Navy Army clash caps colorful season at Grafton gym
Navy and Army prepare for a big postwar classic in New York with a 90 piece Navy band and dignitaries from New York signaling a major fundraiser. Navy backs average lighter than Army’s, but the Middies push through Army defense in a high stakes preparation game. Cadets hope to halt Navy attack as windup on Saturday looms and New York tickets look to sell out.
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MidWest Dominates Dickinson Football Honors
Champaign Illinois December reports show the midwest leading in the 11 strongest teams per the Dickinson rating system. Dr Frank Dickinson of the University of Illinois announced the geographic distribution before presenting Notre Dame with the Riggs National Trophy at a testimonial dinner. Notre Dame secured permanent possession by winning it three times in a decade.
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Hartman Predicts Strong Broaddus Basketball Team
Coach George K. Hartman of Broaddus College projects a fine season with a 20 game schedule including Ohio University Rio Grande West Virginia Wesleyan and Davis and Elkins. The Rattlers boast a large squad led by Assistant Coach Carl Hobse and feature players from Philippi and Stead. The opener is January 1 at Dover Ohio followed by games in New Philadelphia Athens and Pomeroy with key dates against West Virginia Wesleyan Glenville and Davis and Elkins.
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Eddie Shea Advances to Featherweight Title Range
Eddie Shea defeats Fidell La Barba in Los Angeles before a record 12,000 at the public auditorium. The Italian hopeful from Ghiey cage rises into title contention after the win, with La Barba exiting the ring in defeat in Cleveland on December 11.
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Fights Last Night Cleveland Boxers Ranked by Points
Eddie Shea outpointed Pidel La Barba in Los Angeles as Jackie Fields defeated Paul Pirrong in Cleveland. Johnny Farr beat Ray Miller in Cleveland while Pinkey Kaufman of Hartford edged Tack Horner of St. Louis in Toronto.
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Help Unfortunate Kiddies Feed Babies This Winter
Charity plea asks readers to donate one dollar a month to the Salvation Army for hungry children. Coupon urged through First National Bank or Captain W. Hermeld at East Main Street. Aiming to raise about twenty six dollars to feed each child through the winter season.
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B P Sextet Beats Wyatt High 31 10 2 In District Girls Game
Grafton girls basketball team edged Wyatt High 31 to 25 in Wyatt. The locals led 12 to 7 after the first quarter but Wyatt kept within reach until a tighter defense in the third period. Gratton 27 and Wyatt 19 were key in a close contest watched by a capacity crowd. Substitutions included Knisely, Pendergast, Carder for Grafton and Ware, Ashcraft, Murphy, Shriver for Wyatt.
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Broadus College Banquet to Feature Awards and Plans
The Broadays College hosts its annual football banquet tomorrow night with Coach Hartman announcing Roy Yoke as speaker and several Grafton residents expected to attend. The program includes award presentations, a surprise for players receiving 17 sweaters, and entertainment in the gym after the banquet with third-floor representatives providing additional acts. Local attendees anticipate news on upcoming sports plans.
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Drafts on Bearcats Schedule Unclear at Major Meetings
New York dispatch reports ongoing drafts talks between major leagues and minors over a draft agreement. Officials aim to settle price terms while minors seek longer control of young players. In hotel lobbies veterans and former stars move between clubs as trades and hires surface.
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Red Dog Midds and White Belted Tuxedo Flour Sale
Brown's Feed Store lists specials including Red Dog Midds at 1.98 per 100 and White Belted Tuxedo in 10 pound sacks, with Red Wing Flour at 24% price per pound, at Main Al 232-21.
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Anthracite Football Trophy for Knute Rockne Planned
Knute Rockne is to receive an anthracite football trophy at Notre Dame's banquet next month. A polished ball mounted on a pedestal with a miniature field features five yard lines and two goal posts. The trophy will be presented by Andrew Rudner of Coaldale, Pa.
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