College grid stars listed with weights and captains
The passage names players from multiple universities including Michigan State and Holy Cross, noting 1946 football seniors and captains like Robert Me w and Huey Keeney. It mentions weight ranges around 190 to 245 pounds and references several schools and teams, outlining expected standout backs and punters for the season.
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John Ah Te Rete
Leo Skladany
Ee Robert
Heck
John. Goldsberry
Indiana
Jona‘Repkins
Arnmouth
James Reilly
Holy
Robert Mew
Michigan State
Issalbert
Sanders
South
Tom
Mcid Harper Davis
Bullet
Bobby UM
Huey Keeney
Owls
Aso
Strong Elba Tigers Face Built Schedule Next Week
The Elba Tigers with a seasoned squad, led by Coach Jim Reynolds, plan a tough schedule featuring Dothan Enterprise Troy Andalusia Opp Kinalon and other strong opponents. Roster includes Billy Jacobs Billy English Ben Johnson Hollis Marker Leon Kayis Orell King Clyde Collier Donald Taylor Harold Devan Tay Knight LP Hussey Lamar Jakobs Sam Dye Tommy Wise Harold Farris Sonny Bell and Bill Smart. Schedule lists games from December 14 Brundidge December 17 Enterprise here December 21 New Brockton here January 4 Andalusia there January 1 Brundidge here January 1 Troy here January 14 Kinston there January 18 Florala there January 21 New Brockton there January 28 Dothan there January 28 Kinston here February 1 Open February 4 Opp there February 8 Dothan here February 10 LUverne here February 31 Enterprise there February 15 Tray there February 18 Opp here February 22 Florala here February 2 Luverne there February 25 Andalusia here Tournament.
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New Brockton
Dothan
Kinston
Luverne
Enterprise
Tray
Opp
Florala
Andalusia
Amateur Basketball Union Set for Atlanta Tournament
The 1949 Southeastern Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament will be held in Atlanta from February 19 to 24. Only teams from Georgia Tennessee Alabama North Mississippi Pensacola Florida and the Third Army area are eligible to enter.
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Atlanta
Southeastern Amateur Athletic ‘Union
Georgia
Tennese
Alabama
North Mississippi
Pensacola
Fla
Third Army Area
Ted Williams Wins 1948 American League Batting Title
Boston outfielder Ted Williams officially clinched the 1948 AL batting crown with a .369 average, becoming the third player in league history to win four or more titles. Lou Boudreau was runner-up at .435 while Williams also topped doubles with 44. Cleveland's Dale Mitchell finished third at .336. Williams trails Ty Cobb and Harry Heilmann in AL titles, and the league's hitting improved overall as Cleveland led team batting at .282.
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Jerry Liska
Chicags
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Williams
Willams
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Boudreau
Ty Cobb
Teds
Harry Heilmann
Cobb
Ke Heilmann
Detroit Tiger
Pittsburgh
Honus Wagner
Bey Dreau
Cleveland
Dale Mitchell
al Zarila
St. Louis
Barney MeCosky
Philadelphi
Bob Dillinger
DiMaggio
New York
Watt Evers
Detroit
Ancient Lake Appling
Chicago
Ilank Majeski
Philadelphia
el Goodman
Boston
Yankee DiMaggio
Honer Jaurets
Tom Henrich
Browns
Dor di Maggio
McCosky
Red Sox
College of Pacific and Hardin-Simmons Battle to Tie in Grape Bowl
In Lodi California College of Pacific trailed 21-0 at halftime before a comeback era. Eddie Lebaron connected on several passes as Don Hardy ran for three scores and two big plays spurred the rally. Hardin-Simmons struck first with two early TDs and Ford to McChesney linked for another. Cody briefly gave Pacific a lead before a late 50 yard punt return set up a Ford to McChesney TD. Paul Bailey kicked the tying point with 3 seconds left.
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Lodi
Calif
College of Pacific
Mardin Sigamong
Ats
Eddie Lebaron
Don Hardy
Hardy
Lebaron
Cowboys
Hooka'* Aevis
John Ford
Bob McChesney
Hardin Simmons
Pacific
Cody
Tardy
Davis
Ford
McChesney
Paul Bailey
Mobile’s Outstanding Amateur to Receive Trophy Honor
Mobile civic leaders and the Athletic Club will select the city’s outstanding amateur for 91 and inscribe his name on a trophy kept by the club. The award may honor athletic prowess shown in local or other competitions.
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Mobile
Ozark Eagles Rally Past Geneva In Tight Wins
The Ozark Eagles avoided overtime to edge Geneva 31 28 in a Friday night home doubleheader, defeating Geneva Bees by the same one point margin.
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Ozark
Geneva
Ozark Eagles
Geneva Bees
Compton Outclasses Di in Third Annual Lite Bowl Clash
Compton College defeated Di by 4B to 14 before 50 538 fans in the third annual Lite Bowl game. The Cougars secured their 12th victory of the season and second win in a row in this senior college intersectional matchup. Zot Wegnint opened with a first quarter surge as Compton built the lead early.
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Compton
DU Cmh
Junior College Eleven
Seaten
M Wegnint
Harbert sets new course record in Miami Open golf round
Harbert of Detroit shot 62 eight under par at the Miami Springs course to lead the Minas Open after 34 holes, sinking a four foot birdie to break the course mark previously held by Picard and Taxtner. Rain interrupted play as Stranahan, Keiser, Penna and Marmon chased the leader in a tight field with top prize of 2000 dollars.
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Chick Harbert
Detroit
Minai Springs
Harbert
Tate
Henry Picard
Clayton Tlaetner
Albert
Wilting Pro
Iion
Stranahan
Mepran Baryon
White Phi
Herman Keiser
Akron
Toney Penna
Cincinnati
Chamb Claude Marmon
West
Fla
Kewise
Jimmy Demarel
Ojal
Cal
Viva
Vornorvan
Hamilton
Landover
Man
Maimi Beach
Steve Wargg, Jr
Miami
Dutch Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Skip Alexander
Myrtor Smith
Detrolt
Lesa
Kensnedy
Pawtucket
R. J
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Merman Sehartau
Bloomington
Vil
Cova Mangrum
Chicaun
Staszewski
Winsted
Conn
Spain
Noel of Louisville Wins Optimist Race
Noel of Louisville defeats rivals by about 100 yards to win the Optimist mile race in Wamingham. Auburn’s Overton, last year’s winner, could not compete due to a strained ankle. Louisville takes the team title with 47 points, while Auburn and Alabama follow.
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Noel of
Louisville
Wamingham
Don Noel
University of Lavalseille
Noel
Auburn
Whiley Overton
Overton
Tcnuse
Bil Braker
University of Abiebana Freshan
Ant- Hawhed
Lewis Tackey
Bob Parsons
Alabama
Wial Tached
Jim Mitchell
Aube
Louieville
Auburu
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N. Foster St
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Ala
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Ray Guest
Lona
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