SEC Teams Ready For Saturday Football Bouts
Southeastern Conference coaches marshal shifts and injuries as Alabama scrambles to replace regulars for Kentucky clash while Auburn practices new guard alignments to cover Tidwell. Tennessee, Georgia, Vanderbilt, LSU, Mississippi, Florida, Tulane and Mississippi State prepare for rival matchups with Wake Forest, Furman, North Carolina, Arkansas and each other.
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Tech
al Kovacic
Jim Shiver
Billy Ball
Tidwell
Plainsman
Bob Neyland
Tennessee Vols
Wake Forest
Sanders
LSU
Vandy
Mel Lyle
Clyde Lindsey
al Sanders
Mississippi
Red Drew
Arkansas
Ray Wolf
Florida Gators
North Carolina
Tulane
Mississippi State
New Orleans
Beau Jack Beaten in Surprise 10 Round Decision
Welterweight Beau Jack lost a 10 round decision to Buster Tyler in Elizabeth New Jersey. Manager Chick Wergeles appealed to New Jersey Boxing Commissioner John Hall to reverse the verdict. Also Benjamin Franklin forecast the use of parachute troops.
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Beau Jack
New York
Chick Wergeles
Buster Tyler
Elizabeth
N. J
John Hall
New Jersey State Boxing Commission
Fenimore, Clark Top U.S. In Punt, Kickoff Returns
Duke safety George Clark leads college football in punt returns with 11 for 251 yards, while Oklahoma A and M star Bop Fenimore totals 213 yards on eight kickoff returns. UCLA’s Ernie Johnson is runner-up in punt yardage with 211 on 12 returns, and several players lead in various return and interception categories across the nation.
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Austin Bealmear
NEW York
George Clark
Duke
Bop Fenimore
Oklahoma A
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Clark
Fenimore
Ernie Johnson
UCLA
Jack Hoover
Chattanooga
Jack Hutchinson
VMI
J. P. Moore
Vanderbilt
Hutchinson
Moore
Forest Hall
San Francisco
Art Hodges
Wichita
Wally Dreyer
Wisconsin
Hull
Stanford
Howard Turner
North Carolina State
Clemson
Lou Cecconi
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Marion Timberlake
Richmond
Reading
Neal Armstrong
James Mont-gomery
Tempe
Ariz
Broughton Williams
Florida
Art Pollard
Arizona
Griffin
McWilliams
Mississippi State
Florida Fire Record Best In Five Years
The State Forestry Department reported that the 1945-46 fire prevention record was the best in five years. During the year 5,862,000 acres were under protection, 126,785 acres burned with a loss of 82,855 dollars, and the prior year damage was 368,989 dollars. The fire control budget for 1945-46 exceeded 710,000 dollars, with 382,000 dollars coming from the federal government.
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Tallahassee, Fla
CAP
State Forestry Department
Cheap meat cuts prove value when prepared well
Cheap cuts of meat deliver the same food value as expensive cuts from the same animal. With careful preparation and tenderizing, these cheaper cuts are entirely satisfactory and suitable for meals.
Courage of Lassie and Farce Film Week Listings
The schedule lists midweek showings with Elizabeth Taylor Frank Morgan Tom Drake and Lassie in The Courage of Lassie on Wednesday to Friday. Friday includes Roy Rogers Rainbow Over Texas with Jane Wyatt and Jens Barber in Strange Conquest. Saturday presents Frontier Gunsaw with Charles Starrett and Lois Colier with Nosh Beery Jr in The Cat Creeps. Sunday features G I War Brides with James Elion and Frances Les plus Buster Crabbe in Shadow of Death. Monday and Tuesday show Red Heacomb with Wallace Berry and Margaret OBrien, and She Wrote. Wednesday and Thursday Ameche Claudetta Colbert Host Guest Wife and Mast Me On Broadway with Marjorie Reynolds Fred Brady and Jinx Falkenberg.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Frank Morgan
Tom Drake
Lassie
Roy Rogers
Texas
Jane Wyatt
Jens Barber
Ameche
Claudetta Colbert
Marjorie Reynolds
Fred Brady
Jinx Falkenberg
Ex-Boxer uses punch in work as domestic peacemaker
Al Corbett a former featherweight boxer and Cleveland domestic relations investigator uses a direct punch to calm drunken husbands and prevent divorces. He acts on calls, often persuading wives and husbands to reconcile before court action. Judge Arthur Day endorses the method as effective and humane.
