Good Fellows Golf Tourney Opens to Aid Underprivileged Kids
The Good Fellows Golf Tournament led by Pro Jean Shirah at the municipal Golf Club drew 35 players on the Muny course. Entries will continue daily through next Sunday with proceeds benefiting Good Fellows and Christmas aid for underprivileged children.
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Good Fellows
Jean Shirah
Municipal Golf Club
Shirah
Pro Shirah
Hiller Heidorffer
Lavelle Evans
Joe Gimler
Evans
Gimler
E. B. Peddy
Vernon Sellers
Bob Cohen
Lamar Greer
Harry Talton
W. P. Chandler
Curtis Newsom
H. A. Brownlee, Jr
Fred Brownlee
M. W. Walpole
J. E. Chamberlain
EF. B. Garrett
G. E. Wood
Travis Williams
Aaron Moses
Jimmie Green
C. C. Minnard
M. Gleason
O. L. Miles
Wayne Doss
Jim Harris
Bill Caster
Sonny Martin
Tar Heels Begin Work For Sugar Bowl Game
North Carolina's Tar Heels return to football drills for the Sugar Bowl with Georgia. A skeleton squad of about 25 in uniform works around exams, with full practice set for Wednesday before the team departs Saturday for Gulfport, Miss., training.
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TAR Heels
Chapel Hill
N. C
North Carolina
Greorgia
Alldogs
New Orleans
Georgia
Russ Murphey
Jim Il
Baton Rouge Teams Set for Cotton Bowl Showdown
Revival Baton Rouge and Arkansas to meet for the first time in a decade in the 1947 Cotton Bowl at Dallas on New Year's Day. The last meeting in 1936 saw Bernie Moore's Bengals defeat the Razorbacks 19 to 7.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State
Arkansas
Dallas
Bernie Moore
Bengals
Razorbacks
Ouachita Cubs Dominate Key Club in Junior League Victory
The Ouachita Cubs beat Key Club 29 to 9 at Ouachita Parish High School gym to stay undefeated in five games. Spatafora’s Pharmacy moved within a game of second by edging First Baptists of West Monroe 17 to 15, while Red Shield Club defeated Louisiana Training Institute 19 to 15.
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Cordell Houston
Monroe
Houston
Walnut Street
Henry Serex
Clyde Calhoun
Spatafora’s Pharmacy
B. Dunn
Reid
Ee Neeee
Handicappe
Kern Teense Wey
Peacock
J. Haynes
E. Griffin Dee Ewenee
Seeewene
C. McGough B. Blankenship
J. Culpepper
Hester Seeeweene
Eer Maggio Io
N. Suddeth
P Jenevein
D. Eberts Tent
Elioff Eee Beeens
Habe
Ouachita Cubs
Junior Recreation
Ouachita Parish
Cubs
Spatafora
First Baptists
West Monroe
Red Shield
Louisiana Training Institute
Ouachita Cub
Key Club
Carter
Cub
Christman
Wilkens
Boyer
Baptist
Nelson
Liner
Baptists
Wimberly Shines In Tigers Defensive Scrimmage
LSU moved into its Cotton Bowl preparation with stronger defense against Arkansas as Abner Wimberly returned from a facial fracture. The sophomore linebacker repeatedly broke through Arkansas formations and posted five straight tackles during Monday’s contact session.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State
Bengals
Arkansas
Tigers
Abner Wimberly
Ole Miss
Husky
Evans Accepts Post With Detroit Tigers
Detroit December 17 President Walter O Briggs announced that William G Billy Evans president of the Southern Association has accepted the post of executive vice president of the Detroit Tigers of the American League Evans will assume duties January 1.
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Detroit
Walter O. Briggs
William G
Billy) Evans
Southern Association
Detroit Tigers
Evans
Mississippi State Tops Mississippi College in College Basketball
Mississippi State defeated Mississippi College 58 to 34 while Southwestern Louisiana beat Louisiana College 56 to 31 and Kentucky edged Miami Ohio 62 to 49 in college basketball action.
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Mississippi State
Mississippi College
Southwestern Louisiana
Louisiana College
Kentucky
Miami
Ohio
Grand Jury Indicts Pro Football Bribe Scandal Suspect
Alvin J. Paris, 28, novelty concern officer, indicted on two counts of attempted bribery in a pro football scandal involving New York Giants stars Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes before a Bears title game. Paris allegedly offered $2,500 cash and a $1,000 bet. bail set at $25,000 plus $3,500 on the bookmaking count.
