Amphitheater Superior Bears Down THS 34 to 0 on Gridiron
Amphitheater Superior overwhelmed THS 34 to 0 at Tucson High Stadium. Led by Bobby Hart the Panthers struck three TDs in the first period as Freshman Danny Bryant shined in reserve duty. Amphi's defense forced miscues and the bench logged extensive time in a one sided prep football win.
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R. Deal
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G. Behringer
U. of Detroit
Frank Lancet
Charles Ott
McCain
Danny Bryant
Fred Stockhaus
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Tucson
Bobby Hart
Jim Mahoney
Dick Poe
Bill Kautenburger
Bryant
Superior High
Horse Racing Season Opens Tomorrow at Tucson Rodeo Grounds
Quarter horse and thoroughbred racing starts tomorrow at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds with a seven race card. Post time is 1 30 p m and proceeds fund track and fair grounds improvements. Two additional dates set Oct 29 30 with races including a 250 yard feature and seven furlong events.
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Hot Pepper
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Little Sister
New Mexico
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Beggerland
Towsey
Colorado
Nancy Spe
Cycles Midgets Alternate At Gilpin Oval
Barney Armstrong promoter of motor cycle and midget auto races at Gilpin Sports stadium has abandoned night racing for the year due to cold weather. Fewer than 400 fans attended Thursdays card of midget events. Motorcycle racing will be held tomorrow afternoon with time trials at 2 p m. The following Sunday the midgets will take over and from then on through fall and winter months motorcycle and midget races will be held on alternate Sundays. About 12 riders are expected to participate in tomorrow's events.
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Gilpin Sports Stadium
Armstrong
Elmer Beltz Upsets Tate Martinez In Hollywood Bout
Elmer Beltz of Los Angeles defeated favored Tate Martinez in a 10 round decision at Legion Stadium. Beltz scored a knockdown in the third and pressured Martinez throughout but could not finish. Martinez, with a 27 fight winning streak, saw his streak end as Beltz improved to 16 straight wins.
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Elmer Beltz
Los Angeles
Tate Martinez
Legion Stadium
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Martinez
Stockton
Calif
Beau Jack
Teen-Age Golfer Reaches 36-Hole Final at Hardscrabble
In Ft. Smith Arkansas 15-year-old Marlene Bauer from Los Angeles advances to the 36-hole final of the Hardscrabble women's open, defeating Mildred Zaharias one up after 21 holes and facing Patty Berg in the title match. Berg beat Marjorie Lindsay 4 and 2 in the semifinals.
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Ark
Marlene Bauer
Loss Angeles
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Mildred
Babe) Zaharias
Crossingers
N. Y
Miss Berg
Marjorie Lindsay
Decatur
Ezzard Charles Offered 100000 for South American Exhibitions
Charles Given South America $100,000 offer for 20 exhibition bouts in early 1950. Manager Jake Mintz says the deal is serious and could support another title match in Detroit or Chicago. Charles plans Florida exhibitions after January with four California bouts and a Stockton fight on Oct. 25.
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New York
Chicago
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Florida
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Stockton
Frank Buford
Oakland
Billy Smith
Wilmington
San Diego
Bob Murphy
Borrego Set For Prelim Rematch On Tucson Card
Andy Borrego, fresh from a Phoenix decision over Billy Hale, meets Manny Garcia in a four round rematch as part of Monday night at the Tucson Sports Center. Willie Roberts faces Joe Valle in a six round bout, with Eddie Kirby pairing against Juan Goxiola in a four rounder. Lloyd Marshall trains for a six round clash and plans to weigh in close to 170 pounds.
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Tucson
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Chicago
Tiger Hall
Newark
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Robert Battle
San Antonio
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Wind Blown Punt Carries for Rockford Touchdown
In Celina Ohio on October 22 Rockford High School benefited from a strong wind as Coldwater quarterback Hemmelgarn punted from the 15 yard line. The gust pushed the ball backward into Rockford and Bob Smith recovered in the end zone for six points as Rockford upset Coldwater 26 to 12.
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Coldwater
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Hemmelgarn
Bob
Felton Upsets Gavilan in Detroit Boxing Stunner
Lester Felton, a 20 year old Detroit welterweight, stunned Cuba’s Kid Gavilan in a 10 round split decision before 13,184 fans at Olympia. Referee Maurie Sherman gave Felton 52 48, while Judge Pearlstein had 51 49 and Lenahan 54 46 for Gavilan. Michigan boxing officials planned to study the result.
