Local basketball letter winners and awards announced
Recipients included Tony Byles Robert Adams John Campbell Jim Cathcart Paul Coleman Gerald Hudspeth Kenneth Kearns George Kok Clifford Warign Mike Schumahyk Alvin Williams and Manager G Coleman Kok Byles and Williams earned gold basketball for three years lettering Kok carried a 675 average and won the free throw trophy Freshman numerals were awarded to Robert Ambler John Borgmiller James West Salem Cook Marvin Stoendel Ray Parks Robert Williams Norman Price Gene Trimble and Robert Montgomery
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Tony Byles
Robert Adams
John Campbell
Jim Cathcart
Paul Coleman
Gerald Hudspeth
Kenneth Kearns
George Kok
Clifford Warign
Mike Schumahyk
Alvin Wiliams
G. ©. Coleman
Kok
Byles
Willams
Robert Ambler
John Borgmiller
James West
Salem Cook
Marvin
Eight Entered in Rich Santa Anita Derby Race
Arcadia Calif March 6 Santa Anita stages the eleventh edition of its 100000 derby today over a mile and one eighth. Eight three year olds compete with Mintmare the anticipated outsider owners declined the 2000 entry fee. May Reward Cal Bell Salmagund Pennon Drumbeat Flaming Beau Slodarity Soli darity line up in post order. Post one set for about 3 pm PST as an estimated 60000 turf fans expected.
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Arcadia
Calif
Upj— Santis Anita
Mintmare
Wnterseen
Cal Bell
Salma i Gund
Kevtucky
Almagund
Call Bell
Solidarity
Hells
Sulidavnty
Pension
Flaming Beau
Records May Fall in Miami Open Four-Ball Golf Round
Miami opens the $10,009 International four-ball with 32 pros across a windy course at Miami Springs. Favorites Hogan and Demaret seek repeat wins as Mangrum and Locke loom close behind. pairings include Demaret with Hogan and Locke with Mangrum in early rounds.
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Miami
Fla
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Raye
Bobby Locke
Johannesburg
South Africa
Lloyd Mangrum
Niles
Ill
Miami Springs
Ojal
Ben Hagan
Ralph Gudah
Chicago
Jim Turnesa
White Plains
Tech Cagers Break Even Every Way
Tech's 18 game 1848 basketball schedule ends with nine wins and nine losses. Official stats show 830 points for a 46.1-point per game average while opponents scored 414 points over the season, reflecting a razor tight balance amid Musselville school play.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Tech
Musselville
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler’s 1947 column
Westbrook Pegler discusses Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma and Senator Homer Ferguson of Michigan, questioning immunity and conduct during congressional inquiries. He recounts the Morris Rosner episode linked to Hollywood figures and the wool industry, noting alleged influence and manipulation in Washington and public hearings.
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Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Thomas
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Truman
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Senate
House
Pinch 'Senner -Thomas
Thabads
Ferguson
Senjrave
House Committee On Unamerican
Robert Stripling
Morris Rosner
Jsoon
Mickey Roser
Louis B. Mayer
Mayer
Rosner
Tend
Underworld
Rusner
Motion Picture Producers Association
Thonias
Washington
Hho
National Association of Wool Manuufacturers
New York
Netient Association of Wool Manufacurers
smanayme an acitiv+ Lawould
State Rehabilitation Grants Boost Arkansas Purchasing Power
Arkansas reports a $3,341,900 gain in purchasing power from rehabilitating 1,108 disabled civilians over two years. Salaries rose from $3.75 to $20 weekly, with $313,032 federal and $105,513 state funds spent on 5,095 cases. Displaced welfare recipients, now earning about $1,259 yearly, aided tax and federal repayment projections.
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Bob Brown
Little Rock
Arkansas
St Ucusilization
State Education Department
Final Play in District 10 Meet Tonight
Magnolia Razorbacks face Magnolia tonight for the District 10 A championship after advancing by beating Ashdown 67 10 and Hope 42 40. Ashdown earlier beat Dierks 42 40. Nashville, McNeil, Village, Waldo, Langley, Stamps, and Calhoun also won in earlier rounds.
