Ohio State makes historic football coaching swap
Ohio University announces a dramatic shakeup as Paul O. Bixler is promoted to head coach and Widdoes resigns from the top post after 12 years. Bixler to be full professor. Ernie Godfrey retained as assistant. Board cites three year contract and a gentleman’s agreement, with terms undisclosed.
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Durocher Picks Dodgers Mound and Infield Prospects
Leo Durocher, back as Brooklyn Dodgers manager, says his mound squad tops the league and rapid prep for 1948. He confirms talks with LD Rickey on payroll and bonus prospects, naming Howie Schultz Eddie Stevens Pee Wee Reese and rookie Stan Roses among anticipated regulars.
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Brown's Navy Service Triggers Coaching Shuffle at Ohio State
In 1943 Brown left for naval duty early in the year and nominated Widdoes to act as coach. When Brown quit in 1945 the acting tag was dropped from Widdoes' title. Widdoes' 1945 season saw two defeats and a feud with veteran halfback Paul Sarringhaus amid reports many players would not return for the school quarter starting today.
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Rose Oil Bowl Classic Preview With Durochtz Bets
Durocher names his top mound staff including Branca Head Gregg Lombardi and a rookie Hatton. Expected outfielders feature Reiser Hermanski Walker Galan Rosen Olmo with catchers Sandrock Howell Owen. Spring training opens at Daytona Beach February 1 with Durocher joining February 10 after the early schooling period.
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Holy Cross Hopes For Another Bowl Bid After Orange Bowl
Holy Cross football earns praise for sportsmanship after a narrow Orange Bowl loss to Miami. The team, visiting fans say, showed gracious conduct as Miami won 13 to 6. Dagrosa leads team into next bowls amid goodwill events.
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Dixie Howell Eyes Florida Coaching Job
Panama City AP reports Millard F. Dixie Howell former Alabama halfback expresses strong interest in the Florida coaching vacancy He would focus on utilizing Florida high school talent to build a bowl contender and Rose Bowl hopeful Howell lists coaching stints at Loyola New Orleans Mexico Arizona State and naval service with lieutenant commander rank
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Knock On Wood Custom Roots In Ancient Tree Worship
The practice of knocking on wood after boastful remarks traces to ancient tree worship when trees were seen as homes of protective spirits. Knocking was believed to summon friendly powers for aid.
Hurricanes fall short as interception fuels hard fought loss
Ed Kennedy praised the team after a tough break on a key play. He said the game was their best effort and hinted at a future bowl bid, declaring the squad grand and promising improvements for next season.
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Georgia Exultant Over Bowl Win
The Georgia Bulldogs beat Tulsa 20 to 6 in the Oil Bowl and prepared to depart New Orleans for Athens at 17 45 a m. today. Assistant coach J B Whitworth called it a big victory, noting luck aided the win over a fine Tulsa team. Wally Butts and Mrs Butts left Houston for a vacation in Mexico. Ed Morris praised Georgia as looking stronger than Indiana or Oklahoma A and M. Charlie Trippi drew All America calibre praise from Morris and Jesse Neely.
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Twenty Nominated For Baseball Fame
Twenty one former major league stars are nominated by the Baseball Writers Association for Hall of Fame. Final voting closes January 19 with 202 members to select five men needing 73 percent. No outfielders named.
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Herb Pennock
Joe McGinnity
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Bill Dickey
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Charley Gehringer
Miller Huggins
Rabbit Maranville
Joe Tinker
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