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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
14
Woodcock collapses after a disputed foul by Savold in a bout intended to yield a Louis challenger. Referee Russell says he had no choice, crowd boos, Savold advances to the dressing room as organizers seek impact details from the Century Club.
The L Club of North East Junior College in New Jersey elected Clyde Nash as its first president at a hotel gathering of athletic lettermen. Guy Sievers was chosen vice president and Sam Dunlap treasurer. Committees on by laws publicity and membership were named, with a board of control to be selected before tomorrow night’s meeting at the NJC library building on campus.
A card printed rule stated by Catherine the Great forbids noble men to strike their wives in company. The note appears among dining table cards instructing behavior and decorum.
The Little Sugar Bowl plans a return for the Little Rock Junior College Trojans facing South Georgia Junior College in Monroe Louisiana. Coach Karam expects key players to regain form despite Blaylock not traveling. A pep rally and special buses are organized as the team leaves Friday for the Saturday game at Hotel Virginia as headquarters.
Southwestern Louisiana Institute defeated Livingston Alabama State Teachers College 46 to 28 in Lafayette Louisiana on Monday night.
The article reflects on how World War II reshaped sports since Pearl Harbor seven years earlier. It notes wartime shifts from major leagues to war-time training, postponed seasons, and postwar recovery as players, students, and fans adjusted to new realities.
Britannica notes that King Philip led a massacre of New England colonists and his head was displayed on a pole in Plymouth for 25 years as a cautional relic.
NFL magnates say gate receipts are down only five to seven percent this season while amusement firms report 25 percent plus drops. The piece surveys college and pro happenings from bowl plans to basketball kinships, plus colorful quotes from Clemson coach Frank Howard and others.
Mississippi College edged Stetson University 50 48 in a Dixie Conference opener at DeLand Florida. Barnes hit the decisive goal in the final 10 seconds for the visitors while Stratton led Mississippi with 15 points. Ed Benjamin scored 14 for Stetson as Wilton McCully kept the game tight with sharp shooting.
Texas colleges prepare for eight bowl games from Dec through Jan with teams like Denison Kilgore Hardin-Simmons and Baylor set for matchups in Texoma Rose and Sugar bowls plus Cotton Sun and Orange Bowls. The slate features Prairie View in Houston and three Texas schools in bowls beyond state lines.
Bowing MAJOR LEAGUE leaders Royal Feed and Seed won two of three from Central Super Service while second place S and M Tire struggled against KMLB. Bennett's Service Station swept Primos Cafeteria to move up to third, and Monroe Auto Auction took two of three from Ouachita Bakery. Mallory, Central Super Service posted high series with 215, while Finkbeiner of KMLB led with 595.
Ouachita Parish High School Lions of north Louisiana Class AA meet Lake Charles Wildcats in a state championship semi final Friday night at Lake Charles. Fortier of New Orleans awaits the winner for the state crown. Ouachita arranged the trip after Lake Charles bid $4,500, with plans for a large student turnout and a motorcade. The Lions advanced by defeating Golden Tornado 20 to 6 in Haynesville.
Jackson Mississippi gears up for the Memorial Bowl as Lowell Massachusetts and Bogalusa Louisiana teams arrive for Friday night post season game. Gov Fielding Wright will meet Lowell players and escort them to Jackson for a parade down the main street with similar welcomes planned for Bogalusa. Memorial Bowl official Grantham says preparations are complete. Iron ore production in Minnesota estimated at 63,000,000 tons for 1947.
Bruce Woodcock, British heavyweight champion, defeated Lee Savold of Paterson New Jersey by disqualification in the fourth round at Harringay Arena. Savold protested the call after being accused of a low blow that left Woodcock clutching his groin.
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