Badgers Upset Mustangs in Tucson Football Clash
Tucson high Badgers defeated North Phoenix 26 to 13 at Montgomery Stadium. Benny Rincon ran 90 yards for a go ahead score, Tom Meehan added a 46 yard TD, Preston Hal Preston tied it with a quarterback sneak and Sam Kavathas booted the extra point. Rincon connected with Bill Worthington for a 38 yard TD as Tucson rallied from a halftime deficit.
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Bill Worthington
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C. L. Johnson
Gene Mitcham
Rinson
Owever
Phoenix Union Team To Beat In State Race
Phoenix Union high school powered to a 39 to 32 upset over San Diego Hilltoppers, snapping a winless streak since 1937. Lanky Jimmy Black excelled, scoring from 78 yards and sealing the victory with a late TD. The night also saw Tucson Badgers upset North Phoenix Mutsangs and several other Class A and B results around Arizona.
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Panthers Impress in 20-6 Victory Over Glendale
Amphitheater Panthers built a 14-0 first half lead then stretched to 20-6 against Glendale High at Tucson High Stadium before about 3,200 partisan fans. Key plays featured Earl Colwell two rushing touchdowns and Bob Hart’s standout management and an Interception return, with Amphi showcasing improved backfield depth including Dick Poe Bill Kautenburger and Chuck Williams.
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Football Scores From Professional to College And High School
Professional games show New York Yanks 38 over Chicago Hornets 24 and Green Bay 19 over New York 0. College results include Villanova 28 over St Marys Calif 20, San Francisco 38 over Detroit 14, Temple 27 over Syracuse 14, Alabama 48 over Duquesne 8, and Colorado A&M 27 over Montana 12. High school highlights include Snowflake 15 over St Johns 6 and Flagstaff area scores like Phoenix Union 39 over San Diego 32. numerous regional games listed with mixed outcomes.
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Green Bay
New York
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St. Mary's
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Detroit
Temple
Syracuse
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Moravian
Alabama
Duquesne
American International
Arnold
Hardin College
North Texas State
Drake
South Dakota
Wartburg
Buena Vista
Central
Parsons
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Seligman
Yuma
Holtville
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Albuquerque
Winslow
Nogales
Phoenix Tech
Prescott
Flatt
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el Paso
Douglas
Chandler
Rjo
Casa Grande
Clifton
Tempe
Miami
Thatcher
Globe
Florence
Buckeye
Tolleson
Litchfield Park
Superior
Shelvadors Meet Oury Flashes In City B Playoff
The Crosley Shelvadors face the Oury Park Flashes in a single elimination B league game at 8 30 p m Monday at Oury Park. Winners advance to meet Tele Numbers next week at Santa Rita Park for the city best of three championship. Next week’s Oury Park schedule lists Eastside Bobcats versus Oury Park Panthers Monday 7 p m and Shamrock Dairy facing Oury Park Pachucos 7 p m Tuesday with Rockets vs El Rascals at 8 30 p m.
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Alabama Routs Duquesne in 48 to 8 Victory
Alabama, led by sophomore backs, overwhelmed Duquesne 48 to 8 before about 15 000 fans. Jim Burkett returned a kick 101 yards, the longest by an Alabama back since 1933. Villanova edged St Marvy's 28 20. Temple beat Syracuse 27 14 amid heavy rain.
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Alabama
South
Crimson Tide
Duquesne
Jim Burkett
Philadelphia
Villanova
St. Marvy’s
California
Steve Romanik
Temple
Syracuse
Paul Dubenetzky
Owls
Bill Bernardo
Jim Ryan
University of San Francisco
Detroit
Hawaii University
Denver
Drake
South Dakota
Packers Beat Bulldogs 19 to 0 in Quiet NFL Opener
The Green Bay Packers won their 1949 NFL debut by defeating the New York Bulldogs 19 to 0 before 5,099 fans in New York. Jag Girard connected with Nolan Luhn on a 13 yard TD pass, Tony Canadeo added a late 15 yard TD run, and Ted Fritsch kicked 45 and 14 yard field goals. The Bulldogs suffer their third straight defeat.
