Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Roundups of boxing results from cities across the United States and Canada. Names include Willie Joyce Gary Indiana and Ernie Petrone Philadelphia tied on points. Other bouts feature Omelio Agramonte Havanna defeating Randolph New York and Buddy Walker stopping Odell Riley Detroit.
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Basketball Scores From Last Night Across Several Conferences
East Westminster 54 over Pittsburgh 45. LSU 38 over Alabama 45. Kentucky 30 over Vanderbilt. Florida 50 over Georgia 47. DePaul 50 over Murray 47. Arkansas State 41 over Mississippi 29. Indiana 42 over Purdue 46. Illinois 61 over Ohio State 42. Michigan 49 over Northwestern 41. Iowa 77 over Minnesota 64. Drake 46 over Creighton 40. Bradley 51 over Iowa State 49. Kansas Wesleyan 61 over Bethel 46. Pittsburg Kansas over St Benedicts 44 in overtime. Rickhurst 76 over Central Fayette Mo 320.
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Razorbacks Face TCU in Texas Challenge Tonight
Arkansas aims to keep its share of Southwest Conference lead as it hosts winless Texas Christian in Fort Worth. Razorbacks boast height and scoring firepower led by big men George Kok and Alvin Williams. Leroy Pasco of TCU is the team’s bright spot in an otherwise tough season.
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Bible Calls Meet of Coaches in Southwest Loop
Dana X. Bible UT athletic director urges Southern, Southeastern and Southwestern Conference leaders to convene in Austin to reconcile conference recruiting practices with NCAA policies. He warns against withdrawal and seeks compromise before NCAA constitutional changes take effect.
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Notice to Creditors of Grant of Letters of Administratrix
Letters of administratrix for the estate of George T. Crews deceased were granted January 4 1947 by Hempstead County probate court. All persons with claims must present them properly authenticated to Rosa Crews administratrix within six months from grant date or be barred. Jan 7 14 21.
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Investigations in Congress Run by a National Grand Jury
Washington notes that Congress has become a de facto national grand jury probing scandals in public affairs. The piece questions DOJ independence, cites past cases and officials, and warns of costly, time-consuming inquiries driven by partisan motives and political pressure.
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Drew Says He Will Coach at Alabama
Harold Red Drew Ole Miss football coach bluntly declined to discuss reports he would replace Frank Thomas at Alabama. He said he would seek release from his two year remaining Ole Miss contract and that formal action depended on university officials and Chancellor Williams. The Alabama reports prompted comments from Thomas and a Tennessee paper claimed Drew confirmed interest in the job.
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Calls for a nonpartisan agency to curb congressional probes
The text argues for a permanent nonpartisan government agency with broad powers and a national grand jury ethos to oversee investigations. It notes concerns about credentialed outsiders leaking confidential information and the need to limit political smear use, criticizing congressional investigations as necessary yet burdensome and risky.
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Notre Dame backs practical athletic standards for major schools
Notre Dame voiced support for practical NCAA standards while warning against being frozen out of top competition. Father John J. Cavanaugh urged real reforms, stressing that scheduling sanctions should not exclude Notre Dame if other institutions follow the policy. He defended Notre Dame’s success as built on high educational and athletic standards. Al Kumskis filed for alderman in Chicago's 13th ward with a 13-member team. petition gathered over 5,000 signatures. election finals set for April 1.
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Honolulu Distances Highlight West East Positions
Honolulu lies 2,090 nautical miles west of San Francisco and 3,394 miles east of Yomahoma, illustrating its location in the Pacific. This geographic note situates Honolulu between the two reference cities across sea and land distances.
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Hawaiian monarchy ends as 1893 overturn occurs
In 1893 the Hawaiian Islands saw the end of royal rule as monarchs were displaced, signaling a dramatic political shift for the kingdom and its governance moving forward.
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Baseball prospects entice with big bonus offered
A New York report notes a major minor league meeting in Cincinnati to finalize bonus legislation with 30 days to collect after the commissioner's bulletin. Southern Association owners and a new president for the executive committee are discussed, with Atlanta's Earl Mann named for the post. Joe H Palmer comments on NCAA and racing commissions.
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Arkansas Sports Circles Preview of Arkansas Seasons
Arkansas sports notes forecast a tight Southwest Conference race with Arkansas and Texas in Austin Feb 28 to Mar 1. TCU holds 10 wins in 46 against Arkansas. Texas leads rival marks. Baseball grows at state colleges with in classroom courses and a winning outlook. Ouachita seeks a football coach. Hays rumored for El Dorado. Pro baseball returns to Hot Springs. Van Buren upsets noted. advance Golden Gloves sales in Fort Smith.
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Jonesboro College Hands Mississippi Its Sixth Defeat
The University of Mississippi Rebels fell to the Arkansas State College Indians, 41 to 29, in Jonesboro, as ASC built an early lead and controlled the game. Arkansas State led 10-4 after five minutes and 16-6 after nine.
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Bible Books Named for Women Outnumber Men Thirty Seven
The statement notes that among the biblical books, two carry female names while thirty seven bear male names. It highlights the gendered naming pattern across the canonical texts and implies a predominance of male-named books.
Sports Gossip And College Notes From Around The Nation
John Hargis pursued Texas A s basketball despite baseball interests with Uncle Billy Disch. Dodger fans name Pete Reiser as March of Dimes sports king with two queens. Smiley Quick to play Walker Cup matches on public links St Andrews. Villanova housing squeeze leaves 15 students near a swimming pool roped area. Charley Meyer tells team to win or hitchhike to games. SC and Rice football date rumor after NCAA convention. Army end prospect Tom Hayes also a top baseball pitcher. Syracuse Archbold house burned in a recent blaze.
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Fire House Cited as Hazard in Chester Survey
Chester Illinois January 14 fire department underwriters association report lists five fire prevention deficiencies at the fire house. Fire Chief Robert Stoeffel assured the city council the corrections would be carried out.
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