Whistle woes and gridiron quirks across college football
Midseason look notes chaos in officiating and surprising tales from Week action. Peahead Walker bemoans blown calls as Wake Forest suffers dubious officiating while a Virginia runback fumble game becomes a two day controversy. Kansas State, Drake, Rice and S M A scene contrasts with high school heartbreaks including Rockville Conn High’s forfeit win and Chattanooga Valley’s string of misfortunes.
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AAC Leaders Average Close to 50 Points a Game
All America Conference offenses surge with high scoring. San Francisco Forty-Niners lead with six wins in seven starts, routing Cleveland 61 to 14 as Browns and Dons set aerial records. New York Giants face San Francisco next with top defense and strong passing defense from Cleveland.
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Eagles Lose NFL Lead in Key Statistical Categories
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles no longer lead NFL stats in major categories. Steve Van Buren yielded ground gain leadership to Tony Canadoe of Green Bay after 38 yards on 63 attempts. Van Buren had 309 yards. Sammy Baugh tops passing with 807 yards and 10 TDs, overtaking Charley Conerly.
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Washington Redskins
Charley Conerly
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Chisox Release Seerey and Goodwin to Memphis Chicks
Pat Seerey long veteran outfielder with five teams last season and pitcher Jim Goodwin were released by the Chicago White Sox to the Memphis Chicks of the Southern Association. Goodwin, a left-hander, had been an option to Memphis last season with a 7-5 record. Seerey played for Sox, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Newark and San Antonio, hitting .213 in 32 games for San Antonio. Seerey also hit .192 in 18 games for the Kansas City Blues.
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Notre Dame Dominates AP Poll as Tulane Falls Hard
Notre Dame swept the top of the third AP ranking after a decisive 467 win over Tulane, drawing 146 first-place votes and 1745 points. Army, Minnesota, Oklahoma, California, North Carolina, and Kentucky also rose or held steady while Michigan dropped from seventh to 12th after a 27-0 loss to Northwestern.
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Understanding the Winged and Split I Formations in Football
In a feature by AP News Sports Writer JEM BECKER, the rise of the I formation and its key variants is explored. The article traces historical development from early wing and unbalanced lines to modern motions, detailing how a back in motion expands offensive options, forces defensive adjustments, and enhances deception for plays and counter plays. It cites coaches including Glenn Warner and Ralph Jones, notes the value of the motion man for passing, blocking, and drawing defenders, and explains strategic advantages of misdirection and timing in the T and F evolutions.
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Couch
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Ralph Jones
Lake Forest College
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Glenn
Pop) Warner
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Norman
Red) Strader
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Assault Retired From Racing Tops Money List to King Ranch
Assault, once the fourth highest money earner in turf history with 3673 620, has been retired by owner Robert Kleberg and trainer Max Ilitsch. The chestnut six year old, plagued by leg injuries and a kidney ailment, ended his comeback season with a fourth place at Massachusettts Handicap and will return to King Ranch in Texas for retirement.
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1919-50 winter golf tour draws many entrants
So many golfers are expected to take shots at the winter tour that pre qualifying tests or two-course early rounds will be used. Detroit's Billy Evans doubts any strong catching prospect exists for the Tigers as Aaron Robinson nears retirement. Wisconsin fans praise Chiude Radike after 123 games with seven tackles and several scoring setups. Frankie Parker worries about tennis becoming a night sport with sessions lasting past midnight. Penn State boxing opens a seven match slate with Minnesota on January 14 at State College.
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