NCAA leaders to discuss gambling and tickets in New York
NCAA officials meet in New York next week to address betting on college games and ticket scalping amid recent Army Notre Dame revenue disclosures. The group is expected to debate eligibility and leave with partisan motions, offering little constructive action, while public concern grows over funding of players and regulation viability.
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NCAA Reform Urged To End Football Subsidization
A columnist calls for NCAA overhaul arguing that strong leadership is needed and school glory ideals hinder reforms. He proposes conference caps on player pay based on game time and predicts no real progress from the NCAA leadership in New York.
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Scalp Trade Cited in Army Notre Dame Game Cancellation
The writer argues that limited ticket scalping shows a touch of evil but gambling cannot be stopped and should be curbed to protect players. Subsidization is viewed as beneficial, while the cancellation of the Army Notre Dame game is tied to gambling and scalping in the upcoming column.
Last Bowl Game To Be Played Today
In San Antonio Texas the nation’s last bowl game will be played today after a three day postponement from New Year’s due to ice and sub freezing weather. The undefeated Hardin-Simmons Cowboys meet Denver University in the Alamo Bowl as near summer conditions are forecast for kickoff.
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Infield Buddies Sign With Giants
The New York Giants announce the signing of infield duo Buddy Kerr and Butty Blattner to reach six players whose names are on the dotted lines for 1947. Kerr is praised as a top defensive shortstop in the National League last season and Blattner is a second baseman.
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Rocky Mountain Losers and 10,000 Expected Crowd
A report notes that losers from the Rocky Mountains are involved and a crowd of about 10,000 is expected, signaling a major attendance projection for the event.
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CCNY Coach Vows No More Wyoming Games
CCNY coach Nave Holagan declares the school will not play Wyoming while Ev Shelton remains coach after a New York game where Shelton allegedly shouted about players races. CCNY won 57 to 48.
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Amateurs Rally in Los Angeles Open Round Two Bid
Amateurs push bold bid as Los Angeles Open moves to second round led by Bud Ward and Tony Penna at 69 two under par. Frank Stranahan and Benny Hogan close behind with Ed Oliver, Bruce McCormick also near top. For pros, par 71 scorers include Harbert Joseph Rhodes Fazio, with Rees Ward and others showing early promise despite slow play.
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Trinity Cagers Face Alumni Tonight At 7
Trinity high school boys and girls teams will play alumni squads at the YMCA tonight as part of the post holiday schedule. The girls game starts at 7, offering a local rebound in the opener. Barbados covers 166 square miles and hosts about 193 000 residents.
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Tomlinson's Defeats Cola Quint in Winston-Salem Prelim
Tomlinson's of High Point topped Major Cola 20 to 12 in a game at Hanes Hosiery gym. Heath led High Point with 10 points while Idol Hill and White limited Cola to two field goals. Easley scored four for the vision squad as both Tomlinson's men and women journey to Martinsville to face Dupont.
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North Carolina Colleges Kick Off Southern Conference Play
North Carolina teams begin the Southern Conference schedule with William and Mary at Norfolk and Maryland at Chapel Hill. Duke faces Tennessee in Knoxville, NC State meets Hanes Hosiery in Winston-Salem, and Catawba hosts Mec Crazy Eagles. Davidson beat McCrary 58 to 47 and High Point defeated Chatham 48 to 42. Ed White led Davidson with six field goals and 15 points while Frank Henry scored 15 for High Point.
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Coaches discuss double shift and shifting jobs at meeting
New York January reports that the football coaches association will debate the double shift rule. A couple of dozen prominent coaches have changed jobs or are seeking new posts since the season ended. Charlie Bachman intends to stay in coaching despite insurance rumors. Maryland eyes Oklahoma's Jim Tatum and Stu Holcomb ponders Cornell.
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West Point aims to top grid schedule cutting Notre Dame
The article quotes John Mooney from the Salt Lake Telegram noting West Point plans to be first in peace and war by reshaping its football schedule, potentially dropping Notre Dame and other major opponents to ensure top status.
