Midwest Places Four Gridmen On AP All America
Four Midwest players join the 1947 Associated Press All-America first team, with three from the South and two from the East. Johnny Lujack of Notre Dame headlines the Midwest contingent along with Elmer Madar Michigan George Gonnor and Alex Agase Illinois. Army dominates with Davis and Blanchard on the roster, while Georgia Tech, Rice, UCLA and other schools place key stars on the second and third teams.
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Midwest
AP All America
New York
Associated Press
Forohnny Lujack
Notre Dame
Elmer Madar
Michigan
George Gonnor
Alex Agasea
Illinois
Army
Weat Point
Glenn Davis
Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Davis
Blanchard
Harold
Red) Grange
Inois
Walter Camp
Grange
Camp
South
Charley Tripol
Georgia
Paul Duke
Georgia Tech
Dick Huffman
Tennessee
Telegraph Sports
Edemeyer
Amling
Ferraro
Bobby Layne
Demon
Texas
Ernie Case
UCLA
Ben Raimondi
Indiana
John Mastrangelo
Tucker
Id Tucker
Cadeta
Lujack
Ajack
Cornell
Army Blanchard
Bishopville
D. C
Bud Sprague
Chris Cagle
Frank
Carideo
Murchie Schwartz
Lanchard
Terros
Plains
Schwartz
South Bend
Alabama
Jest Trippi
Pittston
Trippi
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Washington and Lee
Robert Steckroth
William and Mary
John Maskas
Lockwood Prizzell
Virginia
Jack Cloud
Buddy Freese
West Virginia
Yommy Korezkowski
Bob Thomason
W. Metre Rr
Iburr Baldwin
Tennessee Jr
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Rice Sr
San Antonio
Tex
Alex Agase
Evanston
Ill
George Connor
N. Dame Jr
Detroit
Mich
John Lujack
Notre Dame Jr
Connellaville
Charles Trippi
Georgia Sr
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Claremont
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Army x B Jr
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1946 All America Teams Feature Army Stars
The 1946 All America selections highlight Army stars Davis and Blanchard at back estimates, Notre Dame leaders with 16 selections, Notre Dame quarterback Po and guard Mehe, and other standout players from California, UCLA, Alabama, Texas, and Illinois. The article notes team ties, positions, and past honors, detailing standout performances, averages, and national recognition across defending programs.
British May Turn Down Yankee Offer
London December 4 The British professional golfers association may be forced to refuse the United States invitation to resume Ryder Cup matches next fall due to rising American living costs Britain's economic position and the high cost of trans Atlantic travel. The PGA secretary said the full committee may say nothing doing and will consult the British government on whether spending would be justified to take a team to the United States.
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Golfers Association
United States
America
PGA
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Unitedates
Virginia Cavaliers Beat Roanoke 60 to 42 in Season Opener
Virginia, back in the Cavalier lineup, defeated Roanoke 60 42 as Lester Blanking scored 14 and Chuck Noe added 12. Ronald Richard contributed 19 points while Ed Ondrasik and Red Stahlsmith led Roanoke’s effort in the nonconference tilt in Charlottesville on December 4.
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University of Virginia
Roanoke College Quint
Cavalier
Lester Blankin
Chuck Noe
Cavaliers
Ronald Richard
Virginia
Maroons
Red Stahlsmith
Ed Ondrasik
Roanoke
Lynchburg College
Belvoir
Roanoke PG
Virginia FG FT TP
Harleds
Richard
Fraley
Irginia
Power Conservation Delays UVa Boxing Tryouts
Charlottesville Virginia December 4 The University of Virginia boxing team tryouts scheduled for Friday night were canceled due to light and power conservation needs. The university said no schedule readjustments are planned but may come. Coach Al York's boxers continue daily workouts with the opening meet versus Maryland set for December 19.
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University of Virginia
al York
Maryland
Dee
Eeean
Adult City Hoop League Set to Begin December 9
Tony Lotito city recreation director announced the adult city basketball league will start Monday December 9. He also called the final managers meeting for 7:30 tonight at the local hall to discuss the schedule and other matters. Games will be held at Wade Junior High Beaver High and Ramsey Junior High.
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Tony
Wade
Beaver High
Ramsey Junior High
Charles Town Jockey Club suspends Robert Lawad
At Charles Town, jockey Robert Lawad was suspended for 7 days. The suspension was ordered by the Charles Town Jockey Club following a ruling related to his ride on the horse Swani Calaway in last races. The meeting featured racing results with mentions of Merzlneatia and a payout reported as 48.20 for a win in the fifth race.
