Senators Appoint Manager for Washington Expansion Club
Washington announced Mickey Vernon as field manager and Ed Doherty as general manager for the new American League franchise in the capital. Elwood Quesada, head of the local syndicate, said both men agreed after Friday talks and will run the team that joins the AL when the Senators move to Minneapolis St Paul. Vernon, 42, is a former AL batting champion and ex Senators star. Doherty is a veteran executive.
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Pete) Quesada
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Bayou Bengals blank Wake Forest 16 0 in Baton Rouge
LSU smothered Wake Forest 16 0 before 50 000 in Baton Rouge. Bo Campbell scored on a 2 yard run and Lynn Amedee connected for a 22 yard pass to Bobby Flurry. Wendell Harris added a 21 yard field goal and LSU held the Deacons to five rushing yards.
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Lynn Amedee
Bobby Flurry
Harris
Deacon
Joe Bonecutter
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Jerry Stovall
Campbell
Amedee
Wayne Wolff
Stovall
Jim Pearce
Larry Coker
Bill Hungers
Sev
Bo Strange
Mickey Mangham
Donnie Daye
New Orleans
Tulane
Top Ten Football Poll Week Results Report
The Associated Press summarizes the latest college football top ten results. Missouri and Duke lost their games while Iowa Minnesota Washington Arkansas Auburn and Ohio State won their matchups. Mississippi and Navy did not play and Washington beat Washington State 8 to 7.
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Eagles Surprise Clemson in Newton showdown
The Boston Eagles upset Clemson 25 14 as sophomore John Janas from Central Falls R I intercepted a forward pass and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown. Teammates provided key blocks to open the scoring and sustain the rally.
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Eagles overpower Clemson as Van Cott leads scoring
Boston College defeated Clemson 25 to 14 in a game highlighted by George Van Cott directing two scoring drives and Harry Crump and Joe Sikorski adding TDs. Clemson, held to two late touchdowns, drops to 5-4 while BC ups to 3-0 in their three week run. Attendance was 15,500.
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Gabriel Leads NC State To 8-8 Tie With South Carolina
NC State quarterback Roman Gabriel returned from an injury to spark a 59 yard scoring play and guide the Wolfpack to an 8-8 tie with South Carolina in Columbia. South Carolina and NC State traded field goal misses in the final period as neither could break the deadlock.
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UNC
John Schroeder
Blue Devils
Farris Sparks 7-6 Surprise Upsets Duke in Classic
UNC rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Duke 7-6 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Quarterback Ray Farris sparked the comeback with a 4-yard run and a 21-yard pass, while Bob Elliott's extra point capped the late drive as Duke’s bowl hopes dimmed.
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Maryland Stamps Virginia By 44 2 In ACC Football Romp
Maryland dominated Virginia with four kickoff returns for scores and key plays. Maryland’s Condie caught fire with three rushing TDs and a 91 yard kickoff return. Virginia fought but missed goal chances and extended its winless streak to 26.
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Gary Collins
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Toner
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