Junior Circuit Sets Record With Fewer Errors
Statistics released yesterday show the Junior Circuit tied or broke records with 104 errors in 157 games, eclipsing the MLB mark of 112. Lou Boudreau paced the Indians by besting the old American League mark at short, 978 set in 1944, with only 14 errors in 794 chances in 1947. Bud Rosar of Philadelphia extended his errorless streak ending May 20, while Jim Hegan of Cleveland led putouts and chances, as two major league records were noted.
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Lou Boudnapager
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Buddy) Rosar
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Jim Hegan
Cleveland
Bob Feiler
Bowl Games Set for Record Postseason Revenue
An Associated Press survey shows 16 remaining bowl games aim to draw about 534000 fans, spending roughly 2.097 million dollars. The Big Five bowls on New Year's Day will capture about two thirds of the revenue led by Rose and Sugar events.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Calif
Record-Setting Baseball Double Plays Highlight Season
Shortstop Eddie Joost of Philadelphia joined in five double plays in one game on September 1 while Larry Berra of the New York Rangers made an unassisted double play June 15. The league set a new record with 1304 double plays as Ferris Fain tied a two-league record by six double plays in a single game on September 1. Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees matched an American League outfielders record with a .997 fielding percentage in 139 games.
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Red units still on soil of Hungary
Budapest December 26 Soviet forces remain on Hungarian soil despite the peace treaty. About 25 000 troops including tank crews and air crews are billeted in Hungary beyond the December 15 reduction deadline. The pact requires reduction to lines of communication units but sets no specific troop total.
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Early form of commercial insurance focused on ships
The earliest modern insurance covered ships and their cargoes, forming the basis of marine risk transfer. This discipline evolved to protect maritime ventures, reflecting the important role of seafaring trade in economic development.
Blue-Gray All-Star Game Final Practice Sets Saturday Bout
Final practice sessions for Saturdays annual Blue-Gray football game between Northern and Southern All-Star players were held after scrimmages. Northerners limited contact to avoid injuries. Mississippi State back Wally Matulich suffered an injury and will miss the game. Kentucky star Jay Rhodemyre also hurt with a shoulder issue.
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Day-By-Day Thru'47 Sports Roundup September 1947
The daily sports digest notes 1947 highlights from September including Giants home run record, Davis Cup retention, rookie no hitter by Bill McCahan, Worsham Denver win, Dodgers trades, Goose wins Scandinavian Gold Cup, Pebble Beach amateur title, Kramer amateur title, Yankees pennant, Cobb speed record, Little Brown Jug winner, Hawthorne Gold Cup, polo at Meadow Brook, Dodgers NL clinch, Pirates manager change, Mize tie for HR lead, and World Series action through September 30.
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Cookie Lavagetto
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al Gionfriddio
Notable SEC Scoring and Foul Records Highlight 1940s Football
The piece surveys SEC basketball scoring trends and records across seasons. It notes high and low team scores, individual foul counts, free-throw and field-goal records, and compares teams like LSU, Kentucky, Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Tulane. It also references nonconference margins and historic game outcomes with multiple named teams.
Pro golf stars light up nationwide tour in 1948 launch
The program presents Madison Ee as a top pro in the last two years with a tour lasting through 1948 and possibly into 1949 and abroad. Also featured are Danny Pails from Australia and Francisco Pancho Segura of Ecuador, joining the professional field on tonight’s bill.
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Pancho) Segura
United States
Speed and light lines set for Orange Bowl clash
Georgia Tech and Kansas meet in the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day with swift backfields and heavy lines. Tech averages 195 pounds on the line and 178 in the backfield, while Kansas reports 192 on the line and 179 in the backfield. Startings show a height average near six feet and weights around 187 pounds, as both squads boast speed and depth.
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Fifty Kansas Players and Coaches Depart for Orange Bowl
Fifty University of Kansas football players along with Head Coach George Sauer and trainer Dean Nesmith were set to fly from Kansas City to Miami on a Pan American DC-4 for the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech. Coaching staff and reporters would depart on a separate scheduled flight later today from the municipal air terminal. The plane, in Crimson and Blue, is operated by an All-Kansas crew and expected to reach Miami late this afternoon.
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Baseball Owners Oust O'Connor From Executive Council
In a move led by Chandler the baseball owners remove O Connor from the executive council after a request to reshuffle the leadership. The decision follows persistent pressure within the governance group.
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Steam speeds in turbines reach record miles per hour
Steam in modern steam turbines can travel at extreme speeds, with figures around 1,200 miles per hour cited as a benchmark for turbine performance and efficiency in high temperature environments.
Orange Bow Regatta Opens Miami Festival Week
In Miami Florida the 1948 Orange Bow festival opens with nearly 200 boats entering the Orange Bow Regatta at Dinner Key. The event runs two days and ends Sunday as the revival of Ponce de Leon's flagship arrives in Biscayne Bay. A kickoff luncheon Monday will greet 1000 civic leaders as Georgia Tech and the University of Kansas prepare to meet Thursday at Orange Bowl Stadium.
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Laura Lou John Tops Seeded Field in 1948 Indoor Tennis
Laura Lou John of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Belmar New Jersey is the top seed among 28 players in the National Girls Indoor Tennis Championship opening at Longwood today.
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Jack Kramer Cashes In On Grand Tennis Success
In New York on December 26 the famed player Jack Kramer transitions from champion to promoter as he begins leveraging his haul of major world tennis titles for new ventures and public appearances.
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Blue Gray Gridfest Broadcast On WMSE Saturday
A radio preview promotes the Blue and Gray football classic from Montgomery Alabama. Har ry Wismer and Mel Allen narrate the annual North versus South matchup to be heard on WMSE 1400 and the Mutual Network at 1 45 p m. Look sharp with Gillette blades as sponsor.
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