Snead Builds Five Stroke Lead At Miami Open
In the 10,000 Open Golf tournament in Miami Snead, the British Open champion, holds a five stroke lead after 45 holes. Ellsworth Vines replaced him briefly with a course record but finished with a 37 on the back nine. Kept pace by Snead with a 31 back nine including four birdies, the leaderboard features Herman Keiser, Joe Kirkwood Jr, Johnny Palmer and Fred Haas among others as the field tightens toward the final round.
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Wilbur Jennings
Miami
Fla
Jammin
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Ellsworth Vines
Los Ceeles
Vines
Snead
Ole
Jimmy Dematel
Houston
Tex
Harrison
Little Rock
Johnny Palmer
Baden
N.C
George Fazio
Los Angeles
Freddy Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Herman Keiser
Akron
Joe Kirkwood
Philadelphia
Charles Ward
London
Eng
Chick Harriet
Detroit
Sammy Byrd
Walter Burkemo
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Sanford
E. Oliver
Wilmington
Del
Herman Barron
White Plains
N. C
Dick Chapman
New York City
Bam
Gnead
Jimny Bernaret
Mouston
EB. J
Dutch
Hen Hogan
x-Dick Chapman
New York
White Springs
N. Y
John O'Donnell
Norfolk
Henry Ransom
Ravinia
Horton Smith
Virginia Cavaliers Triumph Over Randolph Macon 55-41
Virginia Cavaliers upset Randolph Macon 55 to 41 in Ashland. Pandak led UVA with 17 points as Randolph Macon captains Bodtke and Marandino top scorers for the losers with 11 each. Tech notes recount Virginia Tech ground gains and team leaders for the season.
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Ashland
University of Virginia
Randolph Macon
Yellow Jackets
Cavaliers
Virginia Quint
Pandak
Virginia Guard
Roland Bodtke
al Marandino
Virginie
Roanoke coleRe
Virginig
Denton
Odes
Richardsf
Robertsont
Cleary
Magandino
Iddon
SiLydae
Ofeer
Angle
Ote
el Cornwell
O Ae Ay Nong
Simillere
Ait Baley
O Bodtkeg
Fraley
Ob Bie Andak
Tsprenger
Ogirayoulang
Gasser and Rechenbach
Marshall Thrashes Tennessee Wesleyan In Season Opener
Marshall College opened its 1946 basketball season by defeating Kentucky Wesleyan 63 to 16. Bill Hall led the attack with 27 points as Marshall sprinted to a quick early lead and never trailed, with strong early momentum and a dominant inside game throughout the contest.
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Huntington
W. Ye
Wee
Marshall College
Kentucky Wesleyan
Big Green
Panthers
Marshall
Bill Hall
Bush
Talieane
Hickson
Nehdonese
Tontovich
Snowden
Relg
Siddhe
Todd
Andens Mosger
VPI Floormen Edge Bristol YMCA In-season Opener
Virginia Tech led 22-20 at halftime then pulled away to defeat Bristol YMCA 41-34 in Bristol Tennessee high gym. Bob Dickson led Tech with 11 points while Joe Ruddell and Chambers added nine each. Phillips also contributed for the winners.
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Bristol
Villa Tech
Bristol Ymca
Tennessee High Gymnasium
Tech
Bob Dickson
Phillips
Dickson
Joe Ruddell
Chambers
FORT
TY Harth
Dmenseroled
Frye
W.morrenge
Ruddelif
Bohmson
Caravatef
Bbjonnson
Phillipat
al Bjdehmsons
Smith
Prustie
Harklerod
Wallaceg
Phippag
Bird
BOD
Graham Opens Sked Thursday
Graham High School opens its basketball season Friday night hosting Virginia High five of Bristol at Bluefield. Coach Lewey Dalton calls the squad fair with a small bench and six lettermen returning Scott Cyphers Wysor Bourne brothers among the core. The schedule centers on area teams in a regional league, with several road games and home dates shaping a title bid for the G Men.
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Graham High School
Virginia Ride
Virginia High Five
Bristol
Bluefield
Lewey Dalton
Graham
Dalton
Scott
Cyphers
Wysor
Bourne Brothers
West Virginia-Virginia
Honaker
Saltville
Tazewell
Mercer
McDowell
Grahams
Gmen
Wyoming
Buchanan
Gee
Elkhorn
Bramwell
J-Ballville
Richlands
Parahontas
Beaver
A Northfork
T-Tazewell
W—Beaver
Pogahontas
Northfark
William And Mary Cagers Win Game
William And Mary’s basketball Indians opened the season at Langley Field Va beating Air Command 34 to 6. Johnny Jorgenson scored 20 points as the Braves erased a two point early deficit and dominated with polished ball handling passing and shooting. Charlie Sokal added four field goals and two free throws.
