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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

3

Nine College Grid Teams Survive Round of Defeats

Nine college teams remained unbeaten in a day of upsets and surprises. North Carolina was stunned by LSU 13-7 in Baton Rouge, while Minnesota fell to Michigan 14-7. Kentucky lost to SMU 20-7, and Iowa beat Northwestern 28-21 as Baylor stayed undefeated by defeating Texas A&M 21-0.

Raleigh Register Beckley, N College Grid Baylor Texas A Boston A New York U Virginia Virginia Military

Driver and ten race fans killed in Rafaela crash

A 500 mile race at Rafaela Santa Fe Province Argentina ended in tragedy when driver Italo Bizio lost control as a steering link failed. The car plowed into a wire fence killing ten spectators and injuring eight others. Bizio died en route to a hospital. The disaster is among the worst in Argentine road racing history.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Italo Bizio Idiana

Pro Grid Loops Talk Peace and Fight for Fans

Pro football week highlights tense title chase in the NFL and AAC as top teams clash next Sunday. Steeler fans look to Eagles, Bears face Rams, and Giants rally from a late rally for a 95 289 upset. Eagles crush Redskins while Lions upset Cardinals. Yankees top 49ers to tie for first as Bills beat Dons and Hornets defeat Colts. Gate receipts loom as Stadium and Polo Grounds clash.

Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Los Angeles San Francisco Avery Cleveland Browns Cleveland Haltierure Colts York Yankees Yankee Stadium Green Bay Packers Chicago Otis New York Giants Polo Grounds Gene Roberts Charley Conley Eagles Washington Redskins Philadelphia Steelers Pittsburgh New York Bulldogs Yankees San Francisco Outfit New York Clevelanders 49Ers Detroit Lions Cardinals Detroit Bears Buffalo Bills Los Angeles Dons Buffalo Chicago Hornets Baltimore Colts Baltimore Stadium

Upsets Spark Shift in National Football Standings

Scattered upsets across the country signal upheaval in early polls. Minnesota holds third, North Carolina sixth, and Notre Dame prepares for a challenging schedule. Navy and Utah eye returns as teams chase a tougher path through the season.

Yue Wuey Minnesota North Carolina Ken

Zups Day at Illinois and the All American myth

ROUNDUP recalls Zupke Day at Champaign next Saturday honoring coach Zuppke and marks Red Grange's Michigan day 35 years ago. It features Zupke quotes on football, an anecdote about Bob Wyman, and a Marine guard biting in a scrimmage incident.

New York Zupke Champaign University of Ilinois Red Grange Michigan Zup Bob Wyman Wayne University Quantico Marines Dob Packard Consiend Ansswer

Sewell Named Reds Boss Amid Frugal Revival

Sewell directed the Browns to a 1944 pennant and takes over the Reds with Crosley urging development of young players over big purchases. He says no immediate changes, cites upgrading and slight need for power in the outfield while noting past pennants in 1939 and 1940. Attendance figures from the day show strong fan interest amid circulating league realignment talk.

Sewell Browns Cincinnnati Powell Crostey Crosley Cincinnati Walters Johny Neun Sone

Charles Plans Defense and Tour

Charles, an active exhibitor, may defend his NBA heavyweight crown again this year. Manager Jake Mintz said a possible bout with Tony Bosnich in San Francisco is under consideration for December, with plans not yet definite. Mintz also outlined a six week Latin America tour of 20 exhibitions starting next February, backed by a $300 000 guarantee in a U S bank, holder Pat Shaw Guatemala City. Reserved seats for the 100 mile auto race here sold out in three days.

Los Angeles Fezara Charles Jake Mintz Tony Bosnich San Francisco Bay City Mintz Charles Latin America United States Pat Shaw Guatemala City Guatemala

Saturday Stars in College Football Highlights from AP

Army crushed Columbia 63-6 as Jim Cain scored four touchdowns and Arnold Galliffa threw four scoring passes. Jandy Berry led Texas Christian with 207 passing yards and three TDs in a 33-27 win over Mississippi. Dick Doheny of Fordham had three TDs on 10 of 15 passes in a 47-21 victory over Syracuse. Southern Methodist produced two touchdowns and 96 rushing yards in a 20-7 win over Kentucky. John Dottley of Mississippi gained 230 yards and scored five TDs in a 33-27 win over Texas Christian. James Williams of Rice booted a late field goal to beat Texas 17-15, plus two extra points. Nick Sebek of Indiana threw for 197 yards and two TDs in a 48-14 upset of Pittsburgh. Chuck Ortmann of Michigan ran for 115 yards, threw for 92, and Michigan upset Minnesota 14-1. Jimmy Southard of Georgia Tech scored two TDs and threw one as Tech beat Florida 43-14. Walt Laprari of Rutgers scored three as the Scarlet Knights beat Colgate 35-13.

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