Texas Mine Star Sets New Record
Fred Wendt of Texas Mine becomes the 1948 scoring champion with 152 points in 10 games, breaking Bill Dudley’s 134 this season and tying 20 touchdowns with 32 extra points. Ted Scown of Sul Ross State trails with 144 points.
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Becomin
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Army
Glenn Davis
Ted Scown
Sul Ross
Tex
Wilford White
Arizona State
Tempe
Ray Matthews
Clemson
Jay van Noy
Utah State
Lynn Chandnois
Michigan State
Ralph Pasanariello
Villanova
Geordon Fleming
Lafayette
Bob Hainlen
Colorado A. & M
Virginia Grid Player Will Play In Miami
Virginia quarterback Jim Leavitt has accepted an invitation to play in the Shrine East West football game in Miami on Christmas night. The Fort Lauderdale native will join coach Gustafsen’s South squad and begin practice early next week. Leavitt starred as a three year letterman and defensive standout for the Cavaliers, following strong showings against North Carolina State West Virginia and North Carolina. He is the third UVa senior to accept a postseason bid joining Joe McCary and Stuart Barbour as they head to Montgomery for the Blue Gray game.
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West Virginia
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Stuart Barbour
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Bristol selects Sammy Bell for 1949 manager post
The Bristol baseball job for 1949 goes to Sammy Bell, veteran second baseman who led Hickory in the Carolina state league for four seasons. Other candidates include Zeke Bekeza, former Elizabethton skipper, and Ernie White remains a topic of Bristol talk with speculation he could guide a 20‑game winner. The column also notes Duke graduate Bell’s background with Montreal and Baltimore.
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Minneapolis
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Zeke Bekeza
Elizabethton
Williamson
Mark Workman
Charleston Boys
Charleston
Riceland Rice Croquettes Recipe Teaches Thrifty Serve
Riceland Rice can be used in many dishes and features a simple croquettes recipe. The method shows soaking rice, heating with milk, adding egg yolks and butter, shaping, breading with crumbs, frying, and filling with jelly for serving. Makes six croquettes.
Riceland Rice Highlights Easy to Cook Delicous Grain
The advertisement touts Riceland Rice as the world’s most delicious grain grown in America. It promises quick preparation with tender white fluffy grains and economical pricing.
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America
Graham G-Men Face Saltville in Openers and Alumni Scrimmage
The Graham G-Men kick off the basketball season with a Saltville visit and a preliminary alumni game. Beavers introduce two newcomers Bill Counts and Corky Sarver along with veterans in a nine plus man lineup. Coach Arrington tests lineups for a strong start.
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State Fishing Streams Gain Fame Abroad
West Virginia streams known for fishing attract international attention as Ireland requests angling details. County Dublin's J P Digby asks for opening and closing dates for salmon and trout. The conservation commission says trout angling is good, and WV has no salmon fishing.
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Dodd Sees College Grid Game Following Pro Style
Georgia Tech coach Dodd argues college football mirrors pro play with heavy passing and less running. He notes three teams broke pro scoring records, tech defense, and predicts a cycle back to running and kicking as pros stay ahead.
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Ramsey Rams Trounce Springton Hoopsters
The Ramsey Rams beat Springton 42 to 14 on their home court as Compton led with 21 points. Ramsey held Springton to four points in the first half and displayed strong defense throughout the game.
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Indians Triumph as William and Mary Top Norfolk Naval Base
William and Mary’s Indians secured their sixth straight win by defeating Norfolk Naval Base 75 to 46 in Williamsburg. Key scorers included Harrison with 41 points and Siegert contributing 9 points, fueling the decisive home victory.
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Cleveland Browns Dominate All-League Team Selection
The Cleveland Browns placed five players on the All-League team as the top performers across the All-America Conference. Otto Graham Marion Motley Mac Speedie Lou Rymkus Bill Willis lead the honors with heavy Browns representation amid votes by writers coaches and broadcasters.
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