Poly High Jackrabbits Struggle Through Four Straight Defeats
The 1911 Poly High Jackrabbits football team opened the season poorly with four consecutive losses to Occidental Pomona and Chaffey Union High, marking the second time in school history to suffer such a string. Home games then at 16th and Atlantic showed the era’s layout, while San Diego Hoover delivered a 44 point rout in a later game, and the squad faced ongoing injuries and morale challenges ahead of a likely fifth defeat.
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Scouting California Bears Proves Tough for Opponents
Oakland sports writer Emmons Byrne notes scouts from rival schools face a difficult task tracking California players. Journalists Sam Barry and Cece Hollingsworth chart Berkeley’s offense and defense, but distinguishing stars amid a big line is near impossible. The piece highlights the challenge of stopping Graves and a versatile backfield with multiple capable runners.
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Fong
Kenfield
Bill Schroeder Promoter Plans Far West Baseball League
Bill Schroeder has organized the Far West Baseball League a Class D circuit in Northern California and Oregon and named temporary chairman. He already presides over the California State and Sunset Leagues and directs Helms Foundation activities while promoting promotions across Las Vegas Reso Ontario Anaheim and Fresno to boost baseball interest and trophies.
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Southland Prep
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Anaheim
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Kay Rotimon Crusoe
Angely
Odds and Pop Warner Favor Troy Over Bears
San Francisco October 22 A P Glenn Pop Warner favored Southern California to defeat California Golden Bears at Berkeley Saturday. USC listed as 8 to 10 favorite to win by one point Warner praised USC depth while Waldorf at Berkeley predicted a tough game. The showdown could decide the Pacific Coast title and Rose Bowl fate.
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Trojans Gate Attendance Up Across Regions in 1946 to 1947
United Press survey shows college football crowds rising overall from 1946 to 1947 with 4,492,317 attending home games across 65 schools, led by the Southwest with an 18 percent gain and notable increases in New England and the South while several programs report declines in various regions.
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Tulane
Tennessee
Mississippi
Washington
Stanford
Wolverines Aim High As Offense Rolls Past Records
New York report notes Michigan's football offense leads the nation with 494.5 yards per game for rushing and passing, pursuing Army's 462.7-yard record set in 1945. California ranks sixth at 374.4 yards, with West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia also near the top.
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Saint Jayvee Tops Loyola Saints in Riverside Battle
The Saints led by George Hainley with the opening 10 yard score and Danny Carrol adding a 1 yard TD in the second period, while Falniey's late fourth quarter tally sealed a 6 point margin. A Cubs drive was thwarted by a high pass in the air to the goal line and a key 85 yard run from behind blocking.
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Branch Rickey Added to Robinson film
Hollywood dispatch reports Branch Rickey, boss of the Brooklyn Dodgers, added to the cast of a proposed Jackie Robinson biopic. The film titled Brooklyn, U S A will draw largely on Robinson’s life and career including his early Dodgers years and World Series appearances.
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Dons Prep for Oregon clash with two and a half hour drill
San Francisco Oct. 22 The University of San Francisco Dons under Coach Ed McKeever held a two and a half hour practice focusing on punt offense and defense then a light signal session to loosen up. The Dons prepare to meet the University of Oregon in Eugene Saturday and will likely have a light scrimmage today before the northern trip.
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Ray Eliot Named United Press Coach of the Week
Illinois coach Ray Eliot is named United Press Coach of the Week after his 40 to 13 win over Minnesota. He notes no Rose Bowl bid possible due to Big Nine rules, but remains confident about a chance to win the conference title this year despite critics.
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Los Angeles Open Set for Jan 2 5 at Algirra Country Club
The 2nd annual Los Angeles Open tennis tournament was announced to be held from January 2 to 5 at Algirra Country Club. Chairman Tob Fahy of the sponsoring Junior Chamber of Commerce stated expectations and named last year’s winner Ben Hoya as a contender along with listed runners-up and famed players including Demaret and Bobby Locke.
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Indianapolis speed way stars race for national auto title
Arlington Texas Sunday reports Ted Horn Paterson New Jersey and Bill Holland Bridgeport Connecticut headlining twenty one top racing drivers in a two man battle for the national automobile racing championship at the speedway this Sunday in a key event with Holland and Horn named as favorites.