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Magnolia
Texarkana
Aransas High School Razorbacks
Parkers
Ashdown
Razorbacks
Hope
Dierks Outlaws
Nashville
Deu
Queen
McNeil
Mineral Springs
Waldo
Spring Hill
Hempstead County
North Heights
Langley
Saratoga
Toll
Village
Booth
Foreman
Guernsey
Hempstead
Downing Calhoun
Callhoun
Stamps
Dowsing Langley
Racing Results from Gaktawn meet show multiple claiming races
Weather cloudy and fast track. Race results list six furlong and mile races for four-year-olds and up, maidens, and two-year-olds with horses such as Wampum Jessop Evelyn K Psychic Rate Red Bay Carley Tawny Lady and Darmin. Purses range from 1200 to 2400 dollars. daily double paid 362.20.
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Wampum Jessop
Evelyn K
Eads
Vinita Sickle
Craig
Alean
Miss Toetm
Fly Demon
Service Bound
Sybil's Baby
Lucky Tue
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Foreign Touch
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Sinbad
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Tony Pat
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Balnur
Blitzen
Van
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Tytsh Wash
Manifold
Rembird
Karakorum
Wonder Why
Dell!Maig
Lucky Greenock
Gomel
Keene
Cadet Dick (Jones
Vinita Boy
Merry Mary
Autumn Night
Miss Mary’ Kay
Shuckins
Rosemere Sis
Alowlance
Bu Minter
Torrimbley
Legal Eagle
Lavoie
War Glenn
Senesh
So Black
Bellerappet
Darmin
Webson
Queen Islam
Hanover
AL Horton
I Negra Skeronski
Bannwin
Martini
Ben B
Cotruth
Reaping Gold
Skyeagle
Laweona
Alga Ran
Southeast Conference Tourney Scores and Notable Games
Kentucky defeated Louisiana State 63 47 while Tennessee beat Mississippi 62 17 and Vanderbilt won 53 60 over Georgia Tech in the SEC tourney quarterfinals. Duke outscored Davidson 53 37 and NC State beat North Carolina 55 50 in the ACC semi finals. Other results include St Johns over Holy Cross 80 31 and Missouri edging Oklahoma 45 43. Washington beat Idaho 77 37 and Denver triumphed 71 5H. A late quote references higher freight rates and highway costs affecting road projects and contractor burden. officials discuss Arkansas highway funding and a Supreme Court appeal dismissal.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Louisiana State
Tennessee
Mississippi
Tulane
Vanderbilt
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Duke
Davidson
North Carolina State
North Carolina
East. Francis
St. Johns
Holy Cross
New York AC
Midwest
Missoury
Oklahoma
Creighton
Drake
Washburn
Kansas Wesleyan
Dyer picks Dodgers to top 1948 pennant race
St. Petersburg March 6 Dodgers named as the team to beat by Kiddie Dyer while praising the Giants and Braves. He notes Brooklyn depth speed and power, but warns Boston and New York’s strength could challenge. Dyer cites the Braves pitching and hitting while highlighting fielding and a potential Alvin Dark impact.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Kiddie Dyer
Brooklyn Dodger
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
New York Giants
Dyer
Brooklyn
Giants
Boston
Cardinals
Dodgers
Polo Grounds
Braves
Johnny Sain
Warren Spahn
Alvin Dark
Louisiana State
Anay
Duke Seen as Surprise Team in Busy College Hoops Night
New York reports Duke may become the surprise in the college season after a string of tourney wins. Duke beat Davidson 53-27 and North Carolina State edged North Carolina 55-50 as other SEC results featured Kentucky, Tulane and Georgia Tech. Western games saw Washington, California, Stanford and Missouri post notable scores amid a chaotic slate. New York University and others were noted in a separate tourney roundup.
