Stanford Rips Wolverines in Ann Arbor showing Kerkorian spark
Stanford quarterback Gary Kerkorian led a 23 to 18 upset of Michigan in heavy drizzle at Michigan Stadium. Kerkorian threw for 206 yards and ran for two scores, connecting with McColl Morley and Meyers while Meyers added two rushing TDs and a late field goal sealed Stanford’s first-ever win over the Wolverines before 57,200 fans.
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Beavers Beat Idaho 34 6 In Spokane Action
Oregon State Beavers powered through the air with touchdown passes from sophomore Dave Mann to Gene Morrow and Dwane Helbig, defeating Idaho 34 to 6 before about 8500 fans. Mann connected on multiple second quarter TDs as the Beavers capitalized on a potent aerial attack while the Vandals resisted on the ground early.
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We Got Beat by a Field Goal Says Stengel and Yanks Fame
New York October 6 AP Casey Stengel lamented the Yankees loss saying they were beaten by a field goal and he had never been knocked around so much. Phil Rizzuto displayed knots on both arms and a bruise on his chest as the champions fretted in their dressing room after a 62 score.
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Young Rooter Lines Up Early
New York October 6 A young Giants fan camped at the Polo Grounds bleacher entrance to watch the World Series fourth game. His parents John Crawford Sr and Mrs Crawford kept him warm and noted his insistence on attending despite schooling, while his father praised his team loyalty and his mother predicted a Yankee win.
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Drake Humbles Iowa Teachers in Muddy Rain Clash
Des Moines reports Drake University remains undefeated, beating Town Teachers 38 to 6 as Big John Bright stars. Bright totals 261 yards in under 15 minutes, extending his career yardage to 5388, with one passing touchdown and three rushing scores in a soggy game.
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Hales Wins on Virginia Links in Close Golf Meet
Les Hales clinched a victory yesterday at Vic County County Links with a best round in 20 years. Cameron led with 83 15 68 while Sam and Ted Brown posted solid scores. John Connolly and Halbert shared bogey honors and a Father Daughter Day event was announced for noon.
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Giants lose World Series game amid Stanky fielding controversy
The third game loss to the New York Giants centers on Eddie Stanky who kicked the ball from Rizzuto’s glove during a pitch out. Rizzuto was also hit by a Hearn pitch, the officials and Stengel noting the questionable fielding call as a pivotal moment in the series.
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Stanky Wins Giants Praise After World Series Game
New York Giants players praised Eddie Stanky for a pivotal fifth inning play in the third World Series game. Stanky’s hustle on base, a misplayed ball, and subsequent advancement sparked the Giants’ rally, with Leo Durocher lauding the moment as a key turning point. Durocher clarified he wasn’t protesting any calls, noting umpires’ concern over ground crew seating near the foul line.
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Free Agent Shift Sought by Players in Major League Baseball
Player representatives urged the executive council to lower the free agent threshold from ten to eight years of major league service. Under the plan a player with eight years would become a free agent if released, enabling him to bargain for himself. Ralph Kiner led the National League and Fred Hutchinson the American League in presenting the request, with Ford Frick and other officials present. The council would respond at the next December meeting.
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Tom Fool Wins Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park
Tom Fool, ridden by Ted Atkinson in Greentree Stables pink and black silks, captured the 1951 Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park worth 114410 dollars. He finished a length and three quarters ahead of Star Mount Stable’s Primate, with Jet’s Date from Maine Chance Farm close behind in third over six and a half furlongs. Calumet Farm’s Gall, the 9 to 5 favorite, faded to mid-pack as a crowd of 36,700 watched.
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California Bears crush Minnesota 55 to 14 in Berkeley
California's Bears routed Minnesota 55 to 14 before 69,000 fans as Johnny Olszewski led with 141 rushing yards on 17 carries while California set new team records for total yardage. Quarterback Bill Mais connected for a score to Dave Hood, and Don Robison and Pappa added touchdowns in a dominant victory.
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Head Takes Pan Am Title At Mexico City
Dorothy Head of Ala media Calif won the Pan American Women’s tennis championship with a 6-2 5-2 victory over Anita Joy Kanter of Santa Monica. Gerry de Witts and Grant Golden of Chicago won semi-finals, to meet for the men’s singles title. De Witts defeated Fred Hagist 6-4 6-4 6-4. Golden beat Whitney Reed 6-4 7-5 6-4.
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Giants Beat Yankees 6-2 in Series Tilt Led by Hearn's Wild Work
In a playoff style game, Jim Hearn struggled with control as the Giants built a 6-2 lead over the Yankees. DiMaggio remained mired in slump while Gil McDougald and Yogi Berra led a scant NY offense. Incidents around a disputed tag and ball drop energized the crowd as Eddie Stanky sparked a fifth inning rally. Joe Ostrowski finished with two clean innings sealing the win for New York.
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Purdue Nips Iowa 34-30 in late comeback victory
Purdue overcame a two touchdown deficit to beat Iowa 34 30 in Lafayette Indiana. Dusty Rice starred for Iowa with an end to end run and a strong performance while Dale Samuels connected with Tom Redinger for the winning 38 yard TD with one minute left. Redinger became the fifth Purdue scorer as the Boilermakers rallied from a 20 0 halftime score.
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