Techmen Open Season With George Washington Preview
Stengel signed for two more seats to manage the Yanks as the Gobblers sharpen defense for a season opener against George Washington University in Blacksburg. Tech eyes the single wing against Davis, with Sterling Wingo as the ace in long TD plays and George Washington’s pass attack posing a test after recent losses.
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Stengel
Yanks
King
Gobblers
Bob McNeish
Quantico Marines
University of Virginia Tech
George Washington University
Washington
Techmen
Blacksburg
McNeish
Handy Andavis
Bob Cilento
Colonials
Davis
George Washington
Sterling Wingo
Wingo
Quantico
Virginia
Tech
Stengel Eyes 1951 Yankees Amid Respect for Boston and Detroit
Casey Stengel, signed to a two year Yankees contract, earns the top manager’s pay as he notes respect for Boston Cleveland and Detroit plus Washington as a strong potential first division club. He discusses roster plans and farm system prospects including Jim Brideweser Dick Blyleven and Mickey Mantle among others.
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Jack Hand
New York
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Stengel
Washington
Yankees
Neves
Willard) Nixon
Taklen
Ted Williams
Auto City
Luke Easter
al Rosen
Bucky Harris
Ford
Jim Brideweser
Binghamton
Dick Ae
Gil McDonald
Beaumont
Mickey Mantle
Joplin
Bob Cerv
Hank Workman
Kansas City
Joe DiMaggio
Johnny Mize
Tommy Henrich
Army to Prove Itself Saturday at Yankee Stadium
Army trunks into Saturday’s Yankee Stadium matchup with Michigan after two early wins 28-0 over Colgate and 41-7 over Penn State. The Cadets, led by a stout defense and a high scoring offense, aim to match the greatness of past Army teams as Vic Pollock and backs Cain Riscihl and Martin spark the ground game.
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Hugh Even Jr
West Point
N. Y
Army
Associated Press
Yankee Stadium
Michigan
Colgate
Penn State
Earl Blaik
Vic Pollock
Jim Cain
Frank Rischl
Jack Martin
Sophomoro
Gene Filipski
College grid notes and player statistics recap
Wadiak 268 rushing yards in 51 carries at 5.2 avg plus 6 receptions for 49 yards for the Gamecocks. Strickland 205 yards in 36 carries at 5.6 avg. Last week Wadiak 109 yards, Strickland 100 yards. Wake Forest has depth with Blackberry, Davis, Kissell. Garrison praises coach Walker after 47-0 win. VMS backs Vaughan and Dininger post strong averages.
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Gamecocks
Wadiak
Bishop Strickland
Strickland
Furman
Wake Forest
D. C. Walker
Carroll Blackberry
Walker
Blackberry
Dickie Davis
Ed Kissell
Wilton Garrison
Charlotte, N. C
Peahead Walker
William and Mary
Rube McCray
VMI Poised for Texas A and M Clash as Top Fullbacks Highlight
VMI and Texas A&M prepare for a College Station showdown with top rushers J Stump and Bob Smith nearly even in yardage. VMI’s Jimmy Coley ranks 19th in passing and End Neal Petree is No. 9 in receiving, adding balance to the visitors.
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Petree
Red Ensign as a national symbol for Canada
The red ensign, though unofficial, serves Canada as a national flag in public and patriotic contexts. It is widely used in ceremonies and by communities seeking a distinct national emblem alongside the official maple leaf flag.
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Canada
Gert Leads NFL Passing Under New Scoring System
Joe Gert a Phoenixville native and Georgia alum tops NFL passing averages under the league’s new system, with 8.07. Sammy Baugh Graham Lujack and others trail in various categories while Zollie Toth leads rushing. Doak Walker the top scorer and Horace Gillom punting leader notable, with others like Dan Edwards and Russ Craft shining in receiving and returns.
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Philadelphia
Joe Gert
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Otto Graham
Cleveland
Johnny Lujack
Chicago Bears
Tommy Thompson
Philadelphia Eagles
NFL
Baugh
Graham
Lujack
Geri
Phoenixville
University of Georgia
Harry Gilmer
Redskins
Zollie Toth
Yok Yanks
George Gulyanics
Dub Jones
Browns
Dan Edwards
Yanks
Doak Walker
Detroit Lions
Horace Gillom
Herb Rich
Baltimore
Russ Craft
Eagles
Rams
Don Doll
Detroit
Joe Sutton
Boxing results from across cities report mixed outcomes
In Salt Lake City Joey Maxim outpointed Bill Peterson over ten rounds in a non title bout. Elmer Beltz vs Vic Cardell in Hartford ended in a ten round draw. Other pages note Trish Murphy stopping Dolph Quijato in Los Angeles and additional bouts in nearby cities with scattered results.
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Salt Lake City
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Bill Peterson
Portland
Ore
Hartford
Conn
Elmer Beltz
Vic Cardell
Wilson
Conti
Drew
Los Angeles
Trish
Bob Murphy
San Diego
Dolph Quijatio
el Paso
White Plains
N. Y
Spartanburg
Flag design shows Southern Cross differs in stars
The flag displays a Southern Cross motif in both Australia and New Zealand. Australia uses five stars while New Zealand uses four stars.
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Australia
New Zealand
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Baseball
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Cavaliers
Washington and Lee
Lesane
Harold Hoak
Gerald Furst
Bobby Pate
Generals
Lexington
George Barclay
Ed Mioduszewski
Dickie Lewis
Joe Cardaci
Ted Gehrmann
Texas A
M. Hampden-Sydney
ID Schwinn
America
East Piccadilly
Oldsmobbile
Washington and Lee University of Virginia
Lambeth
Bill Vaughan
Chuck Dininger
V.M.I
Texas A.&m
General Motors
Oldsmobile
Bickers ‘Motor Company
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Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Wheeling
W. VA
Cumberland
U. S. TA
Blue Ridge
U.S.A
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