UCLA Bruins show balanced attack tops rankings
In this defense of the UCLA Bruins, Red Sanders builds a balanced team that thrives in offense and defense. UCLA moved to the top of the PCC in rushing and overall defense, with standout performances against Wisconsin and other foes highlighting a nation-leading unit.
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Leahy Says Notre Dame Overrated
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy labels the Irish greatly overrated as Pittsburgh aims to prove him wrong in a key college football clash. The Panthers upset Notre Dame last year and hope to repeat, while Indiana and Michigan State pursue upsets against top teams in a weekend full of high stakes games across conferences.
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Illini Football Showed Spark Against Ohio State
Chicago Up reports Illinois football under Ray Eliot surprised by a 41 20 victory over Ohio State. Eliot questions whether the win signals a steady team or a one off, noting green play against Nebraska earlier and praise for a sophomore loaded squad. He cites improvements each week and warns against underestimating Minnesota after a 30 13 win over Northwestern as Illinois prepares for the next game.
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Clubs Taking Aim on UCLA Bruins
Pacific Coast Conference clubs set to challenge UCLA as the Bruins defend a perfect record and strong defense. Stanford, California, Southern California, Washington, and others prepare PCC showdowns, with Stanford and UCLA highlighted for Saturday clashes and a slate including Oregon, Washington State, and Oregon State games.
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Rams Player Bill Wade Injured In Service Game Fray
Rams bonus draft choice Bill Wade wrenched knee during a service football game Saturday at Coronado Amphib Base. Injury status unknown. Coronado beat Ft. Lewis 34 21 in the sectional tilt. In Mexico City Pan American tennis: Trabert and Connolly favored to win titles.
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Turpin Olson Bout Shaping as Grudge Fight
New York report says middleweight title challenger Turpin and Carl Olson face a real grudge match on Oct. 21. Turpin, who won the crown in London and lost it in New York, seeks to become the fifth fighter to regain the 160-pound title. Olson, easygoing yet wary, vows a tough ring confrontation as promoter Jack Solomons explains Turpin’s deafness and stubbornness behind friction with the press.
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Record Grid Crowd See Lions Tilt at Briggs Stadium
The National Football League drew 214,727 fans to six weekend games. A Briggs Stadium crowd of 58,079 watched the Lions and Forty Niners in Detroit. Browns 45,802 vs Eagles. Bears 35,318 vs Colts in Chicago. Redskins 26,241 vs Giants in Washington. Steelers 25,955 vs Cardinals in Pittsburgh. Rams 23,252 vs Packers in Milwaukee.
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Fight Overshadows Villanova Victory At Fenway Park
Boston College lost 15-7 as Villanova defeated BC at Fenway Park in a game marked by a late fourth quarter skirmish After BC fumbled Villanova recovered on the Eagles 42 yard line Don McComb’s fumble led to a fight between Villanova’s Bob Volontio and BC’s Jim Coghlin Coghlin was ejected and Faragalli was temporarily involved before play resumed Officials separated the combatants and the game continued BC drove 60 yards for its only TD of the day
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Madrid to Box Tonight in 11-Round Main Event at South Gate
Madrid will end a year’s absence from the ring tonight at South Gate Arena, facing Aberdeen Lynch of St. Louis in the 11 round main event. Madrid has been idle since a defeat by Phil Kim 13 months ago.
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Willlie Shoemaker Nears 400 Wins In A Year
Wee Willie Shoemaker, 21, chases a historic 400th win as he nears the milestone with 2 1/2 months left in the season. The jockey, who tied for the 383-title two years ago and then set the record at 390, has earned about $100,000 annually for three years and reportedly does not bet on races. Earl Sande begins a Jamaica Race Track comeback after Belmont Park appearance.
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Rams and Lions Face Key Early NFC Showdowns
In the 34th NFL season standings show Detroit with 3-0 Western lead while San Francisco Baltimore and Los Angeles sit at 2-1. Eastern rivals Cleveland top, Redskins undefeated but Eagles tied them, as Detroit edged San Francisco 24 21 and Baltimore beat Chicago 16 14 while Los Angeles beat Green Bay 38 20. Cleveland beat Philadelphia 57 13 in a Saturday game and Washington earned its second win in a Sunday affair.
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Noisy Football Replay Reflects Erratic Play by Teams
Sporadic play and shaky defense mark a 1953 game between Los Angeles and Green Bay. Rudy Bukich drives a late drive with accurate passes while miscues plague both offenses as quarter by quarter action unfolds with several incomplete lines and unclear substitutions.
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Packers, Steelers, and Cardinals Triumphs Across Thrilling Week
Packers edged the Giants 13 9 as Pittsburgh rallied to a 31 28 win over the Cardinals. Browns meet Redskins in Washington to decide Eastern Conference supremacy while Lions face Rams in Detroit. Layne to Hart sparked Detroit San Francisco thriller with Walker boots and a 23 yard FG. Tittle injured as 49ers stumble. Scarbath leads Redskins with two TDs on 68 yards. Colts and Rams showcase strong passing. Ene and Van Broeklin contribute major numbers.
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Drake Football Quarterback Leads Early Drive
On a snowy afternoon the scoreless first quarter sees Drake using a single wing offense to string together two first downs before a wind blown pass is intercepted. Navy counters with overshifted defense and a punt after another first down.
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Quarterbacks Report Alarms as Local Coaches Cite Victories
Local coaches at the Morning Quarterback Club meeting at Miller's Restaurant voiced concern for the near future despite posting wins in opening conference games. They cited injuries, pass defense needs, and tougher upcoming foes including El Camino, Terminal Island, Edwards AF Base, Jordan, Excelsior, Wilson, Poly, and Comp ton, with quotes from Buck Andreasen, Bob Garner, Frank Hickland, Bob Parke, Cal Rousi, and Cal Balcom.
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