Local Grid Clash Sees Star Absences For La Salle Catholic
La Salle Institute and Catholic High prepare for their Sunday clash at La Salle Field both adjusting to injuries and new plays. La Salle replaces guard George Berghammer with Jimmy Rogers and shifts Chink Shaughnessy to guard while Leon Courtemanche moves to tackle. Catholic High hopes Phil Barrett and a trio of backs support quarterback efforts as George Berghammer departs for Marines duties.
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Murray Bivins bout denied by draft orders
New York UPI reports heavyweight Murray cannot face Jimmy Bivins in Cleveland on November 10 as Bivins is ordered to remain in essential work. Sullivan said a later date may be possible. Murray has 14 straight wins. Bivins has not lost in 13 outings.
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Columbia Preps For Cornell Game
Columbia's football team held a three hour outdoor practice to prepare for Saturday's clash with Cornell at Ithaca. With Coach Lou Little absent, assistant Sam Cordovanno led the session while field conditions forced ground-only drills.
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Lou Little
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Shaughnessy Foresees Fast Open Football Future
Pitt coach Clark Shaughnessy predicts postwar football will favor speed agility and surprise over power. He envisions formations expanding yardage for first downs with the offense scattering the defense and emphasizes equalized offense and longer yard sticks. Notre Dame and other top teams illustrate the trend toward wide open scoring and deep reserves feeding a relentless attack.
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Hornets Hammer Barons 5-1 In Home Opener
Pittsburg Hornets rout Cleveland Barons 5 to 1 in an American League hockey game. Wendell Jamison, ex Washington wing, had two RBIs and helped tie the season series after Cleveland beat Pittsburg earlier. Bills Gauf Leo Richard Marcel Bessette scored. Danny Sprout tallied for the Barons before 2,500 fans.
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Army Emphasizes Pass Defense Ahead of Penn Test
Army coach Earl Blaik led a long practice focusing on pass defense as the Cadets prepare for their first big test of the season against Penn Saturday. Doug Kenna practiced despite a limp, throwing passes with assistance from backfield coach Jack Buckler, famed Army halfback of 1933-34 now at Stewart Field.
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Waterviet High Resumes Interclass Soccer Season
Waterviet High revived interclass soccer after years of inactivity. In a rain soaked opening at the school field the Juniors beat the Seniors 3 to 2 with John Karafanda as captain of the winners and Andrew Swatka leading the Seniors.
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Andrew Swatka
Navy Transfers 8 of RPY's Gridmen to New Stations
The RPY football team faces upheaval as eight players move to new bases for advanced training and injuries hit key backs. Bob Schuessler has a broken arm and may remain at the base, affecting the Engineers for the final two games.
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Hockey Star Receives Army Medical Discharge
Detroit Red Wings were informed by NHL President Mervyn Dutton that defenseman Pat Egan has received a medical discharge from the Canadian Army and will report to the club today. Egan was bought for 15500 from the defunct New York Americans and has not yet played for Detroit. He worked in a shipyard last winter before enlisting. manager Jack Adams hopes he can replace top defenseman Jack Stewart, now in the RCAF.
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Branch Rickey Reviews Manager Choice and World Series
Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, discusses rehiring Leo Durocher, evaluating other candidates, and addressing gambling issues and player control. He critiques the World Series, praising pitching but faulting overall performance, and notes boxing results from Harrisburg.
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Bears Hold Statistical Edge as Redskins Lead in Wins
Chicago leads in total offense with 36064 yards over ten games and tops in passing with 1009 yards, while Washington owns an unblemished 3 win streak and strong defense allowing 169 total yards and 62 rushing yards per game. Brooklyn Dodgers suffer worst defense at 338.7 yards per game.
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It Was Eckersall Versus Other Team First All America Flag
Walter Eckersall, a 145 pound Chicago star, defined early football as West’s first All America chosen by Walter Camp. He dropkicked two five-field-goal games, ran 106 yard kickoff returns, and helped Chicago beat Wisconsin 40 0 in 1905 and Illinois 63 0 in 1906.
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Bowling Notes from Troy Area League Standings
Brownie League lead extended as Fifth Avenue Diners top Bolands. Zibros beat Prof Morse to move close. High scorers include Milkman Gorsky 202-583 and Job Evers 200-559 with multiple players exceeding 500 series. Local leagues report several two game wins and top single scores across clubs like the MacCochrans, Wagar, and Masons.
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Yale Grid Team at Full Strength for Dartmouth Clash
Yale football in New Haven practiced at full strength after exams and a two day break. Scooter Scussel and Eddie Egan worked punt drills while Scussel and Len Arntsen rehearsed pass plays ahead of the Dartmouth game Saturday.
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St. Peter's Cagers Call for Team Candidates
Don Caswell, new director of St. Peter's parish senior and junior Sage teams, urged area players to attend a meeting at the St. Peter's Lyceum tonight at o'clock. Expected on the list were Guinan St. John, Jim McCarthy, Richard Louck, Chuck Danaher, McAloney, J. Dinardo, W. Speidel, Jim McGowan, Richard Speidel, A. Nash, Tom Malone, Jack Cahill and Red Beechard.
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Navy Back May Not Go to Cleveland
Navy regular left halfback Bobby Jenkins, injured in the Duke game, may miss the Notre Dame trip to Cleveland. Navy coaches say he needs rest to ensure full recovery while the team holds a heavy drill and prepares to travel with Hal Hamberg and Hillis Hume contributing in practice.
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Cornell Holds Light Scrimmage in Rain
Ithaca reporters note Cornell conducted a light rain scrimmage in the afternoon as part of preparations for Saturday's Columbia game. Twenty four players wore uniform including captain Bud Cushing who limited activity. Regular end Tony Lascala and John Tully rested due to injuries but likely will be fit for Columbia. Ed Schneider, a former Colgate standout, appeared at full back in a patchwork first lineup.
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