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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1948

Page

10

Georgia Set for Victory in Gator Bowl Clash

In Jacksonville Florida on January 1 the Maryland Terrapins face the Georgia Bulldogs in the third annual Gator Bowl. Georgia relies on quarterback Johnny Rauch who is weakened by a previous injury and will not play defense. A sell-out crowd of about 23 000 is expected with kickoff at 2 PM EST and rain possible.

Acrsonville Fla Maryland University of Georgia Georgia Lou Gambino Vic Turynon Jim la Rue Georgia Bulldogs Jacksonville al Bodine Johnny Rauch Eli Maricich Billy Henderson Japumps New Orleans Texas Longhorns Crimson Tide Alabama Longhorns Dallas Southern Methodist Penn State SMU Mustangs Nittany Lions Miami Georgia Tech Kansas Miami Stadium Tech San Francisco Kezaradium University of Mississippi Delta Wl Tenn Exas Christian N Oirie Bulldogs

Florette Plans Game With Ryan's Crossroads Team

The Florette independent team schedules a game with Ryan's Crossroads video team after a name change from Cotaco. Date for the game has not been announced.

Florette Cotaco Independents Crossroads Video

Sugar Bowl showdown looms between Texas and Alabama

New Orleans reports a predicted aerial duel as Texas and Alabama meet in the 14th Sugar Bowl. Both teams boast strong offenses with Texas led by Byron Gillory and Lowell Tew contrasting Alabama's ground game and passing threat. Kickoff was set for 1:45 p.m. CST with a capacity crowd anticipated and all tickets sold.

New Orleans Texas Alabama Texans Southwest Longhorns Red-Drew Harry Gillmer Gilmer Lowell Tew Byron

32 Teams To See Action In New Year Bowl Tilts

News from New Year bowl day as 32 teams face off across sites from Pasadena to Miami. Michigan meets Southern California in the Rose Bowl while Texas faces Alabama in the Sugar Bowl and SMU meets Penn State in Dallas. Weather and rain threaten aerial games. crowds approach 500000 with about 2 million in gate receipts.

John Chandler New York Florida California Hawaii Pasadena New Orleans Dallas Miami San Francisco

Dixie Bowl Preview With Rain Expected In Birmingham

In Birmingham Arkansas faces William and Mary in the Dixie Bowl as showers are forecast and a soggy field may aid the heavier Indians. Arkansas stars Clyde Scott and Jack Cloud headline a 5-4-1 Arkansas crew, while William and Mary boasts 9-1-0 led by Korezowski and Magdziak. An estimated 25,000 fans were expected for a 2 p.m. kickoff.

Birmingham Ala William and Mary’s Indians Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Indians Williams and Mary Rube McCray John Barnhill Razorbacks Clyde Scott Navy Jack Cloud Stan Magdziak Tommy Korezowski Korezowski Miami University el Paso Texas Hardin-Simmons San Diego State San_ Diego Calif Hardin- Simmons College of Pacific Wichita Fresno C. of P Marshall W. Va Catawaba Orlando Fla Pos William & Mary Cox Esseeensee Teekroth Lively Awe Caughron Satko Thomas Thompson Peters

T R Harrisons Closeout Sale On Paint And Goods

We have in stock over 100 gallons of government surplus black paint closing out at $1.00 per gallon. Also offering fine form and implements, machine work, and welding services.

Michigan Faces USC In Rose Bowl Showdown

In Pasadena Michigan, the nine game winner and 45 year Rose Bowl veteran, meets Southern California as a 15 point favorite. About 93,000 fans expected as lineup data lists Mann against Orca Polman and Chappuis versus McCradle, with kickoff at 2 PM PST.

Michigan Southern California Pasadena Calif Wales Trojans Michigan Pos So. Calif Mann Orca Polman Hilkene Ferraro Oba i DB McCormick Cosscaeseee McCall Bird Are Cleary Yerges Ug Murphy Chappuis McCradle C. Elliott la Weiselburger B. Lillywhite

Cage Results From The Associated Press Last Night

East region results include North Carolina 64 over Loyola Baltimore 47 and Wake Forest 47 loss to Tennessee 60. Midwest matchups feature Missouri 49 over Northwestern 41 and Bradley 91 over Yale 56. Illinois State Normal 72 beat Louisiana Tech 38. Wisconsin 67 defeated Marquette 60. Connecticut Lawrence Tech 66 over Delaware 49.

