Olhaverry Leads San Antonio Handicap Prospects
Chilean horse Olhaverry returns to Santa Anita for the 50,000 San Antonio Handicap with a mile and an eighth distance and a field of noted rivals including El Lobo. Tomorrows race at Santa Anita marks a major stepping stone to the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap on February 28.
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LD Baldy
Old Baldy
Mt. San Antonio
California
Olhaverry
Chile
Pan de Axucar Atable
San Antonio
Santa Anita
Clhaverry
Long Beach
Satin Ace
Prince Ernest
Suncap
Oldaverry
Be On Trust
Endeavor
Talon
Drevaricator
Autocrat
Elpis
Cover Up
Double Jay
Hank HL
Lashco
Triplicate
Miss Dor¢on
Brabancon
Adrogue
Bymeabond
Paperboy
Terry Bargello
el Lobo
Hank H
Pete Tyme
Ike Rosemead
Seadiacuit
Azucar
Bay View
Johnny Longden
Basil James
Eddie
Gordon exits H A C action in semifinal upset
Ted Karnes, son of Roscoe Karnes, defeats former national champion Joe Gordon 17-21 21-14 21-16 at the Hollywood Athletic Club semifinals. Sam Balter defeats Jim Trafeld Jr. 21-3 17-21 21-9 and may meet Karnes next. Balter and Lennie Fields had earlier taken the doubles title from Roscoe and Tod Karnes. Don Whitmire, Navy tackle and player-coach, now serves on the destroyer Maddox in Long Beach Harbor.
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Joe Gordon
Hollywood Athletic Club
Ted Karnes
Roscoe Karnes
Sam Balter
Jim Trafeld Jr
Balter
Karnes
Lennie Fields
Holly A
Roscor
Tod Karnes
Don Whitmire
Navy
DesPac
Long Beach Harbor
Maddox
Athletic Journal
Carl Joyce
Boston
High School of Commerce
Tom Norton
Sportfolio Magazine
Catholic Youth Organization
Brookline
Masa
National Federation of High School’ Athletic Associations
Beaton Globe
Joyce
Seton “Hill -Prep
Regie Pearman
Davie Smith
Joe Nowicki
Fordham
Roscoe Brown
America
Frank Effinger
Phillips
Andover Academy
Gil Dodds
Bll Hulse
New York A. C
Browning Rosa
Villanova
Leslie MacMitchell
Chesley Unruh
el Monte
Nick Carter
Oxy
Edwin Wide
Sweden
Coliseum
Nebraska Coach Bernie Masterson Quits Under Pressure
College football upheaval at the University of Nebraska as head coach Bernie Masterson resigns effective March 1 1948 amid outside pressure from alumni and other groups. Chancellor Gustavson decries the meddling while noting Masterson’s five year contract and prior playing history with the Huskers and Bears.
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Neb
U.P
University of Nebraska
Bernie Masterson
Reaigh
Masterson
Cornhusker
R G. Gustavson
Omaha
Army
Lawrence Abil Jones
West Point Military Academy
Gustavson
Plaa
Huskers
Chicago Bears
Joe Louis Predicts Knockout Of Walcott In June Exhibition
Joe Louis, confident he will stop Walcott in June, warned of harder blows after an exhibition with Leo Matriccianni in Baltimore. Matriccianni, 220 pounds, gave Louis a tougher workout than expected, with Louis only landing a solid stomach hook in the third round. The bout used 16-ounce gloves, two-minute rounds, no decision, drawing 5518 fans and netting $10,962.
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Baltimore
Joe Louis
Tersey Joe Walcott
Leo Matriccianni
Walcott
Matriccianni
Coliseum
Joe
Louis
Baltimore Beller
Loufre
Vunstintingly
Watkins Draws In Close Boxing Card At Ocean Park
Savage Piling up an early lead, Kenny Watkins of Los Angeles earned a 10 round draw with Mila Sarge of Seattle at Ocean Park Arena. Judges split, with Mushy Callahan for Savage and Tommy Herman for Watkins, referee Joe Stone ruling a draw.
