Lefthanded T General Keeping 49ers on Top
The Associated Press profiles Frank C. Albert, a lefthanded quarterback for the unbeaten San Francisco Forty-Niners in the All-American Football Conference. From a 1940 Rose Bowl win over Nebraska to a 56-14 defeat of Baltimore, Albert dazzles with late tricks and 15 pass attempts in the latest game, keeping the 49ers ahead.
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Tech Sets WVIC Pace, 12 Games On Weekend Card
West Virginia teams seek rebound as 12 early games feature out-of-state foes. WVU visits Penn State, a 12-game win streak by PSU, while Davis and Elkins clash with WVU Tech. Conference actions spread across five states with key matchups including West Liberty, Bethany, and Salem under night lights.
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Auto Race Champion Dies After Crash at Du Quoin
Ted Horn, 38, three time national auto race champion, was killed at the Du Quoin fairground track when a wheel spindle failed on his Maserati during the second lap of a 100 mile AAA race. Johnny Mantz was slightly injured. Johnny Parsons won the race. Horn had secured the AAA title in 1946 1947 and this year.
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Pro Grid Standings and All-America Conference Divisions
Western Division standings show San Francisco 70s, Cleveland and Los Angeles trailing with mixed records. Eastern Division features Baltimore Buffalo New York Brooklyn. National Football League Western results include Chicago Bears strong, Chicago Cardinals and Green Bay, Detroit and Washington in mix. next games Chicago Cardinals at New York and other divisional matchups.
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Schroeder Wins Hardcourt Title
Ted Schroeder defeats Dick Gonzales in the first National Hardcourt Championship final in San Francisco. The Glendale, California player wins 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-1 to claim the title. Gonzales previously held two majors this year. Gertrude Maran beats Virginia Kovacs to win the women's singles crown 1-5 6-2 6-3.
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Streaking N D Michigan Penn State Hold Unbeaten Runs
Notre Dame Michigan Pennsylvania and Penn State extend unbeaten strings through 1947 season with Notre Dame’s 26-7 win over Michigan State and Michigan’s 40-0 triumph over Purdue. Penn State tops Syracuse. Penn battles Columbia as all remain unblemished entering key clashes across the nation.
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Braves and Pirates' 1925 comeback echoed in World Series chatter
The piece recalls Pittsburgh Pirates 1925 comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Washington Senators and links it to Boston Braves potential 3-1 rally against Cleveland Indians. It notes McKechnie era history, Aldridge and Covelski matchups, and Muddy Ruel as an Indians aide, amid World Series rule context.
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Nine Class A Teams Remain Unbeaten in West Virginia
West Virginia class A gridiron contenders stay undefeated with Beckley and Stonewall Jackson leading at 5-0 and 18 straight wins for Beckley. Mil ton, Barboursville, Morgantown, Clarksburg, Roosevelt Wilson, Gauley Bridge, St Marys also top the standings as Week 6 matchups loom.
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6-0 Victory Sparks Guyan Valley Game Talk
The 6 0 triumph over Guyan Valley headlines a slate that includes Charleston eyeing a follow up to 14-7 over East Bank with Wheeling in a key matchup. West Fairmont beat Clarksburg St Marys 14-13 and Bluefield crushed Welch 52-0 in earlier starts as WWII era teams move toward next week’s schedule featuring battles across multiple locales including Montgomer y West Fairmont and Elkins in a packed regional slate.
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Attorney to Address Raleigh Society Meeting in Fort Wayne
Indiana attorney Paul J. Sauerteig will speak for the Medical Protective Company at the Raleigh County Medical Society meeting held Thursday October 14 at 7 30 p m in the El Chico Cafe Dr Fred Richmond secretary announced the meeting date change from the regular third Thursday
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