Michigan Leads AP Poll for 1949 Football Opener
Michigan remains the nation’s top college football team in the first 1949 AP poll, followed by Notre Dame and Oklahoma with early season results cited. The piece notes Michigan’s 7-3 opener win over Michigan State and a 27-7 victory over Stanford, while Notre Dame beat Indiana and Washington.
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Van Buren Sets New NFL Ball Carrying Mark
Steve Van Buren the Philadelphia Eagles fullback set an NFL rushing record with 3 951 yards after five seasons. He led a 22 14 victory over the Detroit Lions scoring two touchdowns and helping the Eagles take early lead in the Eastern division. Cliff Patton added an insurance field goal as the Eagles surged to their second straight win.
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Del Baker Resigns as Sacramento Solons Manager
Del Baker quits as manager of the Sacramento Solons after the firing of Victor DeVincenzi. Club officials vow to win him back for next season and Baker will consider future offers from other clubs within two weeks.
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Wyoming Star Man Of Week
Fred Taucher of Wyoming was named Skyline Six lineman of the week after his bruising tackles helped the Cowboys defeat Colorado A. M. 8 to 0 and seize first in the conference. Nominated were Wyoming tackles John Kosich and Chuck Peterson. Utah’s Joe Tangaro and others were also highlighted.
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Yankees Edge Reds 2-1 in 1st 197? World Series game
The New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 in the opening game of the World Series, ten years ago, delivering a tight matchup at the start of the autumn classic.
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