King of the Pass Receptions Moves on After Benton
Don Hutson’s crown passes to Jim Benton in the Rams offense as injuries and age thin the receiving corps. The piece contrasts Benton’s 62 catches last season with 20 in six 1946 league games and notes his elbow injury keeping him out. It also lauds Columbia star Bill Swiacki whose nine catches against Army fueled a 21-20 upset, praising Swiacki as a premier all around receiver and former baseball captain.
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King
Frank Eck
Associated Press
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Bill Swiacki
Columbia
Southbridge
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Army
Lou Little
Swiacki
Los Angeles Rams
Gene Rassides
Speedie and Keane Emerge as Top NFL Receivers of 1946
The article highlights Mac Speedie of the Cleveland Browns as a premier pass catcher with 50 receptions in nine games, and Jim Keane of the Chicago Bears leading the National League with 38 catches in six games. It notes Speedie’s speed and hurdling past, Keane’s 38 receptions, Sid Luckman’s prolific season, and Sammy Baugh's yardage and touchdowns as context.
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Cleveland
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Chicago Bears
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Sid Luckman
Sid
Luckman
Washington
Sammy Baugh
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Waterfield May Bow Out for Hardy
Waterfield of the Rams struggles with accuracy as he has completed only 46.1 percent of passes this season for 790 yards and five touchdowns. He warned coach Bob Snyder he may leave the Boston game if his form does not improve, with Jim Hardy ready to replace him. Barney Poole leads the nation with 27 receptions and six touchdowns, Bieneman is second with 25 catches and four TDs, Swiacki is third with 24 receptions and two TDs.
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Boston
Jim Hardy
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Barney Poole
Mississippi
Bieneman
Drake
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Montana Wins 21-0 to Retain Little Brown Stein
Montana defeated Idaho 21 to 0 in a Coast Conference game to keep the Little Brown Stein in Montana. Idaho gained 251 yards from scrimmage to 157 for Montana, with Idaho threatening but unable to convert drives into touchdowns.
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Pacific Nears Bowl Bid
The College of Pacific Tigers return to Stockton after another CCAA win. Santa Barbara State fell 44-19 as COP capitalized on early momentum led by Eddie Lebaron and Ray Hunter. Mel Patton opened COP scoring with a 89 yard kickoff return and COP added a 59 yard march. SAM Cathcart triggered Santa Barbara’s reply with an 86 yard kickoff return.
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Bugbee Sparks Redondo Past Jordan 27-19 in Bay League
Redondo Beach star OWARD BUGBEE led a one man running attack to a 27-19 Bay League victory over Jordan before 4000 spectators. Bugbee rushed 12 times for 152 yards and four TDs, including two long gallops, as Don Hinds’ Seahawks built a 27-13 lead by halftime and held on.
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Redondo Beats Jordan In Hard Fought Football Clash
Redondo Beach defeats Jordan 27 to 19 in a late strong push. Key drives feature Bugbee’s four touchdowns for Redondo and Woodward connecting with White for Jordan as the Seahawks edge the Panthers in a high scoring suburban showdown.
Long Beach Table Tennis Championships At Poly
The second annual Long Beach table tennis championships begin tonight at 7 in the Poly High gym with six events. Abbott Nelson leads men singles, with Frank Nemes Lon Terry and John Hanna following. Mary Reilly and Jane Little top women's singles seeds. Over 70 players from as far as San Francisco. Finals tomorrow at 7. Free admission and public welcome.
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Frank Nemes
Lon Terry
John Hanna
Mary Reilly
Jane Little
San Francisco
Hoppe Sees Hope for Cue Sport
Boston reports Willie Hoppe a 60 year old former boy wonder from White Plains New York believes billiards is coming back after a lull He cites younger fans at his 1400 point three cushion championship match with Art Rubin of Brooklyn at the City Club and praises 33 year old Willie Moscini while noting Charlie Peterson for trick shots.
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Basketball Games Tonight at Armory and Willow
Postal Clerks face Postal Carriers at 8 15 P M at the Armory while A A A meets Geks at 9 15 P M on Willow Ave. Business plays Antonians in another matchup.
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Postal Clerks
Postal Carriers
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Willow Ave
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Whittier B tops Poly in Pacific League showdown
Whittier High’s halfback Dave Gale powered the Cardinals to a 38 0 victory over Poly High in a Pacific League game. Gale scored three touchdowns and led an opening quarter onslaught while Poly was held to 84 rushing yards and four intercepted passes.
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El Toro Five Seeks Title In 1948 Season
El Toro aims for the 1948 tournament after finishing third in the 1947 all Navy event and last year’s Pacific Coast championship. Key returnees include guards Bob Wrinkler and Don Conroy, and centers Ed Reed Mike Kampmeyer and Ziger Tucker.
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Carnera and Galento Grapple to a Draw in Newark
Primo Carnera and Tony Galento wrestled to a 30 minute draw at Laurel Garden Newark before a 2500 strong crowd. The postwar clash drew mixed reactions despite fans' bewilderment and the epic nature of the bout.
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British jockey Gordon Richards hits 259 wins in a season
London reports Gordon Richards rode three winners at Alexandria Park to surpass his own British record of 259 wins in a season. The 43 year old, who began riding in 1921, already held the world career mark with 3471 wins and earned his 959th at the Broomeisle Welter Plate with Prince Charles as favorite.
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Vikes Fall to John Muir at Rose Bowl in 20 13 Loss
John Muir beats Long Beach City College 20 to 13 at Pasadena Rose Bowl in a hard fought Western States Conference clash. Jim Simmons rushes for 113 yards and two touchdowns as Muir overpowers the Vikings front wall. Ev Pearson and Dean Stevenson connect for 148 receiving yards to fuel the attack while Muir avenges its previous loss.
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Tarbabes Fall as San Diego Routs Compton in Coast Clash
San Diego High overwhelmed Compton High 34 to 18 at Balboa Stadium. Key plays included a 66 yard pass from Boone to Fell and a 90 yard kickoff return by Boone. Klosterman added a one yard keeper before San Diego surged with 25 points in the second quarter led by Henderson and Ritchey.
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Veteran baseball official Win Clark undergoes leg amputation
Win Clark, 74 year old secretary of the Association of Baseball Players of America, had his right leg amputated above the knee at Long Beach Naval Hospital yesterday due to a diseased condition. He was reported in satisfactory condition after the operation.
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Wind Contributes to Hope College Victory
In Holland Michigan on November 8 Hope College took a 6 to 0 victory over Adrian College as a strong wind dominated the second period. Fullback Bob Emery scored the lone touchdown after Adrian fumbled near their own 25 yard line, with Hope College recovering the ball at the Adrian nine.
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