Navy and Army Duel for Nation’s Best Passing Total
Navy tops national passing with 1,196 yards led by 212 against Maryland as Jim Maxfield shines. Army rips Rice 14-7 on a 64-yard TD pass from Joe Caldwell to Pete Dawkins with 52 seconds left. Iowa overtakes total offense with 2,770 yards while Army and Navy stay close behind in passing margins.
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Rice
Jim Maxfield
Joe Caldwell
Pete Dawkins
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Iowa
Minnesota
Middies
Colorado
Brigham Young
BYU
Rutgers
Syracuse
Brown’s tough run continues as yards fall short
Browns star Jim Brown battles rough defenses in Detroit setback surpassing no more than 8 rushing yards amid a crowded race for the NFL ground record. With five games left, Brown has 1,011 yards on 152 carries at 6.7 average, still aiming to match or surpass the 1949 record.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Bob Mitchell
Jon Arnett
Los Angeles
Joe Perry
San Francisco
Eddie Lebaron
Washington
Chicago Cardinals
Lamar McHan
Lebaron
McHan
Mack Reynolds
Chance To Save Season William and Mary At Mountaineers
William and Mary seeks a major upset to salvage a 1-5-1 season by defeating Southern Conference leader West Virginia in Williamsburg. WVU arrives with a 28 game conference win streak at risk, led by quarterback Dick Longfellow and receiver Mel Reight as the Mountaineers push past Virginia Tech and Navy memories into the clash.
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Milt Drewer
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Stan Pokrywka
J. D. Miller
Hase and Hardy
Miller
Penn State
Dick Longfellow
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Longfellow
Jimmy Walthall
Mel Reight
Paul Bischoff
Reight
Football Is Business Not Sport Says Otto Graham
Otto Graham declares football at college or pro level is a business not a sport while speaking at a Milwaukee sports banquet. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback recalled coaching the College All-Stars to a win over the Detroit Lions and said he has received coaching offers but remains uninterested.
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Otto Graham
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Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Bowl hopefuls grow by list of post season candidates
The list of teams with post season bowl hopes grows daily as 35 major programs are mentioned for possible bowls. Iowa is secure in the Rose Bowl after clinching the Big Ten, while LSU and Oklahoma vie for Sugar and Orange Bowls respectively.
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Jack Clary
Associated Press
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Royal Loan ad in Beckley area
Byron Moore of Royal Loan offers cash loans for Beckley residents and nearby towns. Quick $50 payday loans or up to $300 available. Call CL 3-8379 or visit Royal Loan and Finance Co at 112% Heber Street for arrangements.
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Byron
Byron Moore
Royal Loan & Finance Co
Sailor's Guide Captures International Title Amid Protests
In Laurel Maryland the Washington DC International featured a dramatic finish as Sailor's Guide, ridden by Howard Grant, defeated Tudor Era after a 20 minute film review upheld a protest for bumps. Ballymoss and Tharp finished behind with notable prize money and sale interest followed.
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MacPhail Plans Slow Build For Orioles In Baltimore
Baltimore appoints Lee MacPhail as general manager noting the Orioles are not yet pennant contenders. He says the club must be realistic and will struggle for a couple of years while building toward a top-flight team. He will relocate his family after the year begins. His salary is 35 000 dollars annually on a three year contract.
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Larry MacPhail
Yanks
Schoendienst May Have Tuberculosis
ST. LOUIS AP Red Schoendienst, Milwaukee Braves second baseman, is in St. Johns Hospital for tests after Dr. Ray Martin noted a distinct possibility of tuberculosis. He will stay until tests finish. his wife recently gave birth to their first son in the same hospital.
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Idaho Coach Stahley Contemplates Quitting Rumor
Salt Lake City report cites AP Sports Editor John Mooney as saying Idaho football coach Skip Stahley is rumored to quit for private business. In Moscow he stated no plans to quit coaching, saying, It is my life.
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John Mooney
The
Salt Lake Tribune
University of Idaho
Skip Stahley
Moscow
Idaho
Stahley
Vanderbilt Kentucky and Florida records noted
Vanderbilt with a 4 1 3 record, Kentucky at 3 4 1, and Florida at 3 3 1 are listed. This snapshot shows team standings and performance figures without added context.
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Weekend Football Forecast Picks from Harold Claassen
AP forecast lists LSU over Mississippi State and Iowa over Ohio State among weekend favorites. Other tips include Army over Villanova, Auburn over Georgia, Wisconsin over Illinois, Oklahoma over Missouri, Mississippi over Tennessee, and Notre Dame over North Carolina with many regional and conference matchups noted for Friday and Saturday.
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Harold Claassen
Associated Press
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Fights Last Night and Regional Scores Report
The Associated Press reports boxing results with Neal Ri vers defeating Hegerle in a 162 bout and Detroit’s Gene Grechandis outpointing Leroy Jeffre 130 to 120. Regional college football and basketball scores follow with Tulsa over Texas Tech and Houston or North Texas State, Rice over Texas A M, and various Western matchups including Brigham Young over Denver and Oregon over UCLA.
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