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Young Leads Yankees Past Hornets In AAC Tilt
Young scored three touchdowns as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Hornets 38 to 24 in Chicago. Panciera completed 9 of 12 passes for 168 yards and a TD, connecting with Bob Kennedy for 23 yards. The game swung after a 10 10 start as Young opened with a 71 yard run and added two more scores.
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Jerry Coleman Emerges as World Series Hero for Yankees
New York reports pitcherless rookie Jerry Coleman of the Yankees shines in the World Series racing to hero status. His ninth inning hit yesterday drove in the winning run in a 4 3 victory over Brooklyn, following a pennant clinching three run double against Boston. Coleman leads regulars with a .273 average in the series and has played all three games, delivering crucial double plays and handling 19 chances at second with near perfection. He defers credit, joking about dissipating strength, while Casey Stengel redeploys him at second base.
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Tommy Henrich
Boston
Johnny Mize
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Luis Olmo
Roy Campanella
the Brooks
Merry Jerry
Phil Rizzuto
Joe DiMaggio
Jerry
Mgr
Casey Stengel
George Stirnweiss
Edwards
Bianca
Brooklyn
Reese
Olivia
Olivio
Snider
Strength festival at YMCA today in West congress
The schedule lists an 8 p.m. strength festival at the YMCA gym in West congress. It promises a local community event with likely demonstrations and activities for attendees and participants.
San Jose State routs Pepperdine with four Menges TDs
San Jose State quarterback Gene Menges threw four touchdowns and 167 yards on seven completions in the 49-12 win over Pepperdine in San Jose. End Junior Morgan caught two scores, Fred Mangini and Jack Donaldson also scored, and Harry Russell added a 60 yard TD run.
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Pepperdine Waves
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Menges
Junior Morgan
Fred Mangini
Jack Donaldson
Spartans
Harry Russell
Pepperdine
Don Finley
Ed Hyduke
Bobby Hayes
Loyola Lions trounce Fresno State 52 to 13 at Gilmore
Loyola University Lions surged to a 52-13 victory over Fresno State at Gilmore Stadium. Halfback Jack Dwyer highlighted the win with a 48 yard TD sprint after a Bulldog fumble. Fresno State scored both touchdowns on 65 yard drives.
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Vince Palmoran
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Tom Aney
Chuck Toy
Gila Monsters Host To Heavy Palo Verde Gridders Tonight
Thatcher Oct. 8 Coach Joe Peggs Gila college Monsters seek a third win in four starts as they host Palo Verde junior college from Blythe. The Pirates boast a 240 pound tackle and a heavier line, while Gila counters with a 190 pound end and a 185 pound line. Both teams run a straight T formation and expect a hard fought contest in Thatcher with lineup changes for the Monsters.
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Utah
Neil Patton
California
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Floyd Bowen
Ken Collier
Phil Ramsey
Peggs
Mike Starr
Pirate Crew
LaMell John
Junior Montoya
Patton
Bill Barney
Sid Kain
Monroe Bull
Gerald Wester
George Lefferts
Brooks Curtis
Curtis
Bob Hunter
Larry Hart
Clyde Pace
Charles Hopkins
Frank Hughes
Hughes
Wally Nt
Bob Downs
Duane Grieder
al Callen
Clay Hill
Bob Graham
Miley Moreno
Don Rhee
Ruben Jimenez
Ted Williams
Enke Leads Lions Through Early Season Passing
Fred Enke, ex Arizona star, anchors Detroit Lions passing with 25 completions in 59 attempts for 302 yards across two games. He has four touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for minus two yards. Bill Dudley leads Lions rushing with 86 yards on 20 carries. Lions seek first win after losses to Eagles and Rams awaiting Steelers in Pittsburgh.
