Louis Retains Crown In Close Walcott Fight
Joe Louis narrowly defeats Walcott to keep the heavyweight title in a tense bout. The champion lands blows, floors his challenger twice, and survives a late push as critics note the Wearied Walcott fought hard. His victory caps a season where Louis remained dominant.
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Den
New York
Frank Forbes
Marty Monroe
Camden
N. J
Ruby Goldstein
Louis
Harry Balogh
Laois
Goldstein
WVU Cagers Open Season With Big Win Over Fairmont State
West Virginia University opened the 1947-48 basketball season with an 80 to 56 victory over Fairmont State at Fairmont. Led by Edward Beach and Leland Hurd, WVU built a commanding lead, with Beach scoring 23 points and Byrd totaling 20.
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Atirmont
Mountaineers
West Viriginia University
Fairmont State
Edward Beach
Leland Hurd
Fred Sehaus
Fairmont
Beach
Elizabeth
N.J
Mountaineer
Byrd
Schaus
Stan Sagath
Falcons
West Virginia
Morgantown
Fairmont GS
Inj Defenbaueh
Sig Beech
Blosser
Green
Nicom
Task
Carroll
Owens
Ty Milley
Tse F
Thompson
Patrmont State
Merry-Go-Round and Military Decisions Reflected in 1947 Wire
Miami, December 4. Eddie Glenn, business manager of the Birmingham Barons, announced the sale of catcher Bill Peterman to Montgomery in the Southeastern League. Peterman previously played for Lincoln, Nebraska. The piece notes a Joint Chiefs of Staff debate over keeping troops in Italy past December 15 and whether violating the treaty would provoke Moscow.
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United States
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Russia
Italy
Moscow
Miami
Fla
Eddie Glenn
Birmingham Barons
Bill Peterman
Montgomery
Peterman
Lincoln
Nebr
Chemical Conference Coaches Meet Today Declares 1937 Champion
The Chemical Valley Conference will crown South Charleston as its 1937 champion at a morning meeting at Sport Marin Quarrier Street. An all conference team will be named and other business disposed of. coaches from South Charleston St Albans Dunbar duPont Montgomery Madison and Barboursville are urged to attend.
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Chemical Valley
South Charleston
Marin Quarrier Street
St. Albans
Dunbar
duPont
Montgomery
Madison
Barboursville
Great Lakes Bowl clash fuels mixed hopes in Cleveland
Kentucky and Villanova faced contrasting moods as they prepared for the Great Lakes Bowl in Cleveland. Coach Paul Bryant of Kentucky warned of a tough game with key injuries, while Villanova coach Sordan Oliver aimed to win to claim glory.
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Cleveland
Kentucky
Villanova
Cleveland Stadium
Sordan Oliver
Bryant
Jack Farris
Don Phelps
Wallace Jones
Phelps
Qist
Beraball
A.B. Chandler
Paul Bryant
Chandler
Villano
George Pavalle
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus
Protoble
Villannes
Sencet
Brown Serink
LinenUne
Lair T. Smith Rhodemyes
Vanwellt Warutis
Barker Grissie Sandusk
Ridge Berrank Blands
Gordon Boller - Cogere Rowe
Fathdor Moses Pasquiriello
Duford Resigns as St. Louis University Coach
Duke Duford resigns as athletic director and football coach of St Louis University. He states the 1940s era team produced a disappointing season with six losses and four wins. The resignation affects four assistants including Klenck Mulleneaux Weber and Drabelle. Billikens beat Missouri Mines 61 0 and several other teams before losses to Missouri Marquette St Bonaventure Nevada Wichita and Detroit.
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Duke
Duford
St. Louis University
Bob Klenck
Carl Mulleneaux
Dick Weber
Joe Drabelle
Billikens
Missouri Mines
Georgetown
Drake
Duquesne
Unbeaten Irish Face USC Today
Notre Dame arrives in Los Angeles amid heavy rain and forecasts as Frank Leahy predicts a Southern California victory. USC, missing key players but otherwise intact, awaits the Irish in a bid to stay unbeaten, while Fritz Crisler watches with Rose Bowl implications.
