Michigan State Remains No 1 in AP Football Poll
Michigan State holds the top spot in the AP college football poll for the third straight week with 38 first place votes and 1 042 points after a 34 7 win over Penn State. Maryland follows with 1016 points and 32 first place votes as Oklahoma and others trail.
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Bowl pickings slim this year in major college football
New York reports that bowl openings are the slimmest in years due to conference restrictions and existing bowl ties. Top teams show few invitations with only Georgia Tech and California possibly available, while Notre Dame and Maryland face doubts. Coach Ralph Jordan compares Tech defense to Maryland’s.
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Memorial Trustees To Meet Thursday
The Winchester County War Memorial Association trustees will hold a special meeting at 8 p m Thursday at the George Washington Hotel. Agenda includes nominating and electing the executive committee by ballot and considering actions to carry out annual meeting purposes, plus any other matters brought by trustees.
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World’s Largest 200? Bronx Zoo Holds 2600 Specimens
The Bronx Zoo in New York houses the United States’ largest zoological collection with about 2,600 specimens. London’s Regent’s Park Zoo may surpass it with about 3,500 specimens, and other collections could be larger.
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Morrell Presents Challenge in Oyster Bowl Clash
South Carolina freshman halfback Buddy Morrell, weighing 150 pounds, could trouble Virginia in the Oyster Bowl at Norfolk. Morrell leads his team with 202 rushing yards and 6.5 yards per carry, sharing duties with Gene Wilson and facing Virginia’s defense and Johnny Gramling’s passing threat.
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Lightweight Duel Ends in Double TKO for New Jersey Title
In Trenton two contenders Gene Takach and Charlie Slaughter fought for the New Jersey lightweight championship. A head clash caused facial cuts and after medical ruling the referee signalized a double technical knockout at 1:08 of the fourth round, leaving the bout a draw.
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Bowling JWHS Girls League WildCats Indiv Scores
JWHS WildCats Mary Adams 108 Mary DeHaven 103 Georgiana Gum 100 in individual game. Adams 177 Sirbaugh 191 Bennett 188 in individual set. Hampsters 425 Puppies 403 Lions 403 lead team game. Hampsters 818 Lions 804 Puppies 802 lead team set.
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Wynn Top Pitcher In Arc Light Play
Early Wynn led American League night games with 13 wins out of 23 in 1952. The Cleveland righty used slow stuff, knucklers and changes of pace to excel under lights. Robin Roberts led the National League with 28 wins while Roe and Wilhelm tied at 83 three.
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Two W and L Aces Lead S C in Rushing and Receiving
Washington and Lee Generals rise in the Southern Conference stats as Wes Abrams becomes rushing leader and Bob Thomas tops the pass receiving list. Randy Broyles loses rushing lead while Thomas replaces Cadilla as top in passing.warn
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Maryland and BU Quarterbacks Eye Clash at Boston
Maryland star Jack Scarbath seeks to outplay Boston University’s Harry Agganis in a key showdown at Boston. Maryland enters 6 0 while BU sits 4 2 with Agganis known for his passing and all around skill. Other ACC notes cover West Virginia's upset win over Pitt and Georgia Tech prep by Duke as Wake Forest and North Carolina also drill for upcoming games.
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Virginia Tech and VMI Hold Early Football Practice
Virginia Tech worked out in sweat suits and emphasized a fast rushing attack. At VMI calisthenics and wind sprints were the focus, setting the pace for the day.
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Truman nominates George Wadsworth as ambassador to Czechoslovakia
President Truman named George Wadsworth to head the Prague embassy on October 9 1952 succeeding Ellis O Briggs now ambassador to Korea. Wadsworth a veteran diplomat entered the Foreign Service in 1916 and has served mainly in the Middle East most recently completing a four year term as ambassador at Ankara Turkey. He will press for the release of William Oatis jailed since April 23 1951 on espionage charges.
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49ers Best Offensive Team In NFL Standings
Philadelphia report shows the San Francisco 49ers led by freshman Hugh McFhenn y as the league’s top offense, replacing the Cleveland Browns with an undefeated streak and leading the National Division.
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League Offense Totals Compare Browns And Leaders
The text notes 1879 rushing and 731 passing for a combined 2610 yards while the American Division leading Browns total 1832 yards from 1144 passing and 68 rushing, highlighting offensive totals and division standing.
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