Series Reflects Terrible Plight Of Junior Loop
Oscar Frailey column argues the World Series vindicates the New York Giants while exposing the American League’s weak depth led by the Indians Yankees and White Sox. It critiques inflated record totals and notes Giants dominance in the four game sweep at Cleveland Stadium with Durocher quip.
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Ameche Stars As Wisconsin Faces Rice On TV Feature
Wisconsin Badgers ranked third in AP poll with Ameche the ATHLETE expected to carry much of the load. Fullback Alan Ameche, nicknamed The Horse, has 2,928 rushing yards in 30 games and 18 touchdowns. Wisconsin’s strong line and two quarterbacks Jim Miller and Jim Haluska fuel a poised attack as they prepare for a televised battle against undefeated Rice in Madison.
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Rams Rapped For Dirty Play
San Francisco owner Tony Morabito accuses the Rams of dirty football after a 24 24 tie in Los Angeles. With three 49ers injured, Morabito and captain Bruno Banducci harshly condemn L A, while Ram coach Hampton Pool denies the charges.
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Oklahoma Football Faces Texas Test as Prep Drills Continue
The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners ending a pass defense session at Owen Field while Oklahoma A&M drills for a Missouri Valley opener. Bud Wilkinson says the team must prepare two units for the Texas game in Dallas. Notes include lineup changes and injuries across Oklahoma, Texas, Tulsa, and Alabama prep.
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Sooners Regain No 1 Rank In AP Football Poll
Oklahoma's Sooners move back to the top after an open date, winning 77 of 153 first place votes and 1,369 points. Notre Dame drops to eighth as Purdue debuts in the top 10 at No 5. Maryland falls from the top 10 after a loss to UCLA. Penn State slips to 12th.
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Oklahoma Tops Coaches Poll After Upset Week
In a five team tight race for first Oklahoma rises to No. 1 after Purdue’s 27 to 14 upset of Notre Dame. UCLA and Wisconsin follow closely as Purdue, Iowa, and other Big Ten teams gain ground while Notre Dame drops after its loss.
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Sill Ignored By Williamson Oklahoma Skids To Ith Slot
Rival junior college football matchup at Roosevelt stadium features Cameron Aggies versus Compton Tartars as Cameron holds No. 7, Compton slips to No. 5 in Williamson ratings. Oklahoma’s Sill drops from top ten service teams amid shifting rankings while Purdue and Wisconsin lead the national polls.
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Cameron Loses Creel. Yonkers Steps In For Aggie Line
Cameron football loses starting tackle Bob Creel to knee surgery, but 191-pound Henryetta product Chuck Yonkers is ready to fill the gap. Yonkers impressed at prep and OU before transferring to Cameron. coach Thompson notes Yonkers may be the best defensive lineman on the squad as Cameron prepares for an intersectional date with Compton in Lawton.
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Blaik Proud Of Big Weekend Enjoyed By Former Assistants
Army coach Earl Blaik praises his former aides now head coaches as they lead Purdue Minnesota Florida Miami and more to strong showings. Blaik notes his own Army squad upset Michigan 26 7 after an opening loss as the weekend highlight of a 11 2 season overall for Blaik and his five former assistants.
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Wininger Signs Up For Oklahoma Open in Enid
ENID Okla The Oklahoma Open golf tournament next week will include Bo Wininger a top money winner. Wininger ranks fifteenth on the summer tour with earnings totaling 12774 dollars according to official PGA figures released yesterday.
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Duke coach Bill Murray subjects weigh-ins to scrutiny
Duke coach Bill Murray says some players fudge their listed weights in official programs. To avoid accusations of foul play, he staged weigh-ins with two reporters present, Frank Spencer of the Winston-Salem Journal and Hugo Germino of the Durham Sun, who signed statements confirming the figures.
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Louisville Leads Little World Series Title Bid
Louisville faces Syracuse as John Meyer aims to slow the Chiefs in game three. Werle pitched effectively, limiting Syracuse to four hits and earning his fifth post season victory in the series.
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Saxton Faces Jail Time Despite World Title Bout
New York fighter Johnny Saxton is sentenced to 15 days in jail for ignoring a dozen traffic tickets and court orders. He will begin serving on October 21, even if he wins the world welterweight crown from Kid Gavilan in a 15 round bout slated for October 20 in Philadelphia.
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Antonelli's ERA Lowest In Majors
New York Giants pitcher Johnny Antonelli posted the lowest ERA among major league hurlers in 1944 with 21 wins and six shutouts. He allowed 66 earned runs in 259 innings for a 2.29 ERA, per AP. Mike Garcia of the Indians led the AL with a 2.64 ERA, barely ahead of Sandy Consuegra at 2.67.
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Perez To Move Up To Heavier Boxing Class
New York reports Lulu Perez a Brooklyn boxer shifts from featherweight to lightweight. The 21 year old beat Bob Woods of Spokane at Eastern Parkway Arena for his second straight win in the higher division. He will fight Frankie Ruff at Madison Square Garden on November 26.
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Boxing Results From New York and Detroit Night
In New York Moses Ward defeated Billy Kilgore by outpoint in a 160 percent bout. In Detroit Lulu Perez outpointed Secunia Hae Jordan. Brooklyn competitor Oak- secured a 135 percent win.
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