State Final Set At Austin Saturday
Odessa favored but not heavily in the Texas state schoolboy football final against Thomas Jefferson of San Antonio Austin. The article weighs team form, line weight, and tactical strengths, noting Odessa’s speed and power, Jefferson’s strong defense, and a likely neutral-site clash in Austin for the Interscholastic League title.
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Odessa
Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Ausiig
Maroons
Jeffer
Austin
Lufkin
Ags
Jefferson
Panthers
Gavin
Mustangs
Whack
Qpie
Eyie Rote
Mustang
Byron
Santone
Townsend
Texas
Sunset
Dallas
Tin
Port Arthur J. Highland Park
San _fomcelo
Sagiikin
Thomas Jefferson
Highland Park
Marshall
Tyler
Marshal
Cessa
O Cessa
Bich
LSU Favored Over Arkansas In Cotton Bowl Parade
Ed Fite reports LSU, led by backfield stars like Knight Cason and Tittle, is a 12 point pick to beat Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl before about 50 000 fans. Arkansas counters with Scott Holland Fowler and a sturdy line, aiming for a share of the SEC title despite a tougher schedule and mixed results.
Musial and Mize lead 1946 NL batting totals
Stan Musial and Johnny Mize topped the major league batting race. Mize collected 228 hits and 366 total bases with a .365 average, while Musial hit .337 and led in several categories. The Pirates and Dodgers featured other standout hitters and records in the final 1946 NL season summary.
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Mize
New York Giants
Donora
Tim
Mise
Musial
Redbirds
Pero Abroken
Johnny. Hopp
Boston
Fred “Dixie” Walker
Brooklyn
Del’Ennis
Philadelphia
Tommy Holmes
Augie Galan
Eddie
Waitkus
Chicago
George Kurowski
St. Louis
Enos
Slaughters
Phil Cavarretta
Cubs
Ralph
Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirate
Harry G. Lumley
Laurel
Eddie Stanky
Dodger
Pete Reiser
Army
Reiser
Walter
Ennis
Frank Gustine
Pirates
Grady
Hatton
Max ‘West
Ray Mueller
Reds
Cardinal
Murry
Dickson
St.Louis
Burns
Dodgers
Jack Graham
Giants
Tlark
Cincinnati
Louis plans world exhibition tour for boxing events
heavyweight champion Joe Louis will tour Latin and South America Africa Australia the Philippines and Europe in exhibitions, with the first set for Mexico City on February 5. Manager Billy McCarney says five weeks for Central and South American swing, return to New York in mid March, then South Africa and possibly England, contingent on condition and interest.
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U.P
Joe Louis
Latin
South‘America
South Africa
Australia
Philippines
Europe
Billy McCarney
Mexico City
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Colombia
Peru
Chile
Argentina
Uruguay
Brazil
Venezuela
Puerto Rico
McCarney
Central
South America
Louis
Atlantic
Africa
England
British, Isles
Jack ‘Dempsey
Jess Willard
Luis Angel Firpo
Max. Baer
Connie Mack Plans 63rd Year In Baseball
Hollywood reports Connie Mack known as Connie Mack celebrates his 84th birthday and signals plans for his 63rd year in organized baseball with rookie-like enthusiasm. The piece notes a railroad freight car shortage tied to weekend car tie ups.
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Mack
Hollywood
Cornelius ‘McGillicuddy
Connie. Mack
Sun Bowl Favored By Border Group
Officials of the Border Conference support continuing the Sun Bowl carnival association with a host conference team on New Year’s Day. The conference council backed the Sun Bowl, keeping the war-era verbal agreement. Freshman eligibility is deferred to fall 1948 and each member must play at least four conference games. Dean Johnson of West Texas State was deemed eligible to compete. The council schedules a May 10 meeting in Albuquerque to elect officers.
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EL. Paso
Border ‘Conference
el ‘.Paso
Crack Bowlers Set For Dallas Cotton Bowl Classic
Ned Day Duddy Bomar and Connie Schwoegler headline a field exceeding 200 for the Cotton Bowl singles classic in Dallas. Eight shifts begin 3 p.m. Saturday with 6 and 8 p.m. followups over three days at Troung Street alleys.
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Dallas
Ned Day
Duddy Bomar
U. S
Connie Schwoegler
Wisconsin
Longhorn League Name Adopted for West Texas Circuit
West Texas class D baseball league directors voted to rename the circuit the Longhorn league. Odessa and Vernon submitted salary guarantees and territorial rights, with opening date set for April 23 and a 132 game schedule to follow. Monthly salaries rise to 2150, admission 65 to 75 cents, children 25 cents. Next meeting January 12 in Abilene. Teams include Odessa, Vernon, Sweetwater, Midland, Big Spring, and Ballinger.
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Abilene
West Texas
Odessa
Vernon
Howard Greene
Green
Sweetwater
Midland
Big Spring
Ballinger
Kentucky Leading in Basketball Race
New York reports Kentucky Wildcats extend their unbeaten streak to 24 straight wins, following a 70-50 victory over St. John’s at Madison Square Garden. They aim to stretch the run to 26 with Baylor and Wabash next, while other top teams like NY, Texas, Wyoming and Western Michigan push seven-win marks.
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New York
Kentucky
Wildcats
St. John’s of
Brooklyn
Madison Square Garden
Baylor
Southwestern
Wabash
Texas
Wyoming
Western Michigan
Oregon
Oregon State
Browns Victors Over Yankees in All-America Playoff
Cleveland Browns defeat the New York Yankees 14 to 9 at Lakefront Municipal Stadium to clinch the East-West playoff and the All-America Conference title. Otto Graham connected with Dante Lavelli for the decisive 16 yard TD as 40,469 saw the win. The Browns started with seven straight wins, had two losses, then six more victories, and posted 423 points to 137.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Municipal
Paul E. Brown
New York Yankees
Otto Graham
Northwestern
Browns
Chaurels
Brooklyn
Syracuse Duquesne Iowa Minnesota and Utah State Reach Five Wins
Syracuse Duquesne Iowa Minnesota and Utah State each notch fifth win in early season play. Teams compete across conferences aiming for stronger records as nonconference schedules proceed this season.
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Syracuse
Duquesne
Iowa
Minnesota
Utah State
Football Fever Rises in Houston for Jan. 1 Bowl
Houston gears up as Georgia Tech and St Mary's of California arrive for the New Year's Day game. Both squads travel by train, attend Rice Hotel party with athletic director Bill Alexander, receive awards, and enjoy separate receptions at San Jacinto Inn.
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Houston
Georgia Tech
St. Mary’s
California
Rice Hotel
Bill Alexanders
San Jacinto Inn
Association of Rice Institute
Houston Quarterback Club
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