Virginia Tech Near Goal At Virginia Two Yard Line
In the third quarter a slow fourth down moment finds Virginia Tech at Virginia's two yard line with the fullback and backfield options shown. The play calls include a quick opener to the fullback over guard a fake back and forward pass a pitchout to the left half after the fake and a right half through the line on a quick opener. The quarterback must choose among four options for this crucial goal line sequence.
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Terps and Michigan Shine on Defense This Season
Defense dominates college football as Michigan and Maryland pace the season with stifling units. Michigan forced 19 fumbles, recovered 11, and allowed only two touchdowns while Maryland slowed UCLA and boasted a top rushing defense at 39.8 yards per game. Nebulous struggles and high scores fade as top teams hinge on ball disruption and field position.
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Hank Greenberg Eyes Seal Deal
SAN FRANCISCO The deal by Hank Greenberg general manager of the Cleveland Indians to buy the San Francisco Seals appeared imminent. A verbal agreement on the sale was reported after talks with Damon Miller president of the Little Corp controlling the Seals. The offer valued at about 100000 dollars would require Greenberg to assume a 50000 dollar bank note pay off 30000 dollars owed the Pacific Coast League and purchase 100 percent of the common stock valued at 20000 dollars. Greenberg said he would protect Little Corp preferred stockholders and serve as Seals president while remaining in Cleveland with the American League club. He stressed the need to acquire players and said he could better serve the Seals from Cleveland.
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Max Baer to Star In Columbia Movie The Harder They Fall
Former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer has been signed by Columbia Pictures to play a champ who topples a rising giant in The Harder They Fall. The role echoes Baer's 1930s title fight when he knocked out Primo Carnera to win the heavyweight crown.
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Gatski to Play In 100th Game
Cleveland Browns center Frank Gatski, 240 pounds, set for his 100th pro game against the Green Bay Packers. The 33-year-old West Virginian has anchored the middle since 1948 and shows no retirement plans. Off season he runs an archery supply store in Grant Town and hunts with a bow. He is regarded across the NFL as a strong, skilled blocker with sharp timing.
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Planutis Noses Welsh for Back Of Week Honors
Michigan State fullback Gerry Planutis earned the Associated Press back of the week award by a narrow margin over Navy's George Welsh after Planutis led the Spartans to a third period touchdown against Notre Dame. Welsh sparked Navy to a 34 14 win over Penn State with 15 of 20 passes for 285 yards.
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Drums) Majors
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Beating Spartans Could Put Ilini In Title Picture
Illinois coach Ray Eliot warns of a tough test at East Lansing as the Illini seek to join Michigan State atop the Big Ten with a potential title chase after MSU’s 21-7 upset of Notre Dame. Eliot notes Illinois’ 3-1 mark and credits his players for spirit and hard work ahead of the showdown. Duffy Daugherty expresses respect for Illinois and hopes his Spartans stay sharp after the Notre Dame win.
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WVU Scouts Forecast Tough Game With Penn State
West Virginia ranked No 8, Penn State not in top 20, scouts call the upcoming clash the season's toughest so far. WVU claims high yardage leads in total offense and rushing while Penn State seeks to counter two Platoon play and strong WVU offense in Morgantown.
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VMI Prepares For Davidson Clash In Virginia
S C grid notes report VMI primed for an air raid as Davidson visits Lexington for a Southern Conference football scrap. Dick Belton leads Davidson in the pass game, while VMI works on pass defense and a key Dole-Sherman matchup looms at Williamsburg.
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Belton Presses Wyant for Lead in Total Offense
Richmond, Va. West Virginia’s Wyant leads the Southern Conference in total offense with 410 yards through four games. Davidson’s Dick Belton trails by 25 yards after a 187-yard showing vs Washington and Lee. Belton and Gramley and Newton pace Virginia Tech and Richmond pass reception. Wolfenden becomes top punter, replacing Sidwell.
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ACC May Okeh Two Teams For Bowl Contests
Maryland and Duke could both reach undefeated status this season and be considered for two conference bowl bids. If allowed, the ACC would split bowl selections between Maryland and Duke, with the Orange Bowl choosing one and the other member bowls bidding for the remainder, a move that would alter policy from 1933 and hinge on performance and contracts.
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Tennis Queen Becomes Pro
Doris Hart, United States top woman player, announced she will turn professional and teach at the Flamingo Hotel in Miami Beach. Hart, an amateur star for 20 years and holder of major titles, cited strain of competition and the rise of younger players as factors in her decision.
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Navy's Welsh Sets Top Total Offense Record
Navy quarterback George Welsh exploded for 288 yards in a rain dampened game against Penn State. He completed 15 of 20 passes for 285 yards and two touchdowns, added three rushing yards for a 288 yard total, vaulting him to the nation’s leading total offense. This marks his fourth different leader in as many weeks as Joe Clements, Claude Benham, and Art Luppino had led earlier.
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Arizona
Fourth down play calls from coach notes
The coach outlines play choices with numbered options. Righ half on quick opener shows dissatisfaction with a back. Emphasizes fast execution and line hold.
Kiner Becomes General Manager Of San Diego Padres
Ralph Kiner, 32, signs a one year contract as general manager of the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League with a 25000 dollar salary. He hires former teammate Bob Elliott, 39, as field manager after Elliott led the club to second place in 1955. Kiner ends playing career with the Cleveland Indians after being released to take the San Diego post from new owners Westgate-California Tuna Packing Co.
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Westgate - California Tuna Packing Co
Fights Last Night in Three Cities
London Gordon Wallace knocked out Randy Turpin in London. Sammy Walker stopped Jesse Turner in Holyoke. Charley Slaughter stopped George Lamalza in Philadelphia.
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Angler Tags 10-Pound Bass At Welaka Camp
A. P. Oliver, operator of a St. Johns River fishing camp, tagged a 10 pound bass and released it. He hopes the next angler to catch the big fish will report how it was taken and the weight.
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