Queens of the Court Prep Girls See Movie Study in Iowa
Grover Iowa high school hosting 26 girls held the A I B team from Des Moines to 36 33 as Joan Peton guarded Arlys Van Langen. Coach Ted Reith studied 1948 state finals on film eight times to chart Van Langen’s moves. Oklahoma tests new rules allowing ties, Iowa rules committee invites public input as revenue from boys and girls programs nears 100000 dollars.
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Grover
Minnesota Line
Des Moines
Joan Peton
Arlys van Langlen
Kamvar Grad
Ted Reith
R. C. Bechtel
Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union
van Langen
Coach Reith
Ted
Oklahoma
Lee Anderson
Panhandle
Iowa
Iowa Rules Committee
S. Anderson
Donora Gridders Shine From A Town Proud Of Musial
Donora Pennsylvania, population 13 000, bragging rights say the town turns out many gridiron stars led by Army star Louis Ceccont and Washington and Jefferson backs Dan Towler and Tom Budiak. Stan Musial also hails from Donora as a local sports beacon and boxing figure Lammin Lee Sala is mentioned among notable hometown athletes.
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Donora
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Nick Derosa
William Famir
Pitt Andy Lelik
Penn Frosh
Carl Pell
Columbia
Edwin Duda
Washington and
Jefferson
Jack Jaso
Cornell
Thomas Barlaban
Xavier Cincinnati
Alex Strum
Groverty
Thomas Budiak
Washington
Haemen Sted
Arnold Galiffa
Army
Deacon Dan Towler
Louis “Bimbo
Ceccont
Pitt
Pete Clccont
Wake Forest
Frank Miklos
Harvard
Frank Boleck
Lammin
Lee Sala
Rebel Opener at Ole Miss Dates to 1890s Debut
The Rebels at University of Mississippi began football in 1890 with the first game played November 11, 1893. Ole Miss defeated Southwest Baptist of Jackson Tennessee 56 to 0 in the inaugural matchup.
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Oxford
Miss
University of Mississippi
Rebels
Southwest Baptist of
Pro Basketball Exhibitions Result Summary
Chicago Stags defeated Fort Wayne Zollners 61 to Fort Wayne Zollners. TM Blues Blackhawks 5 Oshkosh Allu Stars 4.
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Chicago Stags
Fort Wayne Zollners
Tm-Bluies Blackhawks
Oshkosh Allu Stars
Air Patrol Funded by Benton County Fish and Game Club
The Benton county Fish and Game club approved a 100 dollar appropriation for air patrol work to aid the local conservation officer against game law violators. President Art Beard of Garrison notes the two way radio system covers the entire county quickly and aids in stopping fish spearing. The group also organized emergency winter feeding and bought fencing for rural school yards.
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Garrison
Benton County
Gridder Banned from Intercollegiate Play at St Bonaventure
John Collins, punting star of St Bonaventure’s undefeated football team, is suspended from all intercollegiate competition after admitting he played baseball with the Schenectady team in summer 1948. Coach Hugh Devore laments the loss. Collins said he needed money to help his parents. Schenectady competes in the Canadian American League.
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Clean
St. Bonaventure College
John Collins
Silas D. Rooney
O.F.M
Collins
Schenectady
Hugh Devore
Briarcliff Manor
Devore
Martelle Card Schedule for 1948 49 Basketball
Martelle consolidated school opens varsity season at Viola on November 9 under coach Clayton N Ridout. The schedule lists varsity reserve and junior high games including Morley Solon Monticello Onslow Mt Vernon Springville Center Junction Olin Wyoming Solon Lisbon Jones county Monticello and Jones County journey at Monticello with dates through February 18.
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Gazette
Martelle
Martelle Consolidated School
Viola
Clayton N. Ridout
Morley
Solon
Monticello
Onslow
Mt. Vernon
Springville
Center Junction
Laselland Junction
Olin
Jones County
Wyoming
Solon Hee Lisbon
Island Natives Teach Yanks Baseball Tricks
On Kwajalein, Marshall Island natives mentor American troops in a three-team league including air force and navy players. The islanders, once taught by the Japanese, now dominate the local baseball scene and outplay their American counterparts.
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Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Mns
Marshall Island
Marshalls
Japan
Air Force
Navy
Marshalls Native Softball Team Goes to Hawaii
The cruiser St Paul docked in the lagoon as Marshallese players crushed the Blue Jackets 14 to 2. A serviceman said the islands have talent beyond comparison, while debates linger on whether natives can reach big league caliber. All stars from Kwajalein and two other native Marshalls teams receive uniforms and shoes for a Hawaii tryout against other service clubs.
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All Stars
Kwajalein
Marshalls
Hawaii
Renew 30 Year Decorah Cresco RivalryFriday Shifted Site
Decorah and Cresco renew their 30 year grid rivalry in a game moved from Decorah high school to Luther college field. Decorah tied with Waverly for second in the conference at 4 1 while Oelwein leads 5 0. Cresco has one conference win in five starts and beat New Hampton 30 8 last week while Decorah rested.
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Decorah
Cresco
Iowa
Decorah High School
Luther College
A. F. Hancer
Oelwein
New Hampton
Cedric Durst Named Manager of Omaha Cardinals
Cedric Durst aged 50 was named manager of the Omaha Cardinals of the Western League on Tuesday. He succeeds Ollie Vanek as skipper of the Omaha team in Nebraska.
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Omaha
Neb
Cedric Durst
Omaha Cardinals
Ollie Vanek
Marion Indians Face Tough Two Week Stretch In 1948 Schedule
Marion Indiana’s football team braces for Independence and Tipton in a critical two game stretch. Coach Les Hipple stresses focus and pacing and reviews passing and pass defense after a Manchester game. Dave Rathje scores again and Ken Otting adds four as the Indians seek shape for Friday’s clash.
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Marion
Independence
Tipton
Independence Fae
Hipple
Manchester
Marino
Dave Rathje
Ken Otting
Indians
Rathje
Otting
Des Moines Star Leon Treadway Leads Western League Batting
Des Moines' Leon Red Treadway won the Western league batting title with a .352 average, per final statistics released Tuesday by the Howe News bureau. The distinction marks a standout season for the infielder.
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Denver
Leon
Red” Treadway
Des Moines
Howe
Treadway
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