Trio Of Ground Gainers Topple Former Records
Seattle report notes Bill Dudley of Virginia Elmer Madarik of Detroit and Frankie Sinkwich of Georgia lead in rushing yards this season with 1193 1131 and 1003 respectively. Harmon trails by 180 yards. Sinkwich plays with a broken jaw.
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Michigan
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Virginia
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Georgia
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Ghesquiere
Dave Allerdice
Princeton
Thigear Owen
Magesy” Price
Texas Lines
Owen Price
Henry Stanton
Arizona
University of Virginia
Texas Rose Bowl Odds Improve Amid Navy Opposition
The University of Texas rose in speculation as Navy officials oppose a post season fixture. Secretary Knox and Naval Academy leadership cited academic demands and training schedules, suggesting a Navy-Army California game or servicemen gathering could be blocked. Rose Bowl invitation timing could be affected by these factors.
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Illinois Iowa Clash A Tea Party Preview
In Champaign Illinois faces Iowa in a collision that foreshadows tougher games ahead for both teams. Illinois still schedules Ohio State and Northwestern while Iowa heads home to host Minnesota, the Big Ten leader, as Nebraska learns of Helge Pukema’s return from a two week injury layoff.
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Navy to Face Notre Dame After Tense Harvard Tie
Navy and Harvard battled to a scoreless tie as Navy aims for an undefeated season and a possible Rose Bowl bid. Navy’s ground attack grew stronger despite weather while Notre Dame looms in Baltimore on November 8 as a decisive test for Maj. Swede Larson's fleet.
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Sports Mirror recap with historic and league notes
A fragmented AP sports column recalls Tony Lazzeri and Toronto Leafs personnel moves, mentions Baltimore Marathon contenders with a 2 hour 5 minute time, notes Blades appointing Luk Cardinale as manager, and cites Kentucky detente values rising to about $60 000 an 1938 era high mark.
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AP Football Poll Is Highly Rated
AP Football Poll grows from one man to a 130 plus panel of editors and writers. Alan Gould began ranking the ten best teams weekly, later pairing with Lincoln Star editor Cy Sherman for broader input. The system assigns ten points to first place and decreasing points to lower placements, yielding a consensus ranking.
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Bruce Smith Is Gopher Favorite For Return Of Injured Star
Minnesota fans rate Bruce Smith as a key player and hope he can return from a knee injury. The captain, a popular figure whose plays powered victories over Michigan and Northwestern, was sidelined on crutches during a recent game. His absence has troubled the 14 game winning streak, but hopes remain for a comeback versus Wisconsin.
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Sophomores Spark Big Ten Gains In Weighty Averages
In Big Ten play, Minnesota junior Bill Daley averages 99.6 rushing yards but is outpaced by sophs. Pat Harder 97 and Bob Westfall 82 follow. Indiana sophomore Billy Senbrand leads in passing and total offense while Michigan freshman Tom Kuzma and Hillenbrand contribute in various categories. Otto Graham Northwestern and Dick Fisher Ohio State post notable yardage totals.
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Hoosiers
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Armstrong Retires From Boxing After Auto Crash
Henry Armstrong, the only fighter to hold three world boxing titles at once, retires after a severe automobile accident in Oklahoma. He explains the crash served as a warning, ending any chance of a comeback despite short earlier hopes.
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Boxing News
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Minnesota Triumph Over Northwestern In Close Grid Iron Bout
Led by captains and backfield burst, Minnesota edge Northwestern 8 to 7 in a bruising clash. Bruce Smith injured, Herman Frickey sidelined, Bob Higgins substitute sparked the rally as old playbook quick lineup tactics sealed the win for the Gophers.
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Sports Roundup from The Evening Havenite
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