Seven Post Season Games in Dixie Highlight War Year
War year post season grid action centers in the south with seven games including the Rose Bowl and East West. Oregon State trains for Chapel Hill. Duke faces Fordham in New Orleans. Georgia vs Texas Christian. Alabama vs Texas A&M. Missouri vs Fordham. Tulsa vs Texas Tech in El Paso. New York Polo Grounds hosts Bears vs All Stars January 3.
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Great Mephisto Faces Yellow Scar In Local Wrestling Night
The Great Mephisto returns for a three fall or 90 minute match against Yellow Scar at the Armory in a program headlined by a women’s semi final. Scar is undefeated in 17 engagements and is a local mystery figure. Colin Blevins, a 92 year old Cherokee from North Carolina, fights Mae Weston of Hollywood in a three fall semi windup. Elmer Snodgrass, a 240 pound Tennessee hillbilly, faces Antone Leone in the opener for one fall or 30 minutes.
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Charleston Chess Club to Meet at Ka Nawha Hotel
The Charleston Chess Club will hold its next meeting at the Ka Nawha hotel on January 5. The club will not meet during the Christmas holidays.
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El Paso to Welcome Sun Bowl Teams in Western Style
EL PASO Texas December 21 A Western style welcome will greet Sun Bowl players when they arrive at Union Station for the New Year game. A sheriff posse and rancheros on horseback with spurs and six shooters will greet Texas Tech and Tulsa as they reach El Paso on December 31 for the clash.
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Gift Basket Drive Boosts Red Cross War Relief Funds
Red Cross war relief benefited to the tune of 201.40 as Charles ton's third annual Gift Basket program, co sponsored by WGKV and The Gazette, opened a new series to climax the local chapter's drive Tuesday night with the Christmas Jubilee at the Municipal auditorium. The Jubilee open to Charleston and South Charleston schoolchildren with no admission charge, and a second show for adults followed at 9 30. Pledges and requests surfaced from numerous locals including Wesley O'Dell, J E Mays, Kelly Lance, Bruce Craig, and others. money raised will go to the Red Cross, with food and clothing going to the Salvation Army.
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Chicago Bears Win National Football League Championship
Chicago Bears capture their second NFL title with a 37 to 9 win over the New York Giants at Wrigley Field. Sid Luckman’s passes and George McAfee and Norman Standlee rushes fueled a strong Bears attack as the defense stymied the Giants, who managed a first-half edge before Chicago surged ahead.
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Charleston Catholic Prepares For Kanawha League Schedule
Kanawha Valley conference plans outlined for Charleston Catholic High School basketball under coach Paul Smith. With 20 players and 12 veterans, the lineup features Billy Jones and Jimmy Bordas as forwards, guards Kruk Purvis Wegman, and centers McMureer Poorman Campbell. Newcomers Reese Neff Bryson Russell Bordas McGuekin Pickavance Harcate join. Open Jan 2 vs Paul Smith Williams. Feb 27 vs Nitro. Conference foes include South Charleston Elkview Charleston East Bank du Pont Stonewall Jackson Nitro Clendenin.
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No Charge for Service Men at Capitol View
Pop Galligan announced low green fees at Capitol View with free play for tailors and soldiers in waiforny. Weekday rate cuts from 50 to 35 cents and weekend holiday rates drop from 75 to 50 cents.
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