Bowl Bid for Navy in Offing

tis '4 ~ m *?.vJ r With Army as Underdog Cadets Matching i % * R|p *, ?2 *wf'*'^isiSfl t~ w Social Outcast Ground Attack |HB% Jk k' lW*m&d i:' : -M&: IHKfli Against Aerials Faces Seven in By BILL FUCHS •tar Staff Correspondent Hf PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26.—T0 the accompaniment of the cheer* * Pimlico Special of 102,000 fans solidly packed to J&! 1 Vanderbilt Horse Municipal Stadium, Army and Navy collide today in their an- 2-to-l Favorite nual football thriller. In $50,000 Race \ A HVmrPI Navy, a 6 Vi-point favorite, en- By JOSEPH B. KELLY MS iVRf mb • tertained notions of clobbering BF Jail Star Ruclni Editor V, SMB HPf \ Page A-l BALTIMORE. Nov. 26.—Seven Gfl ft | Related Story. of America’s fastest thorough- breds, survivors of a grueling the Cadets for the fifth time to 1955 season, and Prendase, the their last six meetings. Only in Venezuelan champion, go to the 1953 have the Cadets been able post this afternoon in the famed to the peculiar hex Special, which overpower * last night. Chasing $50,000 Pimlico Eddie Erdelatz has held on them OPEN COUNTRY AHEAD—Bob Nicholson, Gon- ship affair at GriffithStadium is expected to draw about 25,000 ’ * moving Annapolis zaga halfback, already in the clear when he Nicholson are six identifiable Cardozo players— racing fans to Hilltop. * since to as was Edwards (36), .Old i tP reached his own 30-yard line during a 95-yard James Marshall (38), Clarence Social Outcast, who will rep- head coach in 1950. Francis Daniels (31), Norris Little (19), Alfred Alfred G. Vander- However, the Middies still have scamper with a Cardozo kickoff late in the first resent Owner Uj+ft- • & quarter. His touchdown rim tied the game at 6-6 Dutch (25) and Nathaniel Paris (13).—Star Staff bilt, the man who originated I i some ground to make up in this and that was the final score in the city champion- Photo by Francis Routt. the race In 1937 when he was rivalry begun in 1890. That was president of the Maryland p® \‘ Army’s first football game and Jockey Club, will rule the favor- lyl Its only one of that season and ite at about 2-to-l odds. the Cadets took a 24-0 licking experienced classy Special from their more The field, the opponent. Redskins Rated largest The Cadets won the to contest the invitational year runnings, next and now, after 56 affair in 19 annual meetings, today’s shortly NAVY STRATEGY—Philadelphia.—Eddie entered conflict will appear on the track CHART Navy. p.m. get Navy goes into huddle with Capt. with 28 victories to 23 for Slight after 4 and Is due to Erdelatz, coach, a Four games were tied. Choice 'BBm away at 4:15 p.m. John Hopkins during a workout yesterday in prepa- Offing The mile-and-three-sixteenths ration for today’s Army-Navy football game.—AP Cotton Bowl In classic will be televised nation- Wirephoto. Beating Army was uppermost ally with Bryan Field calling the in the minds of the Navy players Over Steelers race for CBS (WTOP-TV, Chan- today, but not completely shut By LEWIS F. ATCHISON nel 9, in Washington). out were visions of a trip to || Dallas, Tex., to play in the Cot- Slight choices over the Pitts- Prendase Second Choice i ton Bowl January 2. An invita- burgh Steelers tomorrow, the Although Social Outcast will Ste tion was expected, provided the against Redskins will be shooting tor a be favored his seven Middies whipped Army, thus giv- rivals because ol his Imposing ing against fourth straight win—their long- them seven victories record this year, the Special Is a loss to powerful Notre Dame est streak since 1948, when they far from one-sided and every and a tie with Duke* Last sea- finished second to the Philadel- entry in the select field is ac- son the Middies compiled an 8-2 phia Eagles with a 7-5 record. corded a chance of taking home PORTS record and won a trip to the the $40,000 first-place money. Sugar Bowl where they Favored by 3 or 4 points, it trounced Upset-minded fans will the evening STAR. Washington, D. C. Mississippi. turn A-10 ?