Parker Discusses Riggs vs Kramer at Writers Meet
Frankie Parker, famed but overlooked, attended the Football Writers of America gathering at the Jonathan Club with a host of tennis stars including Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder and Maury McLoughlin. The talk focused on the Riggs versus Kramer tour while Kramer anticipated turning pro after the current Hollywood tournament and Parker discussed lessons from a Nationals prep match in Forest Hills and changes in his own strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Parker
Football Writers of America
Jonathan Club
Iowa
Dons
Washington State
U.C.L. A
Parker
Jack Kramer
Ted Schroeder
Maury McLoughlin
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Big Bill
Tiden
Little Bill Johnston
Aene Cochet
Rene LaCoste
King Jack
Pracy
Forest Allis
Gene
Compacy
Tuck
Jack
Parker forecasts Riggs win series over Kramer in strong comeback
The discussion centers on whether Riggs or Kramer will prevail in their series as Parker predicts Riggs starts with power and gains the edge after studying Kramer's game. Maury McLoughlin lauds Parker's improvement and notes Kramer’s well balanced and complete style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs
Kramer
Parker
Buck
Bobby
Maury McLoughlin
Frankie Parker
Maury
Grealy
Jack Kramer
Five Huskies on Injured List Before Minnesota Clash
Seattle September 23. Five University of Washington football players were placed on the injury list a day before the team departs for a pivotal game in Minneapolis. Fullback Marshall Dallas halfbacks Whitey King and Fred Provo and linemen Ale Hemsted Dick and Chuck Olsen are listed as hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
University of Washing
Minnesota
Minneapolis
YesThey
Marshall Dallas
Whitey King
Fred Provo
Ale Hemsted
Chuck Olsen
Spartan Beck Breaks Collarbone in Practice
SAN JOSE September 24. Left half Bill Scimmel broke his collarbone in practice yesterday and will be lost to the San Jose Spartans for rest of the season. Bob Cheim, center injured in the U.S.F. game last Friday, will be out for the season with a torn knee carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Josh
Bill Scimmel
San Jose Spartans
Bob Cheim
Idle Bums Back Into League Flag Victory in 1947 pennant
The Brooklyn Dodgers learned they were official National League champions for 1947 after a day of tension. Chicago Cubs beating the St Louis Cardinals sealed the Dodgers’ fate as the Cubs eliminated the Cards in the late game, with praise from Branch Rickey’s era and reflections on earlier pivotal moments. Detroit tied for second in the American League after split doubleheaders with Cleveland, while Chicago White Sox split with St Louis Browns in Chicago. Box scores note performances from Cubs, Dodgers, and Indians, with standard baseball standings and attendance figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Pilcher
Hugh Casey
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Redbirds
Brooklyns
St. Louis
Johnny Schmitz
Brooklyn
Schmitz
Paul Erickson
Cards
Cubs
TUS
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Art Houtteman
Gers
Indians
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Chicago
Sox
Sam Zoldak
Browns
Celesrate
Brooklyn Dodger
Hugh
Casey's
Hank
Behreman
Harry Taylor
Pete Reiser
Johnny Jorgensen
Bobby Bragan
Vic Lombardi
Associated Press
Beavers in Light Drill for Utah Game
CORVALLIS Ore Sept 23 Oregon State Beavers continued light drills in preparation for Saturdays clash with the University of Utah at Salt Lake City Coach Lon Stiner has not yet decided on the lineup as players worked through a steady drill session amid a gray day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Ore
Canadian Mat Star Tops Bow Tonight in California bid
Canadian mat star Larry Maquin headlines a double main at Wilmington Bowl facing rough veteran Hans Schnabel in a key heavyweight clash. Torres’ departure sparks talk of California recognition as promoter John J. Doyle backs two fast one fall bouts Carlos Mojica versus Siedler Brady and Mickey Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Larry Maquin
