Speedy Jethroe to Play in Southland in Ex Babe Ruth Road Show
Jackie Robinson and Sam Jethroe head a Los Angeles barnstorming bill with Bob Lemon's All Stars at Wrigley Field on Sunday and Wednesday. Jethroe, famed for 85 stolen bases, is billed as a top draw alongside Robinson. Bruins look to rebound as UCLA hosts California in a key Coliseum showdown following bye week.
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Ty Cobb
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Barney Ewell
Prince Jay Sets World Pace Mark at Hollywood Park
Prince Jay, a six time winner, clipped a fifth of a second from the world mile pace record at Hollywood Park before 11,596 spectators. Driven by Wilbur Beattie the Star, a California owned sidewheeler, led Mighty Sun on the backstretch and stayed ahead to win by a length and a half. Dudley Hanover was third, with four others closing the seven starters. Prince Jay’s time was 2:07 25, tying the 2:07 35 mark set by Jerry the First in 1949. The victory extended Prince Jay’s winning streak to six since a summer spill at Batavia. Purse share: 3352.50. Odds-on favorite paid 2.50 to win. Prince Jay is a 5-year-old gelding by Scotland Maxie Jay. Daily mutuel turnover reached 617,906.
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Howie Hansen
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Harry West
Lee BA
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Prince Jay
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Hollywood Park
Star
Wilbur Beattie
Mighty Sun
Dudley Hanover
Sheal
Jerry
Batavia
N. Y
Scotland
Maxie Jay
Burr Wins Five Races at Rockingham Park
Salem N H Oct 27 Charley Burr the sensational jockey of the 1951 New England racing season rode five winners in the first six races at Rockingham Park to move closer to the national title. His meet total rose to 43 winners in 141 rides as a crowd of 18 000 watched.
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Illinois Thins Hand Indiana 21 to 0 in Big Ten Clash
Halfback Johnny Karras scored three touchdowns for Illinois to doom Indiana 21 to 0 at Bloomington. Illinois set a western conference record with an 88 yard opening kickoff return and received heavy support from Pete Bachours El Tate and Don Stevens as Indiana failed to mount offense.
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Irish Clip Purdue Irish Clip Purdue
Notre Dame routed Purdue 30 to 9 at South Bend as freshman Paul Reynolds sparked a late surge. The Irish overcame a 9-7 deficit in the third period with 23 points in 20 minutes, chalking up their fourth win in six starts before 57,800 fans.
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Star Fiddle Captures San Francisco Handicap at Tanforan
Star Fiddle led early and held off a late surge to win the $20,000 San Francisco Handicap on closing day of Tanforan’s 42-day season. Stormy Cloud finished a nose behind with Blue Read close behind, all trained by RH. McDaniel.
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Ont
Globe Trotters Beat Chicago Majors At MSG Opener
The Harlem Globetrotters opened Madison Square Garden to near capacity as they defeated the Chicago Majors in the season debut. Reece “Goose” Tatun led the Trotters with 15 points while Ed Barke led the Majors with eight. The 25th season kicked off amid a near sellout crowd of about 18,000.
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Volunteers Rout Tennessee Tech 68 to 0 in Knoxille
Tennessee’s top ranked Volunteers crushed hapless Tennessee Tech 68 to 0 in Knoxville. The win marked their 15th straight, with coach Neyland resting starters in the second half for North Carolina next week. Scoring came from Payne, Xenar, Laurieris, Blackstock, and others.
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Michigan crushes Minnesota in 54 27 comeback win
Michigan defeated Minnesota 54 to 27 before 86 200 fans in Ann Arbor sealing a three game conference record. Lowell Perry starred with two touchdown catches 71 and 25 yards and a 75 yard punt return for a score. The win followed a high scoring 42nd renewal of the gridiron rivalry dating to 1892 and sets up a clash with Illinois next week.