«. V, was an offense-minded team that to Maine Chance Farm's Jet SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. The big question to be resolved was to fly to Pittsburgh today, Action and Jose Sicdardi’s Pren- today was whether a superior air with Pullback Dale Atkeson’s dase. who was beaten a head attack can more than re- Hr offset the turn after a two-week lay-off, Jam . I|| in the International on Novem- opposition’s superior ground as- by Settle ber 11 at Laurel El Chama. Games Today Will sault. Navy basing hopes expected to help the ground at- was its who turned down his invitation on the throwing Quarter- nothing arm of. tack. There’s been to the Special. back George Welsh, who has wrong with the work of Jim Prendase. with Venezuelan Titles and Bowl Berths completed more than 60 per cent Monachino, Leo Elter and A1 Angel saddle, of his passes this season. Army Gutierrez in the Br tiltAuocUted Pros , have completed their regular Dorow, who helped take up the is the 3-to-l second choice in figured to grind out its yardage, the overnight line, The attention of 102.000 fans seasons. utilizing the speed power of slack caused by Dale’s absence, while Jet TCU Take TiUe and Action, to be ridden by Bill in Philadelphia’s Municipal Sta- Can Quarterback Don Holleder and but the big, surf-board expert Boland, Con- is held at 4-to-l. dium and a national television! TCU had the Southwest his backfield aides. Pete Lash, could be useful. regular- Kyasky Uebe}. Somewhat of an oddity in the audience will be focused on the | ference title to win in a Bob and Pat The Redskins whipped the for pass from Gon- Special will be Eddie Arcaro on meeting Army and Navy; season closer with Southern ARMS EVERYWHtRE YOU LOOK—Four players stretch a 56th of Kyasky Key Player Green Bay Packers, the defunct go the city championship game a longshot. America's money today, but Oklahoma and a half Methodist. The Horned Frogs New York Yanks twice in two zaea’s Jim Eppard with about four minutes to in rider will pilot Llangollen Farm’s Kyasky, in the opinion of most ftro Car- dozen or so other teams will be trip weeks, Griffith Stadium. Eppard threw Ure baM (arrow) tfc by na- secured the Cotton Bowl observers, held the key to Army’s and the Detroit Lions in taTnight at (34) Mister Gus. who was ridden settling such matters as the week, get compiling their 1948 streak. intended for John Farrell on the 2, but Maurice Shirley of Cardozo Willie Hartack ill the Interna- conference; last but didn't their chances. A brilliant runner, the dozo 37, Farrell) tional championship, the until ticked the ball away. Dave Harris (35) and Elton Conner (behind tional, in which he finished fifth. bowl berths. chance for crown 5-foot-11. 180-pound junior has , Their All-time Streak becoming entangled with titles and Thursday when Texas upset played only also defend. Farrell protested to the officials after Mister Gus was a star performer plays a part about 15 minutes all The team’s all-time longest game in a o-e tie. the West Coast this year but The bowl business A&M. The Aggies could have because of knee injury. Conner, but no pass interference was ruled and the ended on the service classic, too. with title, season a streak started in the title-win- he will be held at 10-to-l or in 1 won the but were tarred However, leg up Navy expected get a Cotton by his has held to ning season of 1942 under Coach Star Staff Photo. _____ to irom the bowl probationary better this afternoon. bid If victorious, but if the! drills this week and he was Coach Ray Flaherty when it won 10 Bowl action. Red Blaik’s choice as the starting lost the regular sea- Could Be Beal Battle Middles are beaten or decline an and one in BATTLE TO 6-6 TIE IN TITLE GAME berth; Notre Dame. No. 5 but not in- left halfback. son. and finished the year with ! Prendase, who injects an in- invitation, the Cotton Bowl bowls, on the opposite Christian will be terested in was “How long he can play might a 14-6 win over the Chicago Virginia Host ternational flavor into the Spe- Texas Pacific for another of its by either Mississippi. Geor- Coast have a great bearing on our Bears in the championship play- cial for the first time, has been filled Intersectional meetings with training preparation gia Tech, Auburn or Vanderbilt- chances for victory,” Blaik told off. to Key Players well in for Southern California. Injuries yesterday. for the Southeast- reporters A