Defensive tackle Bob Voight left the team temporarily to join his US Army reserve unit for two weeks of training.

Second-round draft choice, halfback George Fleming, reported to the team after having been away for the College All-Star game against the NFL champion Eagles. The coaching staff said they planned to try Fleming out at flanker initially.

After receiving cortisone and novocaine injections in his back during an overnight stay in the hospital, halfback Tony Teresa returned to practice.