Louis Conflicting Signals On Comeback Plans
Joe Louis wavers about returning to heavyweight competition after mixed statements. He says he feels strong and could fight, possibly Ezzard Charles, but his camp cautions a definite decision will take about three months. Louis plans to stay in Los Angeles for a month as reporters weigh the possibility.
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Des Moines Tribune
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Des Moines
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Manny Seamon
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Gerald Clifford May Resign From Green Bay Packers Board
Green Bay attorney Gerald Clifford, one of the club’s original “hungry five,” threatens resignation from the Packers board if the current organizational setup continues. He criticizes head coach general manager Lambeau and notes he will resign after completing legal work for the team.
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Groza Drops 42 as Groza Leads In Several Showdowns
Basketball roundup notes Alex Groza scoring 42 against the Stags boosting his season total to 701 while teammate Mikan has 719. Lakers lose 87 69 to Celtics as Lavelli leads with 26. Pistons tie for first in Central after beating St Louis 87 75 and Hargis tops with 24. Nationals beat Redskins 83 74. Bullets edge Capitals 86 82 in double overtime.
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Three Preps Deadlocked In MV Loop
Whitehall hosts Arcadia as Valley basketball tightens with Osseo, Arcadia tied atop standings at four wins, one loss. Osseo leads with Johnson and Fitch scoring, Whitehall’s Hend totals eight as Augusta defeats Durand 41-35 and Mondovi tops Black River Falls 39-26 with Nelson and Eibinger leading for Mondovi.
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Fred Johnson
John Henda
Whiteall
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Durand
Mississippi Valley
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Hulbert
Bud Hartung
Black River Falls
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BRF
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Jerry
Richard Faldte
John Eibinger
Arcadia
Tomah Edges Baraboo In Overtime For 47 Victory
Tomah high school defeated Baraboo 48 to 47 in overtime at Baraboo Wisconsin. Dick Shutter hit the game winning free throw and led Tomah with 13 points. Art Sowle 9, Bob Boehm 8, Jack White 7, Bob Shutter 6, Victory Burnstad 6. Baraboo’s leading scorer was Baaboo with 13 points.
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Dick Shutter
Art Sowle
Bob Boehm
Jack White
Bob Shutter
Fights Last Night Across Cities Report
Boxing results list several bouts with outpoints and weights. Otis Graham 151 Philadelphia defeats Ted Honey Chile John son 146 Philadelphia. Demarco 140 Brooklyn defeats Red Davis 131 Philadelphia. Tirso del Rosario 121 Manila defeats Dado Marino 120 Honolulu.
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Philadelphia
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Phiadelphia
Brooklyn
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Red Davis
Manila
Tirso del Rosario
Dado Marino
Honolulu
Beloit College Five Bounces Back to Beat Fresno State
Beloit College Golds defeated Fresno State 71 to 43 in a nonconference game at Beloit. Beloit led 9-2 early, stretched the margin to 32-18 by halftime. Ron Bontemps scored 20 points on six field goals and 8 of 10 free throws while Len Sondergard added 16 for Fresno State.
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Wis
Beloit Golds
Fresno
Calif
Ron Bontemps
Len Sondergard
Grebes Known as Dabchicks and Water Itches
The text notes grebes are diving birds related to loons and are commonly called dabchicks hell divers and water itches in traditional naming.
Bears crush Ramblers in drill as Cal reserves feature
California Rambler reserve squad aided by linemen battles the Bears in a practice session. Cal’s offense shows spotty timing but gradual improvement noted after a practice restart. Jack Swaner is not in top shape after returning from Eureka where his wife awaits a baby. George Souza appears ready to play. Norm Pressley drills in.
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California Rambler
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Cal
Lynn Waldorf
Jack Swaner
Stanford Cal
Eureka
George Souza
Norm Pressley
Cincinnati Outfielder Litwhiler Teaches Offseason
Cincinnati outfielder Daniel Litwhiler spends his off season working as a school teacher. His middle name is Webster.
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Daniel Litwhiler
Webster
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