Miracle SMU Fight In Cotton Bowl Ends In 13 13 Tie
Dallas report on the Cotton Bowl clash between SMU Mustangs and Penn State Lions. The game ended 13 13 amid dramatic goal line stands and late plays, with SMU’s defense and Doak Walker scoring cited as pivotal moments.
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College basketball scores from various games listed
A disjointed summary of college basketball results shows Long Island University, Southern California, New York University, Colorado, Canisius, Arizona, Cornell, Santa Clara, Temple, La Salle, Utah, Louisville, Georgetown, Kansas, Nevada, Indiana, Notre Dame, Illinois, Harvard, Wichita, Miami Ohio, Muskingum, Mount Union, Missouri, Murray State, Princeton, Emporia, Southwest Missouri, Butler, Purdue, Kent, Youngstown, Hastings, Millikin, Ripon, Washburn, Lawrence, Whapeton Science, Ellendale, Indiana State Teachers, Georgetown Kentucky, Dickinson Teachers, Fargo, and a weather service cost note.
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LaSalle
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Youngstown
Hastings
College of Emporia
Millikin
Ripon
Washburn
Lawrence
Whapeton Science
Ellendale Normal
Indiana
Georgetown
Dickinson
Fargo
Sisco Named Southwesterner of the Year by TX Sports Writers
Jack Sisco veteran football official named Southwesterner of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association for standing up to gamblers and fans, and for his role in high profile games including Texas Oklahoma Arkansas SMU and the Sugar Bowl.
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Bethlehem Bulldogs blank Sacramento All-Stars in Youth Bowl
The Bethlehem Bulldogs defeated the Sacramento All-Stars 56 to 0 in Albuquerque on a snow covered field. The Bulldogs scored eight touchdowns, added a safety and six conversions while never threatened by the California squad.
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Tigers Top Wichita in Raisin Bowl Slugfest
In Fresno on January 2 the College of the Pacific Tigers used speed and deception behind a strong line to defeat the University of Wichita Shockers 26 to 14 in the third Raisin Bowl game.
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College of the Pacific Tigers
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Wildcats Ready for Rematch with Sandies in Amarillo
Woodrow Wilson of Dallas seeks to extend a win streak after beating Abilene 49-40. they travel to Amarillo High School Armory to face the undefeated Amarillo Golden Sandstorm in a non conference Texas high school basketball game. Tipoff is at 8 p m with a second game scheduled tomorrow night.
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Wilson Diayed Abliene
Farley Heaps Praise On Steers and Coach Farley Heaps
New Orleans reports praise for Bobby Layne and Alabama after a decisive game. Billy Pyle and Peppy Blount are highlighted as standout performers in a vivid, opinionated recap of the day’s football action and coaching decisions by Blair Cherry.
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Bowl Tilts Spark 1947 College Football Season Finale
Michigan Savages USC 49 0 in Rose Bowl as Chappuis sets all round yards record. Notre Dame named AP's top team, while Georgia Tech, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas and many others win bowls. Lujack shines for East in Shrine Game. Sugar, Orange and other bowls reveal key outcomes and upsets across the postseason slate.
Bowl Results At a Glance
Rose Bowl Pasadena Michigan 49 USC 0 Sugar Bowl New Orleans Texas 27 Alabama 7 Cotton Bowl Dallas Southern Methodist 13 Penn State 13 Orange Bowl Miami Georgia Tech 20 Kansas 14 East-West San Francisco Fast 40 West 9 Delta Bowl Memphis Mississippi 13 TCU ? Dixie Bowl Birmingham Arkansas 21 William and Mary 19 Gator Bowl Jacksonville Georgia 20 Maryland 20 Salad Bowl Phoenix Nevada 13 North Texas State 6 Cigar Bowl Tampa Missouri Valley 26 West Chester 7 Vulcan Bowl Birmingham Wilber force 27 Gramblin 21 Flower Bowl Jacksonville Bethune Cookman Daytona Beach 6 Lane College Jackson 0 Sun Bowl El Paso Miami Ohio 13 Texas Tech 12 Lily Bowl Hamilton Bermuda US Navy 12 US Air Force 12 Harbor Bowl San Diego Hardin Simmons 51 San Diego State 0 Raisin Bowl Fresno College of Pacific 26 Wichita 14 Houston Bowl Houston Texas State for Negroes 12 Prairie View 0 Cattle Bowl Fort Worth Samuel Houston 7 Philander Smith College 0 Tangerine Bowl Orlando Catawba 7 Marshall 0 Pineapple Bowl Honolulu Hawaii 33 Redlands 32 Youth Bowl Albuquerque Bethlehem 5 Sacramento 0 Silver Bowl Las Vegas Los Angeles Bulldogs 38 San Francisco Clippers 35 Bamboo Bowl Manila Ryukyus Command Seahorses 21 Hawaiian Midpacific Commandos 0 China Bowl Shanghai Guam Marines Hinll
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Golf Group Head Blasts Semi Pros Inaugural Speech
Shepard Barnes incoming president of the Metropolitan Golf Association denounces semi-professionalism and large pools in his inaugural remarks. He says golf can be costly for amateurs yet offers opportunities for real pros and that those who play only for bets do not truly love the game.