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Kenny Watkins
Los Angeles
Mila Sarge
Seattle
Ocean Park Arena
Savage
Mushy Calla
Much
Ana Tommy
Yarean
Ehire ‘Barrett
Vinny Yarkin
Toehy
Corkin
Oxale Biggin
Irolix Aynba
Spring Sport Turnout for Vikes Slated
Long Beach City College coaches plan the spring turnout for baseball track tennis and golf with over 55 prospects and top recruits reporting. Baseball features a Feb 21 alumni game and a strong clinic with Bil Prince Bob Phillis Atchie Boyd Ken Sachse and Bill Green. Track adds 55 hopefuls including returnees Alban Reid Ray McCoy Gene Gillies and William Brinkman. Tennis lists Don Menke John Fleitz Dick Lessler and Bill Riverson. Golf expects large turnout with Monogram winners Dean Johnston John Morey Doug Buckler Carl Cable.
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Long Beach City College
Mentor
L Johnson
Norse
Viking
Recreation Park
Long Beach
Johnson
Bil Prince
Bob Phillis
Atchie Boyd
Ken Sachse
Bill Green
Dick Hartzell
Phil Chauvin
Don Lee
Waler Huth
George Selfriige
Roy ‘Anderson
Jackson
Jim ‘McCoy
Gas Knlebrehm
Akewood
Frank Szalay
City College
Alban Reid
Ray McCoy
Wilson High
Gene
Gillies
Jordan
William
Brinkman
Dash
King
Bob Rubidoux
Ual
City Colege
Santa Ana
Vike
Eddie
Wagner
Don Menke
John Fleitz
Dick Lessler
Bill Riverson
Bert Smith
Dean Johnston
John Morey
Boug Buckler
Carl Cable
Phoenix Five Suspended From ABL Over Travel Permit Dispute
SACRAMENT, Feb 10. Phoenix Constructors, sponsored by J W Nick of Phar nix Ariz, were suspended from the American Basketball League after a conference with AAU official George Hoy. Hoy refused travel permits for a west coast trip prompting suspension and game cancellations with Oakland and Sacramento.
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Kelley
Southern Pacific Association
George Hoy
Arizona
Hoy
Phoenix
Oakland Blbery
Sacramento Senators
Claremont
Pomona
Bob Redfield
Cal Poly
Rolland ‘Cilstwa
Redfield
Hob
Fuhrer
Los Angeles City College
A's Holdout List Shaved to One
Philadelphia February 10 Joe Coleman a young right hander signed a 1948 contract with the Athletics the holdout ranks reduced to one Elmer Vale outfielder Barney McCosky and George Binks shortstop Eddie Joost third baseman Hank Majeski and pitcher Bob Savape have not signed but are not considered holdouts
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Philadelphia
Joe Coleman
Philadelphia At
Ong
Elmer Vale
Barney McCosky
George Binks
Eddie Joost
Hank Majeski
Bob Savape
Plan Approved for Major Jordan High Athletic Plant
The Board of Education approved an $267 693 athletic plant and handed plans to contract architect Kenneth Wing for final estimates and ground breaking at Jordan High. The $8.5 million project funds a full gymnatium natatorium and facilities for 1200 spectators, with separate boys and girls areas and extensive training spaces.
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Planta
Board of Education
Kenneth Wing
Jordan’ High
Complede
Qoye
Osthias
Jordan
Atlantic Ave
Hank Greenberg eyed as player coach for Indians
Cleveland sources report Hank Greenberg may sign as player coach with the Indians if he can share in club operations. He seeks a permanent, long term association beyond a single season and an active role in management. Veeck to meet with him again. Philadelphia offered him an outfield and pinch hitting role but he declined.
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Cleveland
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
King
Tim
Hank
Tribe
Bill Veeck
Veeck
Slub
Jy Philadephia
Earle Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Greenberg
A's
Mack
Pease
Ferris ‘Ain
Chavez Tangles With Jacklich In Olympic Auditorium Show
Chavez prepares for a 10 round feature at Olympic Auditorium against Buddy Jacklich after a layoff and a prior illness. Fabela once a top lightweight in Southern California, Chavez seeks to regain prestige following a late defeat to Alfredo Escobar. Jacklich impressed by stopping Chuey Figueroa as a substitute.
