Eight Major Teams Hold No Defeats
New Orleans mid winter sports carnival Sugar Bowl story highlights civic effort building big time sports. Mentions eight major teams remaining undefeated and lists teams like Seton Hall Marshall West Virginia Lafayette and Eastern Kentucky plus Sugar Bowl history and local plans for High Point.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Eans
Seton Hall
Washington
Marshall
Duquesne
Rhode Island State
Lafayette
West Virginia
Eastern Kentucky
St. Francis
Brooklyn
Canisius
Buffalo
Columbia
Akron
Murray State Teachers of Kentucky
Scranton
South Orange
N. J
Toledo
Dupuesne
Utah
Rhode Island
St. John’s
Madison Square Garden
Idaho
Washington State
Oklahoma Aggies
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
State
Santa Clara
Oregon
Aggies
Kentuckys
CCNY
Iowa
NYU
Kentucky
City College
Notre Dame
Oregon State
Penn
Michigan
Texas
Syracuse
Arizona
Babe Ruth Faces Serious Neck Operation At French Hospital
New York January 6 Babe Ruth the 51 year old retired sultan of swat is in serious condition at French hospital in midtown to undergo a serious neck operation. A terse hospital bulletin cited relief of pain and described the outlook as serious.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Swat
French Hospital
Ous
Ruth
Brooklyn Dodgers
Riverside Drive
Chicago
Charley Root
St. Mary's Industrial School
Baltimore
Yankees
Jake Ruppert
Newark
Ili
Sultan of
High Point Purple Panthers Face Tough Week Schedule
Coach Ralph James says the High Point Panthers face three hard road and home games this week starting at Asheboro against the Mry Eagles. He cites injuries and soreness but praises guards Frank Henry and Russell Lombardy plus center Vincent Cale for steady play as the team pursues the North State conference crown.
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Ralph James
High Point College Purple Panthers
Chatham
High Point
Fivwever
Asheboro
Mry Eagles
Hanes’ Mighty
Winston- Salem
Catawba
Indians
James
McCrary
Hanes
Russell Lombardy
Frank Henry
Panthers
Vincent Cale
Pig crop of 1946 estimated at 83.2 million head
The combined spring and fall pig crop of 1946 is estimated at 83,201,000 head. This number is about four per cent below the 1945 crop and is the smallest crop since 1940. However, it is about one per cent larger than the 10-year average.
Notice of Absolute Divorce Action in High Point NC
Isaac L Henson is named as defendant in a High Point North Carolina Municipal Court divorce action filed by the plaintiff for absolute divorce on grounds of two years separation. He must appear at the Clerk of Municipal Court within twenty days after February 3 1947 to answer or demur. Clerk M W Nash issues the notice. Byron Ha Attorneys listed.
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Isaac L. Henson
High Point
North Carolina
M. W. Nash
City of
Byron Ha Attorneys
Sixteen Teams Slated for North Carolina Semi-Pro Tournament
Sixteen teams are expected to enter the North Carolina semi pro baseball tournament in Asheboro from July 18 to August 2. Lions Club sponsors host district eliminations statewide to select 16 entrants. State commissioner Smith Barrier will map eliminations with local planners. Last year set a regional attendance record shared with Phoenix. Siler City, and Try and Lucas industries are anticipated back as winner and runner-up.
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Asheboro
North Carolina
H. Wade Yates
Lions Club
Smith Barrier
Greensboro
Phoenix
Ariz
Siler
Ortiz To Defend Batamweight Title Tonight In San Francisco
Manuel Ortiz the world bantamweight champion defends his title for the 16th time in San Francisco against Harold Dade of Chicago. Dade has just one loss in 22 professional bouts and has been a notable amateur in Chicago before his service.
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San Francisco
Manuel Ortiz
el Centro
Calif
Harold Dade
Chicago
Dade
Plow on Agriculture Seal Described as Left Handed
Experts assert the plow pictured on the U S department of agriculture seal is left handed. Global oil output rose from 160 million barrels in 1901 to over two billion by 1938, a twelvefold increase.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Nicaragua Gold Production Jump 1937 to 1945
Gold output in Nicaragua rose from 848 808 dollars in 1937 to 7 117 155 dollars in 1945. The increase reflects expanded mining activity and higher commodity prices during the war years.