Associated Press North Carolina Loyola Baltimore Mid-West Missouri Northwestern Bradley Yale Chicago Bowling Green Ohio Wichita Colorado School of Mines Illinois State Normal Louisiana Tech Wisconsin Marquette Iowa Harvard Akron Brown Michigan Creighton Lawrence Tech Delaware

Nebraska College Tournament results at York finals

Peru Teachers beat Kearney Teachers 60 to 55 in the finals. Wayne defeated Midland 36 to 25. Doane lost to York 53 to 28. Nebraska Wesleyan won 47 to 43 over Chardon Teachers.

Nebraska College York Neb Peru Teachers Kearney Wayne Midland Doane Nebraska Wesleyan Chardon Teachers

Invitational Tournament Results at Emporia Kansas

Southwest Missouri Teachers defeated College of Emporia 68 to 33 while Miami Ohio beat Oklahoma City University 55 to 46 in an invitational tournament at Emporia Kansas. Hastings Neb participated in State 57 competition.

Emporia Kansas Hastings, Neb Southwest Missouri Teachers College of Emporia Miami Ohio Oklahoma City

Illinois Iowa Tournament Results Prompt Mix

Northern Illinois State beat Knox College 80 to 50 at Moline Illinois in the Illinois Iowa tournament. Southwest McMurry defeated Oklahoma Baptist 51 to 46. At Fort Worth Texas LSU won 52 to 46 over Christian and Texas Tech topped Hardin-Simmons 77 to 58.

Moline Ill Northern Illinois State Knox College Western Illinois State Macomb Illinois College Jacksonville Southwest McMurry Oklahoma Baptist University Fort Worth Tex Louisiana State Texas Christian Texas Tech Hardin-Simmons

All-College Tournament Scores From Oklahoma City

Oklahoma A and M beat Texas 32 to 31 in the finals. Wyoming defeated Rice 56 to 43. Baylor topped Alabama 29 to 24. Hamline routed Georgia Tech 52 to 35.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma A & M Texas Wyoming Rice Baylor Alabama Hamline Georgia Tech

Coast and Geodetic Survey seeks deck officers for new jobs

The Coast and Geodetic Survey of the U S Department of Commerce invites applicants for deck officer positions with a starting salary of 2820 dollars per year. Requirements include a full four year engineering degree, good health, clear sight and hearing, and a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches. Preference is for ages 20 to 26. Successful hires will work on polyconic projections and hydrographic plotting aboard vessel operations.

Coast and Geodetic Survey U. S. Department of Commerce Uncle Sam U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, D. C

Georgia Tech Favored Over Kansas in Orange Bowl

Georgia Tech enters as a nine point favorite against Kansas in the Orange Bowl with Ray Evans and Forrest Griffith keying the Jayhawks backfield. Kansas mismatched line questioned as Tech's defense and backfield shine in sunny mid 70s forecast. Sauer withholds final starter decisions for kickoff. About 60,000 expected at the new stadium.

Miami Fla Georgia Tech University of Kansas Tech Kansas George Sauer Ray Evans Forrest Griffith Sauer Bob Davis Jim Castleberry Ralph Slaten Jim Southard George Mathews James Petit Frank Zie Bier

Ole Miss to Clash with Texas Christian in Delta Bowl

Mississippi the Southeastern Conference champion faces Texas Christian in the Delta Bowl in Memphis. Led by Charlie Conerly, Ole Miss entered as seven point favorites though rain and wind were forecast to hamper the Rebels air attack. A sellout crowd of 28 000 was expected.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi Texas Christian Charlie Conerly

Flower Bowl pits Lane College vs Bethune Cookman in Florida

The sixth annual Flower Bowl football game is set in Jacksonville Florida with Lane College Jackson Tennessee facing Bethune Cookman Daytona Beach. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 PM EST.

Jacksonville Fla Lane College of Jackson Tenn Bethune Cookman Daytona Beach

Wilberforce and Grambling Clash at Vulcan Bowl

Wilberforce 10 1 0 faces Grambling 10 1 0 in the Vulcan Bowl at Birmingham with 12 000 in attendance expected. The marquee matchup pits two unbeaten programs in a high stakes showdown.

Wilberforce Grambling Birmingham

Defeated Baylor Men In Basketball Title Clash

Oklahoma A&M edged Texas 32-31 in a late field goal by Bob Harris for the Aggies first all college tournament title. Baylor Bears beat Alabama 29-24 in a preliminary game as Wyoming defeated Rice 56-43 for the consolation crown. Hamline defeated Georgia Tech 52-35 to take seventh.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma A&m Bob Harris Aggies Texas Longhorns Baylor Bears Alabama C Tide Wyoming Rice Owls Hamline Pipers St. Paul

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