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Langley Field
Invaders
Charlie Sokal
South Carolina H
Hampden Sydney Tigers Open 1947 Season Tuesday
Hampden Sydney Virginia announces its 1947 basketball schedule led by forward Bill Balas from McKeesport as the Tigers travel to Lynchburg Tuesday to begin the campaign. The slate lists games against Lynchburg Duke Navy Roanoke Bridgewater Richmond Randolph-Macon William and Mary Virginia Tech and more through February with venue notes at Hampden Sydney and surrounding campuses.
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Hampden
Sydney
Hampden-Sydney Tigers
Bill Balas
McKeesport
Lynchburg College
Hampden -Gydney
Lanchburg
Hampden- Sydney
Duke
jé—Navy
Navy
Roanoke College
Lynchburg
Bridgewater
Hempden Sydney
University of Richmond
Mond
Randolph-Macon
Hampden-Sydney
Tech
Virginia Tech
Unionategical Seminary
Hampdenydney
Sues
Irpinta Military Spetitule
Chewning resigns from Naval Academy after Army game
Annapolis Md Dec 7 Halfback Lynn Chewning a hero of last Saturdays Army Navy game resigned from the Naval Academy yesterday the departure announced by the academy The 20 year old former VMI star and transfer from VMI to Navy was criticized by VMI coach Alison Hubert who said Navy wrecked his team by taking away five players The academy cited no reason for the resignation while Chewning's brother said the star left because of mistreatment and disappointment with Navy He led the Middle drive to within three yards of victory over Army at Philadelphia and hinted he may return to VMI or another school to play football He was accompanied by three other VMI transfers who left Navy with him The story notes the ongoing controversy over transfers from VMI to Navy and lists other players who left the institute for the academy
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Annapolis
Lynn Chewning
Aear
Naval Academy
Virginia Military Institute
Chewning
Alison (Pooley) Hubert
Navy
Stuart H. Ingersoll
Midshipmen
Afinapolis
M. 1
Crewning
Aubrey W. Fitch
Edward Chewning
Richmond
Bridder
Army
Philadelphia
Lynn
Lyn Chewning
VMI
Bill Hawkins
V.M.I
Billy Noftsinger
Virginia
St Hart
Don Florence
College Basketball Scores From Various Matches
Roanoke College defeated Camp Ler che 62 to 50 while Wake Forest topped Duke 88 to 44 and Ohio State beat Washington College 60 to 39. Indiana fell to Tennessee 59 while Notre Dame routed Hall State 80 to 31. Other results included Wisconsin 66 over Marquette 51 and Seton Hall 60 losing to Loyola Baltimore 38.
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Roanoke College
Camp Lerchce
Point Marines
Pearl Caroline
Wakereat
Duke
Hanes
Ind
Virginia
Rendolph
Macon
Ohio State
Bt. Josephs
Iden Wasington College
Bainbridge Navy
Witten Michigan
Manhattan
Seton Hall
Loyola i
Hall State
Wisconsin
Marquette
Salon
Shepherd Sale U. of Michigan
Michienn State
Grorgatown
Indiana
Miam
Ohio
Lawrence
Hobart
Plas i Anteaneorel
NYU
Connecticut
Alabama
Craig Field
Mish State
Howard
DePauw
Franklin
Loyola
Baltimore
Bwarthmors
Philadelphia Pharmacy
Bpringfield
Worcester Tech
SONY
Montclair
Hotatra
Brooklyn College
Ashland Junior
Sue Bennett Memorial
Tennessee State
West Virginia State
Cameron
Okla
Aggies
Coffeyville
Kaa
Rollins
Jacksonsville
Navy & Compton College
Eligare
Texas
AAU Convention Votes Down Proposed Rider
The national AAU convention rejected a proposed amendment aimed at terms for officers after a heated session. Sponsor L. J. Fisher of High Point NC criticized perceived underhand tactics as the vote fell 69 to 41, short of the two thirds needed. Committee chair Fred L. Steers noted the push faced opposition over creating perpetual leadership and cliques, while officials stressed the goal of open succession and opportunity for younger members.
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San Antonio
Tex
AAU
L. J. Fisher
High Point
N. C
Fred L. Steers
Chicago
Condition Of Jacobs Takes Turn For Worse
New York December reports promoter Mike Jacobs, 66, who had been recovering from a cerebral hemorrhage, suffered a sudden acute heart attack and worsened. He was rushed to St. Clare's hospital where Dr. Vincent Nardiello said he showed only partial response after five hours. Sammy Kistler noted Jacobs remains very ill as he has for a decade on the basketball circuit.
