High school stars dominate season scoring totals
Elkader Iowa leads with 339 points in seven games, 182 by halfback Jack Dittmer who stars in basketball and baseball. Lovington NL tallies 366 points and Sterling Ill 344 in seven games. Wausau Wisconsin claims 47 straight wins since 1938 under coach Win Brockmeyer.
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Win Brockmeyer
Navy Eyes Notre Dame Test as Morale Rises
Annapolis reports morale at Navy high ahead of the battle with Notre Dame in Cleveland. Coach Oscar Hagberg says dissension faded as regulars ready for action with injuries to Kiser and Jenkins, while Captain Duden is noted for advising Hoernschemeyer on passing.
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George Sondheim
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Jenkins
Alabama
Associated Press
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Indiana Eyes Ann Arbor and Columbus Title Show
Indiana University atop the Big Ten seeks wins over Minnesota and Michigan while Purdue hosts Pittsburgh and Illinois eyes a repeat title with Great Lakes as Wisconsin visits Iowa. Navy transfers and injuries shape key lineups for Illinois Purdue and Marquette as conference race tightens.
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Fenimore Doubts His All American Chance
Stillwater Okla Nov 1. Bob Fenimore doubts an all American nod despite vast town support. He notes many backs ahead this year while his Aggies ride undefeated. Fenimore has 1162 total yards in five games and 54 points. He packed 90 rushes for 779 yards and 40 receptions.
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Trojans Face Gaels as Underdogs in Key Matchup
USC and St Mary's meet with the Gaels favorite at 6 to 5 as USC seeks to rebound from a Washington upset. Coach Jeff Cravath presses a focused game plan while USC hopes to avenge prior losses in a pivotal clash.
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James Puts HPC Through Light Workout
Coach Ralph James led High Point College Purple Panthers in a light practice after noon using signal drills and scrimmage drills while two regulars watched from the sidelines nursing minor injuries from the Appalachian battle. Chief Painter and Ace Amick stood out in ball carrying as HPC plans six more days of practice before a November 10 visit to Guilford College to face the Quakers.
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Gobblers and Wolfpack Meet in Southern Conference Showdown
Richmon d Nov 1 Virginia Tech Gobblers seek another upset as they face North Carolina State in Raleigh in a key Southern Conference clash. NC State travels with a solid lineup led by Bill Stanton while William and Mary plays Maryland at College Park in the other SC contest.
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Indians
Major League Draft Opens With 5000 Minor Leaguers Available
Chicago November 1 Major league owners gathered to review more than 5000 minor league players for the annual draft. With servicemen returning to the majors and current rosters full, executives expected little bidding intensity. Connie Mack questioned value, noting few minors worth top prices, while new commissioner A B Chandler announced the draft under a rotation system with first choices by eighth place teams. Several former major leaguers, including Lou Novikoff Frank Demaree Zeke Bonura Ira Hutchinson Larry Rosenthal and John Whitehead, were among eligible players.
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Zeke Bonura
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Larry Rosenthal
John Whitehead
Chicago White Sox
Conn Accuses Tunney of Playboy Talk
Billy Conn fires back at Gene Tunney from Pittsburgh claiming the former champ’s remarks on the Conn Louis bout as a flop are Playboy Admiral style. Conn ridicules Tunney for war comments and teetotaler claims while challenging his boxing judgment and fitness.
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Joe
Cotton Bowl Reservations Open as Host Team Chooses
Dallas November 1. Cotton Bowl officials opened reservations for the Dallas football classic as the Southwest Conference contends in a muddled year. Director General James H. Stewart and President Jordan C. Ownby consider Temple Alabama Mississippi State and Louisiana State among potential visiting teams with Temple singled out as a preferred possibility.
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Art
Flyers Tie Hornets Rally Halts Western Tie Bid
Pittsburgh failed to gain two points needed to catch Indianapolis as St. Louis Flyers rallied from behind to force a 3 3 tie in a Western Division game. The result left the Hornets still one point shy of the leaders with games remaining.
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Indianapolis
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St. Louis Flyers
Davis to Speak at Roanoke Sports Festival
Dr. John E. Davis director of athletics in the veterans administration special services division will be principal speaker at Roanoke veterans hospital first annual award day and play festival. Awards will honor patients for outstanding sports progress and calisthenics. Roanoke is the second VA hospital to hold such a festival following Perry Point Maryland.
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John E. Davis
Veterans Administration Special Services Division
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Veterans Hospital
Perry Point
Busher Career May End After Left Leg Fracture
The legendary filly Busher sustained a left foreleg fracture after pulling up lame five days before the Hollywood Gold Cup. X-rays at Perris, where she was taken, show a slight break with veterinary hope she may race again next year, though a recovery of three to four months is uncertain.
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Louis B. Mayer
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Kaiser Hurl a Shutout Beats Havana in Cuban Winter League
Kai ser of the Kansas City Monarchs pitched an eight hit two to zero shutout for Havana against Cienfuego in a Cuban winter baseball league game yesterday.
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Bison Prep For Final Drill As Gastonia Readies Green Wave
High Point prepares for a Western Conference clash with Gastonia High School at Albion Millis Stadium. Coach Tony Simeon emphasizes passing and pass defense while Curtis McDonald works timing for ends Tommy McGee and Bill Brewer. Gastonia secretive about the Green Wave, with Hugh A. Query predicting a tough night for Gastonia. Tickets available at Mann's Drug Store No. 2 and Cecil's Drug.
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Back to Normal After Rose Bowl Collapse
New York reports Columbia has no bowl ambitions after its Rose Bowl room collapse. Athletic Director Ralph Furey said the unbeaten and untied team will not accept a bowl bid even if it remains undefeated. Army and Temple still linger as bowl possibilities.
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Columbia
Ralph Furey
Army
Temple
Tar Heels Debut New Starters For Tennessee Test
North Carolina Coach Carl Snavely fields many first year players as 15 probable starters, nine new. The Tar Heels travel to Knoxville to face Tennessee and hope to even the series after 14 meetings.
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