Notre Dame Favored In 1940s College Football Parley
A national field preview ranks Notre Dame as the strong favorite, with Army, Cornell, Michigan State, and Michigan as major challengers. The article notes Nebraska, Texas, and USC among contenders, while praising Notre Dame QB Bobby Williams and Army coach Bobby Blark’s club.
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Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Army
Cornell
LSU
Duke
Virgginia
Manford
Texas
Bobby Blark
Princeton
Tigers
Darkhorse
Boston University
Southeastern
Bowthern
Diller
Strong
North Carolina
Marylie
William and Mary
Tennessee
Beexfield
Kentucky
Tinteis
Alabama
Johnny Papit
Texas Longhorns
BMU
TCU
Missouri
Oklahoma
Sooners
USC
Dhe
California
Washington
Fighting Irish
Hudson
Michigan
Branford
TVI Golf Tourney Delayed By Rains
Chattanooga AP report notes 158 amateur golfers including state champions to start Tennessee Valley Invitational qualifying today. A $1500 pro-am event was washed out by rain. 28 pros paired with three amateurs for cash and equipment prizes. Best ball 14 hole format at Riverview course led by teams with 68s by Jim Gantz and Hal Williams. Top 32 scorers advance to championship flight in the TVI.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Riverview
Woody Laffoon
Gardner Dickinson, Jr
Preas ‘Thornton, Jr
Dothan
Jim Gantz
Morgantown
N.C
Hal Willams
Tua Ala
Fat Wallets Said Big Cause Of Rising Prices For Meats
Washington columnist Peter Edson argues high consumer income and payrolls drive meat prices more than shortages. He notes wholesale meat prices rose mid year 1949, with potential further gains, while pig and cattle trends and slaughter cycles influence costs. He cites per person consumption estimates and shifts toward leaner hogs and better cuts as factors shaping the market.
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Peter Edson Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
U. S
Hettle
Cosby Hodges Lead in Slow Softball League
Cosby Hodges moved into the Slow Softball League lead after a 13 10 win over Telephone last night. Linemen 6 opened the second half. Tonight's games include Ho suery versus Rumsey Brannan at 7 30 and Hedstrom versus Wilson at 9. Also note cotton futures and a stray line about popcorn growing conditions.
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Cosby
Hodges
Matt
Telephone
Linemen
Hosuery
Rumsey - Brannan
Hedstrom
Wilson
Minor League Club Owner Tells Plight Of Game In Bushes
Bul Koval, co owner of the Youngstown Athletics in the Middle Atlantic League, laments minor league woes as clubs fold or struggle. He cites rising costs, telecast pressure from majors, stagnant admission prices, and attendance shortfalls, noting many leagues face bankruptcy or dissolution this season.
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Koungstown
Bul Koval
Youngstown Athletics
Erie
Johnatown
Oil City
New Caste
Butler
Youngstown
Uniontown
Koval
Hame
Eam
Koval Sai
Cuthbert Red Sox Upset Eufaula In FRU Outings
Cuthbert Red Sox edged the Eufaula Millers 6-5 under Flint River League play. Ike Sutcox pitched a key second inning double and drove in three runs while fanning eight for the win. Kossover started for Eufaula and Satterfield finished, with final scoring 3-2 in favor of Cuthbert.
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Cuthbert
Cuthbert Red Sox
Flint River
Eufaula Millers
Ike Sutcox
Kuns
Kossover
Eufaula
Dove
Satterfield
Blazely Tigers Rise In Standings In Abbeville Area
Abbeville area notes show Blazely Tigers climbing in the standings as Abbeville Lions suffer a setback. The report cites mixed results and lingering confusion from fragmented lines and unclear game details.
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Plate
Blakely Tigers
Abbeville
Lions
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TVI
Chevrolet
Solomon Motor CO
Solomon
Motor Company
Oi Dodds
Jett
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Pocket Testament League
New York
Gzi Bollie Rowlands
Armed Forces
Tokyo
English Channel
Shirley May
France
Ramsgate
Harry Boudekian
Somerset, Mass
NEA Service
Amy Quartermaster Corps
Panama City
Cosby-Hodges
NEW York Cotton
Glow League L Pet
Awyers
Eagles
FRU
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Abbevale
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Culler
Blakely
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Butavia
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Johnson
Hardware Company
S. Foster St
Mc Conilling
U. S Royals
Wehia
TIRE
Ty Msinsad
United States Rubber Company
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Pan-Am
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