Notre Dame and Army Dominate With Imminent Perfect Seasons
Notre Dame and Army, two longtime rivals, remain dominant with no immediate threats. Notre Dame crushed Tulane 46-7, extending its win streak to 32. Army beat Harvard 54-14 and sits at 15 straight unbeaten games. Michigan, California, and Minnesota also posted strong showings as title contenders. upsets by SMU UCLA and others shook the national picture.
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What s Par for the Course
Denver based AP story notes Henry T Harrison a United Airlines meteorologist describes his backyard game wicket golf a cross between golf and croquet. Wickets are wire coat hangers taped for visibility. Stakes are old broomsticks sharpened ends. Pellets serve as balls, not fitting for real courses.
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49ers to meet Yankees in pro game of the week
New York hosts San Francisco as AAC leaders clash, with the 49ers riding a two game win streak and the Yankees hot after a 24 21 victory over Baltimore. Rams and Bears win in NFL action, Eagles stumble, Lions fall to 0-4.
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Boussac Tops European Racers With Record Arc Triumph
London financier Marcel Boussac owns more racehorses than any European and earned about 140000 dollars in a week on French and English tracks. Coronation captured the Prix de l Arc de Triomphe at Longchamps worth 85041.6 dollars, a European record purse. Marvel II won 8166 pounds at Ascot, plus other French victories totaling 14000 dollars. In Newmarket he added 5602 pounds, bringing the week to 49140 pounds or about 137592 dollars.
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Royal Governor Upsets Capot in Grey Lag Handicap
Royal Governor a 15 to 1 gelding from Mrs. Esther duPont Weir upset 11 rivals to win the $29,650 Grey Lag Handicap at Jamaica. Jockey Ovie Scurlock guided the son of Pilate Feathers to a 1:44 2-5 finish as Three Rings edged Capet for second after a fierce duel. Capot, the 3 to 2 favorite, faded to fourth, while Donor and Assault also posted significant showings in the classic race.
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Minnesota Eyes Rose Bowl Bid in Michigan Showdown
Minnesota, inches from a Rose Bowl berth after a 27-0 upset of Ohio State, aims to clinch the Western Conference title with a victory over Michigan in the Little Brown Jug clash. The Gophers face Purdue, Iowa, and Wisconsin at home before meeting Pitt, while Michigan seeks to rebound after a 21-20 upset by Northwestern.
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Bucky Harris Again Considered As Nat Manager
Washington discusses Bucky Harris as possible manager for the Washington Senators. Owner Clark Griffith confirms talks and notes Harris previously managed the team to a 1924 World Series title. Jof Kuhel was dismissed after a last place finish.
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Tigers Manager Alan Mayer’s long major league tenure
Alan Mayer guides the Detroit Tigers for eight more years through matchups with the Buffalo Bisons and New Boston Red Sox, then faces the Senators in 1942 before stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, York Yankees.
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College gridiron stars shine in high scoring weekend
AL DUGOFF of George Washington scored all four GW touchdowns including a kickoff return from behind his own goal as GW defeated Virginia Tech 24-14. BILLY BOREN of Utah ran back a kickoff 100 yards and added an 80 yard TD drive in a 20-18 loss to Denver. LARRY COUTRE of Notre Dame helped rout Tulane 46-7 with the first three TDs in 10 minutes. LYNN CHANDNOIS of Michigan State had three TDs and set up two more in a 42-13 win over William & Mary. TOBIN ROTE of Rice completed 10 passes for 162 yards and three TDs in a 41-27 win over SMU. PAUL CAMPBELL of Texas connected on 14 passes for 257 yards and two TDs in a 27-14 victory over Arkansas. DICK GABRIEL of Lehigh helped beat Gettysburg 33-20.
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Army and college stars shine in weekend grid action
Armys Gil Stephenson scored four touchdowns in a 54-14 victory over Harvard while Charley Justice led North Carolina with three TDs in a 28-14 win at Wake Forest. Bernie Custis passed for 135 yards in Syracuses 21-9 defeat of Rutgers. Woodley Lewis added a 102 yard kickoff return for Oregon in a 42-14 win over Colorado. A NYS look notes AAFC roster origins with Notre Dame and Ohio State leading the way as 94 colleges are represented across seven rosters.
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Miss Bauer Upset In Texas Open Golf Final
Beverly Hanson of India California upset medalist Marlene Bauer of Los Angeles to win the 14th annual Women's Texas Open Golf Tournament 3 and 2 in Fort Worth Texas. Hanson built a 2-up lead on her 15 year old opponent during the first 18 holes of the 36 hole match.
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