Hook-Davis battle looms as ASU faces Hardin-Simmons
In Tempe prospects for Wilton Davis return from knee surgery loom over the Cowboys visit. Other contenders including Pat Bailey Harold Taylor vie for the halfback spot while Wilford White shapes a potential duel with Davis. Johnny Ford headlines ASU aerials as Freda Savona departs NSC scene. Pete Sauer’s death shocks friends. Cecil Coleman named ASC captain.
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St Mary's Plans Move To New Gym Site
St Mary's High School selects a new site at Third and Polk streets for a modern gymnasium and sunken auditorium to seat about 2000. The Rev Victor Boucher and Father Ronald Colloty announced the change at a Dad's Club meeting. The property fronts Polk and Third with five houses to be cleared for the project.
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Steve Bagarus Is Waived By Redskins At Age 30
Washington reports veteran halfback Steve Bagarus is washed up and placed on the waiver list by President George Marshall and Coach Billick Welchel. Any NFL team can claim him for 100 dollars. Once a star with Baugh, Bagarus led in 1945 and 1946 with 66 receptions for 1061 yards and eight TDs. He once spurned a radio contract to drive to California in his new convertible.
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Henrich and Reese Return to Major League Action
New York Yankees star Tommy Henrich reports to Casey Stengel with the back injury healed and ready for the lineup as the Yankees host a St. Louis Browns double header. Pee Wee Reese of the Brooklyn Dodgers suffers only a bruised elbow but is listed as a likely key return as the Dodgers chase the Cardinals in a tight NL race.
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Bay Meadows Opens Today
Bay Meadows race track in San Mateo opens its 41 day Fall meeting after a $1,200,000 expansion. A slated signing for an Ezzard Charles versus Pat Valentino 15 round heavyweight bout is planned near the sixth race platform for Oct 14 at the Cow Palace. Joe Louis is expected to attend. The White House Handicap anchors the eight event card with a $5,000 purse.
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Garden Hosts 46 Cage Fives at Madison Square Garden
New York will host 46 out of town teams including 10 champions led by Kentucky and San Francisco at Madison Square Garden this winter. The schedule lists 26 doubleheaders and two single games from December 1 to March 7. Post season includes the National Invitation Tournament, NCAA tournament, and East West All Star game. Invading champions include Kentucky, San Francisco, Oklahoma Aggies, Denver, Kansas State, Western Kentucky, Yale, North Carolina State, Hamline, Oregon State, and UCLA.
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Dropo Sidelined By Injury For Solons
Walt Dropo, the Boston Red Sox option at first base, fractured a bone in his right leg sliding into third on Saturday and will miss the remainder of the Pacific Coast League season with the Sacramento Solons in Oakland.
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League Governors' Cup Final and Tonight's Games
The report lists standings and upcoming games across leagues with series notes for the Governors' Cup final best of and weather-delayed Juarez at El Paso. It includes team records, projected matchups Tucson Phoenix Juarez El Paso, and scheduled games in American and National leagues with several rain or postponement notes.
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Hogan Tires Of Complaints About Meat Supply
Ben Hogan, non playing captain of the American Ryder Cup team, said he was tired of inquiries about the private meat brought to England. He noted 1000 pounds of steak, ham and bacon had sparked British speculation as the U S team prepared for golf matches at Ganton. The Americans played 18 holes yesterday while Britain contested 36, with two 18 hole rounds slated today if weather allows.
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Daniels and Jiminez Rematch Set at Olympic Auditorium
Undefeated Frankie Daniels aims for revenge in a pro rematch with Pedro Jiminez, the only man to beat him in 11 bouts. The double main event also features Manuel Madrid versus Chief Archie Whitewater in Los Angeles.
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Arizona State football tickets soar for 1949 season
Gazette sports writer notes high demand for Sun Devils home games at Goodwin Stadium. More than 3,000 season tickets sold. hard reality that all games may sell out. Anticipated opener vs Hardin Simmons October 1 with around 4,500 end zone seats. USC game also sold out.
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Doherty Shifts Henry Rich For More Backfield Speed
Henry Rich, a sophomore transfer, moves from halfback to fullback in the Arizona State College Sun Devils backfield. The shift aims to pair him with Wil ford White and Charlie Beall in the same unit. Ernie Zeno moves to defense with Rich in the No 2 offensive slot. Patrone returns at guard, boosting the line alongside Jesse Pease. Coleman elected captain and quarterback for first time.
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Milgram Named New Ring Inspector by Phoenix Boxing Commission
Nate Milgram, veteran ring observer, is named boxing inspector succeeding Jerry Karicofe. He gains power to halt a bout if officials loaf, and the commission endorses closer fighter examination and a public score readout after each fight. Eddie Ranger cites past delays in the Salas Wilson bout as motive for tighter controls.
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Flores Beats Lem Thomas in 10 Round Victory
In San Francisco Jess Flores a veteran Stockton lightweight defeated Lem Thomas of Los Angeles by unanimous decision after 10 rounds at Coliseum Bowl. Thomas briefly sent Flores to the canvas in the fourth and last rounds, but Flores dominated all other rounds and weighed 138½ pounds to Thomas 139.
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Sherrod Smith, Ex-Dodger, Dies
Sherrod M. Smith, longtime Dodgers pitcher from 1915 to 1922, died last night at 58 in Reidsville Georgia. A lefty who appeared in 331 major league games, he won 103 and lost 104, also pitching for Cleveland from 1922 to 1925 after two World Series seasons.
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Kegler Drops Dead After 700 Series
In Toledo Ohio on September 13, Fred M. Becker, 39, a leading local bowler, nearly completed a 700 three game set with 269 and 236 in his first two games. He had 120 in the sixth frame of the third game, then collapsed on the alley approach and died before reaching the bench.
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Blackstone Wins Jericho Pace at Roosevelt Raceway
Scott Blackstone, an eight year old black gelding, captured the featured Jericho Pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York, earning a $2500 purse last night. The victory highlighted a strong performance by trainer and driver noting a competitive field.
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Kansas and TCU Battle In Big Conference Showdown
College football's opening weekend features Kansas versus Texas Christian at Lawrence with both teams seen as trouble-makers after last year's close TCU win. The slate includes Texas outfits hosting rivals and Villanova visiting College Station, with Notre Dame notes and other key battles shaping early rankings.
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Wildcats Remoan Loss Of Henson
Tucson reporting that Arizona Wildcats end eligibility for 240 pound tackle Harry Henson over one credit. Henson’s 24 Marine credits counted but football from 1945 did not count for conference eligibility. Coach Mulleneaux says loss hurts team as Penn also ruled ineligible. squad in desert heat with daily practices and a Saturday night scrimmage upcoming.
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Robinson and Musial Dominate American League Leaders
A torn fragment lists players and stats across the American League and National League. Notable names include Robinson of Brooklyn Musial of St Louis Ennis of Philadelphia and Kell Williams and DiMaggio of Boston. The text cites batting averages runs and hits leaders with scattered figures and team affiliations.
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