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Barone and Caldwell Clinch Wins in West Coast Boxing
In Detroit, Nick Barone of Syracuse N Y outpointed Dick Wagner of Toppenish Oregon over ten rounds. In Hollywood Jay Caldwell of South Gate Calif defeated Bert Mendoza of Cucamonga Calif in a ten round decision.
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N. Y
Dick Wagner
Toppenish
Ore
Hollywood
Jay Caldwell
South Gate
Calif
Bert Mendoza
Cucamonga
Wakefield Dominates Roskruge 12-0 in Junior High Grid
Wakefield's football team posted the largest score to date in junior high play, defeating Roskruge 12-0. Safford and Mansfeld tied 6-6 while Dunbar and Catalina finished scoreless.
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Ray Vega
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Don Caid
Fred Madero
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Catalina Sea Hawks
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Anza
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Dunbar Whippets
San Francisco State Rallies to Tie Southern Oregon in Close Football
San Francisco State ignited three rapid fourth quarter touchdowns to erase a halftime deficit and force a 21 21 tie with a strong Southern Oregon squad in a tense gridiron clash played last night in San Francisco.
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Cycle Races Set For Tomorrow At Gilpin Stadium
A 12-lap main event leading the motorcycle races is planned for tomorrow night at Gilpin Sports stadium under promoter Barney Armstrong. The program includes an eight lap semimain, 15 cars expected, 8 p.m. time trials, a trophy dash and five heats. Last Sunday 800 fans attended and 1,500 watched Thursday’s midget autos. Jack Trickel won last Sunday’s main in 3.25 and Gene Davis the semimain in 2:58.90.
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Modern Sandow to Wrestle in Tucson Card Set
Eric Pederson of Los Angeles known as the modern Sandow headlines a Tuesday card at the Tucson Sports Center. He faces Al Baffert in a best of three Falls semifinal over 45 minutes with Pederson at 215 pounds and Baffert at 212. Ches ter Hayes meets Sam Menacker in the main event for a best of three falls within a one hour limit. Referee Ray Garcia declines the curtain role as he plans a one fall 30 minute bout with Tony Morale. Matchmaker Duke Kotsonaros has not yet named the third official.
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Sam Menacker
Ray Garcia
Tony Morale
Duke Kotsonaros
Gardella Drops Suit Against Major League Baseball
Danny Gardella the former wartime Giant and Mexican league veteran agreed to drop his 500 900 damage suit, return to baseball with the St Louis Cardinals, and was reinstated under the reserve clause. MLB leaders reportedly paid as much as 100000 to secure the settlement, ending the challenge to the reserve clause.
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Page Says He Was Careless Tired In Ninth
Joe Page, star relief pitcher for the New York Yankees, recalls a tense World Series game against Brooklyn. He explains two costly ninth inning homers by Olmo and Campanella due to fatigue and carelessness, and praises Bianca's pitching while detailing his own clutch strikeout of Edwards.
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Stars Tie PCL Playoff Series With 7 4 Victory
Hollywood Stars defeated the San Diego Padres 7 to 4 to even the best of seven for the Governor's Cup. The Stars rallied from a 3-0 deficit with four runs in the first inning and added single runs in the fourth sixth and seventh. George Genovese, Steve Handley, Irv Noren, and Herb Gorman highlighted the comeback. Jack Salveson earned the win while Charles Adams was charged with the loss.
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Gordon Maltzberger
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Dick Barrett
St. David and Benson Win Six-Man Tilts
St. David high school earned its 20th straight six-man victory in three years by beating Bowie 26 7 in a Southern Smaller Schools league game at St. David. Ray Judd had a 70 yard TD run. Benson defeated Willcox 20 14 in a Triple S league clash at Willcox with Bill Sherman shining on offense and defense.
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Officials Named for Arizona State Football Clash
Officials listed include Robert Soob of U of Arizona as referee, L A Tolliver as umpire, Hardin-Simmons’ Elbert Brook as line judge, ASC Flagstaff linesman De Secrist, with Washington & erson as field judge.
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