The New York Giants beat the Special and apparently has all scrapping track and by cold, Conference title, or a share; The Border Conference also field star and holder of the broad Flaherty's team, 14-7, in the sec- To not been affected the ern championship Gamecocks windups a to decide. weather. Siccardi of it, in regular season had jump record at West Point, Ky- game 1942 season, al- raw Owner ond of the rt Gonzaga, Cardozo CHARLOTTESVILLE. Nov. claims Prendase will run even today. First place Arizona State! asky has seen little football ac- though they gained only yard H u one interception city schoolboy championship fol- • up game for both may hinge on If this proves true. Social Out- Bowl berth. major games included; 50-yard pass play did , Oonutt Cardoso I out on the Cotton Other last season. Leemans’ lowing Griffith j First ability against Bay-! their 6-6 tie in down*. .J lnS its to defend the! cast might be in for trouble. Boston College-Holy Cross. Kyasky's leg the damage. Flaherty* men. night, Ruthin* rardaie 84 I^- Sooners Seek National Title If fails to hold up, f Stadium last but except j 4 f j passing of Quarterback Mackte Social Outcast definitely is not lor-Rtce, State, NiilU rtrtlK !•» Tulane-Louisiana always Uebel, who included Bob Seymour. Bob . injuries Passes attempted .... and there was who for a couple of hand it i completed. J Prickett. |at his best on grass and finished So with bowl selectors Clemson-Furman, Florida-Miami Mas ter Clem Stralka, Jim Puhi t } in the 1 seems to have a knack for tor- son. could have been a far different j Pasaes Intercepted br 1 Cavaliers, ; three-quarters of a length be- scouts from Idle Pitt (Fla.), South Carolina-Virginia,; Meade. Wilbur Moore and Andy The with a 1-8 rec-! Mississippi menting Navy. He scored all story. »ver»*« 14 victory escape place stands, played Missis- Brigham Young-New name some, came "unite* 111.1 85 ord, need a to the: hind Prendase for third Mexico and; three touchdowns in that Army FSrkas. to Tom Conference cellar; in the International, sippi State, Tech met Georgia. A&M. j tack win their next nine A crowd of 17.799 saw li Atlantic Coast against Colorado-Colorado ! victory two years ago and last to pass won-j With both getting their favor- Auburn wheeled winless games. The 1943 aggregation. Stephens to Lewis Nero for and to avoid their worst i made its bid Tomorrow, it’s Villanova at year gained 133 yards. This was a1 24-yard touchdown play for ] later Quarterback Stephens lost record in the university's ite footing, today’s race could Alabama and Vandy under Dutch Bergman, started j against Dayton. offset, however, as Welsh’s pass- Cardozo with 1:35 left in first flipped a short pass over the history. Idevelop into a real battle be- Tennessee. with four more—l 3 straight thie i a bowl hopeful ing provided the Middies with a off period and Bob Nicholson return middle to Nero and the shifty tween this pair. Ole Miss is the defending We6t Virginia, in all—before upset 13-13 tie | i Although the Gamecocks again dumped by Pitt and Syra- 27-20 victory. an ensuing kickoff yards for]halfback through the Social Outcast, who will be champion and could win unUl the combined Phtladelphia- the 95 wormed aren't doing much better than cuse, got big week end with Gonzaga's score, but thereafter Eagles' secondary to break the column making his 22d start in a with a victory. Last season Mis- the final Welsh’s Mates Get Chance Pittsburgh team ended the ' Virginia in the won-lost rolling night. The Moun- to midfield James Harris’ kick for the strenuous campaign which has sissippi used the crown for a last streak. The Redskins won two Cardozo failed reach ice. (they have a 2-6 record), their uncorked three second No one expects Welsh to throw [ Gonzaga was repulsed seven < extra point sailed wide to the quarterback moving carried him all over the United Sugar Bowl pass, but lost to taineers after that to remain un- and has been regular to beat on every play Thus chances at more 1 opposition territory. right. along good States, will have his Navy, 21-0. I half touchdown drives defeated through 17 straight times in with a record. Guerin, Carolina State, stardom in this classic were to Gonzaga just