Decatur Juniors Rout Moulton Heights A and B teams
The Decatur Juniors beat Moulton Heights A 19 6 and then defeated their B squad 35 28 to snap a three game skid. Campbell led with 13 points, Marion had 12, and Ridgeway was standout for Moulton Heights. Friday both A and B teams face Flint at Decatur Junior High gym.
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Alabama and Auburn Rally for Historic Rivalry Clash
Alabama and Auburn football squads drilled hard in Birmingham as the teams prepared for the first meeting since 1907. Alabama entered as a two touchdown favorite after Auburn lost narrowly to Clemson. Injuries limited key players for both sides while Auburn worked on new plays and Alabama moved to Denny Stadium for practice.
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Auburn
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Clemson
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Virgil Willett
Tallahassee
Fla
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St. Augustine
Five Georgia Stars Sign Grants at Auburn
Five Georgia high school football stars headed for Auburn signed athletic grants in aid. Head coach Earl Brown announced the five players Herman Howard James Cline Rigas Coptsias Packs Werner Spier and George Mize from Americus and West Point and La Grangé.
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Georgia
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Herman Howard
James Cline
la Grangé
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Americus
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Promoter Vic Marsillo Targets Walcott Clash
New York boxing round up notes Vic Marsillo, promoter and promoter like figure, aims to block Jersey Joe Walcott by backing Melio Bettina. Marsillo recalls bringing Walcott out of retirement and laments the split with Walcott while evaluating Bettina as an opponent.
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Vic Marsillo
Melio Bettina
Vic
Jersey Joe Walcott
Joe
Walcott
Marsillo
Jersey Joe
Bettina
Melio
Camden
Marsillo Leads Anti TV Group in Boxing Circles
Marsillo is described as a leader of anti television efforts among boxing managers. He explains a scenario where a park arena fight draws few spectators due to snow, driving people to watch on TV instead. The next day fans confront Vic about how the event looked on screen.
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Boxing Managers
Park Arena
Vic
Different Viewpoint From Monaca Fighter About Ring Cut
Tommy Yarosz a Monaca Pennsylvania middleweight recalls a World War II battle near a gun position to dismiss a facial cut as minor. Ray Arcel notes Yarosz has trained many fighters but never managed before. He explains how battlefield danger shaped his endurance and confidence for boxing.
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Tommy Yarosz
Monaca
Ray Arcel
Tommy
Signal Corps
Army
Atlanta
Ray
Last Word on Pat Seery Bid From Veeck
Bill Veeck, proxy for the Cleveland Indians, was asked if he ever considered buying back Roland Pat Seery from the White Sox. He answered no, quipping that though Seery can hit from distance, how long should a player wait between swats.
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Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Roland Pat Seery
White Sox
Bill
Pat
Generes Never Missed a Wave Football Game in 27 Years
A. P. Generes Tulane University's business manager of athletics has attended every Wave football game for 27 years, whether at home or away, underscoring his commitment to the program.
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A. P. Generes
Tulane University
Money Flies In Bidding For College Stars
A fierce dollar war shapes NFL and All America Conference bids for 1948 college standouts. Doak Walker Stan Heath Johnny Rauch and Chuck Bednarik headline bids with teams like Packers Eagles Giants and Cardinals driving up offers amid hush hush draft meetings. Heath set a Nevada passing record and teams reportedly vie for rights across multiple four year deals and bonuses.
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New York
National Football League
All America Conference
Doak Walker
Southern Methodist
Stan Heath
Nevada
Johnny Rauch
Georgia
Chuck Bednarik
Pennsylvania
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Milwaukee Journal
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Heath
Green Bay Packers
Bednarik
Philadelphia Eagles
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Chicago Cardinals
Charlie Trippi
Chicago Bears
Notre Dame
Johnny Lujack
Charlie Conerly
Mississippi
New York Giants
Dodgers
Harry Gilmer
Washington
Redskins
Alabama
Deer Hunter Toll Heavy Across States
A national AP tally shows at least 110 people in 21 states killed by gunfire this deer hunting season, with total deaths from hunting related causes likely higher. Maine leads with 17 fatalities, while new high marks appear in New York, Colorado and Idaho.
