Johnny Lujack Named Athlete Of The Year 1947
Notre Dame quarterback Johnny Lujack won the Associated Press Athlete of the Year honor for 1947, amassing 116 points to top runner Kramer and DiMaggio. The Heisman winner, Notre Dame star from Connellsville, Pa, plans pro football after graduation and weighed offers from Chicago Bears and Chicago Rockets.
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New York Yankees
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Brooklyn
Doak Walker
Southern Methodists
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Harry Stuhldreher
Frank Carideo
Angelo Bertelli
San Francisco
Connellsville
Chicago Bears
Chicago Rockerts
Glenn Davis
Army
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Spo
Johnny Mack
Jack Kramer
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Bobby Locke
Golf Sistens En Blackwell
Charlie Conerly
Juniors Hold Hard Practice Before Friday Morgan County Clash
The Decatur Juniors endured a hard Wednesday workout in prep for Hartselle Friday night. The Junior Raiders aim for their ninth Morgan County win, having defeated Flint, Eva, Moulton Heights, Seville, Union Hill, Austinville, Trinity and Cotaco.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
Flint
Eva
Moulton Heights
Seville
Union Hill
Austinville
Trinity
Cotaco
Alaska Moose Weighs Over 1400 Pounds as Largest Deer
The Alaska moose weighs more than 1400 pounds and stands as the largest member of the deer family, surpassing other species in size and heft.
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Alaska
LSU Coach Shakeup Rumor Denied by Athletic Director
Baton Rouge Louisiana January 15 Athletic Director T P Red Heard denied a Atlanta Constitution report that three LSU coaches Joel Hunt Red Swanson Boots Chandler had resigned or would be reassigned Moore facing pressure since 1947 team. He said no changes can be discussed until the athletic council meeting later this month.
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T. P
Louisiana State University
The
Atlanta Constitution
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Red Swanson
Boots Chandliss
F. M. Williams
Swanson
Williams
Bernie
Moore
Braswell Elected Captain of Decatur Red Raiders
John Braswell has been unanimously elected captain by his teammates to lead Decatur High School’s Red Raiders for the basketball season. Coach Shorty Ogle led a tough practice as the team prepared for Hartselle at the junior high gym and announced improvements including Morgan county’s first electric scoreboard with clock and horn. The Raiders face a two game road swing next week with girls’ team traveling to Cullman on Tuesday and Union Hill visit on Friday.
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John Braswell
Decatur
Red Raiders
John
H. L. (Shorty) Ogle
Raiders
Hartselle
Morgan County
Cullman
Union Hill
NCAA Rules Panel Readies Final Vote on Fall Code
NCAA Rules Committee in Savannah after tests and preliminary votes as it prepares to finalize next season's college football regulations. Key topics include equipment safety, possession after out of bounds kicks, and aligning high school and college rules with a joint code sought through Chicago meetings and a prep school delegation.
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Chick Hosch
Savannah
National Football Rules Committee
W. J. Bingham
Harvard
W. A. Alexa’ S
Georgia Tech
Alexander
Bingham
Chicago
Two Negro Golf Pros Barred from Richmond Open
In Richmond California on January 15 two black golf pros Bill Spiller and Ted Rhodes were barred from entering the $10 000 Richmond Open. They threatened to report to the first tee and force the issue while seeking reconsideration of a PGA ruling that only Caucasians may enter PGA controlled events. Attorney John Rowell eyed court action to seek damages for denying livelihood opportunities. Also listed as entrants are top pros from the United States and abroad including Bobby Locke and Demaret with Mangrum and Schoux among pre tournament favorites.
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Calif
PGA
Bill Spiller
Ted Rhodes
Los Angeles
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Australia
Canada
South Africa
Bobby Locke
Pe Mangrum
Demaret
Ojai
Locke
Coua
George En Schoux
Saints Still Unbeaten as St Bernard Eyes Vulcans
Saint Bernard reported an unbeaten seven game run after a road trip with wins over Maxwell, Soleas, and Birmingham. Big Bill Lynn leads the Saints in scoring as they head into a Saturday night clash with the Vulcans, despite being underdogs.
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Maxwell Soleas
Cannes Ieee
Birmingham
Vulcans
Saints
Nenetheless
Bill Lynn
Various college cage results across districts and teams
A broad slate of college basketball scores listed by the Associated Press includes Fordham over St. Francis Brooklyn 47 44 and Penn State over West Virginia 50 46 among many others across the East and Midwest. Notable games feature Tufts 80 Bates 57 and Princeton 52 Army 46 with multiple overtime and close finishes.
