Bearcats Stop Alumni 37-33 In Game At Fieldhouse
Grafton High’s Bearcats, fielding a mostly new starting five, edged the Alumni 37 to 33 at the Riverside Drive Fieldhouse. George Rogers, Bill Hoffman, and Jim Barcus showed promise while Don Gough shifted to join Rogers. The Alumni relied on freshmen and old-timers to keep the game tight, with 7-4, 17-13, and 22-21 momentum swings before the Bearcats pulled clear at the finish. Officials were Sam Edwards and Johnny Warash. Preliminary: Grafton High B 23 Freshmen 18.
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Horn Named Top Race Driver Of The Year
Ted Horn of Paterson New Jersey was named the 1947 national automobile racing champion by the AAA contest board. He defeated Bill Holland of Bridgeport Connecticut by 310 points after securing the last major win of the year at Arlington Downs Texas.
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Los Angeles
Ted Horn
Paterson
N. J
American Automobile Association
Horn
Bill Holland
Bridgeport
Divorce Decree Sought In Taylor County Case 1945
The State of West Virginia issues an order of publication in the case Des Franklin Longwell versus Ruby Longwell. The plaintiff Carl Franklin Longwell seeks a general relief divorce. Ruby Longwell, a non resident, must appear within one month of first publication to protect her interests.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
Des Franklin Longwell
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O Sylial M. Bailey Ghar
Sou
Roundup of college sports chatter and pro notes
A brisk roundup notes NCAA purity code debates spill into January meetings, confirms Kramer tops rankings, and highlights Charley Grimm’s Cubs rebuild, Bing Devine’s Cardinals rumors, Lew Fonseca film buzz, Purdue alums building basketball power, and the Notre Dame Nebraska game salute to Tom Novak.
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New York
Carnegie Foundation
Bill Tilden
Elly Vines
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Jack Kramer
Charley Grimm
Cubs
Giants
Braves
Minute Sports
Lew, Fonseca
Midwest
Purdue
Johnny Woodin
Indiana State
Terre Haute
Johnny Lines
Lawrence
Madison Square Garden
Bob McCurry
Michigan
Joe Slone
Ashland
Chicagom
Branch Rickey
Jackie Robinson
J. Louis
Slim Pac Football Talent at Draft Session
The 1944 draft session drew coaches and owners as pro teams seek players from a depleted pool. Legends like Charles Conerly and Johnny Lujack are mentioned as recent college standouts drafted or claimed by NFL teams. Team representatives from Brooklyn, Chicago, and others prepared to place bids, with Mel Hein and Paul Brown among the officials guiding the process.
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Charles Conerly
Mississippi
Brooklyn
Washington
National
Johnny Lujack
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America
Chicago Rockets
Chicago Bears
United States
Chicago
Broklyn
Rockets
Dodgers
Dodger
R. E. Garn
Henry Reese
Mel Hein
New York Giants
Los Angeles Dons
Californians
Paul Brown
Cleveland
Lowell
Red) Dawson
Buffalo
Cecil Isbell
Baltimore
Ray Flaherty
New York
Buck Shaw
San Francisco
Carr China Keglers Defeat Wonder Drink At Ceramite Club
The Carr China keglers defeated Wonder Drink three games at Ceramite Club alleys last night. High scores tied were Tudor Teets of Carr China and Gene Knotts of Wonder Drink with 480 pins. Albert Woodyard led Carr China with 473, while Tony Funkhouser topped Wonder Drink with 457.
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Wonder Drink
Ceramite Club
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Givett
Tudor Teets
Gene Knotts
Albert Woodyard
Tony Funkhouser
Carr China Anderson
Kirkpatrick
Woodyard
Dean
Henderson
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G. Knotts
R. Monley
Funkhauser
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Swisher Takes Point Honors For Salem
Two West Virginia college teams defeated out of state foes. Salem beat Steubenville 69 to 49 with Bill Synder scoring 19 and Swisher contributing 16. West Virginia Tech overwhelmed Kentucky Christian 85 to 31 led by Frank Leming with 14 points. Salem extended its winning streak to five.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Tech
Kentucky Christian
Salem
Steubenville
Ohio
Tech
Kentuckians
Frank Leming
Tigers
Bill Synder
Swish
Tea and rubber prices and bromine levels noted
It notes global tea consumption at 300 billion cups in the 19% century, WWII trade disruption of green tea, a sharp drop in rubber prices from 55 cents to 10, and a claim that bromine in some insane individuals’ blood is under half that of normal blood.
