Preseason favorites fall as season nears end in 1950s college football
New York AP report tracks how expectations shifted across major programs. Michigan, Notre Dame, Stanford, California, Texas, Oklahoma and Army saw rapid changes in status as bowls loomed. Princeton and Wyoming ended undefeated runs, while Tennessee and Kentucky faced late-season upsets amid wild weather and bowl chatter.
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Bowl opponents list frames 1947 college results
The piece surveys upcoming bowls and likely matchups. It notes Kentucky Oklahoma and Texas Tennessee in the Sugar and Cotton Bowls, Miami Clemson favored for Orange, with teams from Washington Alabama California and others in various regional bowls. It also mentions Heinrichs pass record chase and a busy selection committee declaring potential participants.
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Reynolds Of Nebraska Tops 1959 Scoring With 157 Points
Bobby Reynolds of Nebraska's Cornhuskers finished the season as college football's leading scorer with 157 points in nine games, topping Carl Taseff of John Carroll and Whizzer White of Arizona State. Reynolds sealed the title with a late touchdown and extra points despite a 49-35 loss to Oklahoma. Eddie Talbson of Wyoming posted 130 points as the best non Nebraskan.
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Major Elevens Undefeated Untied With Upset Losses
Twenty one college teams enter final week with unbeaten records as Army and Oklahoma look to finish strong. Princeton Wyoming Cal- tie Stanford and others sit atop the season but upsets topple Kentucky Tennessee and Santa Clara. Army and Oklahoma may end with key rival games, while oblique notes from unrelated items appear about sheep husbandry and distracted driving laws.
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Chicago Bears Take National Loop Lead
New York AP reports the Chicago Bears press toward the National Football League lead as their brutal, aggressive play earns them the nickname Monsters of the Midway. The team dominates opponents and signals a clear path to the league summit.
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Giants Upset Eagles as Bears Keep Edge in Conference Race
In a tight NFL patch, the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7 to 5 while the Chicago Bears remain atop the standings. Green Bay edged San Francisco and Washington, keeping battles tight as two games remain. Meanwhile Los Angeles stayed hopeful after a late surge.
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