Notre Dame Survives Close Test to Stay No 1
Notre Dame narrowly defeated Illinois 7-6 as Chick Maggioli broke free late to rally the Irish. Navy, Army, and several others won to stay unbeaten while Oklahoma A&M and Ohio State posted significant wins. Notable upsets included Nebraska over Missouri and Michigan sweeping Purdue.
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Virginia
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Tennessee Tech
Notre Dame
Illinois
Michigan
Purdue
Great Lakes
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Missouri
Ohio State
Minnesota
Indiana
Iowa
Baldwin-Wallace
Wooster
Ft. Riley
Olathe Navy
Towa State
Kansas State
Wichita U
Rockhurst College
Gators Triumph Over Maryland 14 6 On Homecoming Day
Florida Gators celebrate homecoming by defeating Maryland 14 to 6. A fumble and a blocked punt in the first period led to two Florida touchdowns. Maryland's lone score came on a third quarter miscue after a poor quick kick. Bobby Forbes and Dewell Rushing connected for a TD via a pitch, with Jimmy Turner adding the extra points.
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Gainesville
Fila
Gators
University of Maryland
Errapins
John Morris
Maryland
Jack White
Bobby Forbes
Buddy Carte
Jimmy Turner
Florida
Forbes
Dewell
Turner
Local Bowling Matches Highlight Weekend Action
Surtee's of Birmingham lost to Decatur girls by 1 pin on October 15 with Hazel McAdams 190 leading for Surtee's and Jimmie Watson Knowles, Mary Clouse and Carrine Vinson starring for Garrison. Garrison beat Surtee's again on October 21 in Birmingham by 117 pins. Cecil Turner posted 223 in Monday Night League. J C Ray 192 and Dodie Street 172 led mixed doubles. Courtland B 24 beat Garrison by 62 pins. Will Hendryx high for men at 214 and Mary Clouse 199 for the girls.
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Birmingham
Decatur
Aes
Frances Owens
Mary Louise Parties
Bernice Sapp
Hazel McAdams
Garrison
Jimmie Watson Knowles
Mary Clouse
Carrine Vinson
Zelda Rowe
Helen Kitchens
Surtee’s
J. C. Ray
Dodie Street
Courtland
Schedule Card Shows Week Night Tennis Events
Next week brings Monday night Men s League and Wednesday night mixed doubles. Thursday night features Courtland B 24 against Men s team. Last week s top scores list Margaret Barnes 223 for Women and J C Ray 244 for Men.
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Courtland
Margaret Barnes
J. C. Ray
Georgia Bulldogs fall to LSU in Atlanta clash
The Georgia Bulldogs were defeated 15-7 by LSU in Atlanta, snapping a possible SEC title bid. Earlier Georgia edged Kentucky 13-12 and routed two nonconference opponents. LSU rode a field goal and a pass touchdown by Ed Sigrest after Gene Knight’s ground game to clinch.
Tulane's Power Deciding Factor in 27 7 Victory
Tulane's grinding attack overwhelmed Southern Methodist as the Green Wave surged from a 7 0 deficit to score three late touchdowns. Renfroe's reverse plays troubled the Mustang defense while penalties plagued both sides with numerous infractions. Three Mustangs left the field with injuries as Tulane secured the win in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Tulane
Crumb
Southern ’ Methodist Tang
Green Wave
Mustangs
Greenies
Renfroe
Prisoner Lewis Moore Reported Safe by Parents
A telegram from Pfc. Lewis Moore says all well and safe after being a Japanese prisoner since May 1942. Moore’s parents Mr and Mrs Emmett Moore of 5436 Third Avenue, Birmingham, formerly of Gadsden, received the message.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pfc
Lewis Moore
Emmett Moore
Third Avenue
Gadsden
Synthetic camphor from turpentine described
The article notes that synthetic camphor, nearly identical to natural camphor, is prepared from turpentine.
Army and West Virginia Top Saturday Football Results
Army defeated Duke 27 to 7 while West Virginia beat Penn State 28 to 27. Yale routed Rochester 32 to 0 and Texas A&M crushed North Texas Agricultural 61 to 0. Strong showings also included California over Washington 33 to 7 and Illinois over Notre Dame 13 to 7.
