Flashes Attendance Tops 74 078 in 1947 Grid Campaign
Golden Flashes drew 74 078 fans in 1947. Largest crowd 14 500 at Raven Stadium as they lost 13 0 to Youngstown. Akron game drew 14 195 total with about 10 000 local attendees. Homecoming vs Kalamazoo 5 632. Wooster 4 500. Beesmen averaged 9 261 per game.
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Youngstown
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University Field
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Kent
Bowling Green
John Carroll
Zevialkink Out With Nose and Ear Trouble
Star swimmer Zevialkink is in dry dock due to nose and ear injuries and will likely miss the season. Coach Wes Stevens and athletic physician Dr. Elizabeth Leggett confirm the setback as the team opens against Carnegie Tech January 10 in the university pool.
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Wes
Stevens
Elizabeth Leggett
Flash
Carnegie Tech
KSU Tankers
Muskingum
Athletic Advisory Board
Zips Send Ringer To KSU Banquet
The University of Akron will have a representative at the KSU athletic banquet at Twin Lakes Country Club next Monday evening. The Zip front man will attach another bronze plaque to the Wagon Wheel trophy of the Akron KSU football game. Only a few words about Akron’s plans for next year are expected.
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University of Akron
KSU
Twin Lakes Country Club
Akron
Louis Boasts Win On Eve Of Fight
New York Joe Louis hypes his readiness for his 24th title defense against Jersey Joe Walcott set for Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Louis predicts victory weighing about 212 pounds the heaviest since winning the crown while odds say Walcott may not answer the bell before the fourth round.
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Joe Louis
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Shouting Ceases as 1947 season yields four wins for Golden Flashes
Statistician Bob Walcott tallies 1947 football campaign results for Kent State. Wilbur Little leads in rushing with 559 yards over eight games, 7.6 yards per carry, while Neal Nelson records 34 of 71 passing for a 48 percent pace. Paul Sweeney departs next year after 242 yards on 33 attempts, Fred Russell ranks third with 4.2 yards per carry, and Bob Evans scores three TDs for the team.
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Golden Flashes
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Little
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Hudson High
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Wolfe
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Russella Beachy Snyder
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