Trautman Named Successor to Bramham As Minor Boss
George Trautman, 55, elected president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, vows tough action against gambling. He leaves Detroit Tigers post 36 000 yearly to take charge with 25 000 annual pay, moves office from Durham to Columbus, Ohio. Bramham remains as consultant at 10 000 yearly. Trautman succeeds guidance amid gambling crackdown pledge.
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Ohio State University
Durham
N. C
Judge Breamham
Judge Bramham
Frank Lawrence
Ft. Smith
Landis
Art Ehlers
Ehlers
Bramham
Cincinnati Invited to Sun Bowl versus Virginia Tech
The University of Cincinnati received a formal Sun Bowl invitation to play Virginia Tech in El Paso Texas on New Year’s Day. Athletic Director Charles Mileham said the Bearcat staff, led by Ray Nolting, unanimously agreed to accept pending players and university approval.
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University of Cincinnati
Virginia Tech
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Charles Mileham
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Ray Nolting
College basketball score roundup with multiple games
A series of results shows Basketball & John’s 66 over Georgia 43 and Duquesne 75 over Alliance 43. Long Island University 171 to 52 over Valparaiso, Northwestern 59 over Ripon 45, Georgetown 59 over Idaho 52, Con Ae 71 over Defiance 37, and Bowling Green Ohio Northern 39 in a double header.
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Ohio Northern
Granby High Wins Permission to Play in Orange Bowl
Norfolk Granby, Virginia state champions unbeaten for three years, won city school board approval to participate in Miami's Christmas Day Orange Bowl Shrine benefit game. The move awaits grant of player and coach consent as R B Murley of Miami extended the official invitation.
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Shrine Crippled Children's Fund
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Shriners
Foreman Field
Redskins face Bears in title tilt amid mounting injuries
The Washington Redskins prepare for the league championship game against Chicago with 24 in bandages and key losses at back and end. Coach Turk Edwards remains confident, noting the team is in its best shape yet. Sammy Baugh battles a tough year and questions about his future linger as a pivotal Sunday showdown nears.
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Iowa
Bivins Knocks Out Chaney In Fifth Round
Cleveland heavyweight Jimmy Bivins stopped Colton Chaney of Indianapolis at 2 55 of the fifth round before 1 609 fans. Bivins weighed 187 4, Chaney 184. A right to the jaw followed by a left to the kidneys sent Chaney to the canvas and he suffered a dislocated vertebrae later replaced by a boxing commission physician.
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Colton Chaney
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Bivins
Chaney
Yankee Tennis Stars Shine in Davis Cup Semis
In Melbourne Mulloy loses a five set duel to Bromwich 6-0 6-4 7-9 3-6 6-4 in the Victorian championships semis. Schroeder defeats Sidwell 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4. Tomorrow Mulloy/Talbert face Bromwich/Long in the doubles final as Davis Cup hopes rise.
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Australia
America
Gardnar Mulloy
Jack Bromwich
Miami
Fia
Bromwich
Mulley
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Calif
Bill Sidwell
Mulloy
Billy Talbert
Wilmington
Del
U. S
Colin Long
College coaches praise ex GI players amid mixed views on practice
New York December 5 coaches reflecting on the 1946 season note ex GIs dominated play and fueled the best year of interest. Some praised their grit while others cited reluctance to endure long practices and beach sessions. Coaches like Bert La Brucherie and Howie Odell lauded the servicemen’s spirit and readiness for full games.
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Associated Press
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U. S. Military Academy
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Bert la Brucherie
UCLA
Bernie Moore
Louisiana State
Howie Odell
Yale
Ike Armstrong
Utah
Bo McMillin
Indiana
Ralph Welch
Washington
Jess Neely
Rice
R. N
McCray and Fenlon to be Honored at Richmond Banquet
Richmond sportsmen plan the first annual banquet at the Hotel Richmond on December 18 honoring Virginia college football coaches R N McCray of William and Mary and Johnny Fenlon of Richmond. Governor William M Tuck and Congressman J Vaughan Gary will attend as guests of honor.
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R. N. (Rube) McCray
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Johnny Fenlon
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William M. Tuck
J. Vaughan Gary
Sun Bowl Seeks Cincinnati As Top Bid Candidate
Sun Bowl fans place Cincinnati University at the top of their list for an opponent to Virginia Tech as an invitation seems likely after Kansas declined a bid. Sun Bowl selection committee chair I W Bus Gillett would not name a first choice.
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Virginia Tech
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Bus) Gillett
French middleweight aims to challenge crown holders
The French contender seeks to become the premier challenger to Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano as their March 21 title bout approaches. The last Frenchman to hold the 160 pound crown was Marcel Thil in 1932.
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