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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

6

Bowl predictions from Daily Reporter on major games and locals

The Daily Reporter forecasts several major bowls and local matchups. It predicts Alabama over Texas in New Orleans, Michigan over USC in the Tournament of Roses, and Doak Walker powers Penn State in the Cotton Bowl. Arkansas favored in Dixie Bowl, Mississippi over TCU in Delta Bowl, with Georgia over Maryland and other lower bowls listed.

Hjs New Orleans Bobby Arnee Gilmor Longhorns Bama William and Mary N. Carolina Arkansas Johnny Lujack Mississippi TCU Memphis Charlie Conerly Horned

Garrison's Seizes Lead At Decatur Bowling Center

Garrison's topped Hogan's for a fourth straight win to reach first in the Men's League at Decatur Bowling Center on Tuesday night. Gregg's climbed to second with three wins over Donaldson, Texaco swept White's, and J C Ray took high honors with a 221 game and 569 series.

Garrison Decatur Hogan Gregg Donaldson Texaco White J. C. Ray Gregg's Weaver Sellers Strickland Latham Shealy S Kennedy Sharp J. Densidien D. Donaldson Guess White's Willoughby Roberts Wallace Seeeere Reed Toney Wilson Taeveee Kelley

Moulton Heights Triumphs In Tight Junior Thriller

Moulton Heights Juniors edged Ryan Juniors 24 22 in two overtimes after Levi Smith scored the deciding basket. In the nightcap Ryan Independents overcame Mitchell 30 29 with Boyd Ryan sealing the win. Davis led Ryan with seven in the final period, while Ed Mooney top scored for Mitchell.

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Denmark Doubles Forested Area in 75 Years

Denmark has increased its forested land significantly over 75 years, expanding the share of its territory covered by woods and contributing to the nation’s environmental and conservation goals.

Denmark

Maryland smarting plan to stop Georgia aerial game

Maryland coaches rely on two 490 pound tackles Ray Krause and Jim Goodman to overwhelm Georgia and disrupt the Bulldogs passing attack. Coach Jim Tatum aims to pressure the line to free halfback Lou Gambino while Georgia prepares a final workout ahead of the Gator Bowl clash in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Fla Maryland Georgia Ray Krause Jim Goodman Krause Goodman Johnny Rauch Wallace Butts Terrapins Bulldogs Jim Tatum Lou Gambino Tatum Wally Butts

Rose Bowl Teams Ready for Action in 34th Edition

Michigan and Southern California prepared for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with unbeaten Michigan Wolverines and USC Trojans in good shape. The 93,000 capacity crowd was expected for a 2 PM Pacific kickoff amid ideal weather.

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Razorbacks, Indians set for Dixie Bowl showdown

Arkansas and William and Mary prepared for the inaugural Dixie Bowl at Legion Field in Birmingham with a 2 PM kickoff. Arkansas held a one touchdown edge, coach John Barnhill pessimistic yet hopeful, while Rube McCray’s Indians stressed high spirit and hard work amid a crowd of about 30 000 plus and cool weather.

Birmingham Arkansas Razorbacks William and Mary Indians Legion Field Stadium Tribe John Barnhill Barnhill Fayetteville Jack Cloud Stan Magdziak Buddy Lex John Jace Rube McCray Indians Rkansas Pos Will Mary Cance Steckroth Lively Sazio Roberts Safko Thomas Thompson Pecerese Ramsey Thorton Caughron Canada Housma Pipkin Mikula Scott Korczowski Fowler Blane Campbell

Passing Takes Center Stage In Bowl Lineups

A bulletin on upcoming college bowls highlights aerial stars across the matchups. Michigan faces Southern Cal with Bob Chappuis possibly limited. Texas with Bobby Layne vs Alabama and Gilmer. Penn State leans on running game against SMU and Doak Walker. Kansas features Ray Evans. Georgia Tech deploys Jim Still. Conerly and Poole pace the Delta Bowl slate with Mississippi.

Austin Dealmear New York Gilmers Laynes Conerlys Michigan Wolverines Southern Cal Pasadena Bob Chappuis Chappuis Trojans Jim Powers George Murphy New Orleans Texas Bobby Layne Alabama Harry Gilmer Gilmer Layne Penn State Dallas Tex Georgia Tech Poole Texas Christian Oleg Lindy Berry Jacksonville Fla Georgia Johnny Rauch Conerly Vic Turyn Maryland San Francisco Johnny Lujack Notre Dame Herman Wedemeyer St. Mary's

College basketball scores roundup from multiple teams

Team results list from various colleges including Kansas State over Canisius 47 45 Hofstra over St Francis 53 49 Princeton 49 Rochester 37 LaSalle 61 Southern Cal 48 New York U 64 Temple 41 J Johns Brooklyn 49 Stan 44 Missouri 51 U Buffalo 50 Arizona 61 St Josephs Philadelphia 57 Centbury 52 Earlham 37 Nevada 63 Nebraska 58 Iowa State 47 Michigan 41 St Louis U 63 Georgetown 58 Loras 53 Utah State 48 South Dakota 54 Bradley 51 Toledo 58 Cornell 41 Eastern Illinois State 58 Louisiana Tech 57 Western Reserve 63 Connecticut 49 St Ambrose 62 Cornell College 1 Mt Vernon Ia 43

