Wade Eyes All Time Offensive Mark In National Race
Vanderbilt quarterback Bill Wade is on pace to break the college football all time total offense record. He has 764 rushing and receiving yards in three games, averaging 254 yards per game, outperforming Johnny Bright and advancing toward Frank Sinkwich’s 2,187 yard single season mark. Wade leads in total offense with 948 yards, while Bright trails with 948 after four games. Wade’s 32 completions and six touchdowns highlight a prolific start, with Washington’s Don Heinrich close in passing yardage.
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Clemson
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Rickey Targeted for Browns Presidency and Ownership
The Daily Compass reports Branch Rickey moving to the St. Louis Browns as new president and owner with AL financing. Browns president Bill DeWitt denies sale plans, stating no changes in operations and Rickey not buying in. Rickey, Dodgers president, has agreed to sell Brooklyn stock to William Zeckendorf amid rumors of a shift in his plans.
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Army Faces First Big Test Against Michigan at Yankee Stadium
Army, ranked No. 1 in the AP poll after two wins, prepares for a stern test vs. Michigan in Yankee Stadium. The Cadets have shown explosive offense and a stingy defense, with key plays by Pollock, Cain, Farl, and Blaik, while penalties have limited scoring and a knee injury sidelined guard Malavasi.
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Hal Loehlein
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Don Beck
Elmer Stout
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Yankees to add college grads as bonus players next season
New York reports more than a dozen graduates may join the Yankees next spring as part of Casey Stengel s plan to develop young talent. About 15 players trained with the club last spring, with Hank Workman Jim Brideweser and Lou Berberet among those sticking as bonus players. Stengel aims to push along about 15 players who have shown improvement, filling openings with promising youths.
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Wrong Mutuels Tab Leads to $1,849 Win Mistake
At Bowie, a hurried bettor bought a $10 place ticket on No. 3 for Rocky Play but the horse had finished first race and was out of contention. Mistake led to a record place payoff when Merry Nymph finished second, paying $371.80 for $2 place and $126 for $2 show, totaling $1,849.
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Mountie Cagers Open Prep Drills for Morgantown
West Virginia begins preliminary basketball drills under Robert Red Brown successor to the late Lee Patton. The Mountaineers will open the season December 2 at home against West Virginia Wesleyan in Morgantown.
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Red) Brown
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West Virginia Freshmen Open Season at Home
WVU freshman coach Gene Corum plans a five game schedule starting Thursday against Fairmont State College in Fairmont. Kickoff is 7 30 pm. Likely starting lineup features five WV high school products including Cooper at tackle Chlon at center Stone at left half Forrelli at right half and Jarrett at full. Also Starkey Marker Canton Fedorovitch Fisher in probable roles. Fairmont beat the freshmen 19 0 last year.
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Princeton
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Circleville
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Frnka’s Nine-Year Football Record Highlights Wins
In nine years as head football coach Henry Frnka’s teams have 58 wins, 21 losses and four ties, reflecting a strong sustained program performance.
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Tennessee Secre t Weapon Sparks Duke Upset
Tennessee shocked Duke 28 7 as Bud Sherrod sparked a rally after a prior 7 0 loss to Mississippi State. Sherrod rallied the Vols with a secret meeting and emphasis on game by game focus, earning praise from end coach Al Hust for his zeal to win and solid defense.
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