Red Raiders Take 2 From Athens in Athens games
Decatur Red Raiders A and B teams won both games against Athens, B team 22-21 and A team 20-16. Fouls totaled 49 with four players fouling out. Decatur led 12-5 at halftime and held on after Athens narrowed the gap in the third quarter. Phil lip Kyle led Decatur with nine points while Sweetland of Athens had 11.
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Army and Air Force recruitment offer education and fast advancement
Young people are invited to explore education and rapid career advancement in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and in women’s units WAC and WAF. A recruiter at 1008 Ferry St., Decatur, Alabama urges frank talks about enlisting for a future career with leadership training and skilled guidance.
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Ala
Tide Downs Tigers Again in SEC Basketball Clash
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn 45-38 before 3,500 fans in Birmingham. Rebel Steiner sparked the Tide with the opening field goal, giving Alabama a 5-3 edge as they led 20-16 at halftime. The Tigers narrowed by midway through the second half.
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Crimson Tide
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Rebel Steiner
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Pepsi Cola Leads Early in Ladies Bowling League
The four teams in the Ladies Bowling League began the new year with resolutions to win the half. Pepsi Cola surged to first place from Raineys as Garrisons won three games from Raineys and Pepsi Cola four from Giants. C Coran of Garrisons had a high game of 174, J Briscoe of Garrisons led with a 445 series, Garrisons posted a 711 high team game, and Pepsi Cola had a 2019 high team series.
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Ladies’ Bowling League
Pepsi Cola
Raineys
Garrisons
Giants
C. Coran
J. Briscoe
Bretts Lead Climbs as Team Wins Fourth Straight
Bretts extended their four game win streak by defeating Decatur Transit and widened the lead to two games over VFW and Hogans, who remain tied for second. Roy Willis of Hogans had a 225 game and 527 series, while Johr Babis toped with a 589 series. Other 500s included Wojack 515 Weaver 503 Toney 516 Todd 501. Evans Metal posted a team high 879 and Hogans a 2502 team series. Next week’s Friday bowling marks the midseason pause with one final week for the first half.
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Hogans
Evans
Francis Service
Roy Willis
Willis
Johr’ Babis
E. Wojack
R. Weaver
Hogan
C. Toney
S. Todd
Evans Metal
Hogan’s
Two of the Four Accused Out of Jail
In New York on January 7, two of four men charged in a college basketball fixing plot were freed on bail set at up to $20,000 each. Judge Ferdinand Pecora had lowered the bail but deemed the case mean and despiteful. Bond was posted for William Ivlin and Jack Miarmi-Fis, while Aronowitz and Klein remained in custody. All four deny attempting to bribe Brooklyn co captain David Shapiro of George Washington to fix a game with Manhattan College.
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State Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecota
Jack Miarmi-Fis
William Ivlin
Eeeare J Aronowitz
Philip Klein
David Shapiro
Brooklyn
George Washington Eversey
Manhattan College Night
Pirates Show Big Infield Turnover Sparks 1946 Rise
SPORTS ROUNDUP reports major Pirates roster churn after 1947 spring. Eight players remain from 1947 list, infield entirely new, aiding last season’s ascent. Charley Grimm moves to Chicago Cubs business ties, Sol Strauss forecasts Mike Jacobs to resume 20th Century Sporting Club role, and Rocky Graziano returns from Miami rested after vacation, noting SF ban earlier.
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Charley Grimm
Missouri
Chicago
Cubs
Sol Strauss
Miami
Mike’ Jacobs
20Th Century Sporting Club
Rocky Graziano
Fine Fettle
Rocky
San Francisco
Today’s Guest Star At Del Greco Hackensack N Bergen
A jumble of clipping notes quotes opinions on gambling and arenas plus golf association trivia. It mentions Main Street gunshot rhetoric as a deterrent to gambling and recalls U S Golf Association starters for its major championships. A Harvard football history work and Dick Clark wrestling candidacy are also noted.
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Ann Arbor
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Harvard
Coaches push rule to encourage passes from goal line
College football coaches support a rule change to promote passing from behind the goal line. They warn that turning football into basketball could drive up costs, noting a recent Big Seven tournament that drew 32 000 attendees paying 50 000 dollars for 12 games.
Cage Results From Associated Press Roundup Last Night
East Island 65 NC State 6 Canisius 39 Syracuse 32 New York Univ 72 North Carolina 48 Rhode Island 48 Maine 48 Toledo 60 Wayne Mich 38 Indiana State 83 Hillsdale 41 Northern Michigan 81 Ferris 43 Louisville 72 Memphis State 53 Duke 58 Washington and Lee 46 Alabama 45 Auburn 38 Hanes Hosiery 48 Elon 40 Union Ky 70 Georgetown Ky Chatham Blanketeers 53 Appalachian 49 Miss Southern 36 Louisiana College 22 Catholic Univ 68 Wilson Teachers Anacostia Naval Receiving 49 Quantico Marines 46 Island Marines 70 Green Seanghamen Fla 49 Southwest Arizona 50 Hardin-Simmons 43 Stephen F. Austin 58 Sam Houston State 44 Magnolia A&M 74 Arkansas A&M Monticello 30 Texas Mines 57 Texas Tech 53 West Texas New Mexico postponed Southwest West Ricks 57 Idaho State 56 Whitman 55 Northern Idaho 45 Laverne 53 Seattle Pacific 48
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Louisville
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Texas to bankroll golf games with record $56 500 stake
Texas announces five tournaments totaling 56 500 in prize money for 1949. The Texas open in San Antonio kicks off February 10 with 10 000, followed by a Houston event also for 10 000. Rio Grande Valley hosts a 10 000 open in February, and an 11 500 Texas PGA annual open tour occurs later. The final event is a 15 000 open at Fort Worth Colonial Country Club in May.
