National college grid rankings shift as several teams win
Williamson's ratings show LSU in the lead with nine of the first ten and 19 of last week's top 20 still rated. LSU crushed Miami 27-3 while Northwestern edged Minnesota 60-0. Texas beat Oklahoma 19-12 to stay third. Purdue rose to fourth with a 21-0 win over Wisconsin. Ole Miss routed Vanderbilt 33-0. USC idle. Syracuse beat Navy 32-6 to stay seventh. Georgia Tech defeated Tennessee 14-7 lifting to eighth. Oklahoma State crushed Michigan State 37-8 to move to ninth. Arkansas beat Baylor 23-7 to take tenth. Notre Dame 11th after 28-6 over California. Clemson 13th after 23-0 vs North Carolina State. Tennessee note references historical text.
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Buddy Parker tunes out after 1949 season with Cardinals
Veteran coach Buddy Parker resigns as Chicago Cardinals head coach after a 52 21 final game loss to the Bears. Parker cites the defeat as reflection on his coaching ability and also fires Steelers substitute defensive back Don Bishop after a 28 24 loss to the Eagles. Bishop had relieved injured Jack Butler, with onfield miscue cited by Parker.
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Red Shield Unbeaten II Clash Tonight
Two undefeated Red Shield Midget teams meet as Allen Jay Civic Club hosts VFW 619 and Sealtest Dairy faces Mann Drug Trinity. Allen Jay, 3-0, relies on Teddy Morris at fullback while Sealtest boasts a strong defense and back Larry Culler. Games start at 6:30 and 7:45.
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Gillman urges change to fair catch rule after Bears win
Los Angeles Rams coach Sid Gillman urged revising the fair catch rule after a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears. He argued Bear safety Johnny Morris signalled for a fair catch, yet the play produced a 78 yard return and a disputed touchdown. Gillman suggested the receiver should wave his hand side to side to indicate a fair catch.
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National Hockey League Monday Results Highlight AP
The Associated Press reports no games Tuesday with upcoming schedule noting Boston at New York and Detroit at Chicago on Wednesday.
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Fair Grove Tigers Rout West Davidson 32 13 for Fifth Win
Fair Grove dominates West Davidson 32 to 13 at Thomasville to stay unbeaten in the Central Carolina Conference. Highlights include a 63 yard opening drive capped by a Jerry Smith to Jerry Little pass and TD, plus a 21 yard TD by Little after an interception. West Davidson rallies late but falls short.
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HPC Opens 1959-60 Basketball Drills At HPC
High Point College opened 1959 60 basketball practice under coach Virgil Yow with 16 players at the first session. Yow plans to carry about 12 on the varsity, returning NAIA All American center Danny Sewell joins guards Jackie Short and Wayne Cheek. Freshman prospect Dave Coombs, a former Connecticut star, headlines new talent amid early drills.
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Bell Rites Set Today for Bert Bell in Philadelphia
Philadelphia mourns Bert Bell as sports leaders from across the nation gather to pay final respects. The funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday after Bell will be buried in Calvary Cemetery near Narberth, Pennsylvania.
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Patterson Leads W S Tourney in Duckpin Open
Mrs Nell Patterson a veteran High Point bowler rolled a 670 three game set to lead the 20th Century Open Handicap Singles in Winston Salem over the weekend Her games included 100 139 118 136 and 145 with a 32 pin handicap giving a tournament record 670 Finishing second in the women’s division was Mrs Jessie Falls Gastonia with 655 total Mrs Doris Welch High Point finished fourth with 592 Lefty Leonard Winston Salem won the men’s division with 703 Bobby Cecil High Point finished ninth among 118 men with 664
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New York Commission Expected To Rule In Johansson Patterson Case
The New York State Athletic Commission is set to announce its decision in a lengthy probe of the Johansson Patterson heavyweight title bout. Patterson’s manager Cus D Amato has been suspended for missing a hearing, and promoter licenses for Bill Rosensohn and Rosensohn Enterprises were suspended, now tied to Vincent Velella and Irving Kahn of Teleprompter, Inc.
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Flying Tigers Host Pilot in Central Carolina clash
Jamestown’s Flying Tigers welcome Pilot’s Red Raiders to Tiger field for a Central Carolina Conference game. The opener was delayed by injuries as Jamestown’s Terry Kerr, the starting quarterback, is out and teammate Tommy Kerr is doubtful to play due to recent injuries.
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