Aggies Rule 8 To 5 Favorite In Cotton Bowl Contest
The piece contrasts the Aggies and Boston College Eagles ahead of the Cotton Bowl. It notes distinct team attitudes, with Tennessee guard Bob Suffridge and BC center Chet Gladchuck trading jibes while the Vols train in secrecy and the Eagles scrimmage with humor. Both teams boast size and perfect seasons under amiable coaches.
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Aggies
Boston College Eagles
Tennessee
Bob Suffridge
Boston
Chet Gladchuck
Gladchuck
Suffridge
Vols
Eagles
Gladcuck
John Yanckees
Charley O'Rourke
Frank Maznicki
Nations track champs ten run in Sugar Bowl
Monroe wrestling fans pressured promoter Gus Kallio and State Commissioner Benny to order Rex Mobley to meet Jack Curtis again with the title at stake. Mobley accepted and the rematch is set for next Thursday at the Monroe arena with one approved referee. The card also features Irish McGee versus Lon Chaney, and Bob Corby versus Chaney in earlier action.
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Monroe
Rex Mobley
Jack Curtis
Gus Kallio
Benny
Oakland
Mobley
Curtis
Monroe Arena
Irish McGee
Sly Lon Chaney
Chaney
Bob Corby
McGee
St. Louis
Joe Moreno
Moreno
George Lefty Thomas
Gus Kallios
Tennessee Squad Ends Two Workouts Ahead of Sugar Bowl
Edgewater Park Mississippi December 2 The Tennessee football team finished two a day drills with a scrimmage in which Senior Wingback Bob Andridge and Junior End Dick Mulloy were hurt in a head on crash. An exam showed only bruises for Andridge and a sprained shoulder for Mulloy, both ready for reserve duty. Coach Neyland said the squad would taper to one practice daily and noted Warren may start in the backfield with Foxx Peel and Nowling. Warren praised as underrated.
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Edgewater Park
Miss
Tennessee
Bob Andridge
Dick Mulloy
Andridge
Mulloy
Bob Neyland
Sinemme
Wedy
Neyland
Buist Warren
van Thompson
Warren
Bob Foxx
Ike Peel
Bill Nowling
Shute Seeks Aces as Cornell Rounds First Hole
In Albuquerque on December 2, retired Dr. H M Cornell reported watching Denny Shute's follow-through on the right side and achieving his first hole-in-one, tying his brother Fred Cornell who had made an ace years earlier. Sir Walter Raleigh’s claim to introducing potatoes to Europe in 1585 is noted.
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Albuquerque
N. M
H. M. Cornell
Denny Dee Oan
Shute
Fred Cornell
South Carolina renews Enright contract for four years
Rex Enright, Notre Dame star, has transformed South Carolina into a rising program despite a 3-6 season. Trustees unanimously extended his deal for four more years amid alumni and student backing. Supporters say his coaching, tough schedules, and revived team spirit justify tenure, while critics note past dismissals of predecessors.
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Columbia
S. C
Rex Enright
Notre Dame
University of South Carolina
South Carolina
Clemson
Southern Conference
Enright
Rex
Georgia
Bill Laval
Laval
Gamecock
Wolves
Don McCallister
Penn State
Gamecocks
Duquesne
Frank Howard
Tigers
Governor to attend Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
Nashville Tennessee December 2 Governor Prentice Cooper will depart Monday for New Orleans to witness the Sugar Bowl between the University of Tennessee and Boston College on New Year’s Day.
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Nashville
Tenn
Prentice Cooper
New Orleans
University of Tennessee
Boston College
Cage Scores From Evening Basketball Rounds
Fordham defeated Kansas 53 to 42 in overtime while Michigan beat Pittsburgh 46 to 4. St Joseph edged Colorado 49 to 45 and Washington topped Kansas State. Princeton and Ohio State played as New York University defeated Minnesota 54 to 51.
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Kansas
Michigan
Pittsburgh
St. Joseph
Colorado
Ae Washington
Kansas State
Princeton
Ohio State
New York U
Minnesota
Cody favors Georgetown and Boston College in bowls
Gainesville Fla Dec 28 Former Florida coach Josh Cody rates Georgetown and Boston College as the teams to beat in their New Year bowls in Miami and New Orleans. He praises Georgetown as underrated and notes BC’s strength while dismissing Mississippi State as a threat to Georgetown. Cody also highlights BC quarterback Charlie O Rourke.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Josh Cody
Georgetown
Boston College
Miami
New Orleans
Ray Morrison
Temple University
Philadelphia
Boston
Eagles
Cody
B. C
Fordham
Texas Aggies
Mississippi State
Charlie O'Rourke
Tennessee
Ouachita Cagers to Meet Marion in Local Twin Bill
Ouachita parish basketball teams host Marion Tuesday at 7 30 p m in a doubleheader after a prior pair of wins by Ouachita Lions and Lionesses. Kilbourne defeated Ouachita 24 17 in a recent setback, while Ouachita aims for rival Haynesville Epps and Quitman series.
