Didrikson Named Athlete Of The Year In Poll
Mildred Zaharias wins AP poll as outstanding athlete for 1945 with 126 points, edging Corus swimming 122 and Sarah Cooke tennis 70. Brenda Heiser, Patty Berg, Pauline Petr, and others also listed. Zaharias highlighted as track star and golf pioneer with historic three open titles.
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Stella Waleh
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Mardyn Phillips
Rene Lou Ballew
Helen C. Morgan
Mancha and Tew Return To Lineup
All America center Vaughn Mancha and right half Lowell Tew returned to Alabama’s squad after influenza. They joined teammates in practice as coach Frank Thomas hoped other Tide players would be fit to travel to California for the Rose Bowl. Concerns were noted for Lee Flowers and reserves Corky Corbitt and James Robertson.
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Rose Bowl
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Janiro Favored In Madison Square Garden Bout
Tony Jantro of Youngstown Ohio a top heavy favorite to defeat Humberto Zavala of Mexico in an eight round main event at Madison Square Garden. Jantro expected to weigh about 144 pounds while Zavala weighs around 138.
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Strategy Mapped For Blue-Gray Duel
Opposing coaches for the eighth annual Blue-Gray football classic will map systems tonight for the Dec 1 game. Players and coaches arrived today and practice starts tomorrow. Only about 1,100 seats remained and a sellout was seen as assured. Southern coaches are Dodd Bell Moore. Northern mentors are McMillin Waldorf Marnson. Trainers are Hutsell and Wendler.
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Northwestern
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Hovious Appointed To Ole Miss Staff
MEMPHIS AP The University of Mississippi athletic committee announced the appointment of Joan Junior Hovious to the football coaching staff to recruit talent for the 1948 eleven. Hovious said he is not seeking a permanent coaching post and plans to return to pro football after a Navy discharge. He played for the New York Giants after Mississippi and rejoined the team for four games this fall. A head coach will be chosen later to fill the vacancy caused by Harry Metre's resignation.
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Butts to Play Santa at Georgia Tulsa Bowl Sanctions
Georgia coach Wally Butts and star back Charle Tripp will play Santa Claus at an Athens Legion party for children while Georgia prepares to meet Tulsa in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Saint Marys Gaels head to Sugar Bowl vs Oklahoma. coach Jimmy Phelan reports full squad in good shape. Tornado safety tips and wool industry stats accompany brief notes on weather and livestock.
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High Scorer Leads Englewood in Narrow Victory
CHICAGO AP Forward Gerald White was high scorer for Englewood High School junior basketball in a game last night against Wake View juniors. White added a free throw in the third period for Eatlowonad's only score, preventing a shutout as Lake View used 34 players to rout opponents and total 43 points.
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De Paul Faces Oregon State In Season Opener Doubleheader
De Paul Demons chase an eighth straight win as they meet Oregon State in a Chicago Stadium feature game. The Beavers in the other half of the doubleheader face undefeated Northwestern against Michigan State as part of a season kickoff.
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Combat Vets Meet St. Mary's Fresh In New Year Bowl
St. Mary's Gaels prepare for a New Year Bowl game featuring combat veterans and teenage freshmen. The article highlights players like Wedemeyer, Spike Cordes, and veterans from World War II who served in the 1940s. The Gaels rely on an all fresh line that produced most of the team’s touchdowns and passes during the season.
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Sunday Program Listings Highlight Classic Screen Pairings
Sunday features Marie Monter and John Hall in One Thousand and One Nights and Gene Autry in Coming Around the Mountain, showcasing a double bill of vintage cinema with star power and western adventure for evening audiences.
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Gene Autry
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Mobile tennis star tunes up for coming season
AP reports Mobile star Mrs Masterson polishes her game for the season. She recently relocated from Rochester with husband. known for speed and backhand, she claimed southern titles last summer. She targets top tourneys including Jackson meet, aiming to rise in standings.
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Ringweg Title at Imi Easter Befode Event
A clay court women’s doubles match at the Ringweg titled event with Befode and Nobile pairing. The program includes South North women’s draws and a victory bonds sale.
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