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DiMaggio Lone Yankee on AP All Star Squad
New York Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio was the lone Yankee on the AP 1947 All Star team, with six National League players including Ted Williams of Boston and others. The selection, by 233 writers nationwide, favored NL players though the Cardinals and Tigers did not place.
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Indians Don't Look Too Pert Says Schwartz
PALDI ALTO Oct 22 42 We don't look too pert was the decision of Coach Marchy Schwartz after running his Stanford Indians through an ail out scrimmage session yesterday in preparation for their game Saturday against the University of Washington in Seattle. Schwartz added that he contemplated no changes in the usual starting lineup. Everybody is about equal Bell and Bob Anderson backs were standouts during the day's session.
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Kentucky Center lineman of Week 1947 debut
Kentuckys center Jay Rhodemyre named lineman of the week in the first AP poll of the 1947 season for his decisive play against Vanderbilt. The Ashland native, 24, weighed 196 pounds and stood 6 feet 2 inches, a former Air Forces pilot with letters in 1942 and 1946. coach Paul Bryant calls him a real competitor.
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Paul Bryant
Rowland Set for Mustangs in Preview Fight
Los Angeles October 22 UP Coach Bert Labrucherie expressed cautious optimism as three starters returned to practice for SMU with Skip Rowland cleared for the game. Tackle West Matthews guard Wes Steiner and halfback Skip Rowland were given the go ahead for the tussle.
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Councilman Scores Two Golf Birdies in Split Hockey Night
Councilman George D Mansfield, a golfer, carded two birdies during a busy night as Southern Pacific Coast Hockey League action unfolded. In Pacific Coast divisions Tacoma beat Fresno 6 1, Los Angeles fell to Fresno, Oakland defeated Shamrocks 3 0, while Mansfield achieved a rare hole in one like birdie three after his approach struck a bird on the Old Country Club green.
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Chandler Nullifies Sale of Homerun King in Milwaukee
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler has nullified the sale of Carden Gillerwater, the American Association’s top home run hitter last season, to the Boston Braves. He is deemed eligible for the minor league draft next. This action follows the player being optioned three times.
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Vikings Face Ventura Clash After Modesto Win
Long Beach City College Vikings climbed to a crucial Western States Conference matchup with Ventura after a decisive win over Modesto College. Scooter Morabito starred as a dynamic runner and Dean Stevenson opened holes and powered the line, with Bill Osborne and John Mann contributing key blocks in a balanced team effort. Ventura sits tied atop the standings with Compton and LA City College, promising a spirited battle on Friday.
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Vandals plan heavy scrimmage under Coach Howell
Moscow Idaho October 22 The University of Idaho Vandals scheduled a heavy scrimmage as Coach Dixie Howell emphasized blocking and other fundamentals during practice.
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Cal and USC Set For Big Pac-8 Clash at Berkeley
USC and California prepare for a crucial Pac-8 showdown at Berkeley. Cal averages 374 rushing and passing yards per game, while USC leads in total defense at 205 yards allowed per game. Key players include California’s Johnny Graves and Montana’s Dan Radakovich tied for scoring, Bennie Bejeres at USC leading punting, and George Murphy of USC with high completion rate.
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Bily Williams
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B S Plans Double Bill in Football Broadcasts
The sports staff under Red Barber will present a five hour double header this weekend. Notre Dame plays Iowa in South Bend at 11:45 a.m. Pacific, followed by California versus Southern California in Berkeley. Barber covers the Notre Dame game. Tom Hanlon handles the California game for the network.
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Berkeley
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Gael Ace Set for Lion Fray in Los Angeles
Moraga October 22 1949 St Marys Gaels prepared for a clash with Loyola of Los Angeles after a spirited scrimmage. Herman Wedemeyer’s return was hoped to spark the Gaels offense as Coach Jimmy Phelan judged practice as improving though not yet at peak.
Scoremasters Face Rockets In Southern California Contest
The Scoremasters meet the Longach Rockets in a Southern California Winter League baseball game at Park Sunday afternoon. The Scoremasters, strong in set plays, seek victory against their rival in a tight league clash.
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