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Ouachita Parish
Marion
Lions
Lionesses
Marion Quint
Ouachita
Elizabeth Manheim
Lion Quint
Kilbourne Cagers
Kilbourne
Lioncases
Leo Hartman
Haynesville
Ouachita Grid
Epps
Quitman
Georgia Tech Slashes Out 13 0 Win Over California
Georgia Tech defeated California 13 to 0 in muddy conditions as Johnny Bosch starred with two rushing touchdowns and an early third quarter setup. Orville Hatcher led the Bears’ effort despite 5,000 drenched fans braving the rain at Atlanta. California outgained Tech 197 to 14 in total yardage but lost four fumbles.
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Georgia Tech
California
Atlanta
Pacific
Johnny Bosch
Tech
Orville Hatcher
Bears
Jim Jurkovich
George Webb
Bobby Beers
Bosch
Jack McQuary
Shaw
Ison
McQuary
Hatcher
John
Ralph Plaster
Bob Reinhard
Hawk Cavette
Ison Reinhard
Seese Mueth Anderson
Paviewyaee
Wright Donohoe
Aderhoit Ruoeo
Tacsae
Osece
Sanders Mathewson
Ark Easeees
Enes Shaw Hatcher
Ladd
Alees
Ossecdeesss Boots
McQuar Brace
Nike
Goree
Calfornia
Reserve Power Lives Farmers Edge In Melee
In Dallas Fordham and Texas A&M clash in the Cotton Bowl with odds favoring A&M 8-5. Fordham’s rushing attack ranked among the nation’s best, while A&M relies on reserve strength as Homer Norton’s squad plans a unit-driven wear-down approach against Fordham. The teams practiced in milder weather ahead of travel to Dallas with two workouts.
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Tex
Brotherhood
Texas Aggies
Fordhams
Fordham
Southern Methodist University
John Kuzman
Purdue
North Carolina
Pitt
Tulane
Arkansas
John Kimbrough
Aggies
Jim Crowley
Kimbrough
Jim Thomason
Marshall Robnett
Jim Sterling
Homer Norton
Sunshine
Rams
Southern Methodist
Eagles Hold Defensive Drill for Sugar Bowl Week
Bay St. Louis Mississippi December 2. Coach Frank Leahy had the Boston College Eagles drill on defense against Tennessee’s running and passing attack. First and second stringers did not participate in the morning session but scrimmaged in the afternoon against Tennessee plays practiced by the Chowder Club third team. Mike Holovak was replaced by Dowdy Kissell at fullback after a foot injury, and John Youchoes was released from bed to return Monday. Joe Manzo was named co captain for the Sugar Bowl with the second captain to be chosen tomorrow.
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Bay ST. Louis
Miss
Frank Leahy
Boston College Eagles
Tennessee
Mike Holovak
Dowdy Kissell
John Youchoes
Joe Manzo
Rice graduate named as business manager
Houston, Tex. Dec. 28. Emmett Evander Brunson, Rice Institute 1929, longtime track coach since 1935, was named business manager of athletics at the Southwest Conference school. He will also remain head track coach as successor to Gaylord Johnson, announced by Dr. H. E. Bray. Brunson helped lead Rice to early conference titles and coached two 1938 and 1939 title teams with hurdler Fred Wolcott.
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Houston
Tex
Emmett Evander Brunson
Rice Institute
Department of Physical Education
Gaylord Johnson
H. E. Bray
Brunson
Bray
Rice
Fred Wolcott
New Orleans
Wolcott
Don McNeill and Alice Marble Top U.S. Tennis Rankings
The United States Lawn Tennis Association named Donald McNeill and Alice Marble atop national rankings. McNeill rose to first after beating Bobby Riggs for the title, while Marble secured the top women's position for the fifth straight year. Newcomers Gracyn Wheeler Kelleher and Hope Knowles joined the list.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Donald McNeill
Alice Mar
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Miss Marble
California
Helen Hull Jacobs
Association
Gracyn Wheeler Kelleher
Santa Monica
Calif
Hope Knowles
Philadelphia
Dorothy Workman
San Francisco
Katharine Winthrop
Boston
Joseph R. Hunt
United States Naval Academy
Frankie Parker
Grant
John Kramer
East Los Angeles
Frederick Schroeder, Jr
Glendale
Kramer
Schroeder
Pauline Betz
Los Angeles
McNeill
Parker
Robert Carrothers
Coronado
Robert Falkenburg
Hollywood
Louise Brough
E. Victor Seixas, Jr
William T. Vogt
Penn Charter School
Carruthers
Douglas Woodbury
Parkenburg
Jim Brink
Seattle
Doris Hart
Nellie Sheer
Miami
Fla
Oklahoma City
Robert L. Riggs
Francis L. Kovacs
Governor Ralph Carr Disappointed Over Rose Bowl Tickets
Denver December 28 1947 Governor Ralph L Carr could not use six Rose Bowl tickets and said he would give them to friends. He noted the state legislators meet January 1 and custom requires him to be in session. The piece also mentions Christmas ecards as the Yule tide began in 1462.
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Denver
Ralph L. Carr
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