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Nicaragua
Walcott vs Maxim in 10 round title shot bid in Philadelphia
Joey Maxim of Cleveland and Jersey Joe Walcott of Merchantville clash in a 10 round bout at Convention Hall Philadelphia with a Louis title shot likely for the winner. Promoter Herman Taylor expects 12,000 fans and about $40,000 in gate with Atlantic City officials and Mike Jacobs's approval hoped for for a Louis bout in April.
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Philadelphia
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Walcott
Merchantville
N. J
Convention Hall
Joe Louis
Walcott
Maxim
Herman Taylor
Taylor
Atlantic City
Mike Jacobs
Louis
Seashore Resort
Farm waste could fuel a portion of US motor fuel
Researchers estimate about 100 million tons of the yearly 200 million tons of agricultural waste in the United States may be repurposed into motor fuel. The study highlights potential energy gains and the need for efficient conversion processes.
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United States
Football deaths spur safety rules and equipment study
The 15th annual survey by Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of Purdue finds football caused 21 fatalities in the past season, two in college play. Coaches seek new rules including softer uniforms, a dead ball on blocked extra tries, 20 yard sidelines, and two player substitutions with clock running. A shift ruling clarification is requested.
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New York
Floyd R. Eastwood
Purdue University
American Football Coaches Association
Football Rules Committee
NCAA
Eastwood
Ncaa Rules Committee
National Rules Committee
Kerrville
Texas
Heavy Cage State On Tap
North Carolina college basketball enters a 26 game schedule with Duke and North Carolina visiting the north and North State Conference play opening. NC State led the midwest swing. Duke and UNC won early conference games. Dickey of NC State leads scoring. Duke visits Davidson then NYU and Temple. UNC meets LaSalle in the Duke Temple twin bill.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Duke
University of North Carolina
North Carolina State Wolfpack
Middle West
Hanes
Tennessee
Wake Forest
Tar Heels
Maryland
Chapel Hill
William and Mary
Norfolk
Dick Dickey
State
Davidson
Winston-Salem
New York University
Madison Square Garden
Temple
Philadelphia
LaSalle
Blue Devils
Volunteers
North Carolina State
Guilford
Catawba
Appalachian
Western Carolina
High Point
Atlantic Christian
Newberry
Winston- Salem
Lenoir-Rhyne
South Carolina
McCrary
East Carolina
Clemson
Dodd Refuses Baylor Coaching Offer After Oil Bowl
Atlanta January 4 Bobby Dodd head football coach at Georgia Tech announced he had turned down an offer to coach Baylor University of Waco Texas. Dodd cited no details of the terms but noted Tech finished 8-2 in the regular season and won two Southeastern Conference co champions. The Jackets defeated St Marys Gaels 41 to 19 in the Oil Bowl.
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Atlanta
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Baylor University of Waco
Texas
Dodd
Houston
St. Mary's Gaels
Baylor
Waco
W. A. Alexander
Jackets
Tennessee
Georgia
Tech
Southpaws Share Pitching Honors in 1946 IL
Herbie Karpel of Newark and Steve Nagy of Montreal shared pitching honors in the International League for 1946. Karpel led with a 2.41 ERA, Nagy posted the top winning percentage at .810 with 17 wins and four losses after Pittsburgh purchased him. Johnny Podgajny of Baltimore appeared in 46 games, Ray Poat won eight in a row, and Ray Flanigan of Baltimore walked 112 batters.
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New York
Herbie Karpel
Newark
Steve Nagy
Montreal
Karpel
Nagy
Pittsburgh
Johnny Podgajny
Baltimore
Ray Poat
Ray Flanigan
Rice Production in U.S. Farmers Exceeds Domestic Demand
American farmers harvest about one million tons of rice each year while domestic consumption accounts for roughly one third of that total. The remaining two thirds are shipped abroad in export markets.
Tomlinson Splits Two Cage Tilts With DuPont
Tomlinson’s girls overpower DuPont 52 16 as Heath scores 32 and White Hill Owens key a strong defense holding Virginians to two field goals. In the nightcap DuPont beats Tomlinson 54 24 as Kedrick Burns lead the visitors. A return date with Kinneys in Winston Salem looms.
