Notre Dame Tops Nation In 1947 Football Power
New York reports Notre Dame remains the leading college football team as it seeks a 19th consecutive victory against Indiana. The Irish exploded with 2411 yards in six games, led by Emil Sitko with 587 yards in 97 carries, and Frank Tripucka completing 37 of 60 passes for 236 yards and four touchdowns. Receivers Leon Hart and Jim Martin starred, while Bull Gay contributed punt returns and interceptions on defense.
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Aggies Aim to Top Jayhawks in Big Seven Clash
Kansas State College Wildcats seek their first Big Seven football win since 1944 as they face Kansas Jayhawks at Ahearn Field in Manhattan. QB Dick Gilman leads Kansas with 37 of 89 passes for 32 yards, while backs Bertuzzi French and Griffith pace the running game. Injuries test Missouri and Oklahoma foes as Colorado braces a strong backfield and Norman hosts Nebraska in a key tilt.
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Nomination day highlights for All America land prospects
California’s Hugh McIlhenny, a 205 pound Compton Junior College sprinter named as a combined Mr Inside and Mr Outside, tops the list with multiple pro offers. Springfield’s Paul Lees and Raceland Kentucky’s Ronnie Cox show notable freshman and varsity feats. Russ Meyer shifts from Cubs to Phillies, aiming to be a Western Illinois sophomore, while Lefty Gomez assumes a new long contact role for a major league club.
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Lawrene Daily Journal World sports oddities and notes
Disjointed sports notes from Lawrence covering players Walker and Scott of Arkansas, Cincinnati game impressions, homecoming seating, and quirky mentions of Southwest Party Sandwiches. Highlights include Arkansas star's yards, offense average, and Iker as a pass receiver and punter with 248 yards on 10 catches and 20 punts.
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Time Out Grid Fans Nominated Columbia as Last-Minute Champ
Cadets suffer late TDs as opponents surge in final seconds. Texas A&M and Texas Tech pull close, timing critical in finish.
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Doak vs Smackover Set To Highlight Arkansas Duel
A November 1 matchup at Ark. Little Rock features Doak Smackover against Methodist and Arkansas. SMU is favored heavily, making the game a potential crowd draw despite the lopsided betting outlook. The article notes an offensive defensive clash as the main appeal.
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Teo backs clash as SMU edges showdown finale looms
The final meeting of standout backs Scott and Walker arrives with SMU sustaining a narrow victory. Walker enjoyed more support as SMU edged their rival in a hard fought conference clash.
Lineman of Week Homer Hoitema honors for William and Mary
New York November 10. Holtema William and Mary end walled Swiacki s catch against South Carolina last Saturday earning AP lineman of the week. The play helped William and Mary tie North Carolina 4 7 and recall Swiacki s famed catch a year ago lifting Columbia over Army. Hoitema s catch in the second period followed a long pass from Kotczowski as two Tar Heel defenders converged.
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Washington U's Strictly Amateur Gridders Win Games
Washington University football remains undefeated and untied as a largely student player roster from St. Louis wins seven of nine and nears a 1918 1921 record. Coach Ewbank emphasizes football as sport not money. practice is hard with classes, freshmen benched in big win. remaining schedule includes Western Michigan Louisville and the South.
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