Canada
Enrique
Torres
Hans Schnabel
Milwaukee
Wilmington’ Bowl
Moquin
Karl Davis
Texas Caw
John
Carlos Mojica
Siedler Brady
Mickey Page
Angels Start Crucial Series The Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League heads into its final week with the defending champion San Francisco Seals favored to repeat. Manager Lefty O Doul hopes for a strong last series against the San Diego Padres, whom San Francisco beat in seven straight games. Los Angeles Angels, one game behind, face the Sacramento Solons who earlier defeated them to topple the league lead. Portland visits Hollywood as Seattle Raid e rs begin at Oakland. Seattle, in fourth place seven behind the Seals, seeks to close the gap on Beavers who sit one ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Seals
Lefty O'Doul
Seals
San Diego’ Padres
San Frantisco
Los Angeles Angels
San Francisco
Sacramento Solons
Beavers
End May Return Saturday for Broncos
SANTA CLARA and LOS ANGELES report injuries clouding team futures. USC coach Jeff Cravath prepares for a Washington State clash while noting several starters sidelined with injuries. Fullback Hod Craig is out with a broken thumb and others are listed as crippled. Plans for an October 11 trip to Ohio State were scrapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Cravath
Rod Craig
McCardle
Washington State
Murphy
Bate
Naumu
Cray
Tunnel
Earl Banks
Dick Hoerner
Smith
Meadington
Hob Snyder
The
Rama
Horner
Fultack
McKenzie
Shelby Calhoun
Iowa
Bert la Brudherle
Banks
LaBrucherie
Benton
Rowland
Ross
Stipkey
Relges
Roesch
Page
Myers
Horsch
Pepperdine
Darwin Horn
Ed Piston
Fresno State
Oklahoma City
Novitski
Oklahoma
Howard Green
Penn State
Greer
Northwest
Oregon State
Washington
Paul Schlissler
Rams
Dad DeGrant
Buddy Young
San Francisco
Spee Sanders
Santa Clara
Jerry Hennessey
University of California
Los Angeles
Southern
Methodist
U. S. C. Trojan
Bears
Craig
Dave Lloyd
Bullletz
Trojans
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
National teams lead 1947 college football rankings
California Georgia Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma A and M Penn State and Texas top early national rating after opening games. Ole Miss upset Kentucky. Georgia barely beat Furman. Mississippi led by Barney Poole. Missouri beat St. Louis. Texas led Texas Tech. Kansas and Texas Christian tied. Iowa crushed North Dakota State 59 to 0. Alabama Arkansas Detroit also won. Furman biggest upset. Drake upset by Texas Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Georgia
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma A. & M
Penn State
Texas
Ole Miss
Rebels
Kentucky
Wildcats
Texas Tech
Longhorns
Austin
Bobby Lane
Kansas
Texas Christian
Jayhawkers
Horned Frogs
Alabama
Arkansas
Detroit
St. Mary’s
Tulsa
Iowa
North Dakota State
Eddie Anderson
Hawkeyes
VU. C. L. A. Bruins
L. A
Furman
Drake
Texas Mines
Ins
Sup Samlach
Californiay
Goartin
Miesisesinpi
Mianouri
Oklahoma Agriba
Nena Arate
Texan
Bede
Kanaae
Thana T
Alanama
Arkankin
Bayelor
Clemenn
Davidson
Diqueane
Kinng
Lows
Tows State
Montana
Suggs Leads Field In National Women s Amateur Golf
Louise Suggs, the 23 year old from Lithia Springs Georgia, shot 76 in the 18 hole qualifying at Franklin Hills to pace 32 into first round match play of the 47th National Women s Amateur Golf Tournament. She will meet Be (s) Anus of Indianapolis in the upper bracket today despite a 40s wind and cold. Suggs, defending National Open and Western Amateur champion, had five birdies in the front nine and logged a three over par 41 on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Louise Suggs
Mil
Babe
Didrikson Zaharias
Lithian Springs
Franklin Hills Country Club
Miss Suggs
fBexetiy Emus
Indiannapolis
Fights Last Night By AIROCLALET PYO8
Names scattered across cities report boxing results with multiple bouts and alleged outcomes.
