Legion's 51-47 Win Takes City League Crown
The American Legion Post 218 clinched the City League title 51-47 over an inspired Carjax quintet at McKinley gym. Shelby Linville was detained in Lexington after enrolling at the University of Kentucky, and L. D. Allen was missing, forcing Carfax to play untested reserves in a hard fought final.
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Legion
Jerry Nardiello
American Legion Post 218
Shelby Linville
Lexington
University of Kentucky
L. D. Allen
Franklin Flash
Carfax
Linville
Capital PR director misses game babysitter after push to attend
In Columbus Capital University publicity chief John Kordewich urged coeds to attend the Capital versus Otterbein game last night. He did not attend due to finding a babysitter. The narrative notes the crowd’s reaction and highlights players Don Miller Ledford and Don Bolton, and details a rough, close game with Carfax.
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Columbus
Capital University
John Kordewich
Capital
Otterbein College
Kordewich
Tie Honor Roll Bowlers Fail To Stop Carfax Gals Defeat
In a Women's Recreation League display, Carfax Gals were upset 212-206-207-625 as Moose No. 501 blanked them, with Mabel Whitaker and Esther McGraw turning in strong scores for Moose and Carfax respectively. Orioles narrowed Carfax's lead. Armco Major League saw Gray Harrison lead Galvanized Inspection Process to three wins.
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Gray Harrison
Norma Imhoff
Juanita Frye
Women’s Recreation
Esther McGraw
M. Whitaker
J. Butterfield
Dot Rigg
Moose
Carfax
Mabel Whitaker
Carjax
Orioles
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Meats
Lorraine Atchley
Veronica Barach
Jackie Butterfield
Finkelman
Realty
Frontier Cafe
Frankie Dakin
Klame News
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Eva Rupp
Burnett
Edna Bowman
Frontier
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YMCA
Harrison
L. Wardlow
Mhearthmen
Johnny Warner
Clarence Abela
Dick Davidson
Bailey
Art Spruance
Mario Prosperia
Billikens Coach Eddie Hickey Signs New Terms
Eddie Hickey, 46, leader of St. Louis University basketball, received a long extension with a pay raise. The deal, replacing a three year pact with more years, was not disclosed. Hickey’s tenure has elevated the Billikens from sectional champions to national title contenders.
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ST. Louis
Eddie Hickey
St. Louis University S
Creighton
Billikens
Local Boxer Drops Close Dayton Bout at Golden Gloves
Leonard E. Turner a 22 year old ex serviceman from 8th Ave lost a close decision to Joe Phillips in Dayton for the welterweight title. In his ring debut Turner had won by decision. Willie Cox of Middletown who won last Monday drew a bye and will fight again Friday.
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Miller
Ohio National Guard
Order
Ahepa
Johnson Motors
Mokry Welding
Ray's Cafe
Broughton Construction
Armco’s Triangle
Middletown Business College
Louis
Dixie Lee Oliver
Joe Louis
Orlando
Fla
Oliver
Leonard E. Turner
8Th Ave
Joe Phillips
Turner
Willie Cox
Middletown
Mickey Vernon Set For Appendectomy
Cleveland Indians first baseman Mickey Vernon will undergo an appendectomy in Chester Pennsylvania. A club spokesman said Vernon should report to spring training on schedule. Vernon played for the Washington Senators last year.
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Mickey Vernon
Cleveland Indians
Chester
Tribe
Vernon
Washington Senators
Eagles Sign Bednarik to Eagles Roster
Philadelphia Eagles announce the signing of Chuck Bednarik, an All-America center from Pennsylvania, adding a major college standout to their NFL lineup. Bednarik joins the team after a standout college career and is expected to bolster the Eagles' interior line.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Chuck Bednarik
Pennsylvania
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported By AP
In Brooklyn Bill Daley stopped Vinnie Cidone after 5 rounds. Toby Reid out pointed Dave Meredith over 10 rounds in Jacksonville. Enrique Bolanos beat Bolton Ford in eight rounds in Pittsburgh. Other bouts listed include stops and decisions across Ma con Ga and Mexico City.
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Fla
Toby Reid
Dave Meredith
Macon
Los Angeles
Enrique Bolanos
Mexico City
Bolton Ford
Pittsburgh
Kings and Metallurgical tied atop with strong team scores
Dot Woodward led the Stars with 155 149 159 463 while Erma Haven posted 133 162 142 437 for Metallurgical. Resea Rukavina 159 135 154 448 for Gamble and E Schwall 178 147 166 491 for the Kings. Norma Imhoff 178 154 172 504 for No Names, over Bowlerettes, and Juanita Frye 153 182 165 500 for Lucky Strikers over Who Knows. Mary Jane Dredge 175 142 136 453 for Who Knows and Martha Wombold 146 135 167 448 for the Bowlerettes. Thirteen Notre Dame football players will graduate in 1949, including backs Frank Tripucka Terry Brennan John Panelli and Coy McGee.
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Metallurgical
Dot Woodward
Erma Haven
Theresa Rukavina
Gamble
E. Schwall
Norma Imhoff
Juanita Frye
Mary Jane Dredge
Martha Wombold
Notre Dame
Frank Tripucka
Terry Brennan
John Panelli l
Coy McGee
Rens To Play Here Thursday In Middletown Showdown
The New York Rens, oldest pro cage team in the country in their 25th year, meet American Legion Post 218 at Middletown High School gym Thursday night. Rens boast 2 million fans, 88 straight wins in 1933-34, and a world championship in 1939, led by Pop Gates and Wee Willie Smith. Legion 16-1 will counter with Harold Ledford, Ralph Hurst, Don Miller, Bill Hasselbach, and Dick Schramm. A preliminary Legion B vs Sorg Club game follows. Tip at 7:15 pm, doors at 6:30.
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Celtics
Chicago
Minneapolis Lakers
Bob Douglas
New York City
Pappy Ricks
Fat Jenkins
Sonny Boswell
Pop Gates
Wee Willie Smith
Michigan
Len Ford
Jim Usry
Tom Sealy
Hank DeZonie
Sonny Wood
George Crowe
West Elkton Yellowjackets rout Okeana 67 23 on home night
West Elkton Yellowjackets played their final home game scoring 67 23 over Okeana while Don Heffron and Bob Schraub combined for 36 points. The team led from start to finish as Okeana were held to nine at halftime. West Elkton also won the preliminary 31 25.
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Yellowjackets
Okeana
Don Heffron
Bob Schraub
Hubbard named MSU athletic director in Missoula
Clyde W. Hubbard former Denver University football coach and athletic director was selected late yesterday as director of athletics at Montana State University in Missoula placing him in charge of MSU sports programs and administration.
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Clyde W
Cac
Hubbard
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