Pitt Meets Ohio State On Saturday
Pitt, now 3-0 under interim coach Tom Hamilton, prepares to face top-ranked Ohio State after routing West Virginia 13-10 and knocking the Mountaineers from the unbeaten list. Ohio State and several other teams remain in the national title discussion as bowl hopes form a shifting landscape.
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Weekend Fights Apprbeid Press Report
The report lists boxers with ages and locations including Hollywood Los Angeles New York Washington Cuba. Frankie Campos 117 and Jack Spurgeon 113 are noted against Chato Spintuano 157 in Cuba with Hank Jones 1432 mentioned in Washington D C. The fragmentary item suggests a sporting weigh in or bout card with unclear outcomes.
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Frankie Campos
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Jackie Spurgeon
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Hank Jones
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Cuba
Football Scores From Weekend Cardinals and Browns Games
The Chicago Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 27 to 1 while Cleveland defeated New York 24 to 14 in other NFL action. The results spotlighted the Cardinals’ strong offense and the Browns’ midseason momentum.
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Detroit Lions Edge Rams In NFL Thriller
The Detroit Lions came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Rams 27 24 before 74 342 fans in Los Angeles. Bobby Layne led the march while Dorne Dibble Leon Hart and Hoerschemeyer scored for Detroit. The Rams benefited from two second quarter gifts and a late 80 yard surge to the comeback loss.
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Steelers Are Upset By Cards
Chicago Cardinals upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 14 in a league game led by Ollie Matson who ran 91 yards for a touchdown and caught an 18 yard pass, helping the Cards win as 20 point underdogs. Pat Summerall added a field goal, as 18,765 watched.
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FAC Stays Unbeaten in Narrow Win Over Shamrocks
Frederick Athletic Club remained unbeaten with a 20 to 7 victory over Shamrock A. C. of Washington at McCurdy Field. After a slow start, FAC rallied in the fourth quarter to score 14 points, led by Bob Weddle and Henry Groff on offense and strong defensive plays from Garry Linton and B. Hopkins. The Shamrocks struck early, but FAC countered with a late surge to preserve their perfect record as they prepare for Anacostia Eagles next week.
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Henry Groff
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Charlie Stramer
Ale. S Milcher
B. Hopkins
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Sonny Melcher
Joe Maratta
Shamrock
Hamtering
Hank Groff
Weddle
Wayne Garver
Bob Foster
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Weddie
Frederick B. Ale LE G. Linton
D. Koogle
B. Monaco
Roderick B. Abele
T. Keat
Black
B. Hemby
R. Bailey
M. Winpigler
Wagner J. Maratta
B. Croneee
Tose Gees
H. Gardner
H. Groffe
Industrial Bowling Lose in Thursday Night Arcade Leagues
In Thursday night action Falk's Grocery defeated Blue Lite Cab 4 0 while Phil's Esso beat Brunswick 4 0 and Linden Hill Grocery topped Farmers Coop 3 1. Jack's Feed Store won 3 1 over Slap Crowthers. Ebert's best Green's Service 4 1. Next week matchups include Jack's Feed Store vs Farmers Coop and Green's Basa vs Linden Hills Grocery. Weekly stats show Falk's Grocery high single 166 and 407 series and Linden Hills Grocery leading team match at 1730.
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Moses Ward Fights Bobby Jones Tonight In Boxing Card
Moses Ward of Detroit battles Bobby Jones of Oakland in a Monday New York St Nicholas Arena main event. Frank Ruff faces Henry Davis in Brooklyn, Tony DeMarco meets Pat Manzi in Boston, and Bob Baker fights Jimmy Slade in Philadelphia. Olson defends title Dec 15 in Richmond against Garth Panter. New England records a rare earthquake history with a yearly severe tremor.
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Redskins Top Colts 24 21 in Exhibition Clash
Washington Redskins beat Baltimore Colts 24 to 21 as Michigan State alumni Al Doron and Billy Wells spark the victory. Dorow to Wells for a 49 yard TD, Wells runs and Atkeson scores, Janowicz adds a 15 yard field goal, while Kerkorian, Edwards and Young contribute for Baltimore.
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Browns Show Fine Balance Defeat Giants 24-14 in Cleveland
In Cleveland, the Browns balanced running and passing to beat the New York Giants 24-14 before 30,448. Otto Graham scored twice on runs and hooked to Lavelli for another, with Lou Groza adding a field goal and three extra points as Cleveland moved within a half game of the Eastern Division leaders, all at 4-2.
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Piedmont League Sets New 1955 Opening and Closing Dates
Richmond Virginia October 31 The Class B Piedmont League voted to shift the 1955 season start to April 29 and end September 12 to avoid early bad weather. Frank Summers president Staunton Va announced the All-Star game is dropped and the Shaughnessy playoffs are shortened to best three of five. A three man committee will pick a new president to succeed Summers who will stay until January.
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College Scores From The Associated Press Report
Hofstra 20, Cortland 13. Ithaca 0. Brockport 0 tie. Upsala 52, Montclair 19. Miami Florida 75, Fordham 7. Richmond 7, George Washington 0. The Citadel 14, Wofford 13. Memphis Navy 68, Central Missouri 0. Marquette 14, Detroit 13. Denver 19, New Mexico 6. Boston University 20, Bucknell 7. Glenville 13, Salem, West Virginia. Morris Harvey 13, Heidelberg 0. Fairmont West Virginia 6, West Liberty 0. Mississippi 21, Louisiana State 6. Furman 7, North Carolina State 0. Mississippi Southern 14, Chattanooga 0. Maryland State 13, Shawnee? Lenoir-Rhyne 20, Emory and Henry 7. Arkansas 14, Texas A&M 0. Arizona 48, West Texas 12.
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Bears Edge 49ers in Thrilling 31 27 Upset in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 31 rookie Harlan Hill of Alabama State Teachers College caught four touchdown passes and a 66 yard scoring pass with 33 seconds left as the Chicago Bears upset the 49ers 31 27. Hill had 214 receiving yards on seven catches, while George Blanda added four conversions and a late field goal. The win snaps San Francisco’s lead in the division and levels the ledger between the clubs.
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Roundup of Sports by Gayle Talbot
New York sports columnist Gayle Talbot discusses the American League chief William Harridge facing a bitter debate over the Philadelphia Athletics future. The piece notes Harridge’s firm but waning authority, the Manny to sell Lone Mack family ownership, and city and relocation plans amid finance disputes as 1955 looms.
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Kansas City
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Macks And A's Still Waiting
Philadelphia executives weigh the Athletics future as Earl Mack and family hold to a waiting stance. Arnold Johnson of Chicago eyes Kansas City bid, while a Philadelphia syndicate’s bid to move the club remains unresolved. Final decision unclear as talks continue.
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Win at Winchester Stops Skyway Five in Bowling Match
Frederick bowling team defeated Winchester Skyway Five 86 pins in Winchester Va. The locals rolled 626 613 and 599 for an 1838 set led by Paul Anders 404 Rivkleder led losers with 365. Skyway Five to return November 7 at 7 30 at Health Center.
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