Rose Bowl Showdown Gilmer vs Tannehill Prime Contenders
Pasadena January 1 0 1946 expert view centers on Gilmer of Army and Tannehill of USC in a Rose Bowl clash between undefeated Alabama and the Trojans. Analysts favor USC’s line and Tannehill running edge while noting Gilmer’s high passing yardage and touchdowns this season. Trojan coach Cravath seeks third straight Rose Bowl win as Alabama hopes Gilmer’s aerials overcome USC weight advantage.
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Sparks to Leave Montgomery for Governors Conference
Gov Chauncey Sparks departs Montgomery January 1 for a meeting of the executive committee of the National Governors Conference in Washington. Reported discussion may center on returning unemployment service to the states after Congress approved but President Truman vetoed the bill.
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Chauncey Sparks
National Governors Conference
Washington
Congress
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Red Top taxi service notices meter and reporting policy
On street corners vehicles with xi meters determine the fare for Red Top taxi service. If a call is answered by someone other than the driver or cab, report it to our office.
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Our Office
Wake Forest Favored In Gator Bowl Showdown
Jacksonville Florida January 1 Wake Forest enters its first annual Gator Bowl as the slight favorite over South Carolina after a 13 13 regular season tie. Probable lineups include Bruno Lewis Schmidt Ratteree Harris Foreman Garrison Huffman Hobbs McDonald DeMaris Sacrinty Carr Scarinty Brembs Brinkley and others with game time set for 1 30 P M CST.
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Wake Forest
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Flower Bowl Matchup Pits Lane University Against Louisiana Normal
In Jacksonville Florida the fifth annual Flower Bowl staged two top Negro teams Lane University of Jackson Tennessee and Louisiana Normal of Grambling Louisiana met after Lane entered with five wins and one loss while Louisiana Normal carried eight victories and two losses in 1945. The kickoff was set for 1 30 pm CST.
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Football Makes A Final Spree In 13 Bowl Games
New York reports a holiday football bonanza with 13 bowl games and about 400000 fans attending. Alabama favored over USC in the Rose Bowl while St Mary’s meets Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. Fortunes ride on Heisman contenders and top lineups across Sugar Bowl East-West Shrine Orange Bowl and others in Dallas Houston and Jacksonville.
Football bowl results from past years listed in mirror
A recap of historic football bowl winners across decades shows Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl outcomes with teams like Southern California Duke Alabama Georgia Tech Texas A&M Oklahoma Mississippi State and Stanford among others. It catalogs scores and matchups from one year ago three and five years ago and ten years ago.
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Tennessee
Duke
Alabama
Western All-Stars
Tulsa
Georgia Tech
Oklahoma
Texas
Georgia
UCLA
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
East vs West All Star Game Draws 60,000 Fans at Kezar Stadium
A mild sunny day drew a 60,000 capacity crowd to Kezar Stadium for the 21st annual West All-Star game. The West, favored 10-7, faced the East with stars like George Savitsky and Tom Hughes, while Doak Walker and Jake Leicht boosted the West lineup. Probable starters listed include Thompson, Lorenz, Savitsky, McClure, Dickerson, Sniadack, Washington, Hughes, Dickey, Evans, Leight, Breslin, and Breslin among others. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital.
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Kezar Stadium
Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospital
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George Savitsky
Pennsylvania
Tom Hughes
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Jake Leicht
Oregon
Doak Walter
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Tigers Meet Texas In Cotton Bowl Classic Clash
Missouri and Texas prepare for the tenth annual Cotton Bowl at the Big Saucer with a sell-out crowd of 45 000 plus expected. Missouri aims to overcome doubt with a confidence driven by Don Faurot and Chauncey Simpson while Texas eyes a strong showing in the 1 15 p m kickoff.
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Oratory Test Offered Across Multiple High Schools
The News Age Herald announces an oratorical contest for senior and junior high schools in Morgan County and surrounding districts. Enrolled schools include Decatur Senior, Eva, Falkville, Hartselle, Cotaco, Somerville, Decatur Junior, Moulton Heights, Evan High junior grades, and others. Enrollment closes January 30 at 6 PM. qualified schools select representatives by February 15. Subjects focus on Racial and Religious Tolerance as a Means to Lasting Peace. Scholarships and prizes include $2,700 in tuition for state finalists plus cash prizes and travel expenses for finalists and a chaperon.
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Falkville
Morgan County High
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Cotaco
Somerville
Birmingham
News-Age-Herald
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News- Age-Herald
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News- Age Herald
Cugat Sued in Los Angeles Maintenance Suit
Xavier Cugat a rumba maestro actor and cartoonist was named defendant in a maintenance suit filed by Mrs. Carmen Castillo. The couple married in 1929 and she claims his 1945 income exceeded 200000 dollars and that he owns considerable property. She seeks her share of community property and alimony to maintain her standard of living.