sec- completed passes rider. Eric in the saddle. Top-ranked Oklahoma, mean- North 27-7.! games, counting the 1942 play- It later was learned that Jim It took 16 Prickett has 98 yoqnger Halfback Joe Marconia scored be offered Ned Oldham. Paul Gonzaga up Nicholson years yarsity compe- Overshadowed in his whije, meant to make cross-State off. Eppard, halfback who onds to tie it when in two of days by his stSblemate. Native twice In the final quarter. Gober and Dick Guest, Welsh's of 13 Eagle passes—- fielded Dutch’s bounding kickoff tition, pace that in another rival Oklahoma A&M its 29th partners. Sheet tor Seven Straight threw 12 the a Dancer, Social Outcast has a Mississippi banged; backfleld Oldham and only yards the 5, took off down the year could take him above the straight victim, aiming for Southern speed among completing one for 4 on earned $388,275 for Vanderbilt, 21-6, giving up Gober both count A record like that today is cracked knuckle the middle, cut to the right sideline school reoord of 160 set by convincing victory that could Florida State, —had a on this year to run his overall total 1 rushing. their assets, while Fullback next to impossible, but Coach thumb of his passing hand. And and sped the distance untouched. Johnny Gramling. Gramling bring the Sooners their second just 53 yards Guest, who is also Navy’s top produc- to $621,800, which is good enough championship Joe Kuharich’s current Dutch, Cardozo’s punter, completed 82 passes in his first spot national in five punter, is an and its last three A1 best Misses Field Goal Attempt to give him the seventh on title, by the able runner tion must win could not do the Clerks' kicking two varsity years. years. The signified a fine blocker remain in the race. If A1 Castaldi missed the conver- the list of all-time money win- Trophy, is determined WEEK-END games to because of a broken blood vessel Virginia will bank on its run- ners. O’Donnell Army also was primed to keep that would mean sion. but Cardozo was offside and Caro- , by week’s final Associated successful in his left hand, suffered early ning game to offset South next FOOTBALL on Beagle, seven straight victories, or the Gonzaga got another try. Can- Expected to carry Three 3-Year-Olds Press poll. a wary eye Ron in the second period. tackle lina’s passing. Navy’s All-American end and longest streak since 1942. It ning carried through right the load for the Cavaliers today There are three 3-year-olds already have TODAY The Sooners lineup—Christiana Army-N»vy . Welsh’s chief could be good omen but a is Fullback Jim Bakhtlar. who in the Special their 10th straight Big Seven Blrmln«h»m). Beagle, ranking among Redskins’ goal line and that was it. ; Thinking Cap, Auburn-Al»b«m» 1 State. besides »»?m, and no recent While Dutch was at Freed- the set an ACC record with 163 yards Stables’ Brook- title In the bag along with an Arlton* »t Artiona Holy at Boston the finest of the Nation’s catch- (Mm determina- Hospital fpr treatment, re- Ralph Ever- Crof> ACpU*«e.AM. ever had more men’s Castaldi had a chance to last week, and "Halfback meade Stable’s Sailor and Orange Bowl date against Mary- Cokrado at Colorado ers, decoy. glades Furman. is also eflective as a to reach a goal. Nathaniel Paris punted once for himself midway of the final Kneeland. who is averaging 7.1 Farm's Nance’s Lad. Each Terps, in Clemison at closely tion deem land. The No. 3 the Groriia at Georgia Tech. Watching him too could While the defense will have an 19 yards and Frank Harris punt- period when he attempted a field yards a carry. will carry 123 pounds. 3 less than Nation, completed Tulane at Louisiana State. _ have their be costly, for the other end, Jim important tomorrow„ as 25, 10, the ball the older horses under the weight *?' role ed four times for 0 and 1 goal from the 27. But season and rank with Oklahoma Florida State* MtMtsslfDl Southern. Owen, and the backs also know usual, coaches hope to see 3 yards. Dutch returned the left. for age conditions. major Mississippi at IMlssissipprstate. the minus I fell short and to as the only unbeaten-un- AA-M at Oklahoma. how to catch a football. the pace it game Nance’s Lad, a five-time stake Oklahoma the offense continue late in the