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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

26

Arizona Wildcats Begin Practice For 1949 50 Basketball

The University of Arizona basketball team has begun early drills as the Border Conference champions head into the 1949 50 season. Key returnees include Leon Blevins and Bob Howel, with Leo Johnson and several lettermen providing a solid nucleus for coach Fred Enke. Newcomer Paul Penner from Reedley Junior College aims for the center position as the Wildcats pursue another strong year after a long home winning streak.

Tucson University of Arizona Wildcats Link Richmond Billy Mann Junior Crum Joe Cherry Art Carroll Leon Blevins Bob Howel Leo Johnson Bruce Larsen George Greene Jack Howell Ken Troutt Fred Enke Enke Paul Penner Reedley Calif

Bears Return to Practice in Sweat Suits

BERKELEY Calif Oct 18 The University of California Bears practiced in sweat suits. First string center Les Richter is back in playing condition after an ankle injury. Fullback Pete Schabarum, sidelined by a knee injury, is expected to return for the Washington game Saturday.

Bears Berkeley Calif University of California Bears Les Richter Wisconsin Pete Schabarum Washington

Tackles Share AP Lineman of the Week Honors

Skyline Six grid action highlights two standout tackles Chuck Peterson of Wyoming and Franklin Ellis of Denver named Lineman of the Week by the Associated Press. Peterson helped Wyoming crush Utah State 27 0 to lead the conference while Ellis powered Denver past Utah 18 20 in a defining upset.

Denver Wyoming Associated Press Chuck Peterson Wyoming Cowboys Franklin Ellis Peterson Cowboys Utah State Ellis Pioneers Utah

Big Game Sellout at Stanford California Nov 19

Stanford announces all tickets for the annual Big Game against California on November 19 are sold out. Athletics director As Masters said 89,654 seats were sold and refunds have been issued for two months.

Stanford Calif California Masters

Matty Bell Bets on Loss as SMU Loses to Rice

SMU coach Matty Bell predicted Rice would win by one or two touchdowns but his team fell 41-27. Bell, nicknamed Moanin Matty, had earlier forecast four losses. next up he argues Kentucky, undefeated, will test his 1951 plan as Vito Parilli and Donald Phelps loom.

Dallas Matty Bell Southern Methodist Matty Bell Rice SMU Methodists Kentucky Louisiana State Tobin Rote Vito Parilli Rote Donald Phelps Clinton McClain

Ace Admiral Doubtful Starter in Bay Meadows Handicap

Ace Admiral of Maine Chance Stable is a doubtful starter for the $50,000 Bay Meadows Handicap at Bay Meadows. Trainer Willie Molter said the favorite did not cool out well after last Saturday's hospital handicap and sustained a slight sprain in a fore leg.

San Mateo Calif Maine Chance Stable Ace Admiral Bay Meadows Track Willie Molter

Frankie Parker Joins Bobby Riggs Pro Tennis Group

Frankie Parker becomes an official member of Bobby Riggs new professional tennis troupe joining Pancho Gonzales and Jack Kramer. Parker will earn $26,000 in his first year and will debut with Pancho Segura at Madison Square Garden on October 25 as the tour opens.

New York Frankie Parker Bobby Riggs Parker Riggs Los Angeles Pancho Gonzales Jack Kramer Frankie Pancho Segura Madison Square Garden

STRIKE and Spare Scores From Local Bowling Leagues

Readout of team matchups and high series from multiple bowling leagues including ANVILS NUTS & BOLTS MAGNETS and YARD BIRDS with individual scores listed for Mendell Mack Pater Watson and others across divisions such as SH RAGE and GLIDERS. Standings show Merchants League and Madison Motors with top marks and team totals.

Plamor Allison Steel League Soe Mills Mendell Mack Pater Watson Eckman Nardone Beckman Stafford Merchants League Wil Schlitz Ltd S Green A. Trail W’s Garage Goebel Beer Rade Winds

Boxing Results Summary From Various Cities

The report lists several boxing results with fighters from Lowell Brooklyn Chicago Paris Jersey City and more. Notable bouts include outpoints by Roy Andrews over Freddy Ribol Yore and Danny Gomber over Bobby Rossie, plus Famechon defeating Mougin in Paris. Other outcomes include James Wall over Cesar Brion and Harold De defeating Ben Nett in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Pancoee N. A. Coe CE. R Roy Andrews A. Lowell Mass Freddy Rvol Yore Brooklyn Joe Ead Chi Lyoke Ye Cago Danny Omber Kago Bobby Rossie Iowa City Jersey Cuy. J Cesar Brion Argentina James Wall Lewood N. J Yar K Joe Baksi Jimmy Holden Elizabeth Australia Harold de Las v Angeles Alif Bennett New Orleans Jackie Weevr

Leahy Still Ranted as Notre Dame Dominates Tulane

Notre Dame crushed Tulane 46 to 7 in a dominant performance as Frank Leahy, famed for his moaning pregame rituals, faced a rare moment of doubt before the Irish rolled to a 27 0 lead by the 15th minute. The Irish, on a 32 game unbeaten streak, set sights on Navy Michigan State North Carolina Iowa USC and SMU with a looming Nov 12 Yankee Stadium clash against Charlie Justice and North Carolina.

New York Frank Leahy Notre Dame Tulane Leary Irish Navy Michigan State North Carolina Iowa Southern California SMU Leahy Yankee Stadium Charlie Justice

AAC Sets Hot Scoring Pace

New York October 18 All-America Conference teams are averaging 49.7 points per game as season pace accelerates. San Francisco 49ers lead in offense with 281 points in seven games and 414 yards per game. Fletcher Joe Perry the 195 pound fullback has 605 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Otto Graham of Cleveland has 1,626 passing yards after a 362 yard game against Los Angeles.

New York San Francisco 49Ers Frisco Fletcher Joe Perry Otto Graham Cleveland Los Angeles

Cubs End Farm Affiliations With Five Minor Clubs

The Chicago Cubs cut working agreements with five affiliates after a poor harvest of players. The moved on from Macon Georgia Selma Alabama Clinton Iowa St Augustine Florida Lumberton North Carolina, reducing their farm system to ten clubs.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Macon Selma Ala Clinton St. Augustine Lumberton N. C Cubs

Loyola Lions coach wants second half shortened

Loyola University coach Jordan Olivar complains three of four Lions opponents have scored important touchdowns on the final play of the second period, urging that each game be shortened by one minute in the second half.

Los Angeles Loyola University Jordan Olivar Lions

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