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Associated Press
Army
Duke
Navy
Penn
Colgate
Columbia
Dartmouth
Brown
Yale
Rochester
Boston College
Syracuse
Ye Muhrenberg
Franklin and Marshall
West Virginia
Penn State
LaFayette
Rutgers
Connecticut
Brooklyn College
Texas A. & M
North Texas Agricultural
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Winston-Ialem
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Lawrence
Imhoma A. & M
Tulsa
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Tennessee State
Miami
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Ake
Ane
Rice
Texas
Washington
California
USC
St. Mary’s
Drexel
Lehigh
Franklin
Earlham
Utah
U. of Nevada
Alabama High School Football Scores From Weeknight List
West End Birmingham fell to Bessemer Shades Cahaba 20 to 13 while Phillips Birmingham lost 6 to 31 at Fairfield. Scores include Glencoe 20 St Bernard 0, Hackleburg 61 Brilliant 0, Leeds 51 Minor 0, Jefferson County 26 Mortimer Jordan 0, Laverne 20 Troy 12, Dadeville 41 Holtville 0, Dale County 13 Slocomb 7.
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Shades-Cahaba
Phillips
Brham
Fairfield
Jones Valley
Glencoe
St. Bernard
Hackleburg
Brilliant
Leeds
Minor
Jefferson County
Mortimer Jordan
Laverne
Troy
Dadeville
Holtville
Dale County
Slocomb
McGill
Mobile
UMS
Jur
Coffee
Florence
Sport
Morte A
B'ham
Ramsay Bam
Miller
Flomaton
Eufaula
Opelika
Sylacauga
Ala
School For Deaf
Cadets Beat Duke 27 to 7 at Polo Grounds
Army’s Cadets came from behind to defeat Duke 27 to 7 before about 45,000 in New York. The Cadets piled up 13 first downs and 314 rushing yards to Duke’s 57, turning a 7-6 halftime deficit into a decisive win in midterm play.
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Fritz Howell
New York
Army
Duke
Polo Grounds
Paw Packer
Blue Devils
Army Corps
Dukes
Glenn Davis Squirt
Raether
Cone Teat Att Ward Army
Rover
Blue Devil
Odds Shift On Election Bets Amid Dewey and Carroll Rivalry
Bettors now quote odds of three to one on the presidential race featuring Thomas Dewey and Carroll, with speculation that Dewey may win. The betting reflects uncertainty and shifting support as analysts weigh party strength and public sentiment.
Morgan Wins By Big Score At Hart Selle
Morgan of Town Creek defeated Rison High Huntsville 57 0 before the largest Hart Selle crowd in the annual game. Hartselle struck early and Morgan poured in touchdowns as every backfield man scored except one, Puckett adding two. Morgan meets Hart Selle next Friday in a tougher test.
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Anne County
Rison High
Huntsville
Hartselle
Re Hartselle
Bates
Morgan Club
Puckett
Morgan
Town Creek
Navy Kicks Penn 26 to 0
Navy defeats Penn 26 to 0 at Philadelphia as Clyde Scott shines in backfield. A 3-yard quick kickoff and strong punting set up Navy’s first scores. Final marks Navy’s several touchdowns and extra points with Scott contributing two rushing touchdowns and two extra points.
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NAVY
PENN
Harold Clausen
Philadelphia
Clyde Scott
Smackover
Ark
Asylvania
Joe Sullivan
Pennsy Navy
Pes, Helman
Mtn
Bramiet
L. E
Jack Martin
Dickerson
Go Chase
Ducess Wenemies
MIR
Rosenthal Teat
Ben Martin Lawless
Duden Q
Shaema L. H
Opnielienenn
RTC
Edenbern
Ipiacibasea
Scott Torus
Scott
Barron
Dewey Facing Gambling on Election Outcome by State Odds
Carroll announces a betting plan offering $3 to your $1 against Dewey win, requiring $1 to win $3. He lists odds by states with 32 states favoring Dewey, 16 for the President, totaling 370 electoral votes for Dewey and 161 for the other side.
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Dewey
Carroll
Favored
Megogo Wins Washington Handicap At Laurel
Megogo, a three year old gelding from Christiana Stable, defeated Bon Jour by two lengths in the Washington handicap at Laurel Md. The victory earns Megogo a spot in next Wednesday's Pimlico Special with a purse of 18,900 dollars, boosting year total to 45,450 dollars. Bon Jour led Harford and Lord Calvert finished fourth in a field of six. Megogo paid 32.80 9.50 and 4.60 for a 2 wager.
Tigers Turn Back Georgia in 15-7 victory
Georgia threatened throughout but the LSU Tigers blocked three Bulldog punts and executed a rugged game plan. Gene Knight starred with passing and a late field goal to seal a 15-7 win over Georgia at Atlanta. Ed Sigrest scored, Elwyn Rowan missed two placements, and Knight intercepted a pass for a 50 yard return before the clinching field goal. Georgia led in first downs and yards but costly fumbles and punts doomed their effort.
