Graham Shines as Browns Clinch West Title in 37 14 Triumph
Otto Graham threw three touchdowns to pace the Cleveland Browns to a 37 14 win over the San Francisco 49ers clinching the Western Division of the All America Conference. New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dons 16 13 at Yankee Stadium to tighten their hold on the Eastern crown.
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Pro Standings and All-America Results From Sunday
Pro standings show Pittsburgh atop with 7 wins 2 losses and a .778 pace while Philadelphia and Boston trail. All-America listing highlights Cleveland leading the West with 10 0 9 0 pace and notable games include Cleveland beating San Francisco 37 14 and New York 16 13. Upcoming fixtures list Philadelphia at Boston Pittsburgh at Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals at Washington Detroit at Los Angeles Green Bay at New York.
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North Carolina and Texas in Orange Bowl contention
North Carolina Tar Heels remain in the Orange Bowl mix after a five game winning streak following a 34-0 loss to Texas and a 19-7 defeat at Wake Forest. They face Duke and Virginia with bowls in view while Texas is also considered for the New Year’s classic. Museums note 10 000 year old leather samples.
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Hogan Seeks Showdown as PGA Opens Turbulent Meeting
Chicago reports the PGA opens its annual meeting amid a feud. Ben Hogan demands full airing of a smear campaign against President Ed Dudley while Vic Ghezzi faces possible expulsion for comments on Ryder Cup selection methods.
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Gambino still leads Southern Conference scoring race
Richmond Va November 17 1947 La Gambino star halfback from Baltimore kept the lead in the Southern Conference individual scoring race with 84 points after a 19 0 loss to North Carolina. William and Mary’s Jack Cloud moved to 78 after four TDs in the 45 6 win over Washington and Lee.
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Dodgers Sell Stevens and Rojek Prompting Draft Frustration
New York reports that Branch Rickey says the Dodgers face roster overhang after selling Ed Stevens and Stan Rojek to Pittsburgh. He notes they could not draft players due to the glut. The piece also mentions boxing exhibits and Ohio State Michigan game official Krieger, plus a housing- shortage joke about ElDora Iowa.
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Death of Charlotte High School Senior in Gastonia
Lawrence Vance Cleaninger a 19 year old Charlotte high school senior died in the North Carolina Orthopedic hospital in Gastonia from infantile paralysis. The report recounts an ancient note about Emperor Claudius eating mastodon steak preserved in Siberian ice in 43 A.D.
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Bears, Rams clash ends in 41 21 Bear win and brawl
In Los Angeles the Chicago Bears defeated the Rams 41 21 amid postgame fights. Five players were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, including Bears Al Smith Ed Sprinkle and Ed Cifers and Rams Mel Bleeker Dante Magnani. Ram star Bob Waterfield possibly jaw injured. X rays to be reviewed. Sid Luckman threw three TDs and three rushing scores as Halas sidelined the melee with a team lecture. The next Rams Bears game is slated for December 7 in Chicago.
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Record crowds loom for Duke UNC classic in Durham
Durham November 17 large sell out crowd of 56 500 will watch Duke University and North Carolina renew a long standing rivalry at Duke Stadium with bleachers boosting capacity. The 56 500 surpasses prior southern football attendance records and confirms the series momentum dating to 1889.
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Worsham Beats Daly in Exhibition at Tom O’Shanter
U S open champion Lew Worsham of Oakmont Pa defeated British open titlist Fred Daly of Belfast Ireland two and one in an 18 hole exhibition at Tom O Shanter course as about 150 spectators watched.
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Mustangs Ready for Tough Big Four Showdowns
SMU carries eight straight wins but faces Baylor next week and Texas Christian after, while Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State and Southern Methodist dominate the unbeaten list. The page notes forthcoming tests for SMU and key clashes including Notre Dame vs Southern California and Michigan vs Ohio State as the season nears its end.
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Gastonia Considered as Tri-State Loop Replacement
Fayetteville November meeting of Tri-State league directors discussed replacing Reidsville in the class B loop with Gastonia. Reidsville club was formally released after a closed session and Gastonia was named as a possible investigation target for the replacement.
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Luckman Delivers Slick Pass On Bears Rams TD Drive
Sid Luckman the Chicago Bears quarterback remained cool amid Rams pressure in a 41 21 win. On a second drive he avoided a trap by switching from right to left hand and completing a 14 yard pass to George McAfee.
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Notre Dame and Pepperdine Face Off in Early Season Game
Notre Dame and Pepperdine meet in an early season college basketball contest. The matchup includes Montclair (MJ) and Upper Iowa in the field with teams aiming for favorable starts.
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