Sun Devils drop from major team status in NCAA rearrange
Tempe’s Arizona State Sun Devils lose major team designation as NCAA reclassifies schedules. The piece notes why BYU as Skyline Six member remains major, while ASU, Hardin-Simmons and Loyola shift to minor. It covers Linemen eligibility questions and a 1922 BYU scoring record context with Memphis.
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Phoenix Bruins Open Home Season in Phoenix Thursday
Phoenix College football coached by Johnny Riggs hosts the Pierce Aggies at Montgomery Stadium for the Bruins home opener. PC aims for a third win after an 0 2 0 road start and a 27 19 loss at Riverside. Injuries to quarterback Tony Hotis and halfback Buck Huff expected to heal before kickoff.
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Fast Field Set For Golf Event
In Fort Smith Arkansas on October 18 AP reports a fast field tees off in the qualifying round of the fifth annual Hardscrabble Women's Open golf tournament. The 16 low scorers qualify for the championship flight with match play starting tomorrow and running through Saturday. Favorites include defending champion Patty Berg Minneapolis Babe Zaharias Denver and 15 year old Mariene Bauer Long Beach California runner up in last week's Texas Open.
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Notre Dame Dominates AP Poll With 46-7 Tulane Win
Notre Dame secured the top spot in the AP college football poll after a decisive 46-7 victory over Tulane, pulling far ahead of Army and Minnesota. Michigan, Rice, Texas, and California rose or fell based on recent results, while Tulane dropped from the top tier.
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Sooner Ace George Thomas Aims at Big Seven Scoring Mark
Kansas City AP report notes George Thomas of Oklahoma, a 177 pound junior from Fairland, already has 63 points in four games this season. He trails the league all games record by Bob Steuber and the Oklahoma single season mark by Joe Golding, with six games remaining. Thomas seeks 97 career conference points and 75 in conference games, after scoring four TDs for 24 points against Kansas and preparing for Nebraska.
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Officials Meet Central Arizona Basketball Officials Association
The Central Arizona Basketball Officials Association will hold its first Fall meeting at University Park recreation building tonight at 7 30 o clock. President Earl McCullar announced that all old members are expected to attend and all prospective ones are invited.
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Coyotes Face Tough Test As Douglas Bulldogs Arrive
From 1946 to 1948 the Douglas Bulldogs battered Class B foes and joined Class A, challenging the Phoenix Union Coyotes. With Arthur Lawrence at quarterback and Joe Rodriguez at halfback, the two-pronged attack aims to derail a Coyotes squad riding a confident winning streak. A week of rest gave Douglas extra preparation time for a crucial Montgomery Stadium clash coached by Otis Coffey.
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Negro players found in 1888 Syracuse team record
New evidence shows two Negro players Higgins and Walker on Syracuse’s 1888 International Association squad, predating Jackie Robinson’s 1946 Montreal debut. Duke Landgraf presents a photo to Hall of Fame while umpire Bill Dinneen recalls seeing them shine before big leagues barred them for color.
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Herman to defend Arizona welter title at Madison Square Garden
Freddie Babe Herman, Phoenix native and light weight titleholder, faces Charlie Salas in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Salas trains hard and plans to stay sharp after a Sunday workout while Herman is reportedly fully recovered from last August nose surgery. Ticket demand is rising and a sellout is likely.
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Seerey and Goodwin Released by White Sox to Memphis
Pat Seerey a veteran outfielder who played for five teams last season and pitcher Jim Goodwin were released outright by the Chicago White Sox to the Memphis Chicks of the Southern Association. Goodwin a left hander was an option to Memphis last season and posted a 7 5 record.
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Ortiz Paterson Bout Postponed to Oct 26 in Glasgow
Bantamweight champion Manuel Ortiz of El Centro California and Jackie Paterson of Glasgow see a non title world flyweight clash delayed from Friday night to October 26. No reason for the postponement was disclosed.
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Cravath Selects Ohio State Over Cal for Rose Bowl Hope
LOS ANGELES Oct 18 Southern California coach Jeff Cravath says Ohio State has the edge over California for a Rose Bowl bid. He notes PCC lines lag Midwest standards and cites Cal’s remaining schedule as likely to upset. He singles out Oregon as a potential upset risk and lauds Cal’s gritty play against USC.
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Wildcats to face Aggies in home and home series
Tucson October 18 The University of Arizona basketball team will meet Texas A and M in a home and home series next December. Arizona will host the Aggies in Tucson on December 19 following a December 16 game in San Antonio.
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Golden Glove Prospect Showings Spark Local Tunup Card
Prospects shine in early Golden Gloves tuneups in Phoenix with entries flooding the Phoenix Gazette. Mac's Gym and Williams Air Force Base contribute budding boxers as four preliminary shows build toward the Arizona Championship Golden Gloves Tournament January 18 to 20 at the Garden. State champions advance to Los Angeles Times event in Hollywood. Government regulation noted.
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Duca Becomes Key Defensive Lineman for USC
Sam Duca, sophomore from Marlboro Massachusetts, rose from the reserve to start at tackle on USC's first string defense. Coach Ed Doherty praised his speed on rushes against BYU, his impact on stopping passes, and named him the most improved performer this week.
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Knights and Mustangs Face Rugged Scrimmage Tests
The St. Marys Knights and North Phoenix Mustangs braced for tough weekend games after light sessions yesterday. Knights play Tucson Badgers in Tempe and Mustangs host El Paso Tigers in Montgomery Stadium. Coach Chink Coleman warned of Badgers fleet backs and exposed pass defense while noting recent injuries and returns from inactivity.
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Golden Gloves Entry Request for Arizona Championship
Inquiry for the 1950 Arizona Championship Golden Gloves Tournament asks for complete entry information and blank form. Includes applicant name address age residence in Arizona and AAU eligibility confirmation for registration on January 18 19 and 20.
Indians Face Hurdle After Golden Gloves Ban
Since the 1949 Golden Gloves meet a rule bars Phoenix Indian School from seeking the team crown again. Sponsors regret the school cannot enter. A call for novice class events drew inquiries, but no plans exist unless demand grows. Preliminary programs will try to match fighters by experience.
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