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Atlanta
Gene Knight
Louisiana State
Georgia
Tiger
Tigers
Bulldog
Knight
Ed Sigrest
Elwyn Rowan
Fred Land
George Skipworth
Rowan
The
Bulldogs
Charlie Smith
Billy Rutland
Rutland
Billy Bryan
Skipworth
Mike Castronis
Charlie Webb
Jim Cason
Webb
VOLS COME BACK TO WIN HANDILY
Tennessee rallies in a wild third period to defeat Clemson 26 to 7 in Knoxville. Watt Stewart, Sid Tinsley, and Bill Rogers carried the offense with Rogers scoring the touchdown. Buster Stephens added two markers while Charles Wildman and Jack Redding contributed one each.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Clemson
Watt Stewart
Sid Tinsley
Bill Rogers
Vol
Rogers
Buster Stephens
Charles Wildman
Jack Redding
Ohio State takes sole lead in Big Ten title chase
Ohio State defeated Minnesota 34 to 14 at Columbus on October 23, closing in on the Western Conference lead. The Scarlet Scourge offense opened strong, then coasted to victory to secure the Buckeyes fifth win of the 194 season and, with Michigan beating Purdue, claim undisputed first place in the conference.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Minnesota
Gophers
Bucks
Michigan
Purdue
Ohio State
Irish Rally Beats Illini in Key Notre Dame Victory
Notre Dame with Achille Maggioli saving the undefeated Irish 65 yards for a late touchdown to beat Illinois 13 to 7 before 65 114 fans in Champaign. Buddy Young fired a 74 yard touchdown early as Illinois led 7-6, Kelly added a late score for Notre Dame after an Illini fumble.
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Jerry Liska
Champaign
Ill
Achille
Chick) Maggioli
Notre Dame
Irish
Illinois
Illini
Maggioli
Paris Island
S. C
Marine Base
Bob Keily
Claude
Buddy)Young
Young
Kelly
Usioub
Greenwood
Moulton Dominates Russellville In 27 Point Victory
Moulton defeated Russellville Friday at the stadium by 27 to 0 as backs Ri Terry Clabornia and Pearson scored and drove offense. Russellville fought hard, but Moulton’s persistent line and elusive backs produced the decisive first downs and touchdowns.
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Moulton
Seenen Bach
Pearson
Carroll Hill
Donald Terry
Smith
Ri Terry
Clabornia
Russellville
Dalton
Richards
Turner
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Cheeks
South Benders
Chick Maggioli
Altogethie
Lay & Oe
Bob Kelly
Buddy
West Pointers
Georgia Tech
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Middies
Quakers
Oklahoma Aggies
Ohio
St.Thomas
St. Paul
Drake
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Mississippi
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Jacksonville Navy
Southern Methodist
Cooper-Wells
Florida Gators
Cecil Turner
Company “F
Alabama State Guard
City Hall
T. R. Harrison
University of Georgia Bulldogs
Kentucky
Levee
Alabama
Montgomery
Harry Gilmer
Land and Air
Auburn
Mississippi State
B. F
Goodrich
Silvertowns
B.F Goodrich Stores
Emmett McClary
LEE and Oak Sts
Norwich
Maine
Gorgan State College
Lincoln
Middlebury
New Hampshire
Is So Plebs
Isburgh
Chatham Field
Tee
N. C. State
William and Mary
Wt C. Navy
Jacksonville
Alabama High
West End
Ham
Bessemer
Selma
Evergreen
Tallassee
Hurtilitary
B. M. Comer
Talladega
Ille
Columbiana C. Oulton
Athens
Hatton
Vel
Thomas
Rison Morgan Mitchell
Falkenberry
Roberson
Patton Montgomery
Broom
Pettey Payne
Eames
Cuistiecsns Ward
RG Sharp
RT von
Cantrell Woodard
Sennaweneees
RE Gaines Norwood
Wwe Smith
T. Woodard
Oosee
Eeeneees McKenzie
Gilchrist
Martin McClanahan
Sree
Hyman Morgan
Serea
Megogo
Chick Hosch
VOLS
Walgreen Agency
Ave
No 9
Pontiac
Kennedy
Isl Ave
Moulton St
Motor & Recapping CO
Ce Jdiemond
Brillient
Compan Decatur, Alabama
Moody's
Servicenter
Vine
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