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New York
Alvin J. Paris
Novelty Concern
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Frank Filchock
Merle Hapes
Paris
George Monaghan
Filchek
Hapes
Bert Bell
National Football League
Bell
Bears
Monaghan
Giants
Bear Mountain
Chicago White Sox
S P C A to Investigate Cock Dog Fight Reports
New Orleans reports that cock and dog fights are being held for gambling outside the city. Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will investigate, led by president Donald Coleman. The group plans education first, then legal prosecutions if needed.
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New Orleans
New Orleeans
Louisiana Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Donald Coleman
Coleman
Southwestern swamps Louisiana College 56 to 31 in Alexandria
The Southwestern five overwhelmed Louisiana College 56 31 in Alexandria. Center Clyde Catha led with 25 points as Pineville traded a seven point first half deficit for a strong second half surge. Harvey Headrick top scored for the losers with 17 points.
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Alexandria
Southwestern
Louisiana College
Clyde Catha
Wildcats
Bulldogs
Pineville
Harvey Headrick
Davis Pick by Lions Bears Take Fenimore in Draft
New York December 17 Glenn Davis the three year All America halfback at Army was chosen by the Detroit Lions as their first choice in the NFL draft. He was the second player selected overall. The Chicago Bears nabbed the first pick selecting Bob Fenimore the standout halfback from Oklahoma A and M.
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New York
Glenn Davis
Army
Detroit Lions
Davis
Chicago Bears
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma A. & M
LSU Meets Arkansas In 1947 Cotton Bowl Showdown
Coach Bernie Moore prepares for his fifth New Years Day classic as LSU travels to Dallas on January 1 to face Arkansas. Moore has guided the Bayou Bengals to three Sugar Bowls and an Orange Bowl invitation, completing the major bowl circuit.
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Baton Rouge
Bernie Moore
Arkansas
Tigers
Dallas
Moore
Bayou Bengals
Red Cochrane
Clint Miller
New Jersey
Australia
Knickerbockers
John Palmer
Princeton
Ray Ruffel
Marquette
Marine Corps
Tennessee and
Rice
W. J. Edney
Auburn
Army
Sugar Bowl ticket squabble and coaching rumors head round up
Georgia and North Carolina alumni clash over limited Sugar Bowl tickets while Georgia coach Wally Butts avoids town for days. Cornell and Colorado A and M coaching chatter ranks top candidates, and basketball and football notes follow.
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New York
Georgia
North Carolina
Wally Butts
Cornell
Sam Francis
Colorado A
Jack Gray
Texas
Southwest
Bulldog Turner
Gray
Little Boys
Virginia Tech protests eight punt blocks season
The Virginia Tech publicity department complains that the Gobblers blocked eight punts in the football season and should be ranked No. 1. Bobby Brown, a $35,000 Yankee rookie, plans to be a medical student at Tulane and attend spring practice. Sid Luckman weighs retirement plans while under contract with the Bears. Boston’s Kenny Smith earns the nickname Cement Mixer for failing to gain weight outdoors all summer.
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Virginia Tech
Gobblers
Bobby Brown
Yanks
Tulane
Sid Luckman
The
Bears
Kenny Smith
Boston
Tulane Green Wave Holds Light Scrimmage Amid USC Prep
Tulane coach Henry Frnka conducted a brief ten minute scrimmage with the Green Wave to stay in rhythm for Saturdays clash with the University of Southern California. Frnka says the week will be light to polish the offense with one more brief contact drill Tuesday.
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Orleane
Henry Frnka
Tulane
Green Wave
University of Southern California
Frnka
Trojans
PELS BUY SUNKEL TRADE CARROLA FOR PETE KRAUS
New Orleans club owner announced the purchase of Tom Sunkel and the trade of Marcus Carrola to San Antonio for center fielder Pete Kraus. Sunkel, 6 6 this year with a no hitter, has a 13 win season. Kraus, 28, hit .271 last year with San Antonio.
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New Orleans
Charles Hurth
New Orleans Southern Association
Tom Sunkel
St. Paul
Marcus Carrola
San Antonio
Pete Kraus
Sunkel
Atlanta
Southern Association
Kraus
Recreation League Scores From Yesterday
Red Shield defeated L. T. I. 19 to 15 while Ouachita Cubs beat Key Club 29 to 9. Spatafora's edged Baptists 17 to 15 in a tight matchup.
Spatafora's vs Red Shield 6 P M showdown
Ouachita Jeeps meet L. T. I. at 7 P M as the night slate features two college style games. Spatafora's hosts Red Shield at six while Ouachita Jeeps face L. T. I. at seven with regional fans in attendance.