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Associated Press
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New York
Colorado
Michigan
Wisconsin
Idaho
Oregon
Texas
Washington
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Five Members of the 1948 New York Rangers Highlighted
A note identifies five players from the 1948 New York Rangers hockey squad. The brief outlines their roles and significance within the team’s historic lineup.
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New York Rangers
McKeen Resigns as Mississippi State Coach
Allyn McKeen will resign as head coach of Mississippi State at the end of the year, effective January 1, after ten seasons with the Maroons. His record stands at 65 wins, 19 losses, and 3 ties in nine seasons, following a 34 to 7 defeat by Ole Miss. The college has not named a successor.
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Allyn McKeen
Mississippi State
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Maroon
Mississippi
Fred T. Mitchell
Maroons
Trojans Await Notre Dame Finale Clash
Southern California drills as Notre Dame heads to Los Angeles for the season finale. The two teams meet for the 20th time since 1926, with Notre Dame aiming for its 22nd straight win and 28th unbeaten game in a row.
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Southern California
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Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Howard Jones
Trojans and Irish to Clash Before 100000 at Memorial Coliseum
A sellout crowd of about 100000 is expected at Memorial Coliseum for the Army bound game as Notre Dame faces a Trojan squad with limited talent but renewed hope after recent national results. The Trojans, once condemned by fans, still cling to a miracle chance against Notre Dame following a scoreless tie with Army.
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Memorial Coliseum
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Ohio State
Oregon
California
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Trojan Rooters
New Rule For Spectators
Detroit reporter notes Michigan State College coach Clarence Munn urges officials to point out each offender on penalties to reduce guessing, arguing a rule requiring pointing to the guilty player would clarify calls for spectators and coaches.
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Detroit
Clarence
Biggie) Munn
Michigan State
Munn
Michigan
Football Writers ‘Association
Walker Receives Heisman Trophy
Doak Walker an All-American halfback from Southern Methodist University wins the 1948 Heisman Trophy with 778 votes. Charlie Justice of North Carolina is second with 433 votes and Chuck Bednarik of Pennsylvania third with 336. The award presentation is scheduled for December 7 in New York.
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New York
Doak Walker
Southern Methodist University
Walker
Charlie Justice
North Carolina
Chuck Bednarik
Pennsylvania
Dark to Receive Ring From Stanky for Braves
In Mobile Alabama on December 1 the Braves star shortstop Alvin Dark will receive a diamond ring from his roommate Eddie Stanky. The ring mirrors the World Series trophy but is inscribed National League Champions. Manager Billy Southworth arranged the gift.
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Mobile
Ala
Boston Braves
Alvin Dark
Dark
Eddie Stanky
Billy Southworth
Braves
Stanky
Stanky recalls World Series talk with Dark about rings
Stanky says he told Dark the thrill of playing in the World Series with Brooklyn, and Dark hoped to be on a world championship team. He wanted a champion ring, and Stanky predicted one for Dark before year end. Cleveland won the World Series instead. Stanky later had a ring made for Dark as a Christmas gift.
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Stanky
Dark
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Stanly
Bears Trainer Andy Lotshaw Begins 29th NFL Season
Trainer Andy Lotshaw of the Chicago Bears starts his 29th season with the NFL club, marking a lengthy tenure in pro football support staff and team operations.
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Andy Lotshaw
Chicago Bears
National Football League
Conn Opens Training For Louis Bout In Chicago
Billy Conn starts training today for a six round exhibition with heavyweight champion Joe Louis at the International Amphitheater on December 10. Louis to begin training tomorrow. About 12 000 tickets priced to 7 50 top are expected to sell out.
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Chicago
Billy Conn
International Amphitheater
Joe Louis
Louis
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