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Houston
Rio Grande Valle
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Progress Made With Code Progress Made With Code
The NCAA reports steady progress in enforcing its ethics code as a survey shows most members comply while a few violate it. Clarence F. Houston of Tufts chairs the compliance committee, noting efforts to become a regulatory body may take up to three years and that about 20 complaints have been reviewed with varying outcomes.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Tufts College
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Houston
Ralph W. Rigler
University of Michigan
James H. Stewart
Dallas
Southwestern Conference
Ooen
North Carolina Dropped From Unbeaten List
New York January reports show North Carolina upset by New York University 72-48 at Madison Square Garden ending their seven game win streak. Lawrence Tech’s eight game run ended with a 73-68 loss to Hartwick at Oneonta. Other notable results include Long Island beating NC State 65-61 and LSU defeating Canisius 99-52 as college hoops action spread across multiple venues.
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New York
North Carolina
Lawrence Lord
Mulloy Enters Tampa Finals
Gardnar Mulloy top seed in Dixie Tournament quarterfinals at Tampa faces Bobbitt of Atlanta after strong showing yesterday. Mulloy defeated Key Toole 6 0 6 1 and topped an earlier foe 6 3 6 2.
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Molloy
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Tom Molloy
New Orleans
Gardner Larned
Chicago
Sidney Schwartz
Wartoane
University of Miam
Ricardo Balbiers
Chile
Bryan Grant
Balbiérs
One Third of SEC Players From the South
Sterling Slappey analyzes SEC basketball talent, noting only about one third of 165 players across 12 teams come from Southern states. Indiana leads with 21 imported players, while Florida's 16-man squad is entirely native. Teams vary in regional mix, with Kentucky near a third from the state and Florida fielding all locals.
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Morgan County Rock Creek Banner Local Notices and Visits
Rev. Dewey Crow preached at the church Saturday and Sunday and joined Miss Beckie McKee and Mrs. Malinda Lewis for Sunday dinner. Several families moved residences including Miss Lessie Lewis’s new house, Alvin McKee to his farm, and Fred Crouch with children to a new farm. Visitors included William Mason, Hubert Mason, and a Detroit party, with Ilean Oden and Ida Self among those dining with neighbors. Home Demonstration Club to meet January 10 at Mrs J F Tanner’s home.
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Beckie McKee
Malinda Lewis
Lessie
Elbert Julian
Ed McClure
Decatur
Lessie Lewis
Virgil Smith
New Year's Day
Alvin McKee
Fred Crouch
Walter Cahelia
Ozell
J. F. Fanner
William Tanner
Hubert Mason
Birmingham
Is Tanner
Cecil Tanner
Jim Woodall
Robert
Ryan
Ilean Oden
Paul Oden
Lavoid Humphrey
Eva
Tom Lewis
Ida Self
J. F. Tanner
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Detroit
Lessie Ge
Norwood Hospital
Home Demonstration Club
Caution Urges Proper Burn Containers and Clear Distance
Safety experts advise burning rubbish waste paper and other combustible materials only in open metal containers on bare ground away from buildings and anything flammable, keeping a safe distance of about 50 feet if possible.
Ben Hogan Leads in Los Angeles Open War
In the Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club the field includes Hogan to beat in the $15,000 event. Notable challengers include Ed Oliver and Lloyd Mangrum with Slim odds for others like Sammy Snead and Cary Middlecoff. The tournament runs medal play today and tomorrow, then the low 90 and ties, finishing Monday with the low 64 contending for prizes from 2600 to 100. Hogan won here in 1947 and 275 last year, leading the contenders for the title.
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Toney Penna
Cincinnati
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Elleworth Vines
Iowa
Hogan Car Mangrum
Chick Harbert
Ed Fiurgol
Detroit
Stewart
Alexander
Southern Pines
N. C
Eric Monti
Santa Monica
Johnny Bulla
Phoenix
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Paris
Hogan
Penna
Mangrum
Selective Service Rejections Rise Over Heart Disease
Report notes that among 100000 men examined during the last war by selective service 340 were rejected due to deumatic heart disease. Officials emphasize the health screening's role in assessing fitness for service and preventing medical complications.
Combined Montgomery papers by Examiner absorbs Weekly
The Montgomery Examiner will publish a first combined edition with the Montgomery Weekly next week. The Weekly, a state legal advertising tabloid, was founded in 1893 by Frank Nunnelee, later owned by Donald Dennis, then Luman Wells before purchase by Charles G. Dobbins.
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Montgomery Examiner
Montgomery Weekly
Charles G. Dobbins
The
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Professional Center
Frank Nunnelee
Owen
Donald C Dennis
Luman Wells
Dobbins
Montgomery Advertiser
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