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Marciano Seeks Walcott Title Fight After Louis KO
New York October 27 AP Rocky Marciano the latest boxing sensation after stopping Joe Louis in eight rounds said he wants a title bout with Jersey Joe Walcott. Walcott indicated interest but Charles is slated for a return title shot in June per Jim Norris of the International Boxing Club. Norris and managers met to discuss possible opponents for Marciano or other contenders.
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Barbara May
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Virginia Triumphs Over Duke 30-7 in Durham
In Durham on Homecoming Day Virginia shocked favored Duke 30 to 7. A second-period Duke TD put Duke ahead briefly, but Virginia rallied with a dominant second half, including a third-period safety and four late touchdowns. The 25,000 crowd watched the Cavaliers' rally.
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Bryan G Caps Jamaica Feature Upsets Westchester Handicap
Bryan G, a 4 year old son of Blenheim, won the 825000 Westchester Handicap at Jamaica, setting a track record of 1 49 1 5 for 1 1 8 miles. Jockey Ovie Scurlock guided the 12 to 1 shot past County Delight and Red O Roses as the crowd averages paid 326.00 to win, 510.40 to place, and 7.00 to show.
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Westchester
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Ovie Scurlock
Blenheim
County Delight
Hed Co Roses
Mixed Foursome Golf Tourney At Virginia Today
The Virginia Country Club hosts a mixed foursome two ball event this afternoon with first foursomes starting at noon. Lib Fotos won low net honors yesterday with a 769 69, tied for second were Bob Reid Bourney and A D Martin with 77 269 92 12 69 and 82 13 69 respectively.
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William and Mary Over Richmond in 20-14 Thriller
In Richmond Oct 27 William and Mary defeated the Spiders 20-14 as a dramatic finish saw four lead changes. Quarterback Dickie connected on an 18 yard touchdown pass to Mick Kuszewski with 44 seconds remaining to seal the win.
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Michigan State Triumphs Over Pitt 53 to 26
Michigan State, ranked No. 2, rallied from behind for a 53 to 26 win over Pitt in East Lansing before 42,153. Spartans trailed 20-19 at halftime, then exploded with three third quarter touchdowns as Pitt quarterback Bob Bestwick connected on 16 of 21 passes for 235 yards in the first half.
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MSC Wins Followed. Scoring: Pittahured Michigan State ‘Bitapurgh
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Chass
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Sooners Rout Bisons to 55-14 in Norman
Oklahoma quarterback Eddie Trowder threw four touchdown passes in 18 minutes to demolish Colorado and push the Sooners toward a fourth straight Big Seven title. He tied the school record with six TD passes on 185 yards, while Leake, Heatly, Reddell, Lockett, Santee, Rodetts, and Gaynor scored for Oklahoma.
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Princeton Dominates Cornell to Extend Winning Streak
Princeton Tigers powered by Dick Kazmaier and Dick Pigliotto routed Cornell 53 to 15 at Princeton Stadium, boosting their streak to 18 straight wins and reinforcing hopes for an Ivy League title. Kazmaier threw for four touchdowns and ran for one, while McNeil Pigliotto and Lyons scored as the Tigers built a 40 to 8 lead by the end of the third.
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Dave Hickok
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Badgers Dominate Northwestern in 41-0 Victory
Wisconsin's Jerry Witt scored four times as the Badgers crushed Northwestern 41-0 in Evanston. Witt ran 69 and 4 yards and caught two passes, while John Coatta connected on 60 and 16 yard passes. Northwestern, seeking Rose Bowl glory, was held to minus rushing yards in the first half and Pfeiffer Ameche and a stifling Badger defense sealed the shutout.
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Army Wins First Game by Stopping Lions in Close Finish
At Michie Stadium Army defeated Columbia 14-9 for its first victory. Army trailed early as Columbia drove to the one but failed to score at the end. Dick Boyle ran in for a second quarter TD and a late third quarter field goal, with Army holding on as time expired.
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al Ward
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