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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
6
Analysts urge ending free substitution to restore authentic play and identify true all around players. The proposal, backed by fans and writers, faces opposition from coaches led by Ohio's Harold Wise who fear strategy and safety impacts.
Western Reserve halfback Warren Lahr claimed a unanimous vote to the 1947 Mid-American Conference all star team announced in Cleveland. Miami and Cincinnati led with multiple selections while Ed Zednik of Ohio University filled the guard slot.
Honeychile Johnson of Philadelphia stops Humberto Zavala of Mexico City in the first round. The card also lists Jesse Moroney of Harrisburg outpointing Ray Spurlock of Kansas City, and Eddie Moniz of Fall River outpointing Lee Britto of Providence. A close football clash in Ardmore sees Douglass edge Douglass 7 7 in the state Negro championship contest.
Miami University's athletic board plans a special session to decide on accepting an invitation to the Sun Bowl in El Paso on New Year Day. If accepted, Miami would face Texas Tech’s Red Raiders as the unbeaten 1947 Redskins.
Columbia Coach Lou Little explains a designed end run pass play used against Navy on October 4 in Annapolis, part of a NEA Service series. The play features quarterback Gene Rassides and left halfback Kusserow, with Gehrke scoring a touchdown after a forward pass.
The 1947 All-America team chosen by coaches scouts and writers includes John Lujack Notre Dame Bob Chappuis Michigan Charley Conerly Mississippi Doak Walker SMU ends William Schack Columbia Paul Cleary USC tackles Robert Davis Georgia Tech Zygmont Czarobski Notre Dame guards William Fischer Notre Dame Joseph Steffy Army center Richard A. Scott Navy as the standout selections with Notre Dame dominating the lineup and Walker noted as the only sophomore on the squad.
St Louis Browns, after gaining $425000 from four trades, plan more deals at the Minor League convention in Miami. GM Bill DeWitt signals willingness to trade any roster player to improve the club while other executives and owners mingle with major league figures at the gathering. The day includes league opposition to Pacific Coast League major minor status and talks among Triple A leagues on future alignment.
Racine High School starts its basketball season Tuesday with a game against Troy High School of Coolville. The reserve game begins at 7 30 p m followed by the varsity game an hour later. Only three players from last year are absent Bob Rhodes Milton Canter and James Russell. College football scores include San Francisco 3 St Marys 20 Nevada 33 Tene 13.
Western Michigan College basketball travels to New York for a marquee showdown with Long Island University at Madison Square Garden. Coach Herbert Ready fields a strong lineup headlined by center Don Bowen with Melvin Van Dis hurt, while TV coverage by CBS WCBS-TV brings in an estimated 490000 viewers amid a 18,000 attendance projection.
In Wheeling West Virginia the All-American Basketball League placed Zanesville and Youngstown on 30 days probation after a rough season opener won 51 47. Commissioner William DeMuth said teams must follow NCAA rules and ejections occurred for slugging with Paul Birch of Youngstown receiving a black eye.
The schedule shows Monday contests Cleaners vs Hemsley and Wonder vs Cardinals, Tuesday Sunoco vs Hotel Bar, Wednesday Ogg Motors vs Beshera, Thursday Electrics vs Jam aw pl, plus Reds and other matchups. Pro basketball results list Moline 83 over Flint 69 and Fort Wayne 67 over Indianapolis 56.
Barberton mentor Harry Strobel earns Ohio coach of the year honors with 92 of 166 votes. He leads the Northern All-Stars crowding rivals and follows a career spanning Brilliant North Canton Orrville and Bellevue before Barberton's 8 1 record this season.
East to West Shrine Game organizers highlight selection standards and generous attendance. Bill Coffman notes players meet top eligibility, visit San Francisco hospital, then perform for 62,000 fans, contributing over 100000 dollars to support crippled children.
The Los Angeles betting lines show Joe Louis favored over Jersey Joe Walcott by 8 to 1 to 14 to 8, tied to Louis plan to make his home in Southern California. Baysinger praises Navy quarterback son Raves Jr. for studying defenses since youth, with more lessons expected today.
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