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Rhode Island U. Faces St John’s In Busy Basketball Night
Rhode Island has averaged 108 points in four games and meets St John’s tonight. The 700 bowling clubs of America plan their 1947 tournaments January 11 to 19 with over 2,000 members. NFL play off payouts in Cleveland far exceed the 1946 All America game gate.
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Dobbs Unanimous All Star Choice
New York January 5 Glenn Dobbs of Brooklyn was named on all ballots by reporters from member cities in the All America conference. The former Tulsa back appeared on 41 first team ballots as the lone remaining vote with 41 first team selections.
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Lynchburg Five Defeats High Point Bison In Narrow 46 44 Victory
Lynchburg defeated High Point 46 44 after trailing by 10 at the first stop. Malloy led High Point with 15 points as Lynchburg rallied in the second half to seize a late win over the North Carolina visitors before about 1 000 fans. Richard Crowder topped High Point with 11 points.
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Louis Tops Boxing Gate Attractions
New York January 4 Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis led boxing attendances in 1946 with two title defenses at Yankee Stadium drawing 83 760 fans and gross receipts of 2 260 627. Billy Conn gate brought 1 925 564, Rocky Graziano ranked third with 624 000, Zale and Mauriello earned 433 653 and 342 497 respectively for fourth and fifth, Beau Jack and Johnny Greco drew 288 354 and 270 635 to round out the top ranks.
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DiMaggio to Undergo Heel Bone Spur Operation
Joe DiMaggio the Yankees star centerfielder will undergo an operation in New York for the removal of a bone spur in his left heel. He plans to enter the hospital Monday and remain about a week with a plaster cast for two weeks. He aims to be in spring training by mid February per club president Larry MacPhail.
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Great Plains Buffalo Populations Then and Now
A historical comparison notes that buffalo numbers on the Great Plains were far higher less than a century ago than the current human population in the same region. It highlights drastic wildlife decline alongside population growth shaping land use and conservation debates.
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NCAA to tackle eligibility and gambling at New York session
NCAA leaders gather in New York to discuss postwar eligibility rules subsidies and gambling amid war era disruptions and ticket speculation. Round table speakers include Norton Pritchett Ralph Furey Earl Yeomans with emphasis on Army Notre Dame cancellations and the impact on peacetime athletics.
Night Basketball Scores Across Colleges and Teams
Last night’s scores show Duquesne 58 Utah WW, Marshall 34, Creighton 46, Notre Dame 48 St. Louis 46, Wyoming 38 Holy Cross 57, Bradley 34, Yale 47 Missouri 36, Iowa State 25, Louisville 61 Western Reserve 3, Maryland 62 Quantico Marines 40, New Orleans Loyola 37, High Point 48 Chathamville 42, Davidson 38, McCrary Faries 47.
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Fights Last Night Roundup From Associated Press
Boxing card recap with several welterweights and lightweights matched across cities. Notable results include Julio Jiminex defeating Roman Alvarez by points in Mexico City and Johnny Colan scoring a points win over John Thomas in Florida. multiple bouts span Newark Asbury Park Los Angeles and Hollywood with decisions and a knockout.
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Georgia Stars Receive Feelers
Four University of Georgia football stars have been offered professional grid contracts as of January in Atlanta. The report notes strong interest from NFL and AFL teams seeking UGA playmakers.
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U.S. Bringing Trophy Home
Sydney reports the Davis Cup will depart Australia tomorrow in custody of Captain Walter Pate and three victorious Americans Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder and Frank Parker after their win over Australia. They are slated to reach San Francisco on January 8, marking the trophy's first plane ride since the competition.
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Harris Heads List of Hillman Hopefuls
Harris of Branch New Jersey, national 600 yard and outdoor 400 meter champion, leads a five man field for the Harry memorial 600 at the Grover Cleveland games opening the 1947 track season. Other entrants include Les MacMit Johnny Walsh Bill Hulse Jim Herbert and more as tune-ups for the season.
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All American Players Lured by NFL Offers
An All American tailback reportedly declined a York Yankees four year contract offer of 60 000. Halfback Rabbit Smith received a bid from the Chicago Cardinals. Tackle Bulldog Williams was approached by the Brooklyn Dodgers and end Joe Tereshinski by the New York Yankees.
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