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Lester Felton
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Cuba
Olympia
Gavilan
Robinson
New York
Beau Jack
Chicago
Sam Greene
Detroit News
Tommy Devine
Detroit Free Press
Greene
Rams to Risk Unbeaten Mark Against Packers
Los Angeles the only undefeated NFL club and top scorer will face Green Bay in the Memorial Coliseum. Rams seek a second win over the Packers after a 4-0 start and a 4-3 series lead in the seven games.
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New York Giants
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Forbes Field
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Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Shibe Park
Tony Canadeo
Bob Waterfield
Bears
Johnny Lujack
Giants
Charley Conerly
Gene Roberts
Safford Wins Rugged Jr High Football Clash 8 0
Safford remained league leaders by beating Dunbar 8 to 0 as Don Caid connected with Johnny Ford for a 20 yard score in the second period. A fourth quarter safety sealed the triumph while Wakefield edged Catalina 6 0 and Mansfeld defeated Roskruge 14 0 in junior high action.
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Wakefield
Catalina
Mansfeld
Roskruge
Don Caid
Johnny Ford
Henry Ybarra
Gilbert Martin
Frank Torres
Danny Leal
Sid Oliver
Louis Silva
Johnny Waddle
Seals Triple-A Team Downs Army-Navy 16 to 0 in Osaka
The San Francisco Seals routed the Army-Navy All-Stars 16 to 0 in Osaka Japan as Dick Lajeski hit a fourth inning homer. A crowd of 10 000 watched the touring Pacific Coast League club post the tour's highest score.
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Army-Navy
University of Arizona Hosts Wildkittens Versus Sun Imps Tonight
Today at 8 p.m. at Varsity Stadium East Sixth Street and North Vine, the University of Arizona Wildkittens face the Tempe Sun Imps in a college freshman football game. Tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. a quarter horse and thoroughbred pin event unfolds at Sports Stadium West Prince and North Romero.
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Kellner Brothers Join Athletics Signees in 1949
Walter Kellner, brother of Alex Kellner, signed by the Philadelphia Athletics after five clubs bid for him. Walter, a University of Arizona pitcher, accepted from Tucson and will join the West Palm Beach camp next spring. Both Kellners, Amphitheater HS grads, were rising arms in 1949.
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Ariz
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Thunderbirds
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Kans
Tech Hosts Arizona as 12000 Expected at Jones Stadium
A crowd of 12,000 was expected at Jones Stadium in Lubbock to watch Texas Tech face the Arizona Wildcats. Tech beat West Texas 35-19 in its Border Conference game, while Arizona sits at 1-2 against Border opponents and recently fell to Texas Western 28-0 and Hardin-Simmons 35-0. The Wildcats opened the season with a 40-7 win over New Mexico Aggies.
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Court Order Keeps Pro From NFL Contest
A federal district court issued a temporary restraining order preventing center Joel H. Williams from playing for the Washington Redskins in their NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Richmond Rebels, of the American Football League, filed suit claiming Williams was induced to break his Rebels contract for a higher Redskins salary and seeks $10,000 damages plus cancellation of Williams’ NFL contract.
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Federal District Court
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Rebels
American Football League
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Redskins
NFL
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Turk Edwards
Heffelfinger at 81 believes he could play a few minutes
Yale football immortal Pudge Heffelfinger, now 81, says today that players of his era would still be capable of minutes in modern games. He recalls high school games for Minnesota in 1887 and notes he once played charity outings into his 50s and 60s.
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Jack Kramer
Dickes
Frank Parker
Pancho Segura
Parker
Ottawa
Riggs
James Braid
Badgers Blow 2 TD Lead In Tilt At Tempe
TEMPE Oct 22 The St Mary’s Knights defeated the Tucson Badgers in a high school clash with standout QB Herb Bool starring for St Mary’s. Bool contributed two rushing scores and four completed passes as teammate Seivert and Barwick also found end zones. Knight tackle Phil Russell added four extra points as St Mary’s built a 14 point cushion in a 4th quarter thriller.
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Brad Daily
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Dan Powers
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Sievert
Barwick
Russell
St David Tigers Clinch Title Bid After 44 20 Win
St David Tigers extend perfect streak to 21 straight six man football wins by beating Patagonia 44 20 in Southern Smaller School league action. Larry Judd scores three touchdowns including a 60 yard run as Lou Reed anchors defense. Laguna brothers injure and exit. Angel Laguna loses teeth. Tigers set date with Willcox for league clinch.
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Sports Highlights From Empire City Card and Garden State Park
New York Blue Hills won the Patroon Purse worth 5.40 at Empire City Jamaica card. Bullet Proof captured the Penn Athletic Club purse at Garden State Park in Camden New Jersey for 5.20.
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Windy) Egleston
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