West Virginia Mountaineers Own Lively Home Court Record
West Virginia's Mountaineers have won 34 straight on their home floor, a mark Coach Lee Patton hopes to extend. The team returns Jan 3 vs Washington and Lee, with key players Leland Byrd Eddie Beach and Clyde Green leading a mix of veterans and bench options in a season of mixed prospects.
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McCrary's Eagles Upset Wake Forest in Narrow Win
McCrary's Eagles defeated Wake Forest 47 to 45 in Wake Forest. Big Abner Williams led the Eagles with 13 points while Mueller added 10 for coach Murray Greason's team. Wake Forest missed nine free throws to stay behind.
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Appalachian State Tops Chatham in late surge
In Boone, Hiatt and Wey sparked a late second half rally as Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated Chatham Blanketeers 55 46. Leo Storey scored 15 points and Pardue added nine as the visitors tied 42 42 before the Mountaineers pulled away.
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Cleveland Brain Trust to Vie Over Trades in 1948
Cleveland Indians president Bill Veeck and manager Lou Boudreau lead a five member brain trust to map 1948 strategies. The group seeks starting pitching and outfield help and vows readiness to trade any player at any time to boost the club.
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Deacon) McKechnie
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Hart Steiner Stranded En Route To Washington Track Meet
Army marathon champion T 5 Hart Steiner failed to reach the Evening Star Invitational track meet in Washington D C. He started from Aberdeen Proving Grounds on December 22 to visit relatives and hoped to race in New Orleans January 1. A misdated New Orleans race and a storm delayed him, sending him off course to Memphis and then Oklahoma where air traffic was heavy, finally leaving him stranded in Shreveport and missing an eastbound Army plane by ten minutes.
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Oshkosh Wins 58-47 to Break Free from cellar
Oshkosh moved out of the cellar in the western division of the National Basketball League by beating Flint 58 to 47. Guard Glenn Selke led Oshkosh as the team surged early in the third quarter and held the lead for the rest of the game.
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Root Named Manager of Billings Pioneer Club
Charley Root former major league pitcher and Hollywood Stars manager was signed today as manager of the Billings Pioneer club announced by Star business manager Oscar Reichow Gingerbread shapes used for English children date back to the 15th century About seven years added roughly 12 million telephones globally with 10.8 million in the United States
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Walcott to Referee In Asheville Boxing Card
Jersey Joe Walcott, top contender to Joe Louis, will referee two all Negro bouts on January 16 in Asheville. Promoter Ted Ball says this is Walcott’s first southern appearance since deciding on a refereeing tour after his December 5 bout with Louis in New York. The 34 round card includes an eight round semi final and a six round main preliminary.
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Browns Buy Player From Toledo Farm Club
St Louis Browns announce the purchase of 29 year old first baseman Charles A Chuck Stevens from their Toledo Ohio farm club and the sale of first sacker Jerry Witte to the Ohio club. Yearling feeder cattle gain 400 to 450 pounds with 40 to 45 bushels of corn. same animals may add 250 to 300 pounds with 20 to 25 bushels of grain plus hay or silage.
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Chuck) Stevens
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Dunn Group to Sell Dunn Erwin Twins Franchise
The Dunn Erwin Athletic association offered for sale the Dunn Erwin Twins, one of eight Tobacco State league teams. President Jack Jackson said the club closed the last season with about a 3500 deficit, but noted 49 000 paid spectators in 1947 versus 47 000 in 1946, needing about 60 000 admissions annually to break even.
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Propose New Grid Rules Considered by NFHS at Biloxi
Proposed rule changes discussed at NFHS meetings in Biloxi include allowing a lineman to become a back by shifting one yard behind the line and permitting live ball play after illegal passes, enabling plays on advances or fumbles. Also under review is letting plays resume after encroachment and related fouls, possibly including delay of game if whistle not blown before snap.
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Torza Turns Pro After New England Amateur Showing
Felice Torza, a high ranking New England amateur and semifinalist at the recent national amateur at Del Monte California, has turned professional, announced by officials of the Professional Golfers Association.
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And Here's Another Buyer for the Browns
St Louis report states George F. Kinkead of Louisville Ky has declared interest in buying the St Louis Browns and will hold a conference next week with Richard C Mackerman owner of the American league franchise. Kinkead is the first of three prospective buyers to arrange direct talks with Mackerman.
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Late Rally Props Tennessee Over Duke 62 to 58
In Durham, Tennessee overcame a 54 54 deadlock with 4:30 left as Arthur Burris tied the score and Eddie Montgomery sealed a 62 58 win over Duke before 3500 fans. Tennessee prepares for a Chapel Hill trip to face North Carolina.
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Committee To Meet Again In Savannah For Rule Revisions
The NCAA football rules committee will meet in Savannah January 13 to 15 at the Hotel Oglethorpe after the New York coaches session. It will discuss proposed rule changes including a revision of the free substitution rule with morning and afternoon sessions.
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McKinney High In Pro Victory
The Washington Caps dominated the Boston Celtics 95 to 60 in an ABA game. Bone McKinney scored 17 points including six in the first period while Bob Ferrick added 15 as the Caps forged a 42 26 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half. Simmons and Hewson led the Celtics with 12 and 11 points.
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Old-Timers Renew Rose Bowl Gossip
Pasadena remembers two eras of Rose Bowl glory as Michigan routs Stanford 49 to 0 in 1902 and later the 1948 game, noting shifts in scoring rules passing, substitutions and crowds while highlighting stars Willie Heston and Bob Chappuis and the evolving Tournament of Roses spectacle.
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Hogan Leads Los Angeles Open at Riviera at Midway
Ben Hogan repeated his strong start at the Los Angeles Open with a 36 hole total of 138 after subpar rounds. He leads by two strokes over a fading field as Jack Harden and others fall back at Riviera Country Club with the event set to conclude Monday.
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College Scores From A to Z Across The Nation
A long list of basketball results shows State McCrary beating Wake Forest 47 45 North Carolina defeating Maryland 70 46 and many other scores including Ohio State 64 Northwestern 60 Indiana State 68 and Duke 58 SCT.
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Hanes Defeats Davidson Five in Tight Bout
Hanes Hosiery defeated Davidson College 52 to 46 in Winston-Salem as Hanes pulled away after the halfway point of the second half. The match featured a strong second half surge by Hanes to secure the win.
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Milan’s Antiquities Scarce After Repeated Fires
Milan Italy has few ancient relics due to multiple historic fires that consumed much of its early architecture and artifacts, leaving sparse evidence of its ancient past.
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Paxton leads White Phantoms as NC defeats Maryland
Chapel Hill January 3 North Carolina White Phantoms beat Maryland Old Liners 70 46 to open their Southern Conference schedule. Captain Paxton scored 19 points eight baskets and three free throws while Norman Kohler added 12 points. Carolina led 36 26 at halftime and faces Tennessee next.
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Taylor Pleads For Fight Site
Joe Louis listened to promoter Herman Taylor’s proposal for a title defense against Jersey Joe Walcott in Philadelphia next summer. Louis would respond before January 26. Promoter Bocchicchio has first call on Walcott. other offers for a return bout came from New York Chicago and Los Angeles.
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Snakebite Survival Without Treatment Appears High
A historical report notes that about 85 percent of snakebite victims survive even without medical treatment, indicating the resilience of humans against venom in many cases.
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