Woodcock Wins on Foul But is Not Material to Face Louis
Bruce Woodcock won the British heavyweight bout when referee disqualified Lee Savold in the fourth round for below the belt. Savold, hailed as a tougher foe for Joe Louis, failed to win and questioned Woodcock’s title viability. London observers and 11,000 in Harringay Arena questioned the outcome as Savold lay in agony on the canvas.
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Joe Louis
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Harringay Arena
Sam Russell
Decatur Seniors Open Wednesday in Junior High Gym
Decatur Red Raiders senior team meets Trinity juniors Wednesday at 7:00 in the Decatur High gym. Coach Floyd Briscoe leads both squads as the team builds on last year’s state tournament run and Morgan County title hopes.
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Trinity
Harry Brewer
Charles Horton
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Raiders
Bob Freeman
Bob
Decatur Daily
Aubrey Free
Free
Priceville
Conerly Joins NFL Passing Leaders With Record Day
Charley Conerly of the Giants set an NFL single game record with 36 completions in 53 attempts and only one interception as he posted 1,950 yards and 20 TDs on the season. Tommy Thompson leads aerials with 1,707 yards and 21 TDs, while Steve Van Buren nears 1,000 rushing yards.
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Tommy Thompson
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Eagles
Boston Yanks
Jim Hardy
Los Angeles
Washington
Sammy Baugh
Tom Pears
Dan Sandifer
Joe Scott
New York
Steve van Buren
Louisiana
Detroit
Charley Trippi
Trippi
Chicago Cardinals
Elmer Angsman
Joe Muha
Pat Hartley
Cardinals
Mal Kutner
Cliff Patton
Eagle
College Athletes and Fans Stir in Holiday Bowl Season
National football league receipts show a 5 to 7 percent dip while amusement venues fall 25 percent or more. Oklahoma Aggies prepare for a Delta Bowl date with William and Mary as they enter Sugar Bowl events and Memphis Carnival looms for Indian and basketball tours. Cornell's five starters and subs all belong to the PSI Upsilon fraternity.
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Cleaning the cuff Peoria Star brothers bowling tourney opens
The 26th annual Peoria Star brothers bowling tournament begins December 26. Since 1923 the entry list has grown from 119 pairs to last year’s 1,850 entries or 3,700 brothers. Army Coach Earl Blaik says Bobby Jack Stuart could have played through injuries for the Navy game, noting how a big crowd can affect players, citing 102,000 in the stands.
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East Defeats Fairview 12-7 in Hard Fought Game
East town beat Fairview scouts 12 to 7 at Benson Field in a close matchup. Dov lin Poff scored both East touchdowns, with failed extra points. Fairview’s lone score came late in the fourth as Frank Shaffer returned a kickoff for a touchdown after East had scored again. Percy Garnett was sidelined for Fairview due to conditions.
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Shaffer
Percy Garnett
Percy
Dixie Sportwriters Split on Free Substitution Rule
Nine Dixie sports writers split on football's free substitution rule four against three for and two view it as both good and bad. Opponents say it harms the public nature of the game while supporters note more players can specialize and keep teams fresh.
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Football Rules Committee
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Jackson, Miss
Daily News
Walters
Paul Martin
Monroe
Morning World
Louisiana
Fred Russell
Nashville Banner
Russell
Atlanta Constitution
Johnny Bradberry
Steve Lemann
Lafayette
Daily Advertiser
Wirt Gammon
Chattanooga Times
Gammon
Dan Hardesty
Baton Rouge Morning Advocate
Hardesty
Hogan named pro of year in golf
Ben Hogan has been named professional golfer of the year by Fred Corcoran editor of the official golf guide. He also named Frank Stranacham as men's amateur of the year Grace Lenczyk as women's amateur and Mrs Babe Zaharias as women's professional of the year.
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Ben Hogan
Fred Corcoran
Official Golf Guide
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Corcoran
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Grace Lenczyk
Newington
Conn
Babe Zaharias
Denver
Auburn Names Co-Captains for 1948 Freshman Football
Auburn announces Bill Tucker from Birmingham Alabama and Wade from Ashland Kentucky as co captains of the 1948 freshman football team. The pair were elected unanimously by teammates in a post season vote. Tucker weighs 175 pounds and Wade 238 pounds. Both expected to lead next season on varsity depth.
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Ala
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Ashland
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Birmings
Glenn Dobbs Sets Records in All-America Football Conference
Glenn Dobbs of the Los Angeles Dons set 17 single season records in the All-America Football Conference including total offense 2942 yards and punting 68 kicks for 49.1 yards per try. He led in offense and punting while Otto Graham finished second in total offense. Frankie Albert and others also posted notable marks. Dobbs’ late season game against San Francisco added 431 yards in 63 plays.
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Herman Wedemeyer
Los Angeles
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Frankie Albert
Joe Vetrano
al Beals
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Vetrano
Beals
Y. A. Tittle
Baltimore
College Basketball Opens Season With Early Upsets and Overtime Thrillers
New York action centers on St Johns of Brooklyn riding a 4-0 start and an overtime win over Denver 55-53 after beating Tennessee 67-45. Colgate edged NYU 64-63 on a last second Norris layup. Ohio State, Minnesota, Indiana, and Purdue all won, while North Carolina State and North Carolina posted solid victories. The Phillips Oilers and other college teams began pre Christmas schedules with decisive wins.
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Miami Open Golf Qualifiers Set for 75 Spots
About 145 golfers, mostly amateurs, compete today for 75 berths in the $10,000 Miami Open to begin Thursday at Miami's 25th annual 72 hole event. Ben Hogan Cary Middlecoff and Ben Ferrier absent. Frank Stranahan named man amateur of the year after a 35 33 68 in practice. Sned, Mangrum, and Demaret cited as top contenders.
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Fla
Ben Hogan
Cary Middlecoff
Im Ferrier
Frank Stranahan
Sammy Snead
Lloyd Mangrum
Jimmy Demaret
More Amateur Golfers Needed for Threatening Early Talent
Miami columnist cites Fred Corcoran urging a stronger amateur base to sustain professional golf. He cites caddie revival, pro clinics, junior golf schools, and free junior day access as ways to spark interest amid growing tournament numbers and five figure purses. Johnny Goodman last won the Open in 1933.
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Fla
Fred Corcoran
Official Golf Guide
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Corcoran
Chambers of Commerce
Johnny Goodman
Louis and Conn Talking Fine Fight
Chicago December report notes Joe Louis and Billy Conn dueling verbally ahead of their six round exhibition. Conn vows a decisive victory to earn another title shot while Louis jokes about bringing a belt in each hand. Manager Al Weill criticizes Louis as slow and flabby. Louis and Godoy also spar in Philadelphia on December 14.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Conn
Louis
Godoy
Philadelphia
Baseball Trades Heat Up Ahead of Minor League Meeting
In Minneapolis on December 7, indications show major trades brewing as White Sox discuss $100,000 plus three players for Browns third baseman Bob Dillinger and Browns talk with Yankees over Dillinger. White Sox also eye Bill Johnson, pitchers tied to various clubs, while Lupien moves to Sacramento.
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Bob Dillinger
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Yankees
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Tony Lupien
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Sox
Jack Onslow
Gordon Goldsberry
Memphis
Don Kolloway
National Association of Professional Leagues Opens Convention
The annual convention of the National Association of Professional Leagues opens formally tomorrow morning and runs through Friday. Leagues hold meetings to gauge sentiment on proposed amendments to the association constitution and the major minor league agreement.
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