Southern Cal Works Hard On New Strategy
Pasadena bulletin reports Michigan as the favorites in the Rose Bowl while Southern California works on a new plan. Trojans drill in secrecy at Santa Barbara to counter Michigan’s offense. Cravath refuses details, maintaining focus on adjusting for the January 1 matchup before 90,000 fans.
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Pasadena
Calif
P— Ichigan
Southern California
Aer A
Michigan
Aera Cal
Ao Bian
Troys
Santa Barbara
Jeff Cravath
Notre Dame
Bob Chappuis
Cardinal
Gold
Cravath
George Murphy
Jimmy Powers
Don Dell
Jack Kirby
Mickey McCardle
Gordon Gray
Paul Cleary
Illinois
UCLA
Chief Chewacki At Bedside of Grandson in Decatur
Local wrestling fans learn that Chief Chewacki the well known Indian wrestler is at Decatur General Hospital beside his grandson Steve Mitchell who is being treated for pneumonia. Morning reports say Steve is very much improved. Chewacki was once a disliked villain to Decatur fans.
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Chief Chewacki
Decatur
Steve Mitchell
Steve
Decatur General Hospital
Decatur General
Chewacki
North South football classic scrimmage notes and captains
Montgomery players begin easing into scrimmages for Saturdays North South contest to avoid injuries. Mississippi State back Wally Matulich nursing a knee may miss the game. Coach Allyn McKeen says two to three others shaken up should be fit by kickoff. Temple coach Ray Morrison reports the North team looks good with Wash Serim captain and John North as alternate. Bo McMillin returns from Christmas break to guide Indiana’s line as prep continues.
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Montgomery
Wally Matulich
Mississippi State
Allyn McKeen
Matulich
McKeen
Ray Morrison
Temple
North
Kentucky
Serim
Grays
John North
Vanderbilt
Lond
Lou King
Northerners
Bo McMillin
Indiana
C. A. Temicario
Tide Cagers Defeat Pitt in Slow Holiday Win
Alabama defeated Pittsburgh 39 to 29 to extend its winning streak to five games. The Tide pulled away after halftime with a 15 point third quarter surge led by Carl Chaef fer and J F Sharp as Pitt stalled after a 18-13 halftime tie.
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Birmingham
Alabama
University of Pittsburgh
Trumph
Tide
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh
Carl Chaeffer
J.F. Sharp
Tiders
Panthers
Canterna
Cieply
Ft Woneve
Lerner
Oveg
David
Atagliata
Ene S Brehm
Het ” Gerensky
C McCrossin
G Cecconi
Shaeffer
F Crumpler
C Palmer
Wows Charp
G Hamner
G McKenzie
F Riley
F Moore
Schaeffer
Riley
Sharp
Hamner
Brehm
McCrossin
New Coaches Sought as College Programs Face Turnover
New coaches are being pursued by many schools as ten top tacticians have already been displaced. Institutions including Washington Auburn Kansas State West Virginia Holy Cross St Louis Davidson and Furman show vacancies or staff shakeups amid alumni pressure.
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New York
University of Washington
Auburn
Kansas State
West Virginia
Holy Cross
St. Louis University
New Mexico A
Texas A
Davidson
Furman
Harry Stiteler
Atexas A
Homer Norton
Charley Jamerson
Bill Story
H. J
Red) Smith
Robert 7
Red
University
Clark Shaugh‘nessy
Maryland
Washington
Harvey Cassill
Carl Voyles
Vanderbilt
Red Sanders
Norman Cooper
Wake Forest
Peahead Walker
J. B
Earl) Whitworth
Georgia Line
Sam Francis
Nebraska
Ralph Graham
Wichita University
Bill Kern
John
Ox) da Grosa
Chicago Bears
Bill Loans
W. J
Dukes) Duford
New Mexico A and M
Raymond
Babe) Curfman
Mississippi State
Louisiana State
Docks Earnings Jump at Alabama Port in October
Docks Director Henry W. Sweet reported October gross earnings at Alabama state docks reached 307705 dollars, a 68 percent rise from October 1946 after a three month summer lull. Net earnings after depreciation and debt service stood at 102265 dollars.
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Mobile
Alabama State
Henry W. Sweet
Davis seeks release from Army after outstanding Army football career
2nd Lt. Glenn Davis has petitioned to be released from the Army. The former West Point star and All American in 1944 45 46 is visiting his parents in Claremont California on holiday leave. Davis is under draft control of the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers and friends expect he would sign with the Rams if freed.
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Los Angeles
Glenn Wre
Davis
West Point
Ralph O. Davis
Claremont
Calif
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco 49Ers
Rams
Army
Falkville All-Stars edge Hartwee with late touchdown
A last play touchdown gave the Falkville All-Stars a 7 to 6 victory over the Hartwee All-Stars in Hartselle last night. The decisive score capped a dramatic game with both teams trading leads.
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Falkville All- Stars
Hartwee All-Stars
Hartselle
Trippi Expected To Boost Cardinals In Title Bid
Charlie Bidwill's Cardinals aim to upset the East and win the National League title as rookie Charlie Trippi debuts after choosing football over baseball. Steve Van Buren of Philadelphia stars threatens, while Trippi's first NFL season showed promise despite toe pain and fatigue.
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Chicago
Playsie Te Sukcade
Trippi
Georgia Peach
Charlie Bidwill
Jimmy ‘Conzelman
Stevie
SOSC
Cardinals
South Side
Conzelmar
Atlanta Crackers
Comiskey Park
Toughest game ends with failed extra point
Hariselle scored in the second period and Harry Puckett, a 1946 flash, returned a kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown. The game was one of the toughest battles seen and many players left with injuries.
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Hariselle
Harry Puckett
Flash
Lost Pekinese Dog Named Blackie Reward
A male black and brown Pekinese with a collar and chain is missing. Respond to Mrs. B. G. Cox at 1813 16th Ave. E. or call phone 1783-W. Reward offered.
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Blackie
B. G. Cox
16Th Ave. E
W. Reward
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