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Los Angeles
Fabela
Chavez
Buddy ‘Jacklich
Olympic Auditorium
California
Alfredo Escobar
Jacklich
Chuey Figueroa
Atko
St Louis U. Five Tames Notre Dame
St Louis University defeated Notre Dame 68 to 51 in South Bend. The Billikens, unfazed by Notre Dame’s 38 straight wins, broke the Irish home winning streak with a decisive victory on February 10.
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St. Louis
U. Five Tames
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Billikens
St. Louis University
Bailiwick
Athletic Greats Honor Cromwell at Dinner
A testimonial dinner at Eddie Spivak's in Hollywood honored Dean Cromwell as the newly appointed head coach of the American Olympic team. Ex champions and Olympic stars such as Bud Houser Frank Wykoff Jim Stewart and Grantland Rice praised Cromwell and praised his selection as timely and fitting.
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Dean Cromwell
U. S
Hollywood
Cromwell
Kenneth Carpenter
Larence
Bud) Houser
Fred Kelly
Cromwall
Duncan’ McNaughton
Canada
Lea Barnes
Frank Wykoff
Bob van Osdel
Mee Naughton
Dean B. Cromwell
Eddie Spivak
Leo Barnes
Bud Houser
Frank Weykoff
Duncan McNaughton
al Fitch
Hal Smallwood
Ken Sarpenter
Roy
Hudson River
West
Ecp
Dear Cromwell
United States
Houser
Wykoff
Gene Biscailuz
Grantland Rice
World Skating Event Opens in Switzerland
The world's championship figure skating opens in Switzerland with top contenders Barbara Ann Scott and Dick Button forecast as favorites. Scott and Button, stars from Ottawa and Englewood, NJ, face questions about turning professional as they prepare after the St Moritz triumphs. Officials reviewing hotel bills and event details breed private criticism but no formal complaints.
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Awos
Switzerland
U.P
Barbara Ann Scott
Dick Button
Miss Scott
Ottawa
Can
Button
Englewood
N. J
St. Moritz
Labogur
Barbara
Canada
Moritz
Saint Gridders Receive Awards At St Anthony Banquet
Twenty three varsity football players at St Anthony’s were honored at a banquet held last night in the new Catholic Center. Monsignor Bernard Dolan handed out monograms and gold footballs while Coach Jaques Grenier recognized Johnny Olszewski and Loure Muscola with Helms certificates for All-CJ F first and third teams.
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St.Anthony's
Bernard Dolan
Francia
St. Anthony’s
Jaques Grenier
Johnny Olszewski
Loure Muscola
Helms Athletic Foundation
Lauren. Proctor
Olszewski
Dave Worley
Louis Marcola
Angle Amalafitano
Jack Brannen
Dick Mulkerin
Denis Patrick Aherh
Dorley
J. Brennen
Carrol
J. Chapmen
Hedns
3. Tarvin
J. Prota
H Mullern
Bhat
Letterman
Pri
Gallivan
Babbit
T. O
Omudio
W. Rly
A. Gorin
BiNing
Haynes Beats Murray by Technical Knockout in DC
Haynes of Los Angeles stopped Murray of Norwalk Conn in the first round. Referee Harry Volkman halted the bout after Murray was knocked down for the third time. Murray's purse was held up by the District of Columbia Boxing Commissioners pending an investigation.
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Washington
Johnny ‘Haynes
Los Angeles
Q.' Murray
Lorwalk
Conn
Harry Volkman
Murray
District of Columbia
Lakewood Tennis Club Sets Dates and Plans
Lakewood Tennis Club directors voted to shelve consolidation of racquet facilities to focus on a February meeting. They set two tournaments for Feb 27 28 and March 6 and the club championships for March 13 14 2031. The club plans a membership drive and to boost the junior program and voted to rejoin the Long Beach Municipal Tennis Association.
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Lakewood Tennis Club
Seasion
van Zerben
Long Beach Municipal Tennis Association
Seals Buy Tobin from Tulsa in Texas League Deal
San Francisco Seals announce the purchase of infielder Jack Tobin from Tulsa of the Texas Baseball League. Terms were not disclosed.
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San Francisco
Jack Tobin
Tulsa
Texas Baseball
Leaguie
San Francisco Seals
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Bunny) O'Hare
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