Cornell West Point clash to fill Schoellkopffield record crowd
The Cornell West Point football game will be the fourth capacity crowd at Schoellkopf Field Ithaca likely near 34 000 to 35 000. Previous 34 000 crowds occurred in 1938 and 1947 with 40 000 press box estimate for 1940 not standing. The article notes team form favors Cornell against Army and Syracuse results, and mentions photography and staff details as well as television and radio plans for game day.
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Syracuse Northwestern game faces TV withdrawal and rough play talk
Syracuse Northwestern football clashes draw 50 000 fans despite losses. Old concerns surface about Colgate Penn State matchups and Chicago trips. Cornell’s long coaching era showcased Dobie Snavely Sharp Warner and others with Dobie’s three perfect seasons. Vic Hanson lauded as multi sport captain but feats vary.
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It Is 25 Years Since Sikis Day in Boxing Rings
Readers quiz answers reveal a mix of sports notes from boxing to football. Battling Siki’s era is recalled while Colgate leads Cornell seven wins to five losses in football. Billy Southworth’s 1923 Braves era and Lynn Waldorf’s long Syracuse coaching career are noted along with other league and coach trivia.
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North Meets Nottingham in Syracuse High clash at Roosevelt Field
North and Nottingham meet for their first win of the season in a 2:45 P.M. kickoff at Roosevelt Field in the Syracuse High School Football Conference. Each side has four losses, with North carrying three in conference play and Nottingham four in conference contests. Bob Long and Tom Cappelletti are the scoring threats for Nottingham and North respectively, aiming to atone for last season's 20-13 defeat.
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Muscato Beats O'Brien On Points In Buffalo Bout
Phil Muscato of Buffalo defeated Shamus O'Brien of New York City by unanimous decision over ten rounds before 4 031 fans at Memorial Auditorium. O'Brien was floored twice in the fourth round and the seventh bell ended the round with Muscato ahead. The bout opened Memorial Auditorium's first boxing card of the season.
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Syracuse Eyes Northwestern Test on Road to Evanston
Syracuse University football heads west for a crucial game with Northwestern in Evanston, coach Reeves Baysinger aiming to rest the squad and sharpen defense. A light drill and travel set for 10 40 P M as Pat Herlihy and teammates flash blockers, and Bernie Custis remains the main passing threat.
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Pep Sweetens Tuneup But Lacks Knockout Punch
Featherweight champion Willie Pep defeated Johnny LaRusso on a sour tuneup night as the crowd grew restless. Referee Billy Conway scored 10 rounds for Pep, who holds a 134th victory in 136 starts, ahead of defending his crown against Sandy Saddler on October 29 at Madison Square Garden. LaRusso pressed reluctantly, contributing few solid blows in Hartford.
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Phillips Tires In Scrimmage At Coliseum Drill
Displeased with the yesterday scrimmage at the Coliseum Coach Al Cervi orders a three hour drill at the same site. Billy Gabor and Jack Phillips played in the session with Phillips showing fatigue and being a week behind other candidates.
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O'Connor Out Two Weeks From Ranger Illness
Buddy O'Connor of the New York Rangers has been discharged from the hospital but will miss front line duty for at least two weeks after an automobile accident near Montreal earlier this month. He sustained injuries alongside three teammates.
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Cornell Big Red Football Schedule Reveals 1949 Opener
Cornell University announces a nine game 1949 football schedule with six Ivy League foes. Niagara replaces N A A for the opener, Army Cadets shift to a future date, and Yale and Princeton swap opponents with Army and Navy. The list includes games at Cambridge New Haven and Philadelphia.
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Yale
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Navy
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Harvard
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Mass
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Columbia
Syracuse
Dartmouth
Manover
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Penn
Philadelphia
Ted Williams Remains With Boston Red Sox Despite Trade Talk
New York dispatch reports say Ted Williams will stay with the Boston Red Sox next season as fans oppose trading him. Williams led the league in hits doubles and walks and finished strong as Boston chased a pennant, with Detroit and New York rumored buyers but Boston intent on keeping him.
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George Kell
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Honors Divided In Ladies Major Bowling Meet
Mame Hungerford and Florence Komsky divided honors in the Ladies Major Bowling loop. Hungerford posted a high series score of 514 while Komsky led with a high single of 202.
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Tackle Hazlewood Shot, Out For Month With Leg Wound
North Carolina lineman Ted Hazlewood accidentally shot himself in the leg near the university pistol range. He is reported to have a flesh wound but will be unable to play football for about a month.
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Box to Box At Buffalo
Buffalo report describes blackjack Billy Fox of Philadelphia making his first Buffalo appearance to fight Tiger Ted Lowry of New Haven in a 10 round bout. Promoter Charlie Pinto of Fairview Athletic Club announced the match noting Fox’s recent results against Red Applegate and Archie Moore and Savold draw history.
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Northwestern Yields Quarterback To Syracuse Game
Northwestern will start without Don Burson who had his tonsils removed and may be limited to handling the ball after touchdowns. Pat Keefe or Jim Farrar will quarterback in Burson’s place as the Wildcats prepare for Syracuse at Dyche Stadium.
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