Vikings Debut Shellacs Alumni 25-0 in 1947 Opener
Long Beach City College Vikings overwhelm Bob Parke's Alumni 25 to 0 in the season debut. Standouts include Jerry Scott, Bob Rubidoux, Merle Decker, and Gus Knickrehm with key scores and drives set by Stevenson and Schultz.
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Collage Vikings
Eddie Wagner
Long Beach City College
Bob Parke
Jerry Scott
Bob Rubidoux
Merle Decker
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Decker
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City College
Brigham Young
Dean Stevenson
Wes Rush
Intamuch
Warner
Hka
Zeb Platt
John Garrison
Rusty Thornton
Jack Cardall
Wilbur Necochea
Paul McMurty
Gus Knickrehm
Bob Howard
Dave Cruz
Bob Orr
Don Lae
Eric Schultz
Ey Pearson
Chueis Holmes
Tony Marayto
Flaherty Sets New Hot Rod Records at Huntington Beach
Pat Flaherty established three goagster track records at Huntington Beach Speedway, clocking 6m 59.98s for the 30 lap main event and winning ahead of Yama aha and Don Freeland in his No. 20 Special. He also set new marks in one and three lap trophy dashes, surpassing Andy Linden’s previous records.
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Pat Flaherty
Yamaaha
Don Freeland
Huntington Beach Speedway
Flaherty
Andy Linden
Local Netter Wins Southwest Match at Los Angeles Club
Local Netter, Elin Slack, advanced in the men's singles qualifying round of the Pacific Southwest tennis championships at Los Angeles Tennis Club yesterday, defeating R Hedderly 6 1 6 2. The event continues Sunday with top contender Jackie Kramer as the standout favorite.
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Elin Slack
Los Angeles
R. Hedderly
Ackie Kramer
Armed Clocked in Fast Sprint for $100,000 Race
Belmont Park prepares for a winner take all $100,000 race between Armed and Assault on Sept. 27. Trainer Jimmie Jones clocked Armed in 1:27 for seven furlongs, with first six in 1:19 4/5, signaling readiness for the mile and a quarter event and a prior six furlong prep on opening day.
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New York
Belmont Park
Jimmie Jones
Warren Wright
Belmont
Rinter
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Georgia Scrapes By Furman In Narrow Football Upset
New York Sept 20 U P Georgia barely escaped a major upset as Furman led 7 0 on Charlie Johnson s TD run and only a late Johnny Rauch to Dan Edwards pass kept the Sugar Bowl champions from disaster Georgia s rally included a two yard Henderson plunge and a late pass play with Edwards securing a 14 7 victory Also Buffalo defeated Niagara 27 14 and Detroit beat Central Michigan 34 14 In elsewhere action Kansas California and Santa Clara were noted among big programs in upsets and preparations for SEC clashes with Mississippi Kentucky looming over the weekend
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U.P
Georgia
Little Furman
Mississippi
Kentucky
Midwest
Texas
Christian
Kansas
Far West
California
Santa Clara
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Furman
Charlie ‘Trippis
Charlie Johnson
Big Henderson
Johnny Rauch
Dan Edwards
Buffalo
Niagare
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European Champ Challenges Ortiz in 118-pound crown bid
Peter Kane, new European bantamweight champion from Liverpool, challenged Manuel Ortiz of EB Centro Calf for the world 118-pound title after Kane’s 15 round victory over Theo Medina of France. The challenger spoke confidently.
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Manchester
Fing
Peter Kane
Europe
Manuel Ortiz
College Football Scores Across West and South
Fragmented recap of multiple games across the West and South regions. Notable results include San Jose State edging an opponent 24 to 20, San Diego State 24, 14, McMurry 23, New Mexico 0, and Baylor over Stephen F. Austin. Also listed are scores for East region teams including LSU, Georgia, Furman, and others amid a broad schedule snippet.
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Aen Wranches
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Ban Diego State
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Pellone's Blunder Gives Janiro Garden Victory
New York September 20 Tony Pellone of New York failed to win a winter title shot after losing a hard fought 10 round decision to Janko of Youngstown Ohio at Madison Square Garden before 13094 fans. Janko’s 147 pound limit prevented Pellone from challenging Sugar Ray Robinson while Janko’s victory crowned him but weight issues likely end any title quest.
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Tony Janko
Youngstown
Ohio
Tony Balllona
New York
Square Garden
Ja Janta
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Tony Pellone
Tony Janiro
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Janico
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Jaako
Fragmentary quote hints at boxing confrontation might emerge
A short OCR fragment shows a fighter reflecting on a forthcoming round and confidence to finish an opponent. Names, places, or dates are missing, but the line suggests a decisive round in a boxing context. The passage lacks verifiable specifics from the source.
Stockton Ports Win State Loop Flag in Championship
Stockton Ports of the California League captured the presidents cup by defeating Santa Barbara 2-0 in game seven. Matt Zidich pitched a two hitter while Ray Hathaway allowed four, with two runs in the third and fourth innings. The Ports advance to a seven game series with Sunset League champions Riverside.
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Ports
Peagan
Santa Barbara
Riverside
Matt Zidich
Ray Hathaway
Hathaway
Grun
Oklahoma City U Faces Fresno State Tonight
Oklahoma City University travels to meet Fresno State College in a key intersectional game. Coach Bo Rowland reports injuries to captain center John Gavula and players Weldon Hambrick and Dick Carpenter, dimming chances against a Bulldogs squad that routed OCU 46 7 last year.
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Fresno State College
Bo Rowland
John
Gavula
Weldon
Hambrick
Dick ‘Carpenter
Fresno
Oklahoma City University
Demaret Tops Atlanta Open
Demaret leads the North Fulton Open after 36 holes with a two under par 69 in the third round and a 140 total. Lew Worsham stands two strokes back on 143 while Hank Kyser shot a 63 during the first day of play in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
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Lew Worsham
Washington
Ca Faverite
Portland Faces St. Mary's Grids
Oakland, Sept. 20, UP. Portland University football coach Hal Moe said the Pilots will try to stop the 1947 St. Marys team led by Herman Wedemeyer. Moe claims Portland has more size balance and depth than last year despite an unfavorably low success rate.
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Portland University
Mary's
Herman Wedemeyer Ant Company
Hal Moe
Portland U. Pilots
Portland
Dons Dominate Dodgers 48-21 in L.A. Showdown
Benjamin Agajanian the Armenian ace booted two field goals and six conversions as the Los Angeles Dons beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 48 to 21 before 38,817 fans at Memorial Coliseum. Hoernschemeyer led Brooklyn with 145 passing yards and a 17 yard TD pass to Perina, while Fenenbock added 12 for the Dons alongside key interceptions and a late scoring drive.
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Charles Fenenbeck
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Hoernschemeyer
Brooklyn
Nick
Bob Perina
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Hoerntschemeyer
Donkey Basketball Set For Lakewood Park Clash
Two Army Air Field teams will play a donkey basketball game at Lakewood Stadium Sunday night. The novelty, already popular in the Midwest, makes its debut in Southern California as teams compete on muleback for entertainment.
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Lakewood Stadium
Army Air Field
Midwest
California
Kansas State’s First Night Game With Aggies
Kansas State opens under a new coach at home in Manhattan tonight facing Oklahoma A and M Cowboys. The first night game in state history is expected to draw over 10,000 fans as Bill Church runs and passes for the Wildcats in a season debut marked by rebuilding.
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Oklahoma A. & M
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Sam Francis
Fairbury
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Collsquaa
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