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Rags
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Oruc Nation
Jamnion
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Redskins
Aawri Tonk
Sealants
Tle
Victory Sane
Ted Es
Deboneange
Itis
Totel Tao
Moelamiou Valtaer
Coaches Insist T On Way Out
New York readers note a nationwide Associated Press poll showing the T formation falling from favor as defenses catch up. Eastern coaches like Yale and Navy agree the T can be stopped, while Pacific coast teams and several West Coast independents used it this year. Analysts foresee a swing back to single and double wing variations within a few seasons.
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New York
Chicago Bears
Associated Press
Far West
Clark Shaughnessy
Stanford
George Halas
Chicago Beara
Phil Sorboe
Washington State
UCLA
Jin Emme
Pacific Coast
Howie O'Dell
Yale
Tom Hamilton
Navy
Clarence Munn
VMI
Tuber McCray
William and Mary
Maryland
Art Guepe
Virginia
Art Lewis
Washington and Lee
Paul Bixler
Ohio State
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Cecil Isbell
Purdue
Bo Mc
Millin
Indiana
Pinky Higgins to Manage Roanoke Club in Piedmont League
Roanoke Virginia December 4 Pinky Higgins Boston Red Sox third baseman has been named manager of the Roanoke entry in the Piedmont league Eddie Popowski club president in Los Angeles announced Higgins a former star with the Athletics Tigers and Red Sox is eager to work with young players and hopes to build a dining club for Roanoke next season Higgins resides in Dallas Texas during winters and is a Texas University graduate.
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Roanoke
Mike
Pinky) Higgins
Boston Red Sox
Los Angeles
Eddie Popowski
Bosox
Boston
Secrenton Miners
Higgins
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Radke
Dal- Iss
Texas
Texas ‘University
Aussies And Yanks Even In Big Meet
In Melbourne the Victorian tennis championships saw U S doubles champions Billy Talbert and Gardnar Mulloy reach the finals by defeating Adrian Quist and Creof Brown of Australia 10-8 4-6 8-6. The American pair will face John Bromwich and Colin Long of Australia, who beat Jack Kramer and Ted Schroeder 6-4 5-3 4-6 6-3 in the other semifinal.
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Melbourne
Australia
United States
Billy Talbert
Wilmington
Del
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Fla
U. S
Adrian Quist
Creof Brown
John Bromwigh
Colin Long
Jack Kramer
Montebello
Calif
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Raisin Bowl tilt looms as Utah State College star clings to life
Eight state colleges faced the Raisin Bowl as promoter Mike Jacobs remained in critical condition. Sullivan Santar, head of the athletic council, disclosed that a decision would come in the next 24 hours after the board canceled the Dixie Bowl plans for Birmingham. Villanova’s opponent situation prompted a cautious approach as Jacobs showed slight improvement after a night of rest.
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Pghoeren
State College
Aneet
Jose
New York
Mike Jacobs
King Hendricks
Santar
Athletic Council
Birmingham
Ala
Bowl dreams clash as two conferences miss New Year matchups
The Pacific Coast and Big Nine stalemates rob the Rose Bowl of a potential undefeated clash. Georgia and USC loom for Sugar and New Orleans destinies, while Army Navy veteran Ick Scott’s tale highlights West Point recruitment quirks. East West Shrine game earnings exceed a million dollars for the Shrine hospital in San Francisco.
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Georgia
U.C.L.A
Bulldogs
New Orleans
Big Nine
San Francisco
Shrine Hospital
Quay Jones
Easteam
Bill Dudley Leaves Imprint On The Pro Grid League
New York, Dec. 4. Bill Dudley of Pittsburgh led the NFL in interceptions and punt returns as the Steelers finished their schedule. Dudley tops ball carrying and punt returns and is among leaders in several categories with Pat Harder and Steve Van Buren close behind for the year end totals.
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Bill Dudley
Pro Grid
New York
Pittsburgh
National Football League
Steelers
Ace
Dudley
Pat Harder
Chicago Cardinals
Steve van Buren
Harder
Philadelphia Eagle
van Buren
Boston Yanks
Linemen of Week Honor Shared by Scott and Bednarik
New York December 4 AP Two centers Dick Scott of Navy and Chuck Bednarik of Pennsylvania tied for lineman of the week in the final AP poll. Scott, praised as the field’s best lineman in the Navy Army game, contributed as passer punter and even faked a punt. Other onemen mentioned include Walter Barnes Burr Baldwin Bernie Gallagher Weldon Humble Joe Steffy George Connor and more.
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New York
Dick Scott
Navy
Chuck Bedngrik
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Scott
Bednarik
Walter Barnes
Loui
Siana
Georgia Guard
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Earl Combs Named Brown Coach For Next Year
Richmond Missouri December 4 Earl Combs former Yankee star who spent three major league seasons retires last year has been signed by manager Muddy Ruel to return to the major leagues as a coach with the St. Louis Browns for next season.
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Richmond
Earl Combs
New York Yankees
Herold
Muddy) Ruel
St. Louis Browns
Combs
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