Injuries Hit Naval Base Eleven for Marine Clash
Naval Base eleven faces key injuries ahead of a planned clash with Camp Pendleton Marines. End Clifford Zeck may miss the season after an infected eye wound, while halfback Al Needs hurt his foot and could miss Saturday. Right half Dick Guth was discharged. Coach Earl Elsey plans a scrimmage with El Camino Junior College in Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminal Island Naval Base
Camp Pendleton Marines
Earl Elsey
Marines
Clifford Zeck
Zeck
Naval Hospital
Dick Guth
Elsey
Hawthorne
el Camino Junior College
Zollners Annex Softball Crown Triumphs
In Cleveland on September 23 the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons clinched their third consecutive world softball title with a 4 to 0 win over the Toronto Jewelers. The New Orleans Maids captured the women’s championship for the third straight year, defeating the Phoenix Ramblers 6 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fort Wayne Zollner
Pistons
Indiana
Jill Wes
Toronto Peoples
Jewelers
New Orleans Jax Maids
Maids
Phoenix
Ariz
Ramblers
Triple Main Tops Ring Card With Local Boxing Stars
A three bout star card headlines Municipal Auditorium with Long Beach rivals Urbanese Finley Barnett in three weight clashes. Verbanic faces Len Beach City College in a rematch with Tur ner. Finley meets Kenney while Barrett takes on Gunboat Vague in the seven or eight bout program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Athletic Club
Wally Urbanese
Richard Finley
Cilit Barnett
Municipal Auditorium
Joe Stone
Len
Beach City College
Wil
Don Turner
San Pedro
Finley
Long Beach
John Kenney
San Diego
Gil Sigman
Barrett
Vague
Ramos Faces Chavez In West Coast Featherweight Clash
U2 Luis Ramos the Puerto Rican cannonball headlines a west coast bout against California featherweight champion Carlos Chavez in Los Angeles tonight. Ramos, a Wilie Pep title contender, brings MSG wins over Josef Torres and Willie Roache to the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Luis Ramos
California
Carlos Chavez
Ramos
Willie Pep
Madison Square Garden
Josef Torres
Willie Roache
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riggs Vs
McLoughlin
Spartan Beck
Eirsh Dantes Chirana
Wallhiane
Dod Ahern
Omuslehin
Angel Patkyce
Clevingre
Moore
Biurgeonag
Amartonne
Hamnenp
Grigintne
Tise
Arowakl
Tina
Patka
Marion
Musial
Wallus
Aberean
Onlengo
IAM Abho
ABE Fi Ao
Waitin
Raya
Fonos
Aberaonde
Diasul Dbe
Fates
Sinughtrie i
Curtayef It
Nori Moy
Nisho Eet
Motul
Mogpejot
Mack, Br
Marionsas
Stu Ron Ns
Ghragiatis
Lekaert
Medwheart
Mona Balled
Befun
Any Doin
Blaughter
Boris Auk
Barella
Northey
Onl
Pitelley
Cman
IRS
Michaels
Ererhic
Barry
Gileanion
Appling Hovelst
Uwe
Beanie
Jnl
jrdrenKolowny
Orne
Luainga
Luaingioeen
Berajno
Wight Rt
York
Stephin
Judnich
Teketat
Wallmeca
Cole
Mocineta
Pickey
RY Zane
Haynes
Vantord
Reins
Bernano
Kenneay
Kenneay, Three. Nae EH Walluunns | Mame In Plekays | Eaner
Blytkgauin
San Ford
Ayn Z
Utah
Wrestling Tonight
Maquin
Vic Christy
Ray
Yeh
Bing
Crosby Golfad
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rockies
G. Varley
Victoria
Angels
United Press
Bronco End
By Deke Houlgate
Golden Bears
Bulldogs
Charles Trippi
Barney Poole
Army
Buckeye
Southern California
Trojan
Buckeyes
Oklahoma Aggies
Krue
Kaansas State
Nittany Lions
Cougars
Hershey
Penn
Teamshat
Edward
Anderson
Suggs
Airoclalet Pyo8
Tommy Bell
Toungstown
Smuglan
Delay
Vere Bricago
Dave Clark
Ginevn
al Johnson
Indianapolis
Omaha
Joe _ Danoa
Denver
Harvey Dublish Windsor
New Dave
Connaldo Mine
Julie Kopon
Ni Bevan
NEW Yorkeummy Warren
Sommy McGovern
Lowson
Fughind
Vancouver
Pmille Blank
Bpokane
Wash
Emory Jackson
Riehmonn
Galt
Ban Francisco
Jesue Flores
Stockton
Eadie
Philadelphia
Ochan Park
Simon Vergare
Cuba
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Naval Base
Marine Clash
By Joe Goss
Zollners Annex
Triple
State Highway Patrol
Walkers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!