Clipper Smith Named Coach of Boston Yanks
Clipper Smith resigned as head coach at the University of San Francisco and was hired to coach the Boston Yanks, the NFL eastern division's last place team. Owner Ted Collins said a settlement with Yerb Kopf would be made. Kopf has a year left on his contract. Smith reportedly signed for 15000 dollars per year after national fame with Villanova in 1938 and 1939. USF officials noted four-year remaining on his USF deal despite six losses in six games.
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Louis to box on, not retire, says manager
Mexico City report states Joe Louis, 33, will continue fighting and may need help to the ring, as business manager Gene Lucas notes the era of top heavyweights requires ongoing activity. In Oakland, Fred Apostoli, 33, won a 10 round decision over Paulie Lewis, signaling a hard comeback bid for the world middleweight title.
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Washington club president Clark Griffith announces plan
Washington baseball club president Clark Griffith announces a major action or policy regarding the team. Details are not fully visible in the provided text.
Cal Fires Wickhorst as Coach After Student Vote
Berkeley students voted to oust football coach Frank Wickhorst and his three assistants Irv Uteritz Vic Bottari and Larry Lidz following a disastrous 1946 season. University officials supported the action, with Provost Monroe B Deutsch stating the president concurred. About 30 potential successors were discussed as Wickhorst, a former Navy commander, awaits his future plans.
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Colleges State Games New Rules for PCC Intersections
Pasadena reports Pacific Coast teams favor Big Nine opponents for next season. Washington to Minnesota UCLA to Northwestern Stanford to Michigan USC to Ohio State and California to Wisconsin. No coast Big Nine games before New Year. Other intersections include California vs Navy USC vs Notre Dame Oregon State vs Nebraska Oregon vs Iowa. Coaches propose four rules changes including free substitution, blocked kick on PAT, quarterback eligibility for passes, and penalties inside the 20 yard line.
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Rowland Sees Steps Toward New League
LOS ANGELES. Pacific Coast baseball league makes progress toward becoming a third major circuit by 1948. PCL president Clarence Rowland predicts the league will seek removal from major drafts to keep stars and boost attendance. He cites lost salaries totaling about 140000, matching combined Triple A leagues.
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Racing Lucre Shocks Nation With Near Two Billion Handle
A 1946 nationwide survey shows racing wagers approaching two billion dollars in combined handle across the country. The record total reflects a surge in betting activity and growth in parimutuel pools.
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