Syracuse Football in Slough of Despond Prompting Call for Change
Lawrence J Skiddy surveys Syracuse University football amid four straight losses and a failed coaching staff, urging athletic director Lew Andreas to reorganize the program. Fans and alumni demand better fundamentals, tackling, and execution, while Baysinger faces scrutiny for staff adequacy. The piece labels the season ugly yet hopeful if a rally and improved play emerge.
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Syracuse University
Despond
Syracuse
Lew Andreas
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Toast of Orange
Holy Cross
Penn State
Northwestern
Corneil
Harvard
Cornell
Letters On Syracuse Football And Northwestern Losses
A collection of reader letters criticizes Syracuse University football under Biggie Munn, arguing for a new regime and better competition while praising coach fitness. Another poem-like piece mocks Northwestern’s 18 to 0 Syracuse defeat, praising a fall ball march toward the forty-yard line.
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Northwestern
Niagara
Syracuse
Munn
Floyd Clark
Camden
Piety Hill
Gus
Syracuse Seeks Redemption as Boston U Looms Saturday
Syracuse University readies for a major test against Boston University after a rough stretch, returning Mike Scoba at left halfback and George Davis in improved form. Coach Aldo Dowell’s squad projects a stronger lineup with winged-T tactics and key players like Whelan, Toner, and Cella, while injuries affect Custis and Buchsbaum.
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Boston University
Chubby Simmons
Bhi Eschenfelder
Syracuse University
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Tachenfelder
Simmons
Aldo “Buff” Dowell
Boston
Bill
Chubby
Eschenfelder
Bostonians
Colgate
Scranton
Temple
Muhlenberg
Bob
John Toner
Bob Boucher
Bob Whelan
Larry Kirkman
Pat Giordano
Sylvio Cella
Giordano
Boucher
George Sulima
the Violets
Cella
Terriers
Orange
Syracuse
Evanston
Ill
Northwestern
Orange Warriors
Holy Cross
Penn Itate
Cornell
Mike Scoba
Dartmouth
George Davis
Bernie
Custis
Lee Buchsbaum
Jim Foley
Joe Skurka
Walter Slovenski
Michael Scaba
Jeff
Cold Springs
Mahawk
Reaves Baysinger
The
Scoba
Davis
Star Kicker Collins ruled ineligible for Bonnies
The unbeaten St Bonaventure football team lost star kicker Jack Collins after he admitted playing professional baseball with Schenectady in the Canadian American League this summer. Athletic Director Rev Silas Rooney suspended him from all intercollegiate competition, ending his pivotal kicking role that helped edge William and Mary 7 6 last Saturday. Collins resides in Briarcliff Manor.
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St. Bonaventure
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Bonnies
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Silas D. Rooney
O.I.M
Schenectady
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Hughie Devore
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Briarcliff Manor
Syracuse Hailed for Action After Worst Beatdown
The Daily Orange editorial signed by Paul Keil criticizes Syracuse University athletic policy after a severe loss. It calls for action to align the program with the university's growing size and standing, noting schedule constraints and urging timely leadership response.
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Daily Orange
Stein Returns to Washington Line
SATTLE Wash UP Left End Ernie Stein who missed last weekend's game with UCLA will be back in the University of Washington lineup Saturday when the Huskies meet Stanford Acting Coach Reg Root put the Huskies through a series of intense offensive drills.
Hockey at a Glance from Associated Press
No games scheduled in any league last night and tonight. In the National League no games are listed. American League features Springfield at Hershey and St. Louis at Washington. United States League lists Minneapolis at Houston, Pacific Coast League has Los Angeles at Oakland, Seattle at Tacoma, and New Westminster at Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Leonard Leonard named Inspector of New York State Boxing
Edward F. Leonard longtime Syracuse boxing announcer becomes inspector for the New York State Athletic Commission. He is a brother of Billy Leonard and business partner of his brother and Gene Mack at the Belvedere Restaurant. Leonard will oversee Central New York boxing and wrestling activity, succeeding in a revitalized Syracuse scene with new referees and judges. He was interviewed in New York before his appointment.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
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Captain Beasley may miss Nevada game with bruised shoulder
RENO Nev UP Capt. Scott Beasley may not play with the University of Nevada against Oklahoma City University this weekend because of a bruised shoulder. Coach Joe Sheeketski gave the squad a day off after a 65 to 12 victory over Tulsa last Saturday.
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Scott Beasley
University of Nevada
Oklahoma City University
Joe Sheeketski
Tulsa
Cornell Faces Columbia Amid Injury Woes And Confidence
Three Cornell regulars missed drills after injuries from the Army game and others sat for exams, yet coach Lefty James remains confident a new winning streak can start against Columbia in New York. Chollet out with an ankle injury, Gaige and Drost sidelined by hurts, while Bradley, Dunston, Gargan and others filled in on offense and defense as James warns against overconfidence against a Lions squad that beat Harvard, Penn, and Princeton late.
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Columbia
New York
West Point
Redmen
Ton
Hillary Chollet
Bob Gaige
Hank Drost
Cgaige
Drost
Lou Little
James
Lions
Frank Bradley
Bob Dunston
Tom Gargan
Bob Dean
Paul LaRochelle
Moose Miller
Dunston
Ced Durst Named Omaha Manager for 1949 Season
Cedric Durst will manage the Omaha Cardinals of the Western League in 1949. John Keane moves to Rochester to replace Durst while Del Wilber, former Houston catcher, takes Houston duties. Durst succeeds Ollie Vanek as Omaha manager.
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Rochester Red Wings
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Houston
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Rochester
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Vandals Prep for Washington State clash at Pullman
Idaho Vandals coachs crew readies for the next game against Washington State in Pullman. Reserve center Tom Ambroose sustained a minor leg injury in last Saturday's Montana game.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
Washington State
Pullman
Tom Ambroese
Montana
Leigh Boxes Okura In Return Match
A rugged boxing program pits young Lee Sala against Nick Kashuba at the Coliseum Friday night. Promoter Bunny Buntag sends 22 year old Sala, fresh from Navy service, to test his potential against the seasoned Brooklyn fighter. Okura and Calvin Leigh meet in the eight round semi final, with Pescatore brothers Alfredo and Alberto slated to appear.
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Bunny” Buntag
Pittsburgh
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Reuben Jones
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U.S
Indians to Play At Seneca Falls
The Syracuse Indians will play Seneca Falls on Sunday in a semi pro contest at their gridiron. A tentative date to play the Syracuse Bisons follows, seen as a crucial test in a champion tour. Promoter Sam Amos backs the series as the Indians seek early momentum.
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Syracuse Bisons
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Syracuse
Sam Amos
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