Swedish heavyweight seeks decisive win in America
Swedish boxer arrives in the United States aiming to prove last summer’s surprise victory over Joe Baksi in Stockholm was not a fluke. The English text notes a 0 1 upset and a title shot remains on the table for the challenger.
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Joe Baksi
Stockholm
Baksi
Reeves Hints Rams Sale On 37 Percent To Pauleys
Daniel F. Reeves, Rams controlling stockholder, said he is negotiating to sell 37 percent of the club to Win W. Pauley and Harold Pauley. Reeves will keep 37 percent and denies relinquishing all interest. The Pauleys say they want no active team management pending completion.
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Daniel F. Reeves
Los Angeles Rams
Edwin W. Pauley
Secretary of War
Harold Pauley
Rams
Reeves
Egypt
Threat by U S Olympic Group shifts from protest to stage
CHICAGO December 16 The U S Olympic committee signaled a protest stance over the ice hockey issue by threatening to withdraw teams from the winter games in Switzerland. The Swiss organizers accepted the American Hockey Association which angered the U S committee. Avery Brundage said certification of entries by each nation's committee is required, and a strong protest would be filed if the A H A is officially accepted ahead of the U S team.
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U. S. Olympic Committee
Switzerland
American Hockey Association
U. S
International Hockey Federation
International Ice Hockey Federation
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Avery Brundase
International Olympic Committee
Spectators Believe Bowl Attendance Records Set at LA
In Los Angeles on December 18, Coliseum officials announced a total attendance of 1,453,859 for 29 pro attractions, claiming an all time bowl attendance record. Pro games drew 595,400 from All America Dons and National League Rams in 14 games, with a note that both clubs were .500.
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Los Angeles
Memorial Colseum Commission
Robert Burns
Coliseum Commission
Burns
Pennine
Dons
Rams
ECAC Hosts Two day Conference On Eligibility And TV Impact
New York reports the ECAC a major collegiate athletic body holds a two day session today to discuss eligibility codes and television effects on athletic receipts. The group, formed in November with three colleges and 23 affiliated leagues, promotes the largest athletic event in the nation. A Penn State director will lead a general meeting on eligibility standards and television's future influence on college sports attendance.
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Castorn Collegiate Athletic Conference
ECAC
Es University of Peni
Gener
Marshall aides depart as four ministers plan final Austrian peace talks
Reports say deputy ministers of four foreign ministries will meet to draft a peace and independence treaty for Austria with Bidault Marshall Bevin and others arranging dinner at the French embassy. Talks may include a three power meeting, a unified western Germany plan, and possible merger of occupation zones. Marshall may fly to Washington Thursday while Bevin prepares to report to Parliament.
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Bidault
Marshall
Ernest Bevin
Paris
Bevin
Bidaulter
Germany
U.S
George C. Marshall
For Sale on W. Francis 81 Good location option
For sale on West Francis 81 in a good location with option features. Interior papering and painting just completed. Asking price 3700 dollars with a 3000 dollar loan available.
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Substandard Brick Home Seeks Renewal of Rental Offer
A fragment notes a brick home at 305 W Waahi Street in need of repairs or sound condition upgrades. It mentions two apartments, a garage, and a rent of 50 dollars. The ad indicates the property is arranged for two occupants and could be used as apartments with improvements.
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For sale: two story frame house at 212 EB Wags
Small, unfinished two story frame house with copper piping throughout. Listed for sale at 6500 dollars. includes 81 rooms and a finished 44 room apartment? Readable details are limited but indicate a multi unit dwelling in need of completion and outfitting at the stated price.
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