to kick once for crowd, largest to see a Our Bobu Arrives tied teams left. C publicity in- trouncing the yards, Thtf winner this year, will probably Notre' Dame* at Southern California. The pre-game hit last week in 28 but it was too late to ' high school game here since the The Rose Bowl opponents, some sharp statements Chicago Cardinals, 31-0. While Gonzaga back on its heels be the shortest priced of the trio. Christian. cluded set 18.000 which attended this an- In United States Michigan Stpte. also South at Virginia. Penn usual, about a He is the only horse in the Spe- UCLA and Carolina and counter statements. non-committal, as and hope for mistake which nual game in 1951, probably be- NEW YORK, Nov. 26 VP).— team pre-game plans, Kuharich cial to race at Pimlico this fall Coach Steve Sebo. whose the would break the tie. gan to sense a high-scoring game Our Babu, the British 3-year-old both teams, was quoted expected vary the attack poor punts gave flurry. before the classic and won con- lost to is to Those the after that first-period colt, recently purchased by an as saying he thought Army by alternating Eddie Leßaron Eagles the ball on the Cardozo and rain predicted by syndicate, arrived yes- vincingly from a mediocre allow- The snow American ance field. John Choquette will to See Irish Meet could thwart Navy’s passing at- Ralph Guguielmi at Quarter- twice, the 40, 43 yard 90,000 and 32 44 and Weather Bureau had been terday at Idlewild Airport after substituting freely the Nance's Lad. who is owned tack and thus win. Erdelats re- back, and by lines—in that order—but Ep- west and the field flight London. ride ev- keep the delayed to the a from by H. A. Dabson and Charles plied coldly: “He didn’t see at other positions to pard's wild passing nullified three fast. Our Babu, top erything we have, was hard and considered the Caithness, both Marylanders. but let him offense fresh and sharp. of the opportunities. England, purchased 27th Time talking.” Gonzaga got miler in was Trojans for crip- The next time Sailor, by Hedley do the Meanwhile, the Steelers’ Rudolph Simpkins recover*! a by the to be ridden ban it pounded to a first from David Robinson Woodhouse, (&). highly effective aerial Blatk said he had only five seemed to be making mi- Gonzaga fumble by Mike Can- the who won the Fu- LOS ANGELES. Nov. 26 used but ples Cardozo 9. David Cromwell Bloodstock Agency of or players and Er- recoveries, indicating ning on up down on the turity with Nail last Saturday, The Irish of Notre Dame take game. six football raculous the Clerks' 36 to set Canning for Lexington, Ky. The son of My replied that Kiesling’s will Dußose spilled a has Improved sharply during the field in Memorial Coliseum Southern California, with delatz with sarcasm that Walt team the Cardozo score. Five plays may Babu-Olen Line, by Blue Peter, the congratulate always. 3-yard loss and that have late fall and recently won the today favored to trim Southern halfback Jon Arnett and a pair he would like to be as tough as play of was sent to the Greentree Stable coaching the been the key defensive Roamer Handicap in New York. in a game that most good fullbacks, Gordon Duvall the Army staff on Eagles at Belmont Park and will leave California of job they FOOTBALL GAMES the game because the Anyone looking for a longshot be close the outstanding have done for Lexington today to enter the observers predict will and C. R. Roberts better material. Opens Drills TV reached the 2-yard line in their will turn to'Walmac Farm’s and spirited. runners, has shown little with such limited Olson ON RADIO AND plays. stud. Hasseyampa. stranger next three The Cromwell Agency said: who is no Quarterback Paul Hornung and strength in the airlanes this Today the Pimlico track. Hasse- Television The Eagles reached there 24 members in the jto the his relatively light but fast ex- season. FACTS, FIGURES For Robinson Bout Navy (Philadelphia) 17, 42, 33, and 21- were yampa, who earned his Special 2 Cham- Army vs. Cardozo 6. 11 syndicate, and that Our BatiU' ponents of the split-T attack "We will do our best to give ARMY-NAVY CHICAGO. Nov. (color). WRC-4, 1:18 p.m. yard during the remainder Ibid through a surprising victory one-touchdown ON pion Bobo Olson will open drills lines would stand at the Jonabelli were rated a them a ball game,” Hill said, Today game while the Clerks got PIMLICO, Page A-ll Trojans. <**>.