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High Point
DuPont
Martinsville
Virginia City
Omlinson Girls
Heath
Tomlinson
Hazel White
Ruby Hill
Doris Owens
Virginians
Tomlinson DuPont
Lovette
Siessreseeeses Slaydon
White
Reese Jones
Seceesseeesees Yates
Cecil
Willard
Owens
Finney
Wells
Martin
Grogan
Stanhagen
Grant
Kedrick
Burns
Tomlinson Doefont
Curiee
Bradner
Osborne
G—Boyan
Pankovich
Creed
Morgan
C. Hedrick
Winters
Joyce
Winch
Haynes
Twing
Davis
Kinneys
Winston-Salem
Feller Forms Corporation as Salary Question Arises
New York reports Bob Feller has incorporated causing questions about his salary negotiations with Bill Veeck and the Cleveland Indians. A columnist notes that players forming corporations often see pay cuts. A Midwest report cites failed plans for college basketball doubleheaders in Cincinnati due to poorer conditions and crowds.
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New York
Bob Feller
Bill Veeck
Bob
Cincinnati
Tulane picks Julian Brignac as top athlete candidate for 1946
Before his three year navy draft Brignac earned two football letters as QB and led the college of commerce as president. Now a law student he heads Tulane's junior class, ranks sixth in a class of 90, and serves on moot court board and Phi Delta Phi while continuing football duties. He is married.
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Tulane
Julian Brignac
Navy
Julian
College of Commerce
Brignac
College of Law
Phi Delta Phi
Prp. S
Matinee proposal on athlete aid by Nebraskas athletic director
Ad Lewandowski proposes Big Six hold back financial aid to athletes until their sophomore year to curb big offers. Hal Schumacher, cut by the Giants, may join Carl Hubbell in the Giants farm system or work for Hubbell on Haworth New Jersey recreation committee.
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Ad Lewandowski
Nebrsaka
Hal Schumacher
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Giant
Hal
Carl
Haworth
N. J
End of the Line Pro Baseball Offers Convicted Les Peden
Pre war Texas A&M alum Les Peden receives a pro baseball offer after his early career with the Ags. The piece outlines his path toward a professional contract and the surrounding regional implications.
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Les Peden
Texas
Hogan Favored to Win Los Angeles Open on Final Round
Blazin Ben Hogan held a two stroke lead at 208 after 54 holes at Riviera Country Club with 18 holes remaining as Ed Porky Oliver, Toney Penna, and Sam Snead chased in the Los Angeles Open. Penna trailed by two, Oliver sat third at 213, Snead at 220.
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Los Angeles
Blazin
Ben Hogan
Porky) Oliver
Wilmington
Del
Hogan
Oliver
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Wade Favored As Tobacco State Head
Wade favored to become president of the class D Tobacco State baseball league. Board of directors, meeting in Clinton, rewrote the constitution to require an outsider from outside eight league towns. A. T. Moore of Fayetteville, former vice president, was prominent as a candidate, with the post paying $800 annually after previously serving without pay.
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Lumberton
J. E. L. Wade
Wilmington
Clinton
A. T. Moore
Fayetteville
Lily Bow Battle Ends In Seven Seven Tie
In Hamilton Bermuda on January 6 the Lily Bow football game ended 7-7 between the U S Army base and the Navy base. Captain H W Hoffman of New York ran 75 yards for an Army touchdown late in the final quarter. Navy scored after Ensign R C Martini of West Englewood New Jersey recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a TD with G R Ortagus of Miami Florida adding the extra point.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
U. S. Army
Navy
H. W. Hoffman
New York
Army
Ensign R. C. Martini
West Englewood
N. J
G. R. Ortagus
Miami
Fla
Oklahoma basketballers draw bigger crowd than Gator Bowl game
The Oklahoma U. basketball team drew a larger crowd in New York's garden on New Year's Day than the football team did in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. Ex Marine W A Kendrick from Norman Park Georgia explained he removed his shoes for a rest and left them in Havana when he appeared barefoot for a recent football game.
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Gie
Oklahoma U
Jacksonville
Fla
W A. Kendrick
Norman Park
Havana
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Red Shield
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Joe Reichler
Adolph Rupp
Hank Iba
Oklahoma A. & M
Purdue
Western Michigan
C.C.N.Y
Holy Cross
Cornell
Barthlins
U.S
Lombardy
Guilford County
Olive A. Henson
Hitchcock Beverage Company
Guilford Avenue
Greensbero
House of David
Wade
Tobacco State
Lily Bow
Loeer
Atartic Company
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Oriande
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