Youngsters Get Credit For Brooklyn Pennant
New York Sept 24 Baseball fans saw Branch Rickey praise Brooklyn youth players after his farm system strategy helped the Dodgers win the National League title a year ahead of schedule. His “second team” impressed most, going on the field as the youngest ever to reach the majors and spark pennant hopes. Also noted were Yankees wins over Washington as Reynolds and Shea prepared for the World Series, Newhouser’s 16th victory for the Tigers, and Red Sox split with the Athletics in Boston.
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Lions Beat Langston in Prep Scrimmage Ahead of Thursday Clash
Douglass Lions completed a heavy scrimmage as they prep for a Thursday night game with Langston Frosh. Winston Williams anchors the ends as captain while starting lineup includes White, Vamy, Beaty, Cash, Cala way, Persley, Brae, Johnson, Ray Jones, Foley, and Cherry. Jones replaces Lee, sidelined by a knee injury. Langston is led by Clarence Harkins, a former Fredrick star and ex Negro All American who played last year with the New York Bombers.
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Indians Rally Past Browns With 7-4 Victory in St Louis
The Indians beat the Browns 7 to 4 in St Louis. Dele Mitchell drove in two runs with a seventh inning triple as part of a three run burst to seal the win.
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Aggies Brace for Connors Single-Wing Attack at Roosevelt
Cameron Aggies begin prep for Friday night game against Connors Aggies at Roosevelt Stadium. Coach Billy Stamps reviews Connors T formation power and timing, focusing on Fuller Gray 200 pounds and backfield mates Barney Watkins 155, Bil Harper 165, Wayne Ranhkins 185. Line includes Walker 180, Jones 180 ends Dalgarn 200 Wells 216 tackles Tallant 170 guards Stevens 175 center Hendren 175.
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Steuber Considers Return to Missouri Football program
Former Missouri star Bob Steuber said he might quit the Los Angeles Dons and re enter school to finish work toward a degree in physical education. Steuber will assist Coach Don Faurot in coaching the Missouri football team.
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Sooners Sharpen Passes For Friday's Opener At Detroit
Norman Ok Sept 24 The Sooners prepare for a Detroit game Friday night with a possible aerial strategy. Oklahoma drills emphasize passing offense and passing defense to complement ground plays, as Detroit's line is rugged. Coach Bull Wilkinson led a two hour evening session under Owen Field lights noting improvement over last Saturday's scrimmage.
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Villanova Seeks Upset Over Army In Cadet Stadium Duel
Villanova’s veterans visit Army at Michie Stadium in a high stakes clash aiming to overturn a long losing streak. Coach Olivar claims not loaded but confident as Wildcats size up a stronger line against Army’s unbeaten run. 5000 fans expected with Villain TI mascot joining as tension mounts.
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Yetterdays Batting And Pitching Stars
Andy Pafko led the Cubs in a 7-2 win over Cincinnati with three singles and a double driving in three runs. Patrolling the Yankees banked two wins as Allie Reynolds and Frank Shea helped New York to 2-0 and 3-1 victories as Washington prepared for the World Series.
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Dosser Cracks Whip In Drill For Classen Clash
Coach Glenn Dosser drills the Wolverines ahead of the Classen game in Oklahoma City. Smoky Torboctat carries the ball as the squad uses a grueling session to fix blocking and prepare a traveling group leaving Lawton for Taft Stadium pregame workout before the 8 p m kickoff.
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Iowa State Star Leads Early Passer Edge in Big Six
Kansas City dispatch notes Iowa State quarterback Ronald C. Norman leads Big Six in early passing stats after debut against Iowa State Teachers College. Norman completed 19 of 20 attempts for 188 yards, 9.4 yards per attempt, with 3 catches by receivers in the top group. Victor Weber had 63 rushing yards and four receptions. ends Doin Laun and Bob Jonson added two catches each. Weber, in his final college season, also logged eight carries for eight yards.
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Robinson to Meet Fernandes in Honolulu Welterweight Title Bout
Ray Sugar Robinson signed to meet Frankie Fernandes in Honolulu on November 17 for a welterweight championship bout. The matchup follows significant chatter among American boxers about a title shot, with Robinson driving far for an opponent.
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Bulldogs May Surprise Tulsa
Tulsa coach Buddy Brothers sharpens pass defense as Drake’s Bulldogs prepare for an Oct. 4 visit to Tulsa. Neil Ridley Jimmy Finks and Jim Ford practiced flankers while Hardy Brown restated as potential All-American duty.
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Baseball Results From Coast and Other Leagues
Baseball results from Pacific Coast League include Los Angeles 15 and Sacramento, with San Diego and Portland in close scores. International League final playoffs saw Buffalo defeat Syracuse 7 to 4. American Association final playoffs featured Milwaukee 3 Dallas 2, with Texas final playoffs noting Houston and Dallas.
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Tulane Back May Join Oklahoma Football
Norman dispatch reports Cliff Van Meter, 1945 All-State back from Henryetta, may enroll at the University of Oklahoma after talks with Bud Wilkinson. Van Meter, 190 pounds, played for Tulane in 1948 and could be ineligible for varsity until 1948. Two meetings were planned, including a Tulsa talk with Tulane mentor Frank Frnke, about the Alabama game implications.
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Pokes Prepare For Anything
Stillwater Oklahoma September report on Oklahoma State football practice led by Jim Lackal as the squad trains for Texas Christian University. Coaches John Carey Kenny Roof and Jim Spavital direct versatile work with J D Cheek leading the line. The team trains in varied formations amid confident, excellent physical condition for the upcoming Fort Worth clash.
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Fights Last Night AP Report From The Ring
In Portland Maine Joan Barriere 130 Montreal outpointed Vic Young 125 Biddeford in a ten round bout. Salem Mar-Timothy Hayes 1254 Boston T H O Jackie Harris 127:3 Malden won by points. In Kansas City Jackie Darthard 160 Kansas City outpointed Ray Spurlock 160 Kanena City ten rounds.
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