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John O. Gunn
Cleveland
NEA
al Corbett
Corbett
Arthur H. Day
Judge Day
Florida Cabinet Faces Railroad's Dispute
In Tallahassee the weekly cabinet meeting addressed a railroad dispute. Atlantic Coast Line seeks cabinet support for a 19 mile branch into Palm Beach County sugar territory costing 750000 dollars. Florida East Coast plans a seven mile line. ACL claims it offers superior service and has asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to start work with FEC intervening.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Palm Beach County
Florida East Coast Railroad
ACL
Interstate Commerce Commission
FEC
Tom Watson May Bolt Democrats Over Labor Power
Perry Florida and state attorney general J Tom Watson warned he may bolt the Democratic party if labor unions gain more power in government He defended the state's anti closed shop law and said those who believe in American democracy must resist union influence while acknowledging the political risks to his career
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritations
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for itching pimples eczema and red blotches. It claims quick relief after one application with a money back guarantee if not delighted. The ad also notes benefits for irritated tired feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
Cats To Fly To Montgomery For Headliner
Kentucky Wildcats visit Alabama in a Southeastern Conference showcase an all eyes on coach Bear Bryant as Alabama hosts the for battle in Montgomery. Bryant frets over injuries and a tough aerial Alabama attack while Frank Thomas calls the Cats the most improved in the conference and predicts a close, hard game.
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Montgomery
Kentucky Wildcats
Alabama
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Tennessee
Crimson Tide
Bryant
Bear
Wildcats
Harry Gilmer
Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Leo Varutis
Leonard Patterson
Georgia
Jack Harris
Frank Thomas
Thomas
The
Cats
Johnny August
Tide
Accusations of Communist Plot Stir Labor Debate
A speaker charged labor unions with trying to discredit the American government and promote communism while urging a boycott of firms that hire only through closed shop contracts. The remarks framed a broader dispute over union tactics and political allegiance.
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Tanism
Bucky Harris Rumored as Yankee Pilot Again
New York AP report claims Stamey Harris was chosen as the New York Yankees manager after a secret meeting attended by Larry MacPhail Will Harridge and Charley Dressen. MacPhail dismissed the rumor as pure cock and bull, with Harris previously turning down the post twice.
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Bucky Harris
Yankee
Ted Meier
NEW York
Stamey
Bucky
Harris
New York Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Daily News
MacPhail
Will Harridge
Charley Dressen
Brooklyn
Harridge
Dressen
Boston
French Lick
Ind
Washington Senators
Phillies
Buffalo
International League Bisons
Yankees name Macphail assistant late in season
In the final days of the season the Yankees kept Macphail as assistant to Bill Dickey, with Dickey signing on as manager and Macphail aiding in the closing period.
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Macphail
Bill Dickey
Yankee
PCL considers shortening 1947 season at winter meeting
Los Angeles AP reports Pacific Coast League owners discuss possible reduction of the 1947 season from 26 to 4 weeks when they open their annual winter meeting on Thursday in Los Angeles. The move aims to streamline play and adjust scheduling across the league.
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Los Angeles
Ortiz Loses Title Bout to Chaves in Los Angeles
World bantamweight champion Manuel Ortiz stepped up a class but failed to win the California State featherweight championship from Carlos Chaves of Los Angeles, losing a decision.
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Los Angeles
Manuel Ortiz
California
Carlos Chaves
Ortiz Faces Chaves in Twelve Rounds Bout
Ortiz and Chaves clash in a twelve round eagerly anticipated boxing bout with EMO listed as organizer. The match action centers on tenacious exchanges as both fighters seek decisive rounds.
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Ortiz
Chaves
Emo
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