Financier Urges Pacific Coast League to Big-Time Status
San Francisco financier Paul I Fagan, vice president of the Seals, called for immediate league action to classify the Pacific Coast League as a major league for 1947. He argues the PCL is financially strong and geographically positioned, with payrolls in the double figures, supporting a higher status than other Triple-A divisions.
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San Francisco
Paul I. Fagan
San Francisco Seals
Fagan
Linaneier
Pacific Loop
Pacific Coast League
International Leaue
Gael Cagers Begin Barnstorming Tour
The St Marys college basketball squad departs Moraga on a West and Midwest barnstorming trip lasting through late December. The tour includes games against Wyoming, Nebraska, Los Angeles, Loras College, Bradley, Phillips Oilers, Rockhurst College, and Saint Louis University with dates spanning December 16 to December 28.
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Moraga
Calif
Pona
St- Mary's College
Midwest
Stillwater, I
Phillips Oilers
Danclesville
Okla
Dee
Rackhurst College
Kansas City
Louis University
St.Louis
Hayward Hoopsters Meet San Jose Grapplers in Berkeley
Hayward team, composed of novices, faced California School for the Deaf and Blind in Berkeley. Wilmers led with eight of nine matches won, seven by falls. one by decision. Next, Fremont hosts the Stovice tournament with all Bay Area schools meeting at 1 PM.
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T Haywacdigh
Andy Varipapa
Chicago
America
Joe Wilman
International Soundphoto
GOPer Seeks Army Navy Game for 1947 in Bay Area
Stockton California Rep Leroy Johnson proposes moving the Army Navy football game to a San Francisco Bay Area stadium in 1947. He plans to urge Congress in January to authorize the event. Johnson cites a goal tied to a broad program involving 1 400,000 acres for 1947 with a projected wheat planting area near 1,388,000 acres.
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Stockton
Leroy Johnson
Calif
Congress
San Frangigeo Bay Area
Johnson
Leading Al's Tavern Falls to Tiago's Market 3 1
In the 50 League Tiago's Market defeated Al's Tavern 3 1 while DeBernardi Bears beat Mel and Rudy's 2 1 and Hayward Bowl edged Rosarians 2 1. Dan Coombes of Tiago's Market scored 211 and Roy Johnson posted a high 568 series as standings show Viago Market atop the table despite other results.
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Tiago
DeBernardi Bears
Mel
Rudy
Hayward Bowl
Rosarians
Viago Market
Dan Coombes
Roy Johnson
BHO
Al's ‘Tavern
DeBernardi
Hayward
Ills Eagles
Frank
Hayward Florists
Bill
Bill's Eagles
Coast Music
Lewelling Sovins Glib
Duarte
Pries
Castro Valley
Bittners conquer Salt Lake 71 45 in league game
Forward Maul Napolitano scored 10 tied goals and a few free throws to power the Oakland Bittners to a 71 45 win over the Salt Lake City Deserets in an American basketball league matchup last night.
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Oakland
Maul Napolitano
Oakland Bittners
Salt Lake City Deserets
Hoagy Carmichael Sinks Hole in One at Bel-Air Club
Hoagy Carmichael scored a hole in one at Bel-Air Country Club on the 40 yard third hole while paired with Clark Gable, Bob Porter and IK Klemesse. The occasion, a golf outing in Hollywood, drew attention as Carmichael celebrated the ace.
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Hollywood
Hoagy Carmichael
Clark Gable
Gable
Bob Porter
IK. Klemesse
Milwaukee
Bel-Air
Bill Dougherty Named Year's Sportsman Grid Manager
Wally Perry profiles Bill Dougherty Hayward High senior manager awarded sportsman honors for unselfish acts. Dougherty aided injured players at multiple schools during the season while tending equipment and supporting rivals with first aid and comfort. His conduct built goodwill between county teams and embodied true team spirit.
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Bill Dougherty
Sportsman
Wally Perry
Hanson Field
San Lorenzo Creek
Hayward
Gill
Bill
el Cerrito
Berkeley
Richmond
Hayward High
Bill Doughertys
California Pays Wickhorst Buyout After Coaching Firing
The Associated Students of California agreed to buy out Wickhorst’s two year contract and provide a bonus for damages to his reputation, totaling about $28,000 to $28,500. Wickhorst criticized the settlement as unsatisfactory, while noting the salary figure was not public.
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Wickhorst
Uteritz
Larryt Lutz
Vic Botzin
Mikan Challenges Chicago Amid Offer Storm
Chicago center George Mikan, famed for his stature with the UR-Big Bears, has filed suit to end his contract and, according to his attorney, is ignoring a flood of offers from other teams. The case centers on the professional basketball contract disputes and league rules.
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Chicago
George Mikan
Bears
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Hayward Beach
Arthur C Day
Kraft System Quality
Acmedia
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Castro
Bob Forsberg
Prop
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Wick
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Mikan
Don Harder
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