Raiders Host Falkville Five In Junior High Showdown
Decatur Red Raiders seek a sixth win of the season tonight at 7 in the junior high gym as the A and B teams from Decatur and Falkville clash. Briscoe plans to start Crim Kyle and Garnett at forward and Perry guard, with Freeman and Brewer at guard for the opening tip. The Falkville B team also aims for its second win. their varsity lost 38-27 to Austinville, a county power.
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Tiger Grapplers To Meet W and L
Auburn wrestling team departs for Lexington Virginia to open the season against Washington and Lee and then meets Appalachian State Teachers in Boone North Carolina Saturday night. The lineup includes four Southeastern AAU champions Carroll Keller John McKenzie Phil Smith and John Brailovich along with four newcomers.
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Pros Still After Peace In Pro Football War
New York on January 12 details a push to end three years of NFL and AAC hostilities by settling neighborhood rivalries. A Chicago meeting January 18 aims to iron out a New York Los Angeles and Washington Baltimore truce with Yankees owner Dan Topping previewing talks including Ted Collins Tim Mara and Horace Stoneham. A single two-division league structure is eyed as settlement.
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Austin High Negro teams defeat Harrison-Chilhowee in Knoxville
In Knoxville on January 12, 250 spectators watched the Austin High School boys and girls teams win both games against Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy. The Negro boys triumphed 57 to 28, and the girls 38 to 16, in a return engagement described by Harrison-Chilhowee coach Vivian Carrier.
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DePaul Delivers Upset as Notre Dame Falls at Home
DePaul upends Notre Dame 59 to 38 on the Irish home court marking DePaul’s fifth straight win. Nearby, St Louis fends off Long Island 58-47 at Madison Square Garden as CCNY tops West Virginia 64-50.
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Sports Roundup From New York Weighs In On Officials
A columnist notes double thinking on distributing films of disputed calls to media and the need for accurate coverage. He cites referee Schoenfeld defending constructive criticism and argues criticism can improve the game. The piece also mentions Bob Duncan misattribution at Duke and pro club interest, college promotions, and quirky notes from baseball and basketball circles.
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End of the Line Heine Groh’s 474 Car License Tale
Heine Groh, famed for a .474 World Series batting mark in 1922, has kept his car license No. 474 for 36 years across three states. A Penn State sophomore gymnast, Rudy Valentino, emerges as a rising star with a family tie to a famous movie actor.
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Austinville Seals Ninth Win With Falkville Triumph 38-27
The Austinville Juniors defeated the Falkville Juniors 38 to 27, earning Austinville its ninth win. The game featured steady scoring, with Austinville pulling ahead in each quarter and sending subs in during the third before finishing strong. The next test is a Friday night matchup at Decatur expected to draw a large crowd.
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Ike Williams to Receive Trophy at Boxing Writers Dinner
Ike Williams of Trenton New Jersey world lightweight champion will be honored at the Boxing Writers Association of New York tenth annual dinner Williams to receive the Edward J Neil Memorial Trophy as outstanding boxer of 1948 Daniel F Dumb Dan Morgan former fight manager will receive the James J Walker merit award for service to the sport over many years
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Sub rule may stay in college football despite debate
The National Collegiate Football Rules Committee may not scrap the free substitution rule after slow deliberations in Palm Springs. Venerable Amos Alonzo Stagg notes minority opposition. players and coaches favor two platoon system. Official action likely after sessions end tomorrow.
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Tigers Beat Georgia Tech 41 33 in SEC Opener
Auburn shells Georgia Tech 41 to 33 to claim its first Southeastern Conference basketball win. Coach Danny Doyle shuffled positions with Bill Lynn moving to forward and Glenn Nixon at center. Lynn led scoring with 15 points as Tech faltered late.
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Famous Indian Tom Longboat Dies at 62 in Canada
Tom Longboat, a famed Onondaga distance runner known as the greatest, died after a long illness and was buried near his homeland in Brantford, Ontario. His funeral followed Iroquois rites as tributes echoed to the legendary sprinter.
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College Scores Roundup From Last Night
AP reported men's college basketball results across regions with numerous pairings. Notable outcomes include Holy Cross 59 over Chicago 58 and Rochester 72 over Hamilton 56, plus Kentucky 63 over Bowling Green 61 and San Jose State 57 over San Francisco State 51.
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Don't Retire Says Kelley
ST. PETERSBURG Fla Jan 12 Dont retire says Mike Kelley a 73 year old baseball figure and former Minneapolis Millers owner who warns Connie Mack and Clark Griffith against quitting The article notes Kelleys long ties to baseball dating to 65 years with Mack and 50 with Griffith and his desire to stay connected to the game through friendships and memories of figures like John McGraw and Judge Landis.
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Indian marathon legend shines in early 20th century era
A famed long distance runner of the era is noted for winning the 1907 Boston Marathon and competing in the 1908 Olympics. He reportedly earned over $17,000 as a professional and drew large crowds to venues like Madison Square Garden.
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Batter Rating System Reconsiders Batting Value
New York January 12 1948 discussion on batter rating revisits fairness of the traditional batting average. A proposed system adds runs batted in runs scored and total bases divided by games to rate players, reshuffling rankings for many stars including Williams Musial DiMaggio and Kiner. Critics note entrenched use of batting average but some see improved merit for power hitters and on base contributors.
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Bednarik Wins Maxwell Award for 1948 Great Play
Philadelphia reports Chuck Bednarik, Penn's All-America center, received the 12th Maxwell Football Club award for the outstanding football player of 1948. Doak Walker, SMU's All-America back, was the 1947 winner of the Maxwell Award.
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Female Hercules moth lays 200 eggs in three days
The text notes that a female Hercules moth can lay around 200 eggs in a period of three days, highlighting rapid reproductive capacity.
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