Trippi Named For Trophy in Maxwell Memorial Award
Charley Trippi of Georgia won the Maxwell Memorial Football Club award as gridiron player of 1946. The trophy will be presented Jan 14, succeeding Doe Blanchard who won last year.
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South Adds Gilmer and McWilliams for Blue Gray Game
Two All Southeastern Conference backs Harry Gilmer of Alabama and Tom Shorty McWilliams of Mississippi State will play for the Southern team in the Blue Gray game on December 28. Gilmer’s addition to the South squad was announced yesterday as McWilliams had already agreed to join. The Northern camp added center Charles Bednarik as the roster reached 24 players each.
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Trippi Stars in Georgia Bulldogs Undefeated Season
Halfback Charlie Trippi led Georgia through ten straight wins as the Bulldogs finished unbeaten. He piled up 1,315 rushing and receiving yards on 175 plays and contributed as passer punter and defensive back. Pro clubs pursue him after a .473 batting mark in 28 Georgia games, with military service interrupting his career.
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Raiders Fall as Moulton Heights Triumphs 35-23
In Decatur action Moulton Heights defeated the Raiders 35-23 after a second string rally trimmed the halftime gap to two. Ridgeway led Moulton Heights with 12 points while Lentz tallied nine for Decatur and the teams combined for 32 fouls.
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Tidwell Tops Nation in Ground and Pass Yardage for 1946
Auburn freshman Travis Tidwell led college football in combined yardage with 1 715 yards in ten games and topped passes with 943 yards on 79 completions. He carried 181 times for 772 yards, accounting for 61 percent of Auburn's total gains. Bobby Layne and Harry Gilmer followed in the rankings as top passers and rushers.
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Walter Johnson Dies Seen as Greatest Pitcher Of All Time
Walter Johnson, famed fireballing pitcher and Hall of Fame member, died at Georgetown Hospital at 59 after a brain tumor. The Washington Senators legend, who starred from 1907 onward, piled 413 wins and 8,497 strikeouts, and later managed in the majors.
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No Protests by Johnson Highlighted by Southern Chief
Southern Association President Billy Evans recalls Walter Johnson never protested a call in hundreds of games. Evans, who worked with Johnson in Cleveland, lauds him as a great performer and beloved athlete as he reflects on their long association and Johnson’s reputation.
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Tidwell Tops 1942 Total Offense and Passing Honors
Tidwell becomes the third player to win both total offense and passing honors in the same year. Earlier athletes were Davey O'Brien of Texas Christian in 1938 and Bud Schwenk of Washington University St Louis in 1941.
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Decatur Junior Raiders defeat Moulton Heights 23 19 in tight win
Briscoe's Junior Raiders notch their third straight victory, 23 19 over Moulton Heights in Decatur gym. Decatur faces Austinville on Friday on the road for their first trip of the season.
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Tidwell Voted Auburn's Most Valuable Player
Halfback Travis Tidwell, Auburn freshman and national total offense leader last season, was voted the Tigers' most valuable player by his teammates yesterday. The passing and running star earned the honor for the coming year.
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Hartselle Earns Dual Wins Over Danville Teams
Hartselle high juniors and seniors defeated Danville juniors 41 17 and seniors 28 10 to earn a second straight win. Don Stevenson and I were top scorers for Hartselle with Long and Penn also high scorers. The seniors built a 22 7 halftime lead and maintained control with solid defense throughout. Coach Pettey substituted freely in both games.
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Double Duty for Player Dwight Eddleman Heads to Coast and Rose Bowl
Illinois star Dwight Eddleman will split duties across basketball and football. Coaches Mills and Eliot arranged a schedule where he travels to Berkeley to face California on December 20 and 21 with the basketball team, then remains for Rose Bowl football practice, returning home January 2 to join the basketball squad for a January 4 game against Mexico University of Mexico City in Champaign.
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Auburn Easy Win Over Maxwell Field
Auburn Tigers crushed Maxwell Field 65 38 in non conference play led by Quinton Burgess with 14 points and Lammon adding 11 as they built a 41 18 halftime lead and coasted to the win ahead of their meeting with Mississippi.
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Armory Hosts Two City League Basketball Tilts
Moulton Heights faces Woodards Austinville in the Armory tonight with a 7 30 start. Last night Dots defeated Culvers and Shumake beat the state guard team in opening games.
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