Yanks and Browns Swap Pitchers and Players in Block Deal
The New York Yankees acquire pitcher Fred Sanford from the St. Louis Browns for 100000 dollars and three players. Roy Partee also goes to the Yankees. Brownstown returns Charles Embree Dick Starr and Sherm Lollar to New York.
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Chicago
New York Yankees
Fred Sanford
St. Louis Browns
Ske Browns
Roy Partee
Yankees
Charles
Red) Embree
Dick Starr
Sherm Lollar
New York
Starr
Sanford
Salt Lake City
Utah
Browns
Partee
Boston
Junior Stephens
Jack Kramer
Red Sox
Yankee
Embree
Allie Clark
Cleveland
Newark
Lollar
Hal Peck
Allen Gettel
Indians
Husky
Ed Lopat
Chicago White Sox
Aaron Robinson
Bill DeWitt
Natchez to Host Class B Football Championship Friday
Natchez Mississippi King Woodville faces Sallis in the state Class B football final to be played Friday night here after a Monday announcement by P Bill Massett president of the Natchez Lions Club.
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Natchez
Miss
P.bill Massett
Curtis Brothers Face Parker and Steddum in Tag Exhibition
Tonight at Gus Kallio Arena the Curtis brothers face Parker and Steddum in a two fall tag bout with a 60 minute limit. George Curtis replaces Pat Cronin in the main event as Jack Curtis seeks revenge alongside his brother against Parker and Steddum who last week defeated Cronin and Jack.
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Pat Cronin
Gus Kallio
Young George
Jack Curtis
Allen
Sailor” Parker
Bill Steddum
Parker-Steddum
Jack
Cronin
Parker
Big Jack
Steddum
Waco
Curtis Brothers
Bill Barney
Hansen Builds Veteran Form With Lions After 1944 NFL Start
Detroit Lions tackle Dale Hansen earns regular duty after assembling football experience from his 1944 NFL stint. The former Michigan State standout has developed into a dependable lineman through years in professional football.
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Dale Hansen
Detroit Lions
Lions
Hansen
Michigan State
Louisiana Tech to host Western Illinois in Rushton game
Louisiana Tech basketball enters a study with Western Illinois State at Rushton on Tuesday after lopsided warm ups against Barksdale Field and Red River Arsenal. Tech leads with Truitt Latham and Tom Herrin supporting, while Harold Carroll aims to return from an ankle sprain for the Illinois State clash.
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Western Illinois State College
Rust
Forrest
Trees) Johnson
Camden
Ark
Sam Ledbetter
Simsboro
Tech
Bulldogs
Barksdale
Red River Arsenal
Texarkana
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Western Illinois State
Ruston
Techmen
Barksdale Field
Illinois
Illinois Leathernecks
Leathernecks
al Miksis
Miksis
Illinois State Cagers
Truitt
Latham
Converse
Tom Herrin
Bossier City
Sam Led
College sports ethics spark in postwar debates on summer ball
An Amherst-like critique attacks the Eastern College Athletic Conference for banning summer leagues that pay players. The piece argues the rule hinders college talent by forcing players toward minor leagues or pro clubs, noting the paradox of subsidized study vs subsidies for athletes. Army remains the sole unbeaten in the 1948 Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association, with a 21–21 tie to Navy.
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Eastern College
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Vermont Northern League
Borscht
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Ernest W. Gibson
Vermont
Bennington
Barre
Army
Navy
Major Bowling League action tightens race at top
Lowling S and M Tire Company tied for first with Royal Feed and Seed after Tiremen swept Primos Cafe. Quachita Bakery upset Royal Seed two to one as Butter Krust team won two. Bennett Service swept to stay within three games of leaders while Monroe Auto Auction beat Central. Snapp and Bennett's posted high night series 596. Holloway edged with 594 and 238 high game.
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Royal Feed
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Primos
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Quachita Bakery
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Jones Joins Steelers in Birmingham Basketball League
Ralph Jones a former Alabama football and basketball star has signed with the Birmingham Steelers of the Southern Professional Basketball League. He is six feet four inches tall and weighs 210 pounds and played with Birmingham late last season. The ex Alabama star also played professional football with the Charlotte club this season.
Colleges urged to oppose eye television of football games
Eastern colleges pressed for a united front on televising football games during the Eastern College Athletic Conference session. Georgetown's Rome F. Schwagel warned telecasts could affect attendance at nearby games and revenue. NBC representatives Edward England and Naran Kesta argued stations would offer alternatives if telecasts were banned.
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Eastern Colleges
United Front
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Rome F. Schwagel
Georgetown University
Schwagel
Edward England
Naran Kesta
National Broadcasting Company
Open
San Francisco
National conventions drive record crowds to Hialeah track
Sightseers from two national gatherings overwhelmed Hialeah with 15,000 visitors in one day during the National Letter Carriers convention and 27,700 over four days while the American Legion meeting was in session.
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Hialeah
American Legion
LaBrucherie and All UCLA Assistants Resign
UCLA head football coach Bert LaBrucherie and his entire staff resign, with line coach W P Fehring end coach Shelby Calhoun and backfield coach Ned Mathews also leaving. LaBrucherie led UCLA to a PCC championship and Rose Bowl appearance in 1946, followed by a 5 win 4 loss season and a 3-7 slate this year.
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Bert LaBrucherie
University of California At
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W. P. Fehring
Shelby Calhoun
Ned Mathews
Bill Keene
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Wimberly Named LSU MVP at Postseason Banquet
End Abner Wimberly of Oak Ridge La received LSU football MVP honors while center Ed Claunch earned the squadman with most minutes played. Haynesville star Abner Wimberly was elected permanent captain as the team prepares for the 1949 season opener against Kentucky in Baton Rouge. details of the schedule to follow according to Athletic Director Red Heard.
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Louisiana State University
Abner Wimberly
Oak Ridge
Ed Claunch
Haynesville
T. P. “Red” Heard
Bangals
Kentucky
Dixie Conference names F S U football champion 1948
The Dixie Conference voted Florida State University the 1948 football champion and awarded a trophy. It set standards for eligibility and schedules, including seven games and four opponents for baseball and a 10 player limit for basketball squads.
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Birmingham
Ala
Florida State University
Young Conference
Seminoles
Jackson
Miss
Mercer
Macon
Florence
Florida Southern
Lakeland
Bill Kratzert
Florida State
University of Tampa
Stetson College
Mississippi College
Howard
Oglethorpe
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Millsaps
Sports Mirror recap of notable past baseball and hockey trades
The column recalls past sports moments including the Browns beating the Yankees in AIM era all America conference title defense and trades involving Jeff Heath George Case and Ben Chapman. It notes Rangers beating Boston 6 4 to start the hockey season and a 10 year old Red Sox trade affecting Cleveland players.
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Cleveland Browns
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Jeff Heath
Washington
George Case
New York Rangers
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Ben Chapman
Cleveland
Denny Gatehouse
Tommy Irwin
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