Southeastern loop nears close of hectic season
Southeastern Conference teams wrap a frenzied season with Mississippi atop the standings for the first time in 15 years. Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Ole Miss contribute key records as Poole and Conerly set passing marks. Standings show a four team tie potential, with L S U and Tulane hinging on Saturday's game.
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Barney Poole
Mississippi State
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Kentucky
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Florida
Kansas State
Georgia
L. S. U.tulane
L. S. U. Tigers
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Charlie Conerly
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Tulsa
Conerly
Davey O’brien
Texas Christian
Bud Schwenk
Washington University
Schwenk
Dan Edwards
Miss. State
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Bfisk
Weed
Ed Bang
Cleveland
Tomorrow
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Fitzy Fitzpatrick
Emil Sitko
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Oklahoma City
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Dick Yates
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La Tex League Organized In Lake Charles
A new class D baseball circuit the La Tex League was organized in Lake Charles with Orange Port Arthur Galveston and Crowley Ope lousas among entrants. E R Kaufman was elected president Mayo Wells vice president and secretary treasurer was deferred.
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National Association of Baseball
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Port Arthur News
R. L. Frederickson
Hank Doty
Victor A. Micheletti
Nearing close to grid season as bowls loom
The 1947 college football season winds down with Notre Dame facing Southern California in Los Angeles as the main remaining highlight. Contenders like Michigan and Notre Dame chase the national title amid a year of surprises across major conferences.
Infant Color Perception Matures by About 12 to 15 Months
Researchers contend human infants show limited color distinction early on and typically develop clearer color perception around the 12 to 15 month mark, indicating gradual visual learning after birth.
Browns Seek More Gold After Sales of 425000
The St. Louis Browns, after raising 425000 via four trades, announce plans to trade more players including Jeff Heath and Jake Early as they pursue a younger, faster lineup. GM Bill DeWitt and manager Zach Taylor lead a delegation at the minor league convention in Miami to shape next season’s roster. Also covered are league executives discussing the Pacific Coast League major minor status proposal and scheduling discussions with other clubs.
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Clarence Rowland
George Trautman
Sports Mirror highlights past football and baseball notes
Year ago Colgate beat Brown 20 14 as Andy Kerr retires after 18 years at Colgate. Three years ago Hal Newhouser named AL MVP. Five years ago Georgia to Rose Bowl while Tulsa and Tennessee to Sugar Bowl. Ten years ago Bears beat Browns 15 7 to clinch NFL West.
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Andy Kerr
Hal Newhouser
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Tulsa
Tennessee
Chicago Bears
Cleveland
Goofy basketball season kicks off with big time doubleheaders
New York previews indoor hoops with Tulane opening the Garden doubleheader season featuring five New Orleans players, ten from Indiana and one each from Kentucky and Illinois. Bradley University plots three back-to-back bills before Boston and Harvard by fall.
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Kentucky
Illinois
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Cliff
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Chicago
Buffalo
Peoria
Ill
Bradley University
Hardin-Simmons
West Texas State
Texas Christian
Harvard
DiMaggio Dines With Frick Segar After MVP Award
The day after being named AL MVP Joe DiMaggio dined with Proxy Ford Frick and NL publicist Charley Segar. A rumor hints they learned something useful for the upcoming World Series. Sterling Young, a new jewelry shop owner in Miami, offers watches for Gulfstream Park riders. Jersey Joe Walcott is said to be a distant cousin of the Joplin Ghost.
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Ford Frick
Charley Segar
Sterling Young
Miami
Joe Walcott
Jersey Joe
Haynesville to Play Fair Park in North Louisiana Title Tilt
Shreveport La December 1 Fair Park and Haynesville High Schools meet next Friday night in the first game of the playoff for the north Louisiana AA football title Ouachita High also tied for the title won a bye in drawings. The winner meets Ouachita for the title. Grover C Koffman Byrd High School principal and LSA secretary treasurer announced.
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Ouachita
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Byrd High School
Louisiana State Athletic Association
Maryland Meets Georgia In Gator Bowl On New Year
Jacksonville Fla December 1 Georgia and Maryland will play in the Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day. Gator Bowl chairman J Barrington Darby announced after Maryland tied North Carolina State 0 0. Georgia signed the contract in Atlanta after finishing 7 4 for the season while Maryland stood 7 2 1. This marks Georgia’s first SEC bowl appearance and coach Jim Tatum’s second Gator Bowl term following his Oklahoma leadership.
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Georgia Tech
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University of Oklahoma Sooners
N. C. State
Bowl lineups for major New Year games listed
January 1 Rose Bowl in Pasadena features Michigan versus Southern California. Sugar Bowl in New Orleans pits Alabama against Texas. Cotton Bowl in Dallas has Southern Methodist against Penn State. Orange Bowl in Miami matches Kansas against Georgia Tech. Sun Bowl in El Paso lists Texas Tech with an opponent TBA. Delta Bowl in Memphis pairs Mississippi against Texas Christian. Dixie Bowl in Birmingham features William and Mary with opponent TBA. Raisin Bowl in Fresno lists College of Pacific against an opponent TBA. Gator Bowl in Jacksonville features Georgia against Maryland. Salad Bowl in Phoenix has Nevada versus North Texas State Teachers. Tangerine Bowl in Orlando lists Catawba with opponent TBA. Pineapple Bowl in Honolulu features Hawaii. East–West Shrine Game selection in San Francisco invites seniors for Shrine Hospital benefit. Kickapoo Bowl in Wichita Falls noted.
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Pitt
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Fordham
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Virginia
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Oklahoma A
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Nebraska
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Alas
Fresno
College of Pacific
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Phoenix
Ariz
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Orlando
Shrine Hospital
Wichita Falls
College Bowls List From December To January Schedule
Arkansas State Teachers College meets Hardin College in the Glass Bowl in Toledo Ohio on December 6. New Hampshire faces Toledo in Cleveland in the Great Lakes Bowl. Kentucky plays Villanova on December 13 in Pasadena. Cameron faces an unnamed opponent in the Little Rose Bowl at Cameron Oklahoma. Grape Bowl in Lodi California features Utah State versus College of the Pacific on December 20. American Legion Bowl in Los Angeles pairs teams yet unselected. Randolph Field Texas meets Mexican All Stars in the Silver Bowl in Mexico City.
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Pasadena
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Cameron
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Lodi
Utah State
College of the Pacific
Los Angeles
Mexico City
Randolph Field
Texas
Winnsboro Draws Title Game Host For NE Louisiana Class A Football
The Ruston Bearcats and Winnsboro Wildcats will decide the northeast Louisiana district Class A title Thursday at 8 PM in Winnsboro Memorial Park. Winnsboro bid to host, winning with 1 875 guaranteed payout to Ruston, after a meeting of district officials. The winner advances to face Springhill for the north Louisiana crown and state finals berth.
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Lincoln Parish
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R. S. Hargis
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Bastrop
Rayville
State High School Athletic Commission
Alexandria
Wildcats Fail to Secure Four Conference Games
B opponents. Other Class A teams in the district already had their schedules arranged. The Wildcats were unable to drum up late conference games despite efforts to do so in order to play the required four games.
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