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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
12
Crowds formed outside the Rose Parade offices after ticket booths closed two hours late as police subdued a riot. About 8000 people lined up since Saturday night demanded the 7000 promised public sale tickets, only 2000 of which were distributed.
New York reports that the St. Louis Cardinals led the National League with a .980 team fielding percentage and 124 errors, setting a major league record of 9 741 double plays. Al Schoendienst and Whitey Kurowski highlighted infield, while Frank McCormack set a first base mark with a .999 fielding percentage.
Georgia Tech and St. Marys of California prepare for the Oil Bowl on New Year’s Day in Houston. Tech, favorites, will practice a full week after arriving Thursday. St. Marys arrives Sunday. Wedemeyer stars for the Gaels. Tech counters with Dinkey Bowen and Frank Broyles. Duke and Davis earned All-America recognition.
The Chattanooga Times says it has learned Fred Russell sports editor of the Nashville Banner is the first choice of a majority of Southern Association club owners for league president. Russell declined to comment when reached by phone in Nashville.
Harden Ellis McCormick aged 86 a pioneer coal operator died at his Birmingham home after a long illness. An early arrivals from Missouri in the 1880s he helped develop Alabama coal and was a founder of Pratt Consolidated Coal Co retiring in 1925 when merged with Alabama By-Products Corp.
Duquesne coach Chick Davies refused to remove a Negro player, prompting a two hour meeting with Tennessee and a cancelled game in McKeesport. Charley Cooper, the freshman, could play only if needed in a close game. Players from the Vols objected to the condition, sending 2,600 fans home.
Alabama industrial employment reached the highest level since World War II with 215000 on payrolls for Oct 15. The rise, driven by shipbuilding rail cars lumber and textiles, leaves employment near the V J Day peak of 221000, with iron and steel up 400 to 42900.
New Orleans December 24. The Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day may hinge on line play as linemen face the spotlight. Georgia’s Charlie Trippi and North Carolina’s Charlie Justice highlight blocking prowess, with coaches noting improvement among the lines and their crucial role against Georgia Tech.
Tennessee Vols hold two more hard practices in Miami for the Orange Bowl meeting with Rice on New Year’s Day. Coach Bob Neyland emphasizes full speed contact work and scrimmages set for Thursday Friday and Saturday as the team and staff arrive by train and air.
Fort Worth Texas December 4 The St James high school team from Port Arthur claims the season’s highest scoring title after averaging an impressive gain per game The Redskins boosted their total to 563 points in 14 games and they face Istrouma High of Baton Rouge in the Charity Bowl on December 31 sponsored by the Fort Worth Cancer Society
A new dry cell technology is reported capable of functioning in temperatures reaching 20 degrees below zero. The development promises improved performance in cold environments for batteries and related devices.
Southeastern Conference moves to grant Commissioner Mike Conner authority to fine or suspend errant colleges and plans to review its scholarship setup after the NCAA session. Rumors swirl about Alabama coach Frank Thomas potential resignation and Mississippi coach Red Crew as a Sugar Bowl candidate.
Ex big league catcher Spud Perth says he rejected a one year contract to manage the Birmingham Barons of the Southern Association next year. He notes he has a long relationship with Eddie Glennon and Pirates, and that he would not gamble on the move.
The 1946 U S corn crop is described as unusually high quality with strong yields across major growing regions and noted by agricultural authorities as superior to recent years noting improved kernels and overall grain health.
At Greensboro the Carolina all state football banquet featured attendees who viewed pictures from their games and shared reminiscences about the season.
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