Tigers Lead Reds 3 2 in World Series Game Five
In Cincinnati on Oct 7 1940 the Detroit Tigers held a 3 2 advantage over the Cincinnati Reds needing one win to clinch the title. Bobo Newsom pitched shutout ball through seven innings as the Tigers built a 7 0 lead before the Reds rallied late. The game featured strong defense from Jimmy Ripple and a sizeable crowd of 55 000 plus, with fatigue and expectation mounting ahead of tomorrow’s potential deciding affair.
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Football scores from Sunday games by the Associated Press
Sunday results include Niagara 26 Canisius 7 Long Island 6 Providence 0 Xavier 19 St Josephs Ind 6 Mount St Marys 7 St Francis. Alfred 7 St Lawrence 6 Scranton 20 St Anstem 19 Villanova 53 Penn Military 14 Florida 23 Tampa 0 LSU 25 Holy Cross King 37 Emory and Henry 9 Centre 35 Hanover 0 Creighton 43 Colorado Mines 0 Carleton 7 Monmouth 7 tie Louisville 13 Evansville 0 St Norbert 26 Gustavus Adolphus 7 Rice 25 Centenary 0 East Texas Teachers 20 Howard Payne 7 Texas Wesleyan 7 Southwestern Tex 0 Trinity Tex 13 McMurry 9 Montana State 7 North Dakota State 0 Fresno State 20 Santa Barbara 0 San Diego Marines 13 Redlands 35 San Francisco State 0
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Undefeated State i School Teams Shine In Week Five
The New Mexico prep gridiron scene sees Hobbs Eagles and Albuquerque Bulldogs leading undefeated teams. Hobbs led 110 to 13 through five weeks, with several out of state opponents looming. Weekend matchups include Santa Fe Indians at Albuquerque and Albuquerque at Raton, plus Gallup Arizona tour and Fort Wingate at Menaul.
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Cadet Riders Open Season With Wins Over Lubbock Polo Club
The Institute polo team opened the 1940 season with wins over Lubbock Polo Club 8 to 7 and Lamesa Polo Club 8 to 2 at Lamesa. Jowell Harris Von Tempsky and King led scoring with solid defense and sharp passing, as the cadets rebounded from a late Lubbock rally to secure the close victory. The Cadets displayed balance, Great shooting, and a strong running attack, promising a brighter Bronco season.
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Picking Leaders Among The Major Football Teams
Major college teams show early leadership by performance rather than prediction with Cornell Georgetown Boston College Penn Tennessee Kentucky Wake Forest Clemson Michigan Ohio State Texas A&M Texas TCU Texas Tech Stanford Santa Clara leading various regions. The weekend slate could rearrange standings across East West Big Ten Big Six Southwest and coast conferences.
Arizona Wildcats trounce New Mexico Aggies 41 to 0
Arizona University routed the New Mexico Aggies 41 to 0 in Tucson. The Wildcats used three teams, flashy laterals, and aerial assaults to score in every period except the second. New Mexico’s schedule includes other conference and non conference games as the season unfolds.
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Broncos Fall 24-6 to Texas Tech Frosh at Bremond Field
The Broncos lost 24 to 6 as Texas Tech Freshmen dominated after a tight first half. Callahan scored two late touchdowns for Tech while McKowan and Parsons produced key plays for the Frosh. Broncos head next to host Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds Saturday.
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All-Star Players Shine In Saturdays College Games
Michigan’s Tommy Harmon scored all points in a 21-14 win over Michigan State. Tennessee duo Bob Foxx and Abe Shires led a 24-7 victory over North Carolina State with Foxx scoring and Shires blocking a punt. Stanford’s Frank Albert engineered a 13-0 win over Oregon, while Franklin and Marshall’s John Quick and Warren Hamsher fueled a 23-21 upset of Dartmouth. Texas pair Jack Crain and Malcolm Kutner starred in a 13-6 win over Indiana with key plays. Clemson’s Aubrey Rion scored twice in a 24-7 win vs North Carolina State. Ohio State’s Charley Maazy kicked a late field goal to beat Purdue 17-14. Cornell’s Hall McCullough powered a 34-0 win over Colgate with accurate passing. Maryville Teachers’ Ralph Kurtright kicked the deciding point in a 7-6 victory over Washington University, extending their 22-game streak. Auburn’s John Chalkley intercepted and returned a Tulane pass for a TD in a 30-14 win. Lafayette’s Johnny Farrell and Charley Nagle momentum built way to beat NYU 9-7. Northwestern’s Bill De Correvont stood out in a 40-0 rout of Syracuse.
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Washington beat Pittsburgh 40 to 10 and Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 30 to 17. Chicago Bears won 21 to 14 over Cleveland. Detroit triumphed 43 to 14 against Chicago Cardinals.
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Dodgers consider Phoenix farm as NL link to Arizona circuit
Branch Rickey Jr says the Brooklyn Dodgers may establish a farm team in Phoenix as part of the Arizona Texas circuit. Dodgers conduct a baseball school for Phoenix hopefuls October 19 22. Also reports home grown asparagus and a score roundup featuring Las Vegas Albuquerque and Santa Fe teams.
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Sports Briefs Spotlight Mixed Baseball Football Notes
Cincinnati dispatch highlights Harmon’s two straight wins and Derringer’s career high six walks. Upsets include Tennessee over Duke while Reds’ seven-game series odds persist. Northwestern’s strong showing and Waldorf’s rising profile noted amid Detroit traffic and ballpark commutes. Auburn tops Tulane 20 to 14 as Tulane’s league status questioned. Hopper Jr. to recite Casey at the Bat on Hedda Hopper program. Lang’s Florida baseball legacy referenced.
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Somebody out Columbus way schemes to stop Tom Harmon
A Columbus based plan is floated to counter Tom Harmon this season. The Ohio State secondary defense is said to borrow motor ee from the state highway patrol.
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Ernie Lombardi Breaks World Series Hitting Trend
Ernie Lombardi becomes the first to open a World Series with a two base hit on the Installment Plan as he reached first base on the initial play Saturday and paused briefly for a moment.
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