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Early NL outfield assists mislisted in old records
Diamond historian Ernie Lanigan notes in 1880 Buffalo outfielders twice recorded four assists in a single game. The standard record credited George Gore with five, but research shows pitcher William George actually had the five. The lone red book now lists two names with four assists each and many more.
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Mount Union’s 1902 120 to 9 basketball win tops 50 years
Mount Union College of Ohio, a fifty year basketball program, posted a record score of 120 to 9 against Akron in 1902 and its smallest margin, 2 to 1, against Westminster in 1898.
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Ohio
Akron
Westminster
Los Angeles Open Opens at Riviera Club Preview for National Open
The Los Angeles Open golf tournament starts today at Riviera Country Club and is expected to preview the national championship course setup and key players for the upcoming National Open.
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White Reelected Proxy of Sports Writers Group
George White, sports editor of the Dallas News, was reelected president of the Texas Sports Writers Association at the Cotton Bowl breakfast in Dallas. Jack Durham of the Abilene Reporter-News became vice president, succeeding Wilson Evans, and Harold V. Ratliff of the Associated Press was reelected secretary treasurer.
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Harold V. Ratliff
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Texas State blanks Prairie View 12-0 for bowl crown
Texas State defeated Prairie View 12-0 in the New Year’s Day Prairie View Bowl in Houston. John Jones connected with Nathaniel Gross for both touchdowns in the second half, delivering the title.
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Bama and Texas Clash Ends After Punt Block
Yesterday afternoon the Crimson Tide controlled the first half as Alabama pressed the Longhorns on the inland gulf sweep. Texas recovered in the second half when Petrovich blocked a crucial punt, altering the game and diminishing Alabama’s momentum. The day featured fine weather and steady oysters on the half shell.
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Texas Steers top Alabama as Cherry’s coaching shines
Texas coached by Blair Cherry overwhelms Alabama 27-7 in the Sugar Bowl. The Longhorns capitalize with three touchdowns on defense and special teams, while Cherry’s leadership draws praise amid a wave of era legends and praise for Amarillo and Golden Sandstorm roots.
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Hessel topples Strickland to win local mat finale
Radium Spring’s Gordon Hessel remains undefeated by defeating George Strickland in two falls at the Fair Grounds arena in a main event of promoter Dory Detton. Hessel used a flying head scissors for the final fall after quick exchanges and a second fall knockdown. Al Getz and Jack Kiser drew in the semifinal, while a six man wrestle royal opened the program. Strickland and Hessel earned the main event spots by defeating the other four entrants.
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Riggs Tops Kramer Again in Net Tour Duel
Bobby Riggs defeated Jack Kramer 6-4 4-6 4-6 in Dayton at Fairgrounds Coliseum to take a three games to one lead in their professional tennis tour. Danny Pails of Australia beat Francisco Segura of Ecuador 8-6 6-3 in the companion match.
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Schwartz Wins Net Honors at National Indoor Junior Meet
Sid ney Schwartz of the University of Miami defeated Grant Golden of Chicago 6-0 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the final round of the National Junior and Boys Indoor Tennis championships at Seventh Regimental Armory. Schwartz and Alex Hetzeck then beat Gilbert Bagley and Jack Yates 6-2 7-5 6-1 in doubles. Ted Jax defeated Pablo Eisenberg 4-6 6-3 6-3 to claim the boys’ title.
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Sidney Schwartz
University of Miami
Seventh Regimental Armory
Grant Golden
Chicago
Schwartz
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Golden
Alex
Waco Moore High School Wins Capital Bowl Clash
Moore High School of Waco captured the Capital Bowl title by beating Anderson High School of Austin in the New Year’s Day battle. All scoring occurred in the first half as Richard Winn and Billie Henderson each added 10 yard TD runs for Moore while Ardell Allen scored Anderson’s lone touchdown on a 12 yard dash.
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Early New Orleans Gas Plant Built in 1835 Operated by Slaves
The first gas plant in New Orleans, constructed in 1835, was operated by enslaved workers. This detail highlights the reliance on slave labor in early urban energy infrastructure and sheds light on the period's labor practices.
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