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New York
Dect
Mike’ Jacobs
Jacobs
St. Clare’s Hospital
Vincent Nardiello
Concord Cage Squad At Work In West Virginia
Concord Mountain Lions basketball drills proceed under Coach Jim Callaghan with 35 players vying for starting spots in a 20 game schedule. Notable returnees include Bill Brock, Tony Colabro, and Dewitt Jackson. The schedule runs December through February with away and home games against Shepherd, Alderson Broaddus, West Virginia Tech, Salem, and Morris Harvey among others.
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Athens
W. Va
Rositintey
Jon
Concord Mountain Lions
Jim Callaghan
Feira
Balem
Callahan
Lion Becteteers
Rejans
Dee
Fairmont
Dac
Selem
Fairmount
Potomac State
Shepherd
Alderson-Broaddus
W. Va. Tech
Marshall
Morris Harvey
Grundy Hoopsters Fall At Home To Pound Team
The Pound high school boys and girls basketball teams defeated Grundy last night. Pound boys won 26 to 17 and Pound girls 43 to 27. Grundy trailed early but outscored Pound in the second half without enough rally. High scorer was BE I Mullens of Pound with 14 points. Next Friday Grundy hosts Hayes.
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Pound High School
Grundy
Pound
Pound Hoopsters
Bei Mullens
Inet
Grundy Basketeers
Hayes Basketbalers
Giants Near Eastern Crown in Oyster Bowl Bid
New York Giants eye clinching the eastern division with a win in the Oyster Bowl. Granby Comets extend undefeated streak as they beat Clifton 6 to 0. Bears loom as possible playoff foe if Washington defeats New York and ties occur.
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New York
Steve Owen
New York Giants
Norfolk
Granby Comets
National Football League
Clifton
N. J
Washington
Chicago Bears
Redskina
Giants
Bear Giants
Polo Grounds
Green Bay Packers
Los Angeles
Rams
Packers
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Boston Yanks
Boston
Paul Governali Tole
Detroit
National
Bears
Granby Nips Clifton in Tough Orange Bowl Test
Clifton, the Shenandoah Valley invaders, pressed Granby from the start as Boettcher of New Jersey sparked repeated threats. Granby’s defense bent but did not break, with Dick Ivahoe intercepting a Clifton pass late in the third after Boettcher’s runs, while Stobbs and Gill connected for an early Comets score.
Orioles Buy Dahlgren From Pittsburgh Club
Baltimore reports manager Tommy Thomas announced from Los Angeles the purchase of first baseman Babe Dahlgren from the Pittsburgh Pirates after bidding against four clubs. Dahlgren, a four year Yankee veteran, previously played in the International League with Syracuse and other clubs.
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Baltimore
Tommy Thomas
Tly
Baltimore Orioles
Los Angeles
Babe Dahlgren
Pittsburgh Pirates
Thomas
Dahlgren
New York Yankees
Syracuse
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Virginia Cavaliers Lick
Ralph Beard
Blacksbore
Goblers
Jimmy Kitts
Gobblers
North Carolina
Techmen
Tar Heels
Georgia
Gobbiers
Harry Walton
Roanoke
Clark Shaughnessy
Maryland
Walton
Ray Beasley
Jack Gallagher
Dick Deshazo
Lso Heard
Bobby Smith
Walton Jatcherd
Jim Ransone
Iowin Kroehing
Garry Zevert
Gobbler
John
Markas
Jack Cooke
Beard
Elmer Wilson
Jack Ther
Bill Barbour
Joe Hoffman
Eal Aa
Amiin
Glesamant
Oglermacke
Grittiths
Bellamy
Hughes
Yack Cellaghs
Tatum
Holy
Bobby Wend
Krivg
Ototone
Ponte
Grenkoak
Yotala
Timon Thine
William and Mary
Bobby Mmith Weoeee
Jen
Nd Allmond
Marty Walton
Dick Desh
Jack Gel
Marshall Thrashes
Tennessee Wesleyan
Rockets
Bates
Toledo
Dec
Gore Br Town Hospital
VPI
Bristol Y
Sked
William and Mary Cagers
Sydney Hoop
Lodi
Reid-Boice Tire & Tread CO
Naval Acade
Fisher Seld
Axer
Foggen
Kistler
Monongahela ‘Power Company
Nober
Jever
Jeannette
Kistier
Salem College
Ed Davis
Salem Tigers
Sam Kistler
McGall
Dows
BO Mee
Concord Cage Squad At Work
Granby
San Francisco
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Glenn Dobbs
Yankees
Jewry Seahawks
49Ers
Dons
Shriners of
Khedive Temple
Comets
Chuck Stobbs
Rasa
Barney Gill
Dick Ivahoe
Comet
Bobby Boettcher
New Jersey
Boettcher
Orioles
Pittsburgh
Stecker
Steckler
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Princeton Ave
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