New Syracuse Basketball Face Debuts as Playing Coach
Lawrence J. Skiddy notes a shift toward basketball with Al Cervi joining Syracuse as playing coach for the 1948-49 season. Football headlines persist as Colgate and Cornell face tough tests, while Syracuse plans a pivotal clash with Boston University despite injuries. Crowd enthusiasm remains high for the upcoming Colgate, Cornell, and Syracuse matchups and a sold out Archbold Stadium.
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Higgins Passes Up Colgate in Syracuse Practice
Penn State Lions skipped Colgate Field practice in Syracuse and travel to Hamilton for a 11:30 am arrival. The team, coming off a tie with Michigan State, seeks a rebound as 10,000 plus witness a likely rugged battle.
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Penn State Favored Over Colgate In CNY Battle
Unbeaten Penn State arrives for a Central New York test against Colgate as a heavy favorite after recent ties with Michigan State and Southern Methodist. Colgate, 14 to 18 point underdog, seeks an upset after a 14 13 win at Holy Cross, with coach Paul Bixler peering for a break in the modern series.
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Cornell Faces Columbia Lions In Baker Field Clash
Cornell bets to upset Columbia at Baker Field as six point underdogs. Coach Lefty James relies on Halfback duo Frank Bradley and Paul Clymer with Moose Miller Pete Dorset and Jeff Fleischman. Columbia counters with Lou Kusserow and quarterback Gene Ros.
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Cards Hopeful for Waitkus Trade Pending December Talks
Cardinal President Robert E. Hannegan said discussions with the Giants Dodgers Cubs and Pirates during a New York trip focused on pitchers. The Cards want Eddie Waitkus from the Cubs and will wait for December meetings before any deals. New York factions indicated outfielders Lockman Thompson and Marshall are not for trade, but Johnny Mize and Walker Cooper could move.
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J. W. and Soccer Schedule on Hill
The junior varsity football team hosts Rutgers at 2 30 P M in Archbold Stadium while the Jayvees play on Piety Hill and the soccer squad faces Sampson at Hendricks Field under varsity gridders away in Boston.
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Saddler Stops Pep in Dramatic Title Fight
In New York, Sandy Saddler 124 from New York knocked out Willie Pep 125 percent in Hartford Connecticut. Bernard Docusen 142 from New Orleans outpointed Johnny Bratton 141 in Chicago. Manuel Ortiz 129 from E Centro knocked out Buddy Jacklith 131% in Hollywood. Emmett Norris 143 from Harpishore outpointed Joe Brewer 146 in Reading.
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Saddler Captures Featherweight Title With Knockout
Sandy Saddler, a 22 year old from New York, dethroned Willie Pep in Madison Square Garden with a four round knockout to win the featherweight world title. Pep, unbeaten in six years, suffered his first pro defeat as Saddler dominated from the start and earned the crown amid 14,685 spectators and a $355,571 gate. Pep complained of rough tactics but Saddler outboxed and outpunched the veteran in a decisive upset.
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Clemson Is Easy Victor Over Boston College 26 to 19
Clemson Tigers remained unbeaten with a fifth straight win by routing Boston College 26 19 before 25169 at Braves Field. Robbie Gage threw three touchdown passes and intercepted a Buffalo pass set up another score while Ed Longin added the extra points. BC produced a strong aerial game but Clemson stiffened on defense holding BC to 47 rushing yards.
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Rumors of Fix Hover Over Saddler Pep Bout
Col. Edward Hagen of the New York State Athletic Commission dismissed fix rumors tied to the Saddler Pep match. He called the fight a good scrap and said rumors attach to every big bout. Daily Mirror writer Jim Jennings questioned the bout’s impact on boxing and cited players’ alibi stories about injuries and illness.
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Wood elected Crumlins Golf Club president for 1949
Jim Wood is elected president of Crumlins Golf Club for 1949. Officers include Henry Barnhurst as vice president, Rod Burlingame Jr as secretary treasurer, and Bob Tye as assistant secretary treasurer. Directors listed. trophies awarded at season end. Two 18 hole layouts planned for Crumlins next spring one for members only and the other pay for play.
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Jordan Qualifies To Battle Minoa In Showdown
Jordan clinched the western division six man county league football title with a 28 to 0 win over Warners to stay undefeated. The victory sets up a playoff clash with Minoa as eastern and western division winners meet.
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Olympic gathering United States Olympic Committee meeting
The United States Olympic Committee plans a meeting in New York at the Athletic Club on December 5. The event gathers committee members to discuss Olympic matters and arrangements.
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Boston Univ Favored Over Orange In Fenway Grid Test
Boston University seeks its fifth straight win and a first football victory over Syracuse at Fenway Park this afternoon. Syracuse, minus several starters, looks to contest a Terrier surge as the series resumes with Boston favored by a touchdown.
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Army Poised for Dominant Win Over VPI in East Clash
West Point notes an Army rout in the making as VPI struggles to score in five games. The Cadets seek a sixth straight win while local defense may keep the game closer than expected. Army plans to rotate reserves to prepare for tougher foes ahead.
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East Syracuse Football Routs Fayetteville 138 to 0
East Syracuse High School stunned Fayetteville with a 138 to 0 victory marking one of its best seasons. The East Syracuse squad moved to four wins and one loss, a defeat suffered earlier by North Syracuse. Bob Cavanaugh threw two touchdowns, 30 yards to Bernie Crossman and 40 yards to Alex Cirelli, to pace the win.
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Freshmen Clash as Syracuse Faces Cornell in Ithaca
Syracuse freshmen make their second grid start of the season this afternoon against Cornell Fresh at Ithaca. Syracuse beat Buffalo 22 to 7 in their only start while Cornell has won twice, defeating Cortland 66 to 6 and Kiski Prep 24 to 10.
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Sala Beats Kashuba Would Box De John
Promoter circles anticipate a Syracuse bout within weeks as Sala and Kashuba negotiate a deal with De John. The main issue is purse distribution, with at least one principal ready to sign.
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Twenty Three Teams Considered for Cigar Bowl Contenders
Tampa Florida reports twenty three colleges are watched for January Cigar Bowl. Rex Farrar, chair of the selection committee, says final choice comes after the season and notes possible participants across the East South and Midwest regions. The Egypt Shrine Temple backs the benefit game for crippled children.
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Princeton Faces Virginia In Nerve Test Showdown
Princeton seeks a win at home to stop Virginia’s potent ground attack led by 192 pound John Papit and the passing of quarterback Joe McCary who has completed 21 of 39 throws.
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Browns Schedule Three Games in Eight Days
The Cleveland Browns face three successive games across five days promising a grueling stretch. They clash with the New York Yankees in New York on Sunday November 21, then meet the Los Angeles Dons in Los Angeles on Thursday November 25, and finish against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday November 28.
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