Louls Big Title Bout Looms In Boxing Year Ahead
The Twenty First Century Sporting Club plans a heavyweight title defense for Louis against Jersey Joe Walcott or a mutually agreed challenger with New York City as likely site. Walcott’s upset bid last month earns him a second chance while fans expect a brisk return bout. Also notes I n MLB stars and the coming season, plus minor league moves and local boxing results.
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Corry Beavers Fall Short in 42 0 Loss to Erie Academy
In a Section 1 game Corry High Beavers were edged 42 0 as Erie Academy built a big lead before holding on. Sonny Morgan led Milanovich coached Lions with 14 points while Corry players Morgan Vanik Prisma fouled out. Erie Tech routed Erie East 3 01 on the same card. Captain for Franklin and Marshall football next season will be Robert Wolfe from Algona. Franklin and Marshall still searches for a new head coach after Charles So resigned.
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Rockets
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Frank Prisma
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High Reserves Lose to Fine Academy in Preliminary
In last evening’s prelim the Beaver reserves lost 299 to the Fine Academy. Rowell led the Lions with 18 points while Cassius Elston added nine for Odrry.
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Sardoni Keglers Maintain Lead In American League
Sardoni Construction Keglers held a three game edge in the American League at Bowl-Aire by sweeping Borstorff and Fitch while Kasper's Gate blanked Marty's. Spring Creek won two from Columbus and Waterhouse defeated Doblaws. Standings show Sardoni 204-63, Kasper's 708, Waterhouse 63a, Loblaw’s 417, Marty's 393.
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Cate
Waterhouse Au
Loblaw's
Wong
Merton Fitch
Robert Eddy
Walt Lewis
Loblaw
UDT
Ted Sarnicki
Francis] Hooper
Groceteria Gang
Pony League season opens May 2 in Ontario Ontario clash with Batavia Clippers
Hamilton Ontario club and Batavia Clippers will start the Pony League season on May 2 due to Sunday play restrictions. League President Bob Stedler announced a 126 game schedule for the season with games set across Batavia Jamestown Hornell Wellsville Olean and Bradford Lockport.
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WellshiNe
Olean
Bradford
Lockport
College Scores Card
Westminster Pa defeated Bethany Wa 70 to 56. Allegheny beat Rochester 56 to 46. Buffalo Tecrs defeated Grove City 61 to 46. Hartwick overcame Susquehanna 67 to 46.
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Corry Vets Top Wattsburg Five in County League Fight
Corry Vets defeated Wattsburg 61 to 3 in the County Independent League. Seven players scored for Corry Vets led by Bill Robinson and Gifford with 24 points combined. Chuck Williams and Bil Avendlt added 27 more.
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Aca Carter
Averill
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Jolson
Peterson
Ferat
B. Robinson
Ramstell
R. Combs
Corry
Wattaburg
Markowitz
Crosby Tourney Opens With Top Pros Set For Big Purses
The Bing Crosby golf tourney launches today in Monterey California with top pros and amateurs vying for cash and merchandise prizes. Grassy footing funds the event and proceeds aid the Sister Kenpy Foundation. Defending champs Sam Snead and Roger Kelly headline, while Ben Hogan Johnny Dawson pair dominates talk. Scores unlikely to matter as competition spans three courses over three days.
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Kenpy Foundation
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Roger Kelly
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Los Angeles
Ben Hogan
Johnny Dawson
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Eit Dawson
Tablewood
Navy to Decide Coaching Policy at Annapolis Soon
Navy officials expect a report within a week on whether the academy will keep naval officers as coaches for three terms or hire civilians. Rear Admiral James L. Holloway may issue a statement addressing the coaching situation and the status of Captain Tom Hamilton’s contract.
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Tom Hamilton
Yankees Ace Relief Hurler Signs Contract
Joe Page veteran Yankee reliever agreed a 1948 contract amid World Series success. Unclear terms. New York sports writers estimate around 2100 dollars with a boost. Page helped win the final World Series game against Brooklyn.
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DiMannte
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Geoge Stimwelss
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NFL Looking Ahead to Bigger, Better Season
Philadelphia dispatch reports the NFL anticipates a larger 1948 season with higher attendance. Commissioner Bert Bell says close races will drive plentiful crowds, with 2.5 million in 1947 and projections of a gain of about a quarter of a million. Teams eyed include Washington, New York, Chicago Bears, Green Bay, Rams, and Detroit. Boston Yanks signings noted amid healthy league expectations.
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Will Marridge
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Associated Press
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National Football League
NFL
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NPL
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Dinaty
Hilateshin Eagles
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Bil Dudley
Boston Yanks
Red Skins
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Georgia
Eteal
Bob Davis
Severs Fuller
Tandberg Debut Tonight Promises Heavyweight Collision
Tandberg makes his American debut in a 10 round heavyweight bout at the Eighth Avenue arena as Sweden's Schile from Stockholm challenges Joe Maxim after upsetting Joe Baksi last July. The bout could draw 12 000 fans with an expected gate near 60000 as the heavyweight division remains wide open since Joe Walcott twice defeated Joe Louis.
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Tandberg
St Mundison Bausre Garden
Schilerom Stockholm
Joe Baksi
Cleve
Gutie
Joe Maxim
Corap Tae Hean
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Joe Jonis
Eighth Avenue Arena
Ti Olle
Baksi
Mike
Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
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