Lesnevich Downs Fox in Quick Light Heavyweight Title Bout
Champion Gus Lesnevich knocked out Blackjack Billy Fox at 1:58 of the first round before 14,454 fans at Madison Square Garden. The 33-year-old from Clifton, N J, now seeks a fifth title defense against Charley Charles at Yankee Stadium in July. Fox, 22, entered with a 50-2-0 KO record but was outmatched as the referee counted him out after a fall to the canvas for a second time. The fight produced a gross gate of $149,519, with Lesnevich earning about $51,000 and Fox around $17,900.
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March
Gus Lesnevich
Billy Pox
Mzzard Charles
Yankee Stadium
Clifside
N. J
Young Fox
Madison [Square Garden
Frankie Fulham
Ianyas
Fox
Kayo
Blackjack
Billy
Lesnevich
Jersey Gus
Frank
Blinky) Palermo
Professional Cagers Eyed George Kok by ABL expansion plan
San Francisco report notes American Basketball League aims to grow to a 10-team, two-division circuit for 1948-49 with Eastern and Western divisions. Oakland Bittners owner Lou Bittner confirms expansion discussions and an all-star Oakland club plan featuring 6 foot 12 inch center George Kok from Arkansas.
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San Francisco
American Basketball League
Lou Bittner
Oakland Bittners
Philips Oilers
Bartlesville
Denver
Peoria
Des Moines
Towa
Wie
Kansas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tex
Salt Lake City
Oakland Bitters
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Holywood
Reno
Las Vegas
New Portland
Seattle
Ittiner
Oakland
George Kok
University of Arkansas
Weekend Radio Schedule Packed with Shows and Musicals
A dense listing outlines a weekend broadcast slate from Saturday to Monday featuring band concerts, orchestras, choirs, and talk shows. Notable entries include Macalester Singers, Noro Morales Orch, Charles Slocum, The Lone Wolf, and Studio programs like Jamboree and News editions. The schedule also includes religious and community program blocks from Unity Baptist Church, First Methodist, and Gospel Hour, plus various music and drama segments across stations and times.
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Dia Corral
Macalester Singers
Noro Morales
Charles Slocum
G-Star
Newscape
Lew White
Unity Baptist Church
N.W.U
First Methodist Church
William ZL. Shtree
American Radio Warblers
Cate Glee Club
KXAR
Four Knights
Jimmy Fidler
Porky's
Jim Backus
the Voice of Strings
Mutual
Southern Buddies
Ozark Valley
Cecil Brown
Paith
Heart's Desire
Kate Smith Spears
Victor H. Lindtam
Coast Guard
Colin
Willi Boyd
Martin Black
Tom Mix
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Henry J. Taylor
Twa
Falcon
Gabriel Fleaser
Harry McDaniel
Michael Zaron
Emil Coleman
Oreh
Saturday Night Radio Lineup in Central Standard Time
The listing shows NBC programs including Riley and Hit Parade, Judy Carovar, Grand Ole Opry at 9:30, CBS offers Suspense hour and Vaughn Monroe with Jo an Davis, ABC features Ross Volunde tools and Famous Joy Trials, and Hoedown plus Stop Me segments. Chicago Theater is mentioned among schedules.
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Associated Press
Central Standard Time
NBC
Tate of
Riley
Judy Carovar
CBS
Joan Davis
Vaughn Monroe
Vic Damone
ABC
Ross Volundetools
Bung
Chicago Theater
Elech
Fights Last Night Report From New York Boxing Card
Reported results from a chaotic boxing night featuring Lesneyieh versus Billy Fox in New York and Detroit bouts. Notable outcomes include Johnny Greco defeating Danny Boy Williams and Catil Cassijo earning a win in Hollywood.
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New York
Gils Lesneyieh
Chitstle
N.od
Billy Fox
Philadelphia
Detroit
Johnny Greco
Montreal
Danny Boy Wiliams
Hollywood
Catil
Quis Cassi Jo
Los Angeles
Oulponit
Radgipho Wills
EL Pasa
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