Michigan Handily Defeats Purdue in Big Ten Showdown
LAFAYETTE Ind Oct 9 Michigan dominated Purdue 40 to 0 as sophomores Chuck Ortmann and Leo Koceski sparked a powerful Wolverines attack. Michigan held Purdue to 36 rushing yards while scoring six touchdowns, ending Purdue's bid after Notre Dame and Northwestern tests. Notre Dame then crushed Michigan State 26 to 7 in South Bend to extend its unbeaten streak to 21 games.
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Houston University Defeats Louisiana Tech 40-33
The University of Houston rallied with three quick touchdowns in the final period to defeat Louisiana Tech 40 to 33. Houston erased a 14-0 first half deficit and trailed 26-20 after three quarters as Louisiana Tech entered as favorites and held a 13-13 tie with Auburn earlier in the season.
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Mississippi Rebels Rally Past Vanderbilt 20 7
In Oxford on October 9 the Mississippi Rebels defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 20 to 7 in a Southeastern Conference game. Mississippi surged from a one point deficit with two late touchdowns, sealing the win in the final minutes and preserving their 1948 record as conference champions.
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College Statistics Show Irish In Lead By International X
In Boulder Colorado on October 9 the Colorado Buffaloes upset the Nebraska Cornhuskers 19 to 6 in a Big Seven football game led by Harry Narcisian and Malcolm Miller.
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Unbeaten Tar Heels Defeat Wake Forest In Victory
North Carolina remained undefeated with a 28 to 6 win over Wake Forest in Winston Salem. The Tar Heels scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and two more late, with Charlie Justice and Hosea Rodgers among the contributors in the scoring drive.
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Lane Named General Manager Of Chicago White Sox
Cleveland December 9 17 Frank Lane was named general manager of the Chicago White Sox today announced by Charles A Comiskey secretary and son of Mrs Grace R Comiskey club president Lane who has re signed as president of the American Association will take over duties Nov 15 when Leslie OConnor’s contract expires OConnor is expected to succeed Lane as president of the American Association.
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Florida Wins SEC Tilt Over Auburn 16 9
Florida secured its first Southeastern Conference football victory since 1945 by defeating Auburn 16 to 9 in Tampa. The win featured standout plays by backup backs Bob Kennedy and Billy Maceyko as the Gators faced a tough contest on the road.
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Attendance and records mark 1948 West Texas-New Mexico League
Abilene official Bill Chick published the 1948 season records. Lubbock Hubber players figured prominently as attendance fell for five clubs while three clubs rose above 100000. Herschel Martin Albuquerque led hitting with 425 average, Bob Crues Amarillo set home run and RBI marks, Len Attyd Albuquerque set triples, Royce Mulls Lubbock led pitching with 16 3. The season included 30 shutouts with Lubbock pitchers prominent. several teams saw declines and gains in fan totals and notable performances across the circuit.
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Nevada Beats NISTC 48 to 7 in Sale
Nevada used a powerful running attack led by fleet backs Sherman and others to overpower NISTC 48 to 7. Sherman ran for 270 yards as Nevada built a 13 to 6 lead. Richard Nutt scored for the Texans with Fort Ferrill adding the extra point. Corley connected on six of seven extra points but a late field goal was nullified by a penalty. Georgia Tech crushed Washington and Lee 27 to 0 in Atlanta as Bob McCoy starred for the undefeated Yellow Jackets.
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