Yankees Favored In 1949 World Series Opener
New York hosts Brooklyn in the 1949 World Series opener as rain clouds hover over Yankee Stadium. Allie Reynolds may start for the Yankees against Don Newcombe or Preacher Roe. Deteriorating health among players cited, with strong Dodgers youth and speed noted.
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WVU Team Works Over Time For Pitt Preparation
Morgantown reports West Virginia University coaches Dud DeGroot and staff grind through nights to stop Pitt in a game looming after the World Series opening in New York. Attendance and sleep loss highlight the Fever as Irvin Stretch Howell notes Pitt’s strong running game and weak throwing arm, foreshadowing a tense matchup.
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Pitt and West Virginia clash over stunning grid form
The piece compares the 1949 Pitt eleven to Jack Sutherland’s era, noting Howell’s praise for Pitt’s offensive diversity and passing as they gained 87 yards through the air and 157 on the ground against Northwestern. West Virginia, though powerful, faces a daunting Pitt line as Daily drills hint at a secret weapon for Saturday.
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Beat Pitt Prepares For Record Crowd At Park Stadium
Anxious students plan a colossal Beat Pitt event on the old athletic field tomorrow night as Mountaineers drill behind closed doors. Ticket sales stretch across hotels in Pairmont Clarksburg Uniontown and Waynesburg though some seats remain scarce amid hopes the 26 500 attendance record may be surpassed with good Friday and Saturday weather. Republicans resume inquiry listing Hunt Bennett and Helis as witnesses and plan to reconvene next week with possible action in early 1950 if those witnesses cannot testify this year.
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Pitt Favored Over Mountaineers In Classic Grid Battle
West Virginia and Pitt prepare for the 42nd renewal at Mountaineer Field with Pitt a three touchdown favorite. Mountaineers hope to stun the Panthers after a cautious start as locals brace for a high-stakes rivalry clash amid heavy interest and travel noise.
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Big East Upset Saturday Overtakes Notre Dame Michigan
A rambling look at gridiron powerhouses Notre Dame and Michigan sharing the spotlight with other Eastern and Western teams. The piece notes shifting dynamics in college football and the looming threat of upsets during a turbulent season.
Early grid era notes spark a ballgame clash
In 1879 Navy football wore tightly laced jackets as the first grid era unit. Eleven times Southeast Conference teams played in the Axis Bowl, with Alabama furnishing of the teams.
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