Notre Dame Tops 1953 Football Poll As Irish Lead
One hundred fifty three sports writers awarded Notre Dame 1 200 points to finish first in the opening poll. North Carolina second with 1 190 points and Northwestern third with 1 025. Southern Methodist, Army, Georgia Tech, Michigan and Minnesota follow in the top ten.
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Beale Aoe al Ie
Frank Leahy
North Carolina
Northwestern
Texas
Georgia
UCLA
Purdue
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Southern Methodist
Army
Georgia Tech
Michigan
Minnesota
California
Mn State
A. Gerentheses
North Caroline
Penn State
Journal Pin Tourney Set For Sunday
Sunday afternoon in La Crosse the 12th annual Milwaukee Journal kegling tournament will be held at Recreation lanes with seven counties entered led by 1947 champion Frank Heilman of La Crosse. The winner earns an all expense trip to Milwaukee and a possible Wisconsin singles spot in Chicago in December. Entries close October 7 with a $5 fee.
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Milwaukee Journal
Recreation Lanes
Frank Heilman
la Crosse
O. P. Lyell
Milwaukee
The
Journal
Wisconsin
Chicago
Lyell
Borje
Bugs) Knutson
Allis- Chalmers
Crard
Vernon
Juneau
Monroe
Jackson
Trempealeau
Monona Beats Waukon 7-1 in Scenic League Playoff
Monona defeated Waukon 7-1 to clinch the playoff victory at Monona. Beaver pitched a complete game for the home club as the teams traded innings in a decisive Scenic league win.
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Waukon
Beaver
Plein
McDonald
City Prep Elevens Hit the Road This Week
In a light sports week the La Crosse State Teachers host Eau Claire Teachers for homecoming as three local prep elevens travel away. Aquinas rests after a 19 6 loss to Loras and eyes Madison Edgewood next Sunday in Madison. Logan faces Eau Claire Friday on the road with coach Rod Martin leading offensive drills while Salter Red Raiders prepare for Winona Senior Friday in Minnesota and note injuries to Bay Solverson Boland.
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Madison
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Rangers
Rod Martin
Martin
Salter
Walter
Babe) Weigent
Red Raiders
Winona Senior High
Minnesota
Raiders
Roger Bay
Thorwald Solverson
Mike Boland
Bears Spank Cardinals 28 17 In Chicago NFL clash
Frank Minini's 95 yard kickoff return in the third period broke open a tight game as the Chicago Bears defeated the Chicago Cardinals 28 to 17 at Comiskey Park before 52 765 fans. Sid Luckman connected for a six yard touchdown pass to Noah Mullins, J R Boone and others fueled Bear offense while Ray Mallouf led the Cardinals late in the game.
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Frank Minini
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Chicago Bears
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Noah (Moon) Mullins
Ray Mallouf
Paul Christman
Mallouf
Jey Zene Spee
Mal Kutner
Boris di Se
Pat Harder
Scatback
J. R. Boone
Tulsa
Johnny Lujack
Notre Dame
Stags Sign Rollins
Chicago basketball officials announced the signing of Kenny Rollins, captain of the 1947 Kentucky Wildcats, as the Stags add a noted collegiate standout to their roster.
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Chicagos
Basketball Association of Ican
Kenny Rollins
University
Kentucky
Red Sox Hit Top Batting Mark Wins Pennant
The pennant winning Boston Red Sox led the league with a top team batting average of .271. The season featured strong hitting from key players and solid team performance across the lineup.
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Boston Red Sox
Oscar Paulson Elected King Pin of La Crosse 700 Club
Oscar Paulson veteran La Crosse bowler was elected King Pin at the 700 club annual dinner at Heileman’s social rooms. He succeeds Henry Wittenberg. new officers include Errol Olson Ford Lipovetz Jim Wais Will Ott Rex Honore Bob Lowell and others. Plans include a summer tournament and a bid to host the 1951 national 700 convention. Hank Kreuzer named chairman with a committee for coordination.
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Pop) Paulson
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Hank Kreuzer
Buck Wittenberg
Elmer
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Bill Bonadurer
Carroll Reed
Sports Bowl
Borje Knutson
Recreation
Clarence Papacek Pla-Mer
Bob Mehren
Lipovetz
Nicholson to Phillies in swap for Cubs Harry Walker
Philadelphia trades Bill Nicholson to the Cubs in exchange for Harry Walker known as The Hat. Walker, era star of 1947, loses starting job to Richie Ashburn who wins Rookie of the Year, while Nicholson hopes to boost Phils at Shibe Park.
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Sporting News
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Sparta Rod and Gun Club Preseason Trap Shoot
Sparta Wis special report says the Sparta Rod and Gun Club will hold a preseason trap shooting contest at Memorial on Sunday October 10 to boost shooters before duck and pheasant seasons. Club president Arthur Arenz names George Zeicker Rollie Bolden Don Hunziker Dr Curtis Barlow Dave Jenkins and E J Blewett in charge. The new range has an automatic clay pigeon launcher. Prizes include a large batch of chickens geese ducks and turkeys. Concessions will be served and shooting starts at 10 am with 12 16 and 20 gauge shells available at the site.
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George Zeicker
Rollie Bolden
Don Hunziker
Curtis Barlow
Dave Jenkins
E. J. Blewett
Hack Wilson Reported In Serious Condition In Baltimore
Hack Wilson, holder of the 1930 major league home run mark, is in serious condition in a Baltimore hospital after being found unconscious beside his bed by his wife. He had been ill recently and was rushed to the hospital yesterday. Louisiana State University will play four night football games this season.
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Lewis
Hack) Wilson
Wilson
T_T
Louisiana State University
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