Legion Defeats Bodeaw Five at Prescott High
The American Legion team beat Bodeaw 49 to 48 before a large crowd. Whitten led Bodeaw with 19 and Reaves topped Legion with 22, while Rossalso of Hope added 16 for the visitors. Standridge of Ouachita scored 19 for the Tigers in another Prescott game.
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Horse Race Betting Slump Hits United States 1949
Parimutuel wagering in 1949 fell sharply across 21 states, totaling about $1.534 billion versus $1.651 billion in 1947. California and New York led wagering days and attendance, while Illinois, Maryland, Rhode Island and Florida posted large declines. Overall, handle and attendance dropped with only a few minor centers showing gains. Delaware bucked the trend with a small customer loss.
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Tollett on Board to Select State's All-Southern Men
Little Rock December 7 Arkansas representatives will pick the 29th All-Southern prep football squad. George Chirchman announced appointments to join in the selections: Wilson Matthews, Rock, Rev Charles McCinnis Little Rock Catholic Wish Nolan Tollett Sandynford Pare Bates Van Buren Amheville ers Ken Ray For Smith Southwest American Maurice Moore Huot Springs New Ter m selections IDec 19 ay will be announced.
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One Rock
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Sandynford
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van Buren
Amheville
Ers
Ken Ray
Smith Southwest
Ouachita Tigers Rise After Early Losses Under Bradshaw
Arkansas loop notes Ouachita’s turnaround under coach Wes Bradshaw after a slow start in conference play. The Tigers have won consistently, upset Arkansas Tech, and prep for bowl games Southeastern Oklahoma in the Texoma Bowl December 10 and Hardin-Simmons in the Shrine Bowl December 18. Bradshaw’s balanced attack features six backs with 150+ rushing yards and broad participation in passing. His near-fatal bus-train collision story is highlighted as a background to his coaching career at Baylor and prior high school stops.
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Tigers
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Bengals
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AIC
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Hardin- Simmons
Baylor
Jim Thorpe
Chicago Rock Island
Lexus
Ouehita
M41
Attey Ving
Navy
District 7 Cage Setup Is Revised
Coaches and officials from Southwest Arkansas counties met in Prascott to elect officers for 1949 and revamp the District 7 tournament to crown the cage champion. Davis of Texarkana High was named president with Solemn, Robbins, Young, Moody as officers. District 7 is split into east and west regions with championships the week ending March 5. winners meet the following Tuesday. The district covers Howard, Sevier, Little River, Pike, Hempstead, Miller, Nevada and Clark. East includes Dallas, Ouachita, Calhoun, Union, Columbia and Le. Junior boys and senior girls tourneys set for the week of Feb 26. area meetings Jan 17. deadlines Jan 29 for team entries. The split aims to reduce travel for about 73 Class B schools, with 30 B and A in the west and 48 in the east.
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XK. J. Davis
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Sam Solemn
Camden
Tad Robbins
DeQueen
Sim Young
Lewisville
Treasu Mud i
TD. Moody
Nashville
Eastvr
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Sevier
Little River
Pike
Honstead
Miller
Nevada
Ciuk
Dallas
Guachifn
Calhoun
Union
Columbia
Hell Jian
Parker Cagers Off on Long Eastern Tour
The Arkansas Razorbacks depart Fayetteville for a week in the east beginning with a Thursday game at Madison Square Garden against Long Island University. The team then faces New York University, travels to Buffalo for a Canisius game, and closes with the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
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Arkansas Razorbacks
Madison Square Garden
New York
Long Island University
Southern Methodist
New York University
Razorbacks
Buffalo
Canisius
Lexington
Kentucky
Hardin Mons
Ouachita
Woodcock Wins Fight But Loses Title Chance
London December reports Bruce Woodcock won by disqualification in the fourth round when Lee Savold fouled below the belt. Savold, veteran ex Minnesota fighter, impressed ringsiders and appeared a stronger challenger for Joe Louis, while Woodcock kept British title hopes alive but lost the world title shot. Crowd of 11,000 at Harringay Arena witnessed Woodcock grimace on the canvas during the stoppage. Savold weighed 187 pounds. Woodcock 191.
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Dec
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Joe Louis
Lee Savold
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Woodcock
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Paterson
N.J
Harringay Arena
Ira
Wondcock
Wichita Wins National Baseball Congress Award
Minneapolis reports the National Baseball Congress awarded Wichita Kansas the national non professional tournament for the next three years. The event, hosted in Wichita for 14 years, will take place in 1949 from August 16 to 31, following the Miami convention where the award was decided.
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National Baseball Congress
Wichita
Kans
Miami
Fla
YMBA Backing Arkansas Bowl Contest Proposed in Little Rock
The Yang Business Men's Association plans to sponsor a New Year's Day football game between Lite Rock Junior College and Magnolia College at the Arkansas War Memorial stadium. A committee will work out details with approval from Coach Jimmy Barris in Little Rock. Magnolia’s Wie Jean is mentioned as a potential participant.
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Arkansas War Memorial Studi
Yang Business Men's Association
Lite Tock Junior College
Magnolia
Jimmy Barris
Little Thani
Giriith
Jean
May Day chosen as international labor holiday in 1888
The International Socialist Congress designated May Day as the global labor holiday in 1888, marking a coordinated push for workers rights and eight hour workdays. The decision linked modern labor movements across nations and reflected rising union influence.
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