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Los Angeles
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
University of Southern California
Leahy
California
USC
Jeff Cravath
Troy
Jack
Bob Hendren
Trojan
Cravath
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Pasadena
Huntington
Terry Brennan
Coy McGee
Emil Sitko
Jim Martin
Fluard
Sound Bend
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Sys Salock
Army
Pitt
Purdue
Nebraska
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Tulane
Rice
Washington State
Ohio State
Oregon
State
Washington
Stanford
UCLA
Irish
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Martin
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Fischer - Clark
Walsh Incormick
Wendell McCall
Gruzabekt
Bird Bartow
Cleary Buack
Murphy Hivings‘oite ‘Mecardlesicke
Bell
Panwitt ‘Lutewhute
Rickey to Name Dodger Manager Tomorrow
Brooklyn news outlines President Branch Rickey will announce 1948 Dodgers manager at 11 a.m. EST after Catholic Youth Organization dropped objections. The report cites Bert Shotton and coaches in meetings, possible trades including Dixie Walker to Pittsburgh, and notes Durocher’s suspensions and prior withdrawal of CYOs support. Also mentions Chandler and expected official statements and Durocher’s status. A separate note reports Pendleton Rocket, a top Springer Spaniel, dying en route to Nationals trials.
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Rooklyn
Leo Durocher
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Durrocher
Catholic Youth
Rickey
Burt Shatton
Brooks
Durocher
A. B. Chandier
Ray Blades
Clyde Sukeforth
Jake Piller
Shotton
Dixie Walker
Pittsburgh
Pacific Coast
Maryland
Chandler
Brooklyn C. ¥. O
Dodgera
America
Vincent J. Powell
Dodgers
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Dodger
Cincinnati
Walter Mallory
Leo
Dodger Pilot
Portland
Ore
FTC
Fendleton Rocket
Springer Spaniel
Herrin
Roy Gonia
Telegram Today
Pendleton Rocket
Harris Invited to Touchdowners Finale Dinner
West Virginia line coach Jimmy Harris will join an elite list at the Charleston Touchdowns club final 1947 dinner. Honor guests include Floyd Schwartzwalder Jerome Van Meter and Russ Parsons. Reserved seating at Morris Harvey college cafeteria requires early reservations with Frank Black.
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Jimmy Harris
West Virginia University
Charleston Touchdowns Club
Harris
Aad
Floyd Schwartzwalder
Muhlenberg College
Jerome van Meter
Beckley High
Russ Parsons
Stonewall Jackson High
Frank Black
Dollar Diplomacy Discussed as Western Drain Plan
The piece argues that dollar diplomacy drains captive countries by draining their wealth to Europe and the West while giving little in return. It warns that gold cannot sustain a lasting economy and that funding with gold would create a double drain on the western economy.
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Europe
Coast Issue Dumped Into Lap of Majors
The minor leagues pressed the Pacific Coast league plan to become a third major league by asking the majors to vote yes or no at their New York meeting. PCL delegates urged swift action, while the National Association moved to strike out a phrase tying minors to the plan. No major trades occurred as meetings concluded, with rumors linking several clubs to possible deals.
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Ami
Fla
Pacific Coast League
New York
National Association
Collins
Victor Collins
Hollywood Club
Cullings
PCL
Charlies Graham
San Francisco
Bill Starr
San Diego
Jack Torrence
Seattle
Frank J. Shaughnessy
International League
Shaughnessy
George Trautman
Clarence Rowland
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Indians
Jim Hogan
Tiger
Walter
Hoot) Evers
Bengals
Preacher) Roe
Pittsburgh
al Vincent
Tulsa
Art Cuccurrullo
Charley Workman
Oakland
Nashville
Southern Association
Greenberg Undergoes Elbow Surgery in New York
Hank Greenberg had surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital to remove a bone chip from his right elbow that hindered play with the Pirates in 1947. Dr. Sidney S. Gaynor performed the operation, removing a large chip and expecting a three to four day hospital stay.
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New York
Hank Greenberg
Lenox Hill Hospital
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Sidney 5. Gaynor
Gaynor
Greenberg
LSU and Tulane Set for Classic in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 3, LSU and Tulane prepare for a high profile showdown likely to draw a sellout crowd of 43 000, a possible regular season record for the Southeastern Conference. The LSU-Tulane series stands 22 wins for LSU 18 for Tulane with four ties, as fans flock despite uneven seasons.
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New Orleans
Tulane
Louisiana State University
Alabama
Georgia
Ole Miss
Greenies Tech
Rice
Ole State
Notre Spame
Plorida Gators
Louisiana
Neck of the Woods
Bishops Lose Match In KV Chess League Final
Kanawha Valley chess recap shows the Bishops, снова league leaders, dropping their final round to Monarch 2.145 to 2. respectively, yet still finishing one half match ahead of Monarch and the Knights who beat Rocks. Instruments defeated DuRoyal, Vinylite swept Shah Mat, and next Wednesday the Bishops face an all star team of league opponents.
