Davis Cup Choices Surprise Aussies
Australians were surprised as Ted Schroeder of Glendale California was named by U S captain Walter Pate to share singles duties with Jack Kramer of Montebello California in the Davis Cup opening matches. Schroeder will meet John Bromwich in the first singles, with Kramer facing Dinny Pails in the other singles on Thursday.
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Lbourne
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Calif
Walter Pate
U.S
Jack Kramer
Montebello
Ona
Tattop
John Bromwich
Kooyong
Kramer
Dinny Pails
Frank Parker
Farber
U. S
Associated Press
Pate
Schroeder
Parker
United States
Gardnar Mulloy
Tony Baloney Notes and 1946 Xmas Wishes at Shrine
Tony Baloney writes from Mallens and sends Christmas greetings to Watt Powell and others, as Melbourne papers trumpet a Davis Cup surprise. The piece shifts to tennis news detailing Pate’s team selections, Kramer and Schroeder chosen for doubles, Parker left out, Mulloy disappointed, and Dinny Pails rallying for Australia to regain the cup.
Chandler Questions Leo Durocher Over Alleged Dice Game
Baseball Commissioner Albert B. Chandler disclosed he questioned Leo Durocher about a rumored dice game in his Brooklyn apartment. He cited a November 22 conversation in Oakland and referenced syndicate columnist Westbrook Pegler’s report. Chandler noted the incident dated to 1944 under then commissioner Landis.
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Chandler
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Durocher
Oakland
Calif
Westbrook Pagler
Nixson Denton
Cincinnati Times-Btar
Denton
Du-rother
Westbrook Pegler
Lea Durogher
Judge Landis
al’ Sealt
Pegler
Landis
Happy Chandler
Albert B. Chandler
Victory Awards Dinner To Host Three Prominent Speakers
The second annual Victory Awards Dinner adds Chester Smith of the Pittsburgh Press and baseball star Stan Musial, with Johnny Brickels and Virgil Frizzell as toastmaster. Local figures from WVU and Huntington gather, depicting a capacity crowd and strong support for West Virginia sports figures and All-State honorees.
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Onaries Armenve
Associated Press Sports
Chester Smith
Pittsburgh Press
Chet Smith
West Virginia University
Smith
Stan Musial
Mr. Musial
Johnny Brickels
Huntington
WVU
Cleveland Browns
Virgil Frizzell
Charleston
Brickels
Huntington Central High School
West Virginia
Fairmont
Barboursville
Assoc
Dick Hudson
David D. Hendy Appointed Pro at Martinsburg Golf Club
Alliance reports the appointment of David D. Hendy of Alliance as professional at the Openung Golf club in Martinsburg. Hendy, a Scotland native, began as a caddy at St Andrews and rises to a club pro post today.
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David D. Hendy
Martinsburg
Alliance
David D. Fal
Hendy
Scotland
St. Andrew's Course
Coulter Saga Highlights NFL Power Struggles
The National Football League faces a governance clash as Giants owner Mara and Eagles owner Thompson clash over player rights. Coulter defies rules yet plays for the Giants while league officials debate constitutional bounds and ownership leverage amid a weak-pole, profit-driven system.
Babe Zaharias Chosen Athlete Of Year by AP
New York Dec 23 Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias the all round athlete from Denver who won the 1946 Women's National Amateur golf title today was voted the outstanding woman athlete of the year by 58 AP sport writers. She led with 33 first place votes and 33 points. Pauline Betz runner up with 61 points and two firsts. Ann Curtis third with 33 points and one first prior. Louise Suggs fourth with 29 points and Patty Berg fifth with 13 points. Other vote getters included Zoe Ann Olsen Brenda Helser Grace Comiskey Betty Jameson Louise Brough Gretchen Merrill Stella Walsh Mary McMillan Sarah Cooke Clair Borin Aline Banks and Mildred Burke.
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Bob Considine
New York
National Football League
Philadelphia Eagles
Giants
Federal
Tint Mara
Tex Cauller
Coulter
West Point
Military Academy
National League
All-America Conference
Alexis Thompson
Philadelphia
Thompson
Uncle Tom
The
Eagles
Chicago Cardinals
Charles Bidwell
Bidwell
Vic Schwall
EW York
Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Denver
Associated Press
Zaharias
Glenn Davis
Army
Voll
Pauline Betz
Zoe Annelsen
Brenda Helser
Grace Comiskey
Betty Jameson
Louise Brough
Gretchen Merrill
Stella Walsh
Mary McMillian
Sarah Cooke
Clair Borin
Aline Banks
Mildred Burke
Larkin to Fight Fusari February 14 at Madison Square Garden
Tippy Larkin of Garfield New Jersey will battle Charley Fusari of Irvington New Jersey in a 10 round welterweight bout scheduled for Friday February 14 at Madison Square Garden. The fight was postponed from December 13 due to Larkin's wife illness.
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New York
Tippy Larkin
Garfield
N. J
Charley Fusari
Irvington
Madison Square Garden
Larkin
Fusari
Chuck Taylor
Coatport
Taylor
McJunkin Five Defeats Clay's Legion In Cage Match
The McJunkin five soundly defeated Clay's Legion team 44 to 20 as Norbin Kirk scored 11 points and Paul Griffith added 14. Walker and Moore led Clay with 11 and 20 points respectively. McJunkin travels to Eleanor Saturday to face the Eleanor Independents.
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McJunkin
Quint J
Clay
Legion
Moor
Norbin Kirk
Paul Griffith
Walker
Moore
Eeanor
Eleanor, Independents
Queen City May Have Pro Team In All-America Conference
Cincinnati figures as a potential eighth franchise in the All-America football conference after Miami Seahawk withdrawal. Nick Wasylik and Ohio backers claim Cincinnati would host the club with funding from Martins Ferry and Bellaire investors, eyeing Crosstown games against Cleveland teams and a Cincinnati ballpark as home. Conference delay left decision pending further talks with commissioner Crowley. Valparaiso University basketball note follows with San Juan dateline.
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Seahawks
Queen City
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Thane
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Veterans’ Hospital
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Sleepy Jim" Crowley
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Martins Ferry
Bellaire
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Crowley
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