rathje at guard.
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McKinley Roosevelt Freshmen Play 0-0 Tie
McKinley and Roosevelt freshmen battled to a 0-0 stalemate on Monday. McKinley’s best drive was nullified by a bounds call near the goal line. Bill Grow sparked the offense with strong passing while Hamilton led Roosevelt’s ground game and Rowell and Starns stood out on defense. West Chester clinched the conference crown by beating Richland as Kalona moved to second with a 20 to 0 win over Keota and Wellman rose to third by defeating Williamsburg.
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Navy Cage Team Formed at Cedar Rapids Armory
Gerald R. Hotchkiss welfare and recreation officer of the naval reserve division in Cedar Rapids forms a basketball team from unit members. At the first meeting Monday night 15 men reported. Interested teams should contact Hotchkiss at the Memorial building armory or at home in Marion 522 Seventh avenue.
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Tipton Faces U High in Key Eastern Iowa showdown
Tipton rides a 7-0 slate and 233 to 68 scoring edge into a Friday night clash with unbeaten U High of Iowa City for the Eastern Iowa conference crown. Star halfback Mearl Naber leads with 18 touchdowns and 116 points, while Orren Schroeder anchors the line as Tipton seeks another conference title.
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Cyclones Farm Ready for State Game
Iowa State prepares for a Saturday matchup with Kansas State after a heavy workout session following a blowout loss to Oklahoma. Coach Mike Michalske indicated Ed Farni, nursing rib injuries, may return, and freshman Rill Chauncey is likely to see action against Kansas State in Manhattan.
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Injured End Wins Honors For Lineplay
Windhell Williams of Rice, injured his ankle in practice a week earlier but stayed with the trainer and played against Texas. He was named lineman of the week in the AP poll and scored two touchdowns, helping Rice upset Texas and break its unbeaten run.
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Princeton Mentor Sees Finis for T Formation
Princeton coach Charley Caldwell said the T formation is nearing its end as a principal offense. He spoke during preparation for a game against the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Saturday. Caldwell predicted the T will fade as defenses improve and a new formation emerges.
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Utah Tops Grid Gainers for Third Straight Week
Utah university leads the nation in total offense for a third straight week with 438.6 yards per game, including 307 rushing and 130 passing as Notre Dame, Detroit and Northwestern follow in total offense and rushing rankings after recent games.
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Notre Dame Maintains Stand Against Postseason Bowls
Notre Dame officials reaffirmed opposition to post-season bowl games despite Rose Bowl approval by the Western Conference. Coach Frank Leahy and Rev. John Cavanaugh stated the policy remains unchanged, arguing bowls are unfair to students and extend the season.
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Cubs Sign Hack Nicholson and More For 1947
Chicago Cubs announce 1947 contracts for Stan Hack and Bill Nicholson ending rumors of moves. Also signed were rookie Eddie Waitkus who batted .305 last season and catcher Clyde McCullough who hit .288, per a bulletin from Commissioner A B Chandler's office.
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Pheasant Hunter Aims to Break Del welding Record
Stanley Miller and companions crawled through a cornfield near Delwe on Monday at 10 a.m. a flock of four cock pheasants rose and Miller fired once to drop three birds, matching a claimed hunting record.
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