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Knights
The
Rocks
DuRoyal
Shah Mat
Kanawha Valley
Bishops
Kanawha Valley Chess League
Mp Royal
Instruments
Edwin Faust
Oburah Liggett
Alan Gilliland
Jim Schilling
Bob Bwarbuck
Forteit
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Vinyuta
Hemartett
Ieys
OlRay Martin
Ortelt
Denton
Parfelt
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Ankeney
Kavents
Edward M
Pa Yaten Duval
Brans Sracner
Wardell
Dry
O'Dan Lowder jiAbsents
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Bishope 4113) Wokn PF
Hurt Ir
Harthog
Lyon Cavendale
Gohn C. Wiles
AL Eee
Araota Seis Schornfeld
Tom Anne Coer
Reds Alumni triumphs 67 to 57 over Senior Reds at YMCA
The Charleston Reds Alumni defeated Frank Polk's Senior Reds 67 57 last night as Cox led with 18 points and Auliz and Kessell added 12 each. Mickey Gregor topped the Seniors with 21 points, while Shuel and others followed. In a separate game, the Junior Reds beat Washington District 40 26 with Bill Kapp scoring 16 and Wayne Thompson 10.
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Charleston Reds
Frank Polk
Bill Kapp
Wayne Thompson
Rugely
Mileross
Tucker
jDisckman Sax
Jarrett
Morgan Vices
Dobret
Fame Ce
Otterais
Westfall
Douxherty
Rmpdze
Gauley Bridge Cagers Open Season With Pax Game
Gauley Bridge high school announces a two game basketball schedule for the season. The opener is at home against Pax on December 16. Returning players include Gill Crandall Wolfe and LeRose with others showing promise in practice.
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Gauley Bridge
Gauley Bridge High School
Pax High School
Gauley
James Gill
Richard Crandall
Jack Wolfe
Tommy LeRose
Cath Hicks
Bobby Dye
Gene Oglesby
Mike Penney
Tony White
Raymond Ballard
Pete Brown
Fie
Pax
Homdé
Seth
Fayetteville
Charleston Catholic
Richwood
Ansted
Lookout
Kingston
Rome
Nome
Montgomery
Summersville
Payetteville
Mt. Hope
lAnsted
Awas
Summerville
Binaston
Blaik Seeks West Point Appointment for Son
Army coach Earl Red Blaik met with Rep Burke of Ohio to discuss a West Point slot for Blaik’s 18 year old son Robert. Burke said he has no more Army appointments to offer for next year but is trying to obtain another for Blaik.
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Indiana
McMillin
State
Hoosiers
OSU
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Buckeyes
Bob
Indianapolis
Charleston
Coonskinridge
Proyin’ Colonels
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Herndon High to Play 20 Game Basketball Schedule
Herndon high school unveils a 20 game basketball schedule led by first year coach D H Conner. The roster includes Billy Deel Conrad Ellis Pat Estes Denny Farley Melvin Lambert Harry Lester Bernard Reece Cecil Reed William Street Robert Tilley Danny Wilson Charles Woody and manager Willie Lucente. The schedule lists games against Alurmns Focaloutas Pheahontas Twain Glen Rogers Matoaka Oceana Shiny Gprines Mark Tron Balleysrile Brainwe Glen Rogers Oceana Bremue kway Maioski Trap HI MeComas and others with varying home and away dates.
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D. H. Conner
Herndon High School
Conner
Whitt
Wood
England
Billy Deel
Conrad Ellis
Pat Estes
Denny Farley
Melvin Lambert
Harry Lester
Bernnard Reece
Cecil Reed
William Street
Robert Tilley
Danny Wilson
Charles Woody
Willie Lucente
Alurmns
Focaloutas
Pheahontas
Twain
Glen Rogers
Matoaka
Oceana
Axa
Shiny
Bremuekway
Maioski
Trap HI
MeComas
Homie
George Washington Triumphs Over Chamberlain Junior High
George Washington defeats Chamberlain junior high 27 to 14 in Eleanor. Led by Bill Duncan with 12 points and Hoyt Workman with nine, GW built a 14-2 halftime lead and played strong defense aided by bench depth. Butler led Chamberlain with six points, followed by Stan Kravitz with four.
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George Washington
Trips Chamberlain Jros
Eleanor
Charles‘ton
Chamberlain
Bill Duncan
Hoyt’ Workman
Butler
Stanley Kravitz
George Washington Citamorrca
Duncan
Weider Fiva
G. Anthony
Devio
oGraae
Canderoo
Workman
Howeman
J. Workman
Deravite
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Miller
Rowe Ooo
Hob Davis
Bald Man Shaves Cost Debate Sparks Lewistown Clerk
In Lewistown Montana Bert D Autremont a local clothier asks barbers if a bald headed customer with a fringe should pay the same as a fully haired patron. He has yet to receive an answer.
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Lewistown
Mont
Bert D'Autremont
Clothier
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