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Los Angeles
Xavier Cugat
Carmen Castillo
Mexico
Priscilla Lane Delivers Son Joseph Lawrence
Screen actress Priscilla Lane welcomed a seven pound baby boy named Joseph Lawrence. The birth came in the closing hours of 1945 two days after her husband Major Joseph Howard returned from duty on Guam.
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Hollywood
Priscilla Lane
Maj
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Guam
Joseph Lawrence
Bulldogs Meet Tulsa in Oil Bowl Showdown
Georgia Bulldogs led by Charley Trippi clash with Tulsa Hurricanes in the Oil Bowl at Houston Texas. Both teams finished 8 wins 2 losses. Georgia aims for post season success after Rose and Orange Bowls. Tulsa boasts four All Missouri Valley linemen and strong backs Camp Wilson and Dick Smith. Attendance expected around 25 000 for the 1 30 kickoff.
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Texas
Georgia Bulldogs
Charley Trippe
Tulsa Hurricanes
Trippi
Bulldogs
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Hurricanes
Camp Wilson
Dick Smith
Henry Frnka
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Wally Butts
Orange
Rose
Bowl Roundup of New Year's Day Games Across USA
The list covers Rose, Sugar, Orange, Cotton and more bowls with matchups, sites, records, kickoff times, attendances, and networks. Notable pairings include Alabama vs Southern California in Pasadena and Oklahoma A&M against St Mary's in New Orleans.
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Calif
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New Orleans
Oklahoma
St. Mary's
ABC
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Qualifying Rounds to Begin Tomorrow for Los Angeles Open
Golfdom's near greate begin qualifying rounds over seven courses tomorrow for the $13 333 Los Angeles Open tournament starting Friday. The greats do not have to qualify. The qualifying round over holes will determine the 60 to 70 positions remaining on the roster. Many top players are expected for the opening round.
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Los Angeles
Golfdom
Slime Mold Dilemma Shapes Animal Plant Classification
A slime mold may be considered either an animal or a plant depending on the life cycle stage examined. Researchers note the organism's behavior and development blur traditional category lines, prompting taxonomic debate.
Wrestling Draws Attention Over Boxing in Attendance
A sports roundup notes wrestling exceeded boxing in 1945-46 attendance and ponders future Rose Bowl exclusivity between Big Ten and Pacific Coast Conference champions. It highlights Joe Baksi Freddie Eciott Heavyweight display, Alabama Crimson Tide origins, Pat O Luck Gulfstream debut, Pee Wee Reese in service, and Joe Louis meeting Tommy Burns.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Finois
Midwest
Happy Chandler
Pearl Harbor
Pat O
Ben Jones
Bill Dickey
Peewee Reese
Brooklyn Dodgers
Joe Louis
Seattle
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Australia
Joe
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Mr. Burns
Red Patter‘gon
Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Selma to Open Southland Mower Plant in January
A new factory for hand and power lawn mowers will start in Selma around January 1. Frank P. Wright of Birmingham, engineer and production manager for Southland Mower Company, says the plant is the first of its kind in the South.
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Backfield Aces Clash Miami Holy Cross Orange Bowl
University of Miami faces Holy Cross in the Orange Bowl before 36 000 fans as backfield luminaries Stan Koslowski and Harry Ghaul were set to decide the game. Rain threatened a slippery field though sunshine was forecast with temperatures in the mid 70s. Coaches John Cagrosa and Jack Harding predicted a wide open scoring battle.
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Stan Koslqwski
Harry Ghaul
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Holy Cross
John Cagrosa
Jack Harding
New Mexico Lobos Meet Denver Pioneers in Sun Bowl
New Mexico Lobos and Denver Pioneers clash in El Paso for the Sun Bowl showdown. Denver relies on Johnny Karamigioe and Johnny Adams to pace the offense, while New Mexico leans on Don Rumley and Rudy Krall as the attack seeks to add a bowl win to their season total.
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Sugar Bowl Juiced Duel Between A and M and St Mary's
A Sugar Bowl crowd of 73 000 expected a high powered matchup between Oklahoma A and M Cowboys led by All America Bob Fenimore and Hermann Wedemeyer against St Mary's Gaels with Spike Cordeiro. Weather forecast called for fair cool conditions as both coaches touted their squads in top shape with probable lineups listed for a kickoff at 2 PM.
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Herman Wedemeyer
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Field of 13 Set for San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita
A field of 13 thoroughbreds contest Santa Anita's 25000 San Carlos handicap a seven furlong sprint for 3 year olds and up. Top weight 126 pounds highlights First Fiddle a leading money earner with 319335. Other contenders include Slide With Snow Boots High Resolve Bull Reigh Texas Sandman Challenge Me and Baron Jack.
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Knoxville Florida colleges in Azalea Bowl clash
Knoxville University meets Florida Normal College in the Azalea Bowl in Orlando Florida. The game features Purman Ellis of Knoxville and Captain Lester Witherspoon of Frida as standout backs. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 30 p m CST.
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Florida Normal College
Purman Ellis
Knoxville
Lester Witherspoon
Frida
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