Fraley Colorful Look At Indians World Series Victory
Oscar Fraley surveys the Indians World Series win noting Hank Greenberg as new Cleveland president and stockholder while outlining travel woes and Boston press bravado. He recalls rail delays and a quiet city mood, ending with no celebration in Boston and a nod to Mudville.
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Medford midget racer John Ritter killed at track
More than 2,500 spectators watched as midget auto driver John Ritter thirty of Paterson New Jersey was killed last night when another racing car struck him while he changed a tire at the Medford Bowl track. His mechanic Robert Van Biaron of Ridgewood New Jersey and track owner George Hatfield forty were critically injured.
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Irish And Michigan Fail To Match 1947 Football Punch
Notre Dame and Michigan, though still winning, trail in offensive stats per the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau. Nevada leads in total offense with 1,566 yards through games vs San Jose State, San Francisco, and North Texas Teachers, while Stan Heath tops individual offense. Army ranks high in rushing as Nevada improves passing and total yardage, with Heath compiling notable yardage and purporting to be leading passer.
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Auburn Holds Edge in Series With Tech 24 Victories To 23
In Atlanta Georgia Tech and Auburn prepare for a pivotal clash in a long rivalry dating to 1892. Auburn leads the series 24 to 23 with three ties, and Tech seeks to even the count amid high expectations for the Southeastern champions. Tech expects full strength except five Plainsmen may sit out, including Waddail Duart Ball Flour noy Filcur noy. Travis Tidwell starts his first game after injury, promising potent passing as Auburn hopes to upset the home favorites.
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Rehobeth Rebels Face Cottonwood Thursday Night
Rehobeth’s rising Rebels seek win No 4 as they clash with Coach George Layton’s Cottonwood Bears Thursday at 7 30 pm The game was moved from Saturday at Rehobeth field Cottonwood officials requested the date change Rebels beat Newton Ashford and Clayton and lost to Columbia while Cottonwood opened with Graceville and then defeated Vicksburg and Wayneville.
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Punting and Scoring Averages Highlight College Grid Push
The report notes an average of 45.2 yards on 29 punts for a leading punter and a 44.2 second for another player. In scoring, Wyoming leads with 149 points, followed by California 122, Lafayette 116, and Nevada 113, showing a tight race among top teams.
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Tigers Scrimmage With New Backfield Ahead of Friday
Dothan prepares for a Friday night clash at Wiregrass Stadium against Starke Cadets of Montgomery at 7 30. Coach Rip Hewes reshapes the lineup and tightens drills after a tough setback against Eufaula, with potential promotions for understudies and a few regulars rested. Wayne Sincuqfield returns to the squad as the backfield shows progress. The Cadets, led by Bobby Donahue and Eade Welch, enter off four victories and appear improved.
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Tigers Scrimmage Highlights Duels Before Tech Clash
Auburn coach Earl Brown listed three Tigers as doubtful for the Georgia Tech game. Bill Waddall Bucks Dickie and Brownie Flournoy missed the Florida contest with injuries. Sophomore Jack Lambert Bobby Weaver and Jocko Norton practiced with the first team while Dan Mantrone moved up to the second string.
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Northwestern Center Lineman of Week Honored by AP Poll
Northwestern captain and center Alex Sarski sian starred for the undefeated squad, playing all 60 minutes in the 19-16 win over Minnesota. He earned the Associated Press lineman of the week honor as part of the first season poll, joining other top centers and linemen nationwide.
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Troy State Drills For Jacksonville Tilt
Troy State Red Wave prepare for Jacksonville State clash after an 18 7 loss to Austin Peay. Coach Buddy McCollum emphasizes passing, pass defense, downfield blocking and punting as they aim to rebound on the road. The team stands at two and two after defeating Union University and Marion Institute and losing to Southwestern Law and Austin Peay.
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Georgia Tech Leads In Loop Statistics
Georgia Tech tops three SEC categories after three games, leading in total offense, passing, and total defense. Auburn tops pass defense. Tech has 1,007 rushing and passing yards against VPI, Tulane, and Washington and Lee while allowing 42 rushing yards to opponents.
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Competition Keen For All SEC Eleven
The AP All Southeastern football squad race narrows to center between Pat O Sullivan and Hal Herring as Alabama dominates with nominations. Zeigler leads backfield votes with three as Salmon trails with two. Ole Miss, Tennessee lead ends with Foole and Powell at two votes each. Tulane and Mississippi State have no players on the 20 man list. Vanderbilt leads with four nominations, Ole Miss second with three. Auburn Florida Tech Georgia Tennessee each have two. L S A Alabama Kentucky each place one.
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Stengel Named New York Yankees Manager in 2-Year Deal
Charles Dillon Stengel the famed Casey signs a two year contract to manage the New York Yankees succeeding Bucky Harris. The 57 year old Missouri native known for madcap antics and a sharp baseball mind returns to the majors after five years in the minors, most recently guiding Oakland to a Pacific Coast League pennant. He previously starred with the Dodgers Giants and Pirates and helped develop stars like Spahn Bearden and Bearden into a pitcher.
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Zaharias Sets Mark in Texas Open Event
In Fort Worth Texas Mrs Zaharias burst to a new mark in opening play by firing seven birdies and beating women by six strokes on the round against men par She also defeated Mrs Reidel of Dallas 6 5 and Miss Hanson beat Mrs Burns 4 2 Medalist Polly Riley of Fort Worth shot past Bee McWain Birmingham Ala today Riley defeated Mrs Noble of Dallas 7 5 and McWain defeated Mrs Wilcox of Miami Fla 5 4
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Packers Penalized Green Bay Players for Sloppy Play
Lambeau started a reform movement and fined all Packers players one half of one game's salary after a miserable showing against the Chicago Cardinals. He also asked waivers on two former stars as part of the punishment.
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