Box Office Rise and Scandals Shape 1947 Sports Year
The 1947 sports year saw record gate receipts across sports, the thrill of boxing scandals in New York, and the milestone of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball color barriers. Dodgers manager Bert Shotton led a pennant chase following Leo Durocher’s suspension, while boxing faced license revocations and a heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott.
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Lawton Carver International News Service
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New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
al Gionfriddo
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Robby
Shotton
Bert Shotton
Happy Chandler
Leo Durocher
Bucky Harris
Yankee
Rocky Graziano
Rocky
Tony Zale
Chicago
Joe Louis
Bowl Week Drills Highlight Early Tangerine Orange Actions
Catawba College arrives to defend Tangerine Bowl title against Mars College hero New Year’s Marsh squad. Georgia Tech and Kansas prep for Orange Bowl clash with Dodd and Sauer predicting sharp play. Maryland coach Tatum surveys Georgia Bulldogs, while Missouri Valley meets West Chester in the Cigar Bowl. West and East teams tune up for New Year games with fast backfields and tapering drills. Injuries minor as William and Mary readies for Dixie Bowl, with Hillsman Wilson sidelined briefly.
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Crewe
Wolfpack faces Holy Cross in Sugar Bowl basketball showdown
The North Carolina State Wolfpack, 9 1 this season, clash with Holy Cross in the Sugar Bowl nightcap as Oklahoma plays Tulane in the opener before about 8500 at New Orleans. State details include likely lineup changes and an injury to Jack McComas while maintaining pressure after a holiday tour including losses to West Virginia and wins over St John’s and Cincinnati.
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Crusaders
Holy Cross
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Columbia
Durham
Penely
Ranzino
Horvath
Everett Case
Richard Dickey
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Ed Bartels
Leo Katkaveck
Jack
Rabbit) McComas
Mountaineers
West Virginia
St. John’s
New York
Cincinnati University
New Yo
Cincinnati
Hi-Toms Name J Carter Business Manager for 48
John Carter of Thomasville has been named business manager of the High Point Thomasville Hi Tom s baseball club and will begin immediately. Club president Jim Gruzdis announced the appointment and said Carter will also serve as secretary treasurer while Gruzdis remains president and manager.
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J. Carter
Thomasville Sportsman
North State Club
John Carter
Thomasville
High Point
Jim Gruzdis
Carter
Dave Yow
Gruzdisi
Gruzdis
Diane
Spears
Ted Gruzdis
NBA lists Walcott as No. 1 contender
The NBA for the first time in almost two years recognizes a logical challenger for Joe Louis. In its quarterly ratings released last night the association names Jersey Joe Walcott as the No 1 threat to the heavyweight champion, a veteran who has previously split decisions with Louis.
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Joe Walcott
Louis
Warren Wright
Calumet Farms
Washington
National Boxing Association
Joe Louis
NBA
Chappuis Leg Injury Casts Rose Bowl Shadow
Michigan star Bob Chappuis suffering a thigh muscle tear with internal bleeding may miss the Rose Bowl against Southern California. Coach Fritz Crisler voiced limited concern while trainer Jim Hunt warned the injury could be minor with prompt treatment. If sidelined, Gene Derricotte and Walt Teninga would assume tailback duties as the Wolverines prep for New Year’s Day under uncertain weather.
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Calif
Michigan
Bob Chappuis
Southern California
Fritz Crisler
Crisler
Jim Hunt
UC Trojans
Chappins
Gene Derricotte
Defiance
Ohio
Walt Teninga
Chicago
Chappuis
Wolverines
Jeff Cravath
Trojans
Santa Barbara
Sale of Lions Is Uncertain in Detroit Bid
Detroit talks on selling Frank Mandel’s NFL Lions to a group led by Detroit Football Co. broke up in discord with both sides saying they are far apart on price. Mandel left for Illinois in silence as the deadline loomed.
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Whethin
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Detroit Lions
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Dons Weigh Trade In Wedemeyer From St Marys
Los Angeles Dons of the All America conference signed Herman Wedemeyer of St Marys to a 1948 contract but may trade him to the San Francisco 49ers for Frankie Albert. The Times notes Wedemeyer agreed to terms though the club declined comment. Wedemeyer holds conference exclusive bargaining rights from the 1946 draft.
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Los Angeles Dons
Herman Wedemeyer
St. Mary's
San Francisco 49’Ers
Frankie Albert
Los Angeles Times
Wedemeyer
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Tennis Roundup Debates Pro and Amateur Edge
A New York essay ponders why pros may have an advantage over amateur rivals. It contrasts Bobby Riggs against Don Budge and anticipates stronger form when champions face frequent tough opponents. The column leans toward betting on Kramer as he improves.
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New York
Bobby Riggs
Don Budge
Kramer
Jake
Bette
Naval Academy Officials Deny Change Plans
The Naval Academy denies any current plan to change its graduate coaching system. Capt. E B Taylor says no changes are contemplated now, despite rumors of a civilian coach possibly replacing Navy football boss Tom Hamilton or Walter Driskill moving to Colorado. Admiral Jonas Ingram had criticized the graduate system, urging permanent Annapolis leadership.
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Fla
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Georgia
Florida
Navy
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Naval Academy
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Hamilton
Academy
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Ingram
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Hartleys Win Sportsmanship Trophy in 1947 Tournament
The Clark twins from Huntington Indiana led by Jim and Dale Clark won the national family basketball tournament 49 to 38 over the Roberts family of Akron Ohio and Pound Virginia. Jim scored 17 and Dale 15 as three sets of twins played for Huntington. The Hartleys of High Point earned the consolation and the Troy sportsmanship trophy after a 51 to 23 win over the Smiths of Micro.
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High Point
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Micro
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Hartleys
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Hoosier State
Clark Boys
Papa Jim
Roberts
Akron
Pound
Jim
Dale
Clarks
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Durocher to Manage 1948 All Star Team
New York December 30 1947 Leo Durocher slated to manage the National League all star squad for 1948 though he proposed Burt Shotton of the Dodgers should lead. League President Ford Frick said he rejected the gesture noting the incumbent pennant winner will again provide the manager.
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New York
Leo Durocher
Burt Shotten
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ford Frick
Durocher
Lee
Shotton
Frick
Boxers from New York Providence and Chicago results
Gerry Gavilan and Albert Tylen both boxed to draw in Havana and Fort Pierce respectively. Beau Jack defeated Billy Kearns in Hartford while Al Johnson stopped Frankie Best in Fre-donia New York.
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Gerry
Kid" Gavilan
Havana
Albert “Buster” Tylen
Fort Pierce
Fla
Drew
Providence
R. J
Beau_ Jack
Atlanta
Billy Kearns
Hartford
Chicago
al Johnson
Indianapolis
Frankie Best
Fredonia
N. Y
Club Head Seeks To Share Expenses In Colts Move
Baltimore December 30 Bob Rodenberg president will trade his general manager post to cut costs for the Baltimore Colts in the American professional football conference He plans to take over as manager himself to save money Jack Espey lands a job with the New Yankees in the same league and negotiates a change expected to take effect with the Yankees owners next week The piece also notes Black Brant nesting sites in marshes and tundra then flocking to sandy flats after the season
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Bob Rodenberg
Baltimore Colts
Rodenberg
Jack Espey
Yankees
Legaue
Espey
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