Golf boom foretold for coming year by USGA leader
New York January 6 1948 golf enjoys a boom unseen since 1931 predicts Joe Dey executive secretary of the USGA with 375 new clubs added since the war and a goal to surpass the 1125 member club total set in 1931 He notes championship venues planned including California Memphis and Atlanta and voices plans to add an associate class of memberships for about 2000 courses including colleges and industrial clubs.
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Atlanta
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Red Sox Sign Sartin as Henrich and Kiner Talk
Boston reports the signing of Boris Sartin a drafted outfielder catcher from the Toledo farm of the St. Louis Browns. The Braves plan white rubber baselines next season and John Torgeson sold his Seattle home to move east toward Boston.
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St. Louis Browns
Arl Torgeson
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Yankees Sign Henrich For 1948 Season
Tom Henrich, New York Yankees regular right fielder, signed a 1948 contract after a 10 minute meeting with GM George Weiss. Henrich batted .287 in 1947, driving in 98 runs, second to Ted Williams in the league. The team withheld the announcement until yesterday.
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Tommy Henich
New York Yankees
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George Weiss
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Pirates Near Kiner Signing After Santa Monica Talk
Ralph Kiner, home in Alhambra, Calif, met Pirates general manager Roy Hamey in Santa Monica and indicated he would likely sign soon. Kiner led majors with 31 homers last season and was named Pittsburgh’s outstanding sports figure of 1947.
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Roy Hamey
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Pittsburgh
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New Orleans
Ray Kennedy
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Fights Last Night AP boxing results New Haven
Beau Jack KO'd Jim Collins in New Haven while Livio Minelli outpointed Johnny Bratton in Chicago and Sonny Boy West outpointed Biff Jones in Washington DC. The abbreviated reports list fighters with weights and cities from rounds noted.
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Augusta
Jimmy Collins
Baltimore
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Milan
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Johnny Bratton
Chicago
Sonny Boy West
Biff Jones
Washington
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Black Bison Open Home Stand Against Mt Airy Bears
The Black Bison of High Point open a week of home games facing Mt Airy Black Bears as favorites from three straight wins. Coach Tony Simeon sticks with a strong lineup including Hun sucker Harris Crowder Cooper Ellington, with Jayvees in action at 6:45.
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College scores roundup from several matchups
North Carolina edged Tennessee 52 to 43 and Duke topped Maryland 53 to 42. South Carolina beat Wake Forest 65 to 60 while N C State defeated George Washington 67 to 45. Notre Dame downed Georgetown 77 to 69 and Bradley routed Arizona 91 to 66.
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Duke Faces Davidson in Winston-Salem Tonight
Duke meets Davidson in Winston-Salem with potential regional interest as fans await a strong nonconference test. The game could impact early season impressions for both programs.
Veeck Sees Indians as Strong Club With One Pitcher
Cleveland January 6. Bill Veeck says the Indians will be a very strong ball club this year if they add one more starting pitcher. He notes infield and catching look solid, outfield competitive with Hank Edwards Walt Judnich Dale Mitchell Pat Seerey Hal Peck Allie Clark, and lists position by position plans as spring training opens March 1 in Tucson Arizona.
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Bill Veeck
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Veeck
Lou Boudreau
Bill McKechnie
Herold
Muddy) Ruel
Harry Grabiner
Indians
Tribe
Tucson
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Eddie Beckman
al Rosen
Johnny Berardino
Joe Gordon
Eddie Robinson
Elbie Fletcher
Hank Edwards
Walt Judnich
Dale Mitchell
Pat Seerey
Hal Peck
Allie Clark
Duke Faces Tough Foes On Northern Run
Duke Universitys Blue Devils prepare for a demanding road schedule starting in New York and Philadelphia. Key players Gordon Carver and Ed Koffenberger are out, with hopes pinned on Tommy Hughes Dorren Youmans or Ben Collins to spark the squad against N Y U Temple and other strong opponents in a string of late week games.
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Blue Devils
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Carver
Ed Koffenberger
Tommy Hughes
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Ben Collins
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WHPE-FM to Broadcast Carolina Game Tonight
WHPE-FM will broadcast the North Carolina South Carolina clash from Chapel Hill at 8 o clock. North Carolina seeks a ninth straight win and a second conference victory while South Carolina arrives after a 65 60 win over Wake Forest. Comparative records suggest a tight contest tonight.
