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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1949
Page
10
Lawrence post a 20 to 18 victory over Hays Cadets at Haskell Stadium before 5,000 fans. The Lions pile up 399 rushing yards and set single game records for first downs and plays in Woodard’s seven years.
New York reports the Chicago Bears beat the Detroit Lions 25-7 to keep their title hopes alive in the NFL standings. The Cleveland Browns edged the Chicago Hornets 14-6, and the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dons 17-16 in All-America action. The Bills, atop AFC North, face Baltimore as playoff seeding shifts.
Notre Dame's famed backfield the Four Horsemen and subs will reunite in South Bend for a 25th anniversary gathering. The reunion reflects on the 1924 Army game and the famous 37 word lead by Grantland Rice and Strickler's commemorative photo.
Clem Crowe former Notre Dame reserve end and Bills coach answered a questionnaire for the Four Horsemen silver anniversary. In question six about club affiliations he wrote None-see number nine. Question nine asked about children and Crowe listed ten names.
A playful line notes Army and Navy selections as a chorus, urging a specific Army unit the Mule Train. The verse frames the rivalry as a musical contest and hints at a preferred Army choice amid the familiar matchup.
Sportspourri notes Auburn quarterback Travis Tidwell, after two injury plagued seasons, has drawn interest from four NFL clubs and one in the All American Conference, with Tidwell expressing interest in pursuing pro football.
In Texas Blair Cherry of the Longhorns has endured two one point losses and a two point loss this season. A doctor friend joined Cherry on a deer hunt to ease his mind. They bet on who could bag the buck with the most points. The doctor produced a seven pointer while Cherry’s count topped at six.
Bob Kay a 153 pound senior right halfback and John Robison a 165 pound senior fullback carried heavily yesterday Kay 21 carries for 150 yards Robison 22 carries for 113 yards Ray Cox 44 yards on 1 attempt Bob Hurley 35 on 6 Warren Zimmerman 29 on 8 John Simons 14 on 6 LeRoy Reed 4 carries Bob Fluker led Cadets with 67 yards on 15 tries and 2 of 5 passes for 20 yards Bob Friskel 145 pounds gained 52 on 5 carries and 1 of 4 passes for 16 yards
The Associated Press selects the 1940 all Pacific Coast squad with end players Bob Wilkinson of UCLA and Darrell Robinson of Oregon, tackle Jim Turner of California, and back Bill Martin of UCLA.
Coach Glassford urged better eps and familiarity with assignments as he praised the 1949 Nebraska freshman team and stressed scholastic eligibility. He promised to recruit top high school players for 1951, noting extensive travel to attract the cream of the crop.
Atchison defeated Leavenworth 9 to 6 in a Northeast Kansas League game marking the Pioneers first league loss to the Redmen in 11 seasons. Homecoming drew about 2,500 fans as Atchison, Leavenworth and Argentine tied for fourth with one win and four conference defeats each.
A bulk of scores across colleges and high schools includes Cornell 24 Pennsylvania 21, Missouri 24 Kansas State 27, Detroit 33 Wichita 7, Houston 15 St. Louis 0, Pittsburg 46 Rockhurst 6, and more. Notable results feature Maryland 47 West Virginia 7 and Arkansas Tech 54 Hendrix 25 among others.
About 200000 travelers ascend Pikes Peak in Colorado during the 1947 period. Crowds gather at the summit as visitors enjoy the views and the season’s peak traffic.
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