Spirited Packers Face Rams in Milwaukee Clash
In Milwaukee the Green Bay Packers meet the Los Angeles Rams at the State Fair grounds with about 25 000 fans expected. The Packers seek a win to break a five game drought against the Rams while Rams coach Joe Stydahar rotates rookies after Tom Fears injury. Key players include Bob Waterfield Norm Van Brocklin and Elroy Hirsch.
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Midwest Preps Highlight Autumn Football Scene in Milwaukee
Milwaukee notes a vivid October Midwest scene with football enthusiasm at high schools and a Rams vs Packers game. Ex-Rant Bobby Thomason faces Waters field Van Brocklin tandem as Los Angeles aims for victory. Coaches Stydahar and Ronzani clash in a key matchup. Rams’ aerial attack tops NFL rankings while defense strengthens.
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Vessels Wins Permit for California Quarter Horse Race
Frank Vessels, president of the California Quarter Horse Association, received a state permit to operate a pari mutuel race meeting from December 4 to 15 at his Los Alamitos ranch. The permit, signed by Al Fisk, marks the first of its kind in state history for quarter horse racing. Vessels plans electric timing, photo finish, and a totalizer for wagering, plus 4000 new seats, with ample parking. Quarter horses race a quarter mile.
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Brigham Young Ties Wyoming in Freezing Classic
Brigham Young’s Cougars forced fumbles for three touchdowns to draw 20-20 with favored Wyoming in a Skyline Conference clash at Laramie. Wyoming’s Harry Geldien scored all three Cowboys touchdowns before a third quarter head injury ended his day as 7,858 fans watched the homecoming setback.
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Alladier Wins Keeneland Breeders Futurity in 1940s event
Alladier from Harvervale-Stable claimed victory in Keeneland’s $44,100 breeders futurity for two-year-olds. Ed's Pride finished strong for second as Smoke Screen made a late push and Reverie Knoll Farm from Danville chased the leaders, while Metropolis set the early pace.
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Galletta wins Bermuda best ball title at Mid Ocean Club
In Hamilton Bermuda on October 20 Mal Galleta long hitting star from Long Island and North and South golf circuits won the first Princess Hotel Bermuda best ball tournament at the Mid Ocean Club with a hole total of 202.
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Pros Vie Today for Top Spots in NFL Week Four
New York Giants host Philadelphia Eagles at the Polo Grounds in a bid to stay atop the league. The Eagles seek to overtake the Giants as five other games sandwich a day of key divisional showdowns across Milwaukee Detroit and Chicago with firepower from Doak Walker Leon Hart and Bobby Layne guiding the Lions and Yankees.
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Penn beats Columbia 28 to 13 at Franklin Field
Penn's Chet Cornog sparkled as a substitute tailback powering four long drives totaling 91 84 56 and 40 yards. The Quakers overcame an early Columbia score with 126 rushing yards on 21 carries and four conversions, keeping the Lions undefeated hopes alive.
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Virginia Cavaliers Handle Keydets In 34 14 Victory
In Charlottesville on October 20, freshman Mel Roach led Virginia to a 34 14 win over favored Virginia Military Institute. The Cavaliers intercepted Keydets passes for two touchdowns and controlled the running game while capitalizing on fumbles to overwhelm the visiting team.
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Irish Bounce Back Down Pitt 33 0
Notre Dame defeated Pittsburgh 33 to 0 in a dominant display. Johnny Mazur threw to Bill Barrett for two scores and scored another himself, as the Irish overcame a rough start to seal a clear victory before 61,207 fans.
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Badgers Rout Purdue for Big Ten Race Lead
Wisconsin overwhelms Purdue 40 to 10 at Ross-Ade Stadium with four touchdowns and two safeties tying a conference one-game record. Veteran quarterback John Coatta, aided by strong passing, throws two touchdowns and another strike. Purdue fumbles set up a 16-point Wisconsin burst in the second quarter as 40,000 spectators watched. Indiana later upends Ohio State to tighten the standings.
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Colorado Cracks Kansas State
Colorado's Golden Buffaloes defeated Kansas State 20-7 in Manhattan on October 20 as three short touchdown runs underscored a stubborn Big Seven victory. Kansas State fans at homecoming saw several sparkling plays, despite Colorado’s quick scoring drives.
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Bed o Roses Wins Vineland Handicap at Garden State Park
Alfred G. Vanderbilt's Bed o Roses won the $25,000 added Vineland Handicap at Garden State Park before 26,743 fans, the largest crowd of the meet. Vali-dum, a field horse owned by Harry La Montagne, finished second, three and a half lengths back, with Dixie Flyer piloted by Mrs. G. C. White as the early pacemaker.
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Colorado College Romps Past Western State 40 19
Colorado College sprinted to a 21-0 first quarter lead and defeated Western State 40-19 in a Rocky Mountain Conference football game in Colorado Springs.
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Michigan Blasts Hawkeyes 21 0 in Big Ten clash
Michigan, the defending Big Ten football champion, defeated Iowa 21 to 0 before a homecoming crowd of 53,050. The Wolverines scored in each of the first two quarters, then added two more touchdowns in the third, with key plays including a 12 yard punt return and a Peterson rush.
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Grizzlies Rout Montana State In Muddy Homecoming Showcase
Montana University Grizzlies ignored rain and hail to crush Montana State Bobcats 38 to 0 at Gatton Field. Skyline Conference visitors from Missoula spoiled the homecoming for the state college amid stormy weather and muddy conditions.
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Hoosiers Upset Buckeyes 32 10 In Columbus Showdown
Indiana, previously criticized under Coach Clyde Smith, shocked Ohio State 32 10 at Buckeye Stadium before 74 265 fans. Hoosiers built a fast 19 point lead with three opening period touchdowns, capitalizing on Buckeye miscues to seal a decisive victory that derailed Ohio State's Rose Bowl and Big Ten title hopes.
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Gophers Rally To 39 20 Victory Over Nebraska
Minnesota overcame an early Nebraska TD to win 39 to 20 before 54,625 at home. Pasl Giel and Ron Wallin starred for the Gophers with multiple passes and two rushing scores, as Minnesota tallied three times in the second period and twice more in the third.
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