College Grid Crowds Grow During 1948
An Associated Press survey shows national college football attendance rose 4.3 percent in 1948 with total gate receipts at 12,446,754 across 443 home games. The Midwest led in crowds, Pennsylvania posted the highest total attendance, and Army Navy in Philadelphia drew the year’s largest crowd at 102,581.
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Rangers Stay Undefeated in Intra-Ccity Clash
Logan Juniors, led by Knute Schneider and Charlie Weigent, hold a 32-24 win over Aquifias to extend their perfect start as Central targets the league leaders. Raider lineup features Lorin Wuensch, Thorwald Solverson, Jim Thomas, and Merlin Nehring in key roles against Logan veterans Captain Ralph Twite and Henry Smothers.
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Badger Freshmen Open Exten Center Tourney Tonight
Wisconsin freshmen face unbeaten Racine in Exten center tournament action at the University of Wisconsin tonight Fond du Lac meets Green Bay in the first round opener. Semifinals and finals follow with Racine strong after a 21 game win streak.
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Shuffleboard action yields mixed results in Thursday league
In Dresbach Minn the Lil and Carls shufflers upset Freddie's 9-7 as Pete Paskewics and Carl Erickson posted a four point win. Kabat outfit topped Ray Georges Rustic Inn 9-7. Gerke and Ferguson notched a three win night. Sportsman's Bar drew 8-8 with Ray and Sams. Nabors tied 8-8 as Strelow and Burns sparked a late rally. Bowlers beat Arnie's 11-5 behind mmes. Vet's Club of On Alaska led with a 12-4 win over Ed's Tavern.
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Ed's Tavern
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Ted Cook of Green Bay End to Marry Miss Marilyn Kiyce
A marriage license was issued for Ted Cook 26 Green Bay Packers end and Marilyn Kiyce 20 of Birmingham. The wedding is planned for Saturday at their home. Cook starred at the University of Alabama before playing for Detroit in 1947 and joining the Packers in 1948.
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Anita Regains Attendance Lead in 1948 Santa Anita Meet
Santa Anita led the nation in attendance, pari mutuel handle, and stakes distribution for the 1948 meeting. Daily attendance averaged 32,836 over 50 days, ahead of Jamaica. Daily handle reached 2,174,555 dollars, surpassing Mont Park. Santa Anita distributed 2,457,558.50 dollars in stakes and purses, ahead of Hollywood Park. The Los Angeles Turf Club plans a strong 12th winter season with multiple stakes, opening December 28. Calumet Farm’s Citation expected to top Maturity nominees. Santa Anita Handicap and Derby attract top two-year-olds.
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State Legion Meet Slated For March 11-13
Milwaukee based report states the annual American Legion state basketball tournament will run March 11 to 13 in Rhinelander. District winners plus defending champions Rhinelander shorties compete. Rhinelander lost its opening national game last year.
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College Basketball Scores and Pairings Across Regions
A stream of college basketball results shows Kentucky overcoming Holy Cross 81 48 while Murray State defeated Morehead State 54. Other noted clashes include Georgetown Kentucky over Cedarville 58 and Kansas State beating Manchester 71. The day includes matches featuring Western Michigan, Kentucky Wesleyan, and Arkansas with varied point totals across multiple venues.
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Marines Overseas Service During World War II
During World War II 98 percent of U S marine corps officers and 89 percent of enlisted men served overseas in the global conflict reflecting widespread deployment and overseas duty among Marine personnel.
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Browns and Cardinals place three on AP All Pro team
Cleveland Browns End Mac Speedie Quarterback Otto Graham and Fullback Marion Motley plus Chicago Cardinals Guard Garrard Ramsey End Mal Kutner and Back Charley Trippi earn AP All-Pro honors. Turner Huffman Van Buren Reinhard and Barnegan also selected. 101 players considered. second team includes Logies Bears Browns 49ers Bills.
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Football legends named across multiple NFL rosters and teams
A stream of player mentions across the Bears Browns Eagles 49ers Giants Redskins Rams Colts and other clubs lists tackles guards centers backs and key figures such as Fred Davis Lou Rygkus Bill Willis Sammy Baugh Len Ford and Y A Tittle among many others. The text compiles a roll call of players associated with various franchises including the Eagles Bears Rams 49ers Browns Giants Redskins Steelers and more.
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Charles Drulis
Tommah
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Sammy Baugh
Washington
John Strzykalski
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Len Ford
Los Angeles Dons
John Greene
Detroit Lions
Jack Roseell
New York Yankees
Lamar Davis
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Kes Kavanaugh
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Bill Swiacki
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Arnie Weinmeister
John Woudenberg
Ers
al Wistert
Philadelphia Eagies
Nate Johnson
Chicago Rockets
John Adams
Washington Redskins
Frank Wyde
Pittsburgh Steelers
John Kissel
Buffalo Bills
George Conner
Chicago
Frank Kilroy
Philadelphia
Les
Rey Bray
Chicago Bears
Jack
Riley Matheson
Bruno Banducci
San Francisco 49Ers
Joe Signalgo
Tex Warrington
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jim Pearcy
Vince Banonis
Chicago Cards
Fred Naumetz
Bob Nelson
Lou Sossaman
Jay Rhodemyre
Green Bay Packers
Bill Paschal
Boston Yanks
Mickey Colmer
Billy Hillenbrand
Y. A. Tittle
Buddy Young
Spec Sanders
Frankie Albert
Glenn Dobbs
Los Angeles
George Ratterman
Sid Luckman
Johnny Lujack
George
Dan Sandifer
Redskins
Harder
Amer Angsman
Charley Conerly
Tony Canadeo
Wolverines Invade West For 3 Games
Michigan basketball teams travel to the West for a three game swing starting in Boulder against Colorado. After wins over Michigan State, Toledo and Pittsburgh, the Wolverines face Santa Clara in San Francisco before returning to Ann Arbor for the Big Nine opener. Navy visits Chicago for two games, Illinois hosts Pennsylvania, Ohio State travels to Oklahoma, and Indiana stays undefeated with a win over Kansas State. Loyola matches up with Bowling Green in Toledo as the Midwest schedule unfolds.
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Grants Beats Cashton In Wisconsin Basketball Night
Grants of La Crosse defeated Cashton 65 to 37 in Cashton Wisconsin. The winners led 30 to 15 at halftime. John Smikla scored 17 for Grants and Dick Man added 16 for Cashton. Buy Savings Bonds.
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