Mountaineers Trip to Boston U. Clash in New England
West Virginia seeking a road upset at Boston University as the undefeated Terriers host the Mountaineers at Fenway Park. WVU aims to bolster pass defense and keep pace offensively against BU’s high scoring attack led by Buff Donelli. Captain Pete Zinaich tops WVU ground gains while Johnny Murphy and Bobby Arnett push the backfield. Traveling squad of 35 to depart Greensburg for Boston after three home practices.
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Charles Defends Heavyweight Title Friday At Cow Palace
In San Francisco NBA champion Ezzard Charles faces Pat Valentino in a 15 round heavyweight title bout at the Cow Palace Friday night. Charles is a 1-5 favorite. Valentino seeks to upset with elusive speed and power. Charles seeks a $40,000 guarantee or 35 percent of the gate, with a likely $150,000 purse. Valentino earned $8,500 guaranteed after years of steady fighting. Both men debuted in 1940. Valentino is 29, Charles 28.
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Syrup of Black-Draught Touted for Children
Advertorial style praise for Syrup of Black-Draught as a pleasant tasting laxative for children. Claims of mild quick relief from constipation and four generations of manufacturer quality. Urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Browns and 49ers Lead AAC Season Stats
San Francisco star Joe Perry tops rushing with 155 yards on 16 carries, lifting his season to 517 yards on 47 tries. Eddie Carr and Edgar Jones tie for 42 points in scoring, with Beals, Vetrano, and Perry close behind. Otto Graham leads in passing and total offense as Cleveland and San Francisco dominate AAC rankings.
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Glenn Dobbs
Otto
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Y. A. Tittle
Two Sure to Fall In Yale Cornell ND Tulane Games
High pressure schedules threaten undefeated teams as Notre Dame meets Tulane and Cornell faces Yale in key early October tests. California and Minnesota also clash with unbeaten rivals while the list of teams with perfect records tightens to include California UCLA Kentucky Villanova Notre Dame Army Baylor Cornell Pittsburgh Tulane North Carolina Virginia Minnesota Oklahoma Brown Boston University Pennsylvania Yale SMU.
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Baylor
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North Carolina
Virginia
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Brown
Boston U
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Southern Methodist
Tough End Ahead For Golden Bears
Montgomery coach Herb Royer notes the hard portion of the West Virginia Tech schedule lies ahead after the Golden Bears beat Shepherd Fairmont and Glenville 89 to 26 this season. Davis-Elkins upset Tech 12-6, Elkins hosts Tech Friday, then Tech faces Morris Harvey West Liberty Concord Wesleyan and Potomac in sequence. Juniors stats include 1,292 yards for Tittle and 1,065 for another, while Mac Speedie shines with six receptions for 125 yards in a 46-28 loss to San Francisco.
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Giants Coach Steve Owen Sees T Formation Progress
Steve Owen touts New York Giants progress toward a modern T formation and Conerly’s growing quarterback skills after a spirited win over Washington. Pop McKale recalls a past football exploits tale ending with a high jump over goal posts. Senior Bowl in Jacksonville on Jan 7 plans to pit top seniors against national players with cash prizes.
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Gopher Center Is Lineman of Week
Minnesota center Tonnemaker, a 240 pound standout, named lineman of the week after his dominant play against Northwestern helped secure a 21-7 victory. Northwestern coach and Minnesota staff praise mark him as a premier college center and pro prospect.
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George Svendsen
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Howard Houston
Harvard
Art Weiner
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Lou Creekmar
Virginia Military
Ray Krouse
Maryland
Bob Jablonski
Yale
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Baylor
Oldsmobile Rocket Engine Charms Drivers in Ads
A vivid advertisement proclaims the Oldsmobile Rocket as history’s most praised engine with over a million in the past year. It highlights Rocket power smoothness quietness economy and Hydra-Matic Drive plus Futuramic power plant. It invites readers to schedule a demonstration of the Olds 88 the lowest priced Rocket engine car.
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Beckley Jayvees Top Rebels 13-0
The Flying Eagle Jayvees of Woodrow Wilson High Beckley defeated Mullens Rebels Jayvees 13 to 0 in their season opener. Dick Jarrett scored two two yard touchdowns, and Johnny Waid added the conversion after a third quarter drive following an interception at the Mullens 30.
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Boxing results from multiple cities in brief report
In Hartford Miguel Acevedo 129 defeated George Dunn 131 over ten rounds. In Jacksonville Vic Costa 15334 stopped Toby Reid 165 in six. In London Dave Sands 16214 outpointed Pete Mead 160. In Honolulu Philip Kim 142 knocked out Arturo Barron 14414 in one.
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Quiet Quarter by Gene Glick at Michigan State
East Lansing Michigan State quarterback Gene Glick is described as the strong silent type. A good morning from the husky signal caller is considered lengthy conversation by his teammates.
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WVU Cagers to Play In Tourney and 21 Games
Morgantown WVU announces a 21 game basketball schedule for 1949 50 including a Dec 3 home opener with Davis Elkins and a 28 30 Dixie Invitational at Raleigh NC. Home games total 14 with new and returning opponents Kansas State New Mexico Fordham Virginia Temple and more.
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