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Associated Press
Fordham
St. Francis
Brooklyn
Wash. and Jefferson
Bucknell
Alliance
Clarion
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Bates
Rider
Trenton
Albright
Lebanon Valley
Ursinus
Delaware
Potomac State
Davis and Elkins
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Chicaso
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Ater
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Columbia
Rhode Island State
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Army
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Otto Schnellbacher
Art Cerra
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Mason- Dixon Loop
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Navy
Maryland
Montana
Lexington
Adolph Rupp
University of Kentucky
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Birmingham Man Dies From Auto Collision Injuries
Fred Tucker, 51, died yesterday from injuries after being struck by an automobile last Friday on a Birmingham street. His death marks the first traffic fatality in the city since January 1.
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Birmingham
Fred Tucker
Saints Strive In Birmingham Tilt As Season Heats Up
The St. Bernard Saints, led by a star scoring guard averaging 20.6 points per game, seek return matchups with local pro quint as they head toward a February 5 game in Birmingham. Last season the Saints split with the pro team, losing 49-35 in the opener and winning the rematch in Cullman.
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Quint
Saints
Cullman
Birmingham
Western Michigan and Loyola play record three overtime thriller
Western Michigan outlasted Loyola Chicago in a marathon 3 overtime clash at Chicago with Bob Fitch scoring the decisive basket for Western. Columbia and Fordham win to extend unbeaten runs. Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp calls for changes to officiating.
NFL Round Up Faces Draft Plan And Franchise Bids
NFL directors weigh a joint draft with the American Conference but likely lack the four fifths needed. Commissioner Bell signals rejection of San Francisco Clippers’ admission bid. The Twenty Century Sporting Club and Yankees Giants ink outdoor fight plan with Joe Louis defending title in June at Yankee Stadium. About 80 women golfers tee off at Palma Ceia in the $3,000 72 hole Women’s Open.
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Palma Ceia
Neyland Opposes Sanity Code Calls Coaches Meet Open
Tennessee coach Bob Neyland criticizes the NCAA Sanity Code and schedules a January 22 SEC Coaches Association meeting in Atlanta to discuss implementation and scholarship plans. The article also notes the 1948 Morgan County basketball tournament plans with Decatur as site February 17 and officials Charley Stapp and Jimmie Carter.
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Tennessee
Bob Neyland
NCAA
Southeastern Conference
Neyland
SEC Coaches Association
Vol
Atlanta’ Constitution
Owens
Morgan County Athletic Association
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Decatur
Charley Stapp
Jimmie Carter
University of Alabama
Suggs and Jameson Favored in Second Annual Tourney
Louise Suggs the National Amateur Champion and Betty Jameson the National Open Titleholder were favorites to win the second annual tournament. Richard C. Harlow resigned as Harvard football coach citing ill health, planning a long rest. Ferris Fain has not signed his 1948 Philadelphia Athletics contract, noting a tradition of delaying the first signed deal.
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Louise Suggs
Betty Jameson
Hanover
Richard C.harlow
Harvard Sdageslighan
Harlow
San Francisco
Connie Mack
Ferris Fain
Philadelphia Athletics
Fain
Wedemeyer Plays For Acorns As PCL Offer Looms
Oakland report notes Herman Wedemeyer the Hawaiian football star musing on a baseball offer from the Oakland Acorns of the Pacific Coast League while already under contract to play pro football with the Los Angeles Dons. The Maine forest statistic is also mentioned.
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Calif
Herman Wedemeyer
P Baseball
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Los Angeles Dons
No Poll For Tech Georgia Georgia Tech Faculty
Regent Sandy Beaver says no secret poll will be held on his plan to subordinate football to academics. The board overruled him but he notes some aims show in the NCAA Sanity Code and praises Georgia Tech and Tulane for leading Conference alignment.
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Georgia Tech
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NCAA
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English Fencer Hogan Defends U S Golf From British Barbs
Ben Hogan responded to criticism from Henry Longhurst and Henry Cotton about American golf. He denied claims of dirty play and rule violations, noting Americans never face disqualification in England and citing strong attendance at recent Los Angeles and Del Monte events. Hogan also highlighted Ryder Cup expenses and extra allowances given to Cotton.
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Little Ben
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Sam Snea
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