— for his middleweight title Radio of the Stables in Lexington. 1 See favorite over the but he declined to predict a PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 26 today Army Navy (Philadelphia), their own 47 with their Barring bad weather, a crowd figures defense against Sugar Ray Rob- vs. to victory. Facts and on the 56th Chicago WWDC, 1:15 p.m. furthest move. of around 90,000 was expected Army-Navy football game at inson December 9 at Young Terry Brennan, making Notre Dame at Southern Cali- Jankowski Disappointed to see this 27th meeting between Municipal Stadium today: WOL, SPECIAL FIELD Notre his first appearance in Los An- champion arrived yester- fornia. 4:45 p.m. Eppard said that PIMLICO the intersectional foes. Crowd—lo2.ooo, lnclodlo* 3.800 mid- The (Fla.) Florida, Afterward, Nation, geles as coach of the Irish, said shipmen and 2.400 cadets. to begin Miami at throw Dame, fifth ranked in the p.m., day from San Francisco he hdsn’t been able to only considers this a "very good” Time—l:SO EOT once-post- WMAL, 1:45 p.m. accurately BALTIMORE, (JP).—-The field for the 19th running went into the game with he Weather—Cloudy and cold. preparations for the since he cracked Nov. 26 Michigan Trojan "Itlost to Minne- Favorite—Navy by o*4 points. Roundup of big games. WTOP, today Pimlico at 13/16 miles, loss, to State, on team. Series standln*—Army holds 28-23 poned bout. that knuckle two weeks ago> He of the $50,000 Pimlico Special at one storm * Mississippi State- owners, sota in a snow and to edge, with four ties. weighs about 164 2:05 pm. passes Which post positions, weights, Jockeys and probable odds: its record. Last year’s score—Navy, 27: Army. 20. Olson said he explained that the with Washington on a wet field Any- Army, expects difficulty in get- Mlsslssippl, Vanderbllt-Tennes- Prob. Southern California had lost 1055 Records—Navy. 8—1—1: and no Florlda-Miami, sailed far over the head of his thing can happen on a bad field. fl—3 ting 160-pound lilnit. see. Tulane- Wgt. Owner. Jockey. • odds. four games for its poorest show- Television—NßC, 1:18 P.m.. EOT. down to the receivers were intentional be- PP. Horse. Tiie Trojans gave tough Radio—MßS. p.m . EBT. training Louisiana State, Georgia-Geor- Thinking Bailey 15-1 ing in five years. Victory over UCLA a l:is Robinson, at Green- have two fast ends.” 1 Cap 123 Christiana Stable They only gia Tech). cause "we a great deal game. have lost to SEASON’S RECORDS wood Lake, N. Y., is due in Chi- which went 2. Prendase 126 J. S. Siccardi Gutierrez 3-1 the Irish would offer good As for the throws remove teams.” Army Navy Friday, week before Television Tomorrow Llangollen Farm Arcaro 15-1 of consolation and also Mary cago next a wide, “they were my fault, I 3. Mister Gus 126 tough 81 Furman 0 7 Wm. At 0 Redskins at Pittsburgh, WTOP- Stable Woodhouse 6-1 Coach Jess Hill from a USC has won only once against Penn fl 26 8. Carolina 0 the bout. dejectedly. 4. Sailor 123 Brookmeade 85 Btat* O 9, guess," he said ' Choquette 1939, although 2 Mtchlian _.2« 21 Pitt ... 2 p.m. Everglades Farm 8-1 spot. Notre Dame since 0 34 Penn Jan Jankowski, the Gonzaga 5 Nance’s Lad 123 * Syracuse ...13 State.l4 game -. 38 Penn . . 0 Radio Tomorrow disappointed. Social Outcast 126 A. G. Vanderbilt Guerin 2-1 All-America candidates Don the 1948 ended in a 14-14 4ft Columbia 0 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WTOP. coach, was plainly 6. 1950, 27 Collate 77 Notre Dam* 21 Redskins at Pittsburgh, Hasseyampa 126 Walmac Farm Fisk 16-1 Schaefer and Hornung and other tie. USC won in 9-7. 12 Val* 14 7 Duke 7 "If we could have completed a 7 0 O Mr the A**ocl*tadPrest 2 pm. • Chance Farm Boland 4-1 offensive stars provide a Notre Dame holds a 17-7-2 edge 40 Penn 47 Columbia .. Baltimore, few of those passes we’d have 8. Jet Action 126 Maine Irish San Francisco at p.m. sound running attack and a less in the series. 242 Total* « IS2 Total* 42 WMAL, 2 pm. See HIGH SCHOOLS, Page A-1I Post time—4:os

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