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South Carolina
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Rumors Fly Over Notre Dame Coach Frank Leahy
Rumors about Frank Leahy leaving Notre Dame surface from multiple correspondents. A Los Angeles suitor allegedly offers lucrative terms, while Harry Wright of Aquinas Institute asserts Leahy plans resignation after 1948 with Hugh Devore as heir apparent.
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Harry Wright
Aquinas Institute
Rochester
N. Y
Frank
Wright
Frances William Leahy
Hugh Devore
St. Bonaventure
Tarboro Man Reports Fiery Sky Object Likely Comet
Bruce Russell a coal dealer in Tarboro says he saw a fiery body in the sky yesterday around 4 p.m. while driving from Granite Falls to Tarboro. He describes the object as baseball bat sized with an eight foot tail and notes a recent Australian sighting.
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Australia
Bruce Russell
Granite Falls
Herman Wedemeyer Joins Los Angeles Dons Pro Roster
Herman Wedemeyer leaves St Marys Gaels to sign a two year contract with the Los Angeles Dons of the All America pro conference. The Honolulu native played last Sunday for a Pacific coast all stars in a 28 20 win over the Leilehan alumni. Also notes coal miners in the United States earning 300 to 600 dollars monthly.
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Herman Wedemeyer
Dons
Wedemeyer
St. Mary’s Gaels
Honolulu
Leilehan
Panthers Tangle With Hanes Hosiery In Home Opener
High Point College Panthers resume play with a home game tomorrow night at 8 against Virgil Yow’s Hanes Hosiery quintet. Coach R. James and Bill Faircloth led drills as Frank Henry returns from injury and Captain Malcolm Sullivan eyes starting duty.
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Malcolm Sullivan
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North St
Tawba Indians
Indoor runners spark early season excitement
The column notes Browning Ross of Vilanuova and Larry Ellis of New York WA ran rapid mile times on flat armory floors in the season opener. It highlights how ambitious freshmen may disrupt veteran cup chasers during an Olympic year as they seek Olympic team spots while veterans aim for peak form in mid summer.
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Saturlay
Browning Ross
Vilanuova
Larry Ellis
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It Should Happen Oftener Min reads adjournment motion passed
The minutes of the Western Conference tennis coaches meeting note the motion to adjourn was moved by Braun and seconded by Braun and carried.
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Alligator Farm Plans Gift After Gator Bowl Tie
In a St. Augustine Florida business effort the Sadder guys behind an alligator farm mourned a tie between Maryland and Georgia in the Gator Bowl. They planned to present baby gators to the winning players and a $150 alligator-hide football to the victorious team. They can let the gators grow but face what to do with the ball.
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Massachusetts Harness Racing Firm Reports Loss
The Bay State Harness Horse Racing and Breeding Association Inc reports a net loss of 49617 dollars for its first 60 day meeting at Foxboro under Massachusetts pari mutuel wagering law.
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Massachusetts
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Michigan Urges Top Honors Over Notre Dame In AP Ballot
In a nationwide AP poll of 357 sports editors and writers, Michigan edges Notre Dame 226 to 119 with 12 voting equal, reflecting views after the Rose Bowl 49 0 rout and contrasting with the final regular poll that crowned Notre Dame national champion.
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NCAA Meet Opens In New York
In New York the 43rd annual NCAA convention opens with hundreds of coaches and officials arriving. The executive committee will consider updates to the sanity code and vote later in the week. Sessions include baseball eligibility talks, a second NCAA baseball tournament plan, and track and football coaches meetings.
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Duke State and Carolina Dominate Night in ACC Action
North Carolina overwhelmed Tennessee 52 43 as John Dillon led the Tar Heels with 11 points. Duke defeated Maryland 53 42 behind Ben Collins 12 points. North Carolina State routed George Washington 57 45 for their 17th straight win, Dick Dickey scoring 13. Wake Forest lost to South Carolina despite Jack Gentry's 21.
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Dick Dickey
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Hogan Wins Los Angeles Open in Charming Golf Triumph
Ben Hogan left Los Angeles with victory at the Los Angeles Open his third title in the event setting a Riviera 72 hole record 273. He beat Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead and Ed Furgol as Bobby Locke lagged behind in a strong field that drew over 40 000 visitors. Hogan earned 2000 for first place while Mangrum took 1400 and Furgol tied with Snead for fourth.
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