Kansas State Canisius Hofstra St. Francis Princeton Rochester LaSalle Southern Calif New York Temple J. John’s Brooklyn Stan Issouri U. Buffalo Arizona St. Joseph's Philadelphia Mid-West Centerbury Earlham Nevada Nebraska Iowa State Michigan St. Louis Georgetown Loras Utah State South Dakota Bradley Toledo Cornell Eastern Illinois State Louisiana Tech Western Reserve Connecticut

Nebraska college tournament scores reported from York and Muscatine

In York Nebraska Doane and Wesleyan were tied 43 all, with Kenney noted in overtime. Teachers defeated Midland 63 41, York 41 30, and Muscatine Iowa Teachers beat Simpson 54 40. Iowa State Teachers won 62 38 against Luther in Decorah Iowa.

York Neb Doane Wesleyan Kenney Midland Chardon Muscatine Mankato Minn Simpson Indianola Iowa State Luther Decorah

Monmouth Tops Augustana In Illinois-Iowa Tourney

In Moline Illinois Monmouth defeats Augustana 69 to 53 while Duke beats Ranes Hosiery 70 to 46 in the same Illinois Iowa tournament.

Moline Ill Monmouth Augustana South Duke Ranes Hosiery

Holy Cross tops NC State in overtime at Sugar Bowl

Holy Cross defeats North Carolina State 56 to 51 in overtime at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Tulane hands Oklahoma a 49 to 32 defeat, while McMurry beats Oklahoma Baptist 43 to 31 and St Benedicts prevails 62 to 42 over Olathe Kansas.

New Orleans Holy Cross North Carolina State Tulane Oklahoma Southwest McMurry Oklahoma Baptists St. Benedicts Olathe Kan

College Tournament Semifinals Reach Oklahoma City

Oklahoma A&M defeated Baylor 22 21 and Texas beat Alabama 50 31 in semifinals. Wyoming topped Namline 55 42 in the consolation round.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma A&m Baylor Texas Alabama Wyoming Namline

Invitational Tournament Semifinals and Consolation Results

In Fort Worth Texas SMU def Texas A M 47 to 30 in the semifinals. Texas Wesleyan beat North Texas State 66 to 61 in the other semifinal. LSU defeated Hardin Simmons 62 to 46 in the consolation. TCU edged Texas Tech 50 to 48 in the consolation. In the Far West San Francisco State 62 California Poly 41. Pacific Lutheran 40 British Columbia 39. Fresno State 47 New Mexico 43. Gonzaga 48 Eastern Washington 43. Oregon State College 63 California 47. Oregon 61 Kansas 53. Whittier 56 San Diego State 52.

Fort Worth Tex Southern Methodist Texas A & M Texas Wesleyan North Texas State Louisiana State Hardin- Simmons Texas Christian Texas Tech Far West San Francisco State California Poly Pacific Lutheran U. British Columbia Fresno State New Mexico Gonzaga Eastern Washington Oregon State College California Oregon U. Kansas Whittier San Diego State

Los Angeles Invitation Tournament Results

In a championship sequence at the Los Angeles tournament Marshall of Huntington WV defeated Syracuse NY 46 44 while Idaho edged Brigham Young 42 41 to claim the title game.

Los Angeles

Bowl matchups listed for upcoming postseason games

The schedule lists teams and venues including Missouri Valley in the Cigar Bowl in Tampa San Diego State and Hardin Simmons in the Harbor Bowl at Fresno Catawba versus Marshall in the Tangerine Bowl at Orlando and related games in Florida California and West Virginia.

Texas and Alabama Readied for Sugar Bowl TV Part of 1940s Championship Run

A capacity crowd of 72 000 awaited the Sugar Bowl clash between Texas and Alabama in Tulane Stadium as both teams, ranked in the top ten, prepared final workouts. Texas favored by one touchdown, led by quarterback Gilmer and back Layne, faced a Crimson Tide team with strong passing and a solid defensive record.

Crimson Tide Biloxi Mississippi Longhorns Austin Tulane U.S. Weather Bureau Texas Alabama Duke Ry Gilmer Slaw Anker Bobby Layne SMU Vanderbilt Texans

All Age Trials Finish At Wheeler Plantation Alabama

One brace remains in the All Age Trials at the Wheeler Plantation Courtland with no winner yet announced. Today the brace is to finish and the All Shooting Dogs Stake will be held as a large crowd attends the event with trainers including Earl Bufkin James Tuttle Ina John Gardner and Gene Luceford among those taking part.

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Aggies Face Texas In All College Tourney Final

Oklahoma City December 31 Oklahoma A and M aims for its fourth straight All College tournament crown against Texas. Texas has won 10 straight and 36 of last 38. Semifinal saw A M lose 22 21 to Baylor while Texas beat Alabama 40 31 to reach final.

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