Louis Walcott bout sparks debate at ringside
The New York prize fight last Friday left Joe Louis’s title defense vs Jersey Joe Walcott under intense scrutiny. Fans and experts question the decision while Farley and Monroe defend the judging. calls grow for a transparent round by round score update to curb controversy.
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Big Nine football feud roils over Purdue freshmen
Big Nine rumors allege Purdue freshman stars boost Ohio State and Illinois sour on Purdue recruiting. Missouri scouts reportedly active as commissioner Tug Wilson hints at lax recruiting. Ivy League talks link Michigan coach Fritz Crisler with a Michigan departure. Also notes Billy Herman’s Pirates managerial move and Henry “Hamey” aiding.
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Crislers Look Nickle Rumor Circulates
A rumor relay from unnamed sources suggests Crisler may be involved in a nickle scheme. Details remain unclear as the report notes circulating chatter without official confirmation or named individuals.
Bowl Games In Spotlight
Notre Dame crushed Southern California 36 7 to end the 1947 season as bowl talk swells. Kentucky beat Villanova 24 14 in the Great Lakes Bowl while Hawaii defeated Fresno State 27 13 in the Shrine Aloha Bowl. Tu lane and LSU fought to a 6 6 tie as Arizona edged Utah 20 20.
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Playoff to Decide Orlando Open Title Ties Three At 274
Jimmy Demaret Herman Keiser and Dave Douglas share the lead at 274 after 72 holes in Orlando's $10,000 open at Dubsdread County club. Douglas posted 66 yesterday while Demaret and Keiser had 69s to force a playoff today to crown the winner.
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Gulfstream Park Opens Week Two as Attendance Trails
Gulfstream Park in Miami enters its second racing week with attendance and betting far below levels of the prior two seasons. The item notes lagging wagering and crowd figures during the early meet specific to the Florida venue.
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National Pro Loop Titles On Line In Next Sunday's Games
In the NFL schedule the Cleveland Browns meet the Yankees for the All-America title while Chicago Cardinals face the Bears in the Western race and the Eagles clash with the Packers for the Eastern crown. Giants beat Redskins 35 10 and Packers top Lions 35 14 as National league battles heat up. Bears and Rams stumble in another day of record totals and standout passing.
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Walcott Protest Targets Louis Title Decision
New York boxing officials hear a protest over the Madison Square Garden decision that gave Joe Louis a split verdict over Jersey Joe Walcott in the 24th defense. Walcott’s manager, Joe Webster, argues judge Forbes favored Louis, prompting calls for revisiting the result and a possible rematch next summer. The commission chair emphasized judges’ discretionary scoring under the current point system.
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Dodgers Consider Three Way Trade Involving Walker
New York December 8 The annual major league conclave may feature a three way deal involving Dixie Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers Billy Cox of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Eddie Waitkus of the Chicago Cubs The meetings also target rule clarifications including tampering with high school players and a college coaches plan to outlaw signing players before graduation Other topics include the Pacific Coast League recognition and the St Louis Browns night baseball plea.
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Teams Launch Practices For Optimist Bowl Battle
Western All Stars and Eastern All Stars opened practice for the Optimist Bowl in High Point. Forty two seniors from 25 North Carolina high schools arrived for two a day drills through Friday with a goal to field the best unit for Saturday's game at Albion Millis stadium. Proceeds go to a North Carolina boys camp and organizers expect about six thousand spectators.
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Tribe Back At Work For Dixie Bow
Williamsburg Virginia December 8 William and Mary Indians plan daily drills this week as they prepare for the Dixie Bowl showdown with Arkansas in Birmingham Alabama. Coach Rube McCray expects full squad practice with Tommy Korczowski set to return after a fractured ankle and under daily supervision from backfield coach Eric Tipton who notes strong progress.
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Rube) McCray
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Pittsburgh Honors Veteran Grid Player
The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate veteran center Chuck Gerandolo known as Pop by teammates for his leadership and spirit as the team seeks a national league title.
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Shriners Name West Team Coaches For East West Game
The Shrine East West game committee selected Lynn Waldorf of California and Marchie Schwartz of Stanford as substitute West coaches for the New Year’s Day contest. They replace Jeff Cravath who will coach USC in the Rose Bowl and Matt Bell of SMU who will play in the Cotton Bowl. Notre Dame star Johnny Lujack accepted a bid to participate.
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State Quintets In For Heavy Play This Week
North Carolina college basketball teams head into a busy week with two Southern Conference games on schedule. Wake Forest opened conference play with a loss to George Washington, while several state schools prepare non conference contests and upcoming tests against rivals across the region.
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Gasoline odor prompts full check after boat operation
The article notes a gasoline smell during motorboat operation signals a potential fault requiring a thorough investigation unless the tank was recently filled.
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