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Spatafora’s
Red Shield
Ouachita Jeeps
United States and Australia name Davis Cup teams
The United States and Australia announced their four-man Davis Cup teams for the December 26–28 matches in Melbourne. Walter Pate lists Kramer, Schroeder, Parker, and Mulloy for the U S side, while Sir Norman Brooks names Bromwich, Pails, Quist, and Long for Australia. Decisions on doubles partners and second singles spots remain, with Parker–Mulloy a leading doubles duo and Kramer or Schroeder vying for the second singles berth. The Australian squad may stay for the January national championships in Sydney, with Kramer possibly remaining as well.
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Melbourne
United States
Australia
U.S
Walter Pate
U. S
Jack Kramer
Ted Schroeder
Frank Parker
Gardnar Mulloy
Norman Brooks
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
John Bromwich
Dinny Pails
Adrian Quist
Colin Long
Mulloy
Bill Talbert
Kramer
Schroeder
Australian Information Service
New York
Tom Brown, Jr
Talbert
Rams beat Redskins in title game in zero weather
A year ago the Cleveland Rams defeated the Washington Redskins 15 to 14 for the National Football League championship in Cleveland in zero weather. Three years ago Sammy Angott outpointed Bobby Ruffin in Madison Square Garden. Five years ago Joe DiMaggio was named athlete of the year in the AP poll. Ten years ago Larry Kelley received the Heisman Trophy.
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Associated Press
Cleveland Rams
Washington Redskins
Cleveland
Sammy Angott
Bobby Ruffin
Madison Square Garden
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
A. P
Larry Kelley
Yale
Cotton Bowl fans look back at old Baton Rouge matchups
Old stomping ground Baton Rouge, La sits in focus as the Cotton Bowl era of annual LSU and Arkansas games is recalled. The series at the North Louisiana sports center began long before relations were suspended in 1936, shaping a storied gridiron history.
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Baton Rouge
Shreveport
Louisiana State
Arkansas
North Louisiana Sports Center
Maroons Defeat Choctaws 59 to 34 in State College
Mississippi State topped the Choctaws 59 to 34 after a tight first half. Carline Solomon led with 13 points as the Maroons pulled away after intermission, sinking baskets from all angles in the second half. Peach pits yield a refined oil used in edibles and medicines.
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State College
Miss
Mississippi State
Mississippi College Choctaws
Maroons
Carlene
Solomon
Jim Parkman
State
Harry Reynolds
Snyder
Reynolds
I Walters
Sheen
Peer Enene Fortenberry
Evans
Puryear
Evienae
Kitchings
Lindsey
Miss. State
Miss. College
Raper
Nicholson
Mississippi College
Parkman
H. Kitchings
Fortenberry
Clark
A. Kitchings
Louisiana Tech Opens Season With Delta State And More
Louisiana Tech to host Delta State Teachers of Cleveland in the opening home game on December 17 at 8 o clock. The following night the Techsters meet Peru State Teachers, then travel to Shreveport December 20 to face Barksdale Field Skyraiders whom they beat 64-37. Canines have won against Barksdale and lost to Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston State Teachers. Probable starters include Van Hicks, R C Looney, Buddy Parker, Harold Carroll, and Dave Clinton.
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Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Delta State Teachers
Cleveland
Miss
Tech
Techsters
Peru
Nebraska
Shreveport
Skyraiders
Barksdale Field
Georgia Begins Serious Workouts For Tar Heels
Georgia's undefeated Bulldogs opened grueling Sugar Bowl practices in Athens on Monday for the January 1 New Orleans showdown with North Carolina. Ex-Georgia star Frank Sinkwich watched from the sidelines as a reserve line practiced the team’s line shift to counter Georgia Tech’s tactics.
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Athens
Georgia
Bulldogs
North Carolina
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia Tech
New Orleans
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Green Mill Inn Peacock Jewelers
Brice’s Super Market
Bubb’s Tea Room
F. Strauss and
Signature Corporation
N. Grand ST
Masur & Sons
Going
Nainsock
Grand, Gia Fle
D. Masur & Sons
North Grand and DeSiard
Giant
Sid Mirk
Southwestern Swamps
Clare Bee
Providence
Oklahoma Aggies
Pels
Spatafora's
L. Tk Dee Esate
W. Mon
Red Shield Club
Eoes Eat
Midgey League
Perceave Ee Ne
Sports Mirror
DELTA
N. Grand
Glenmore
al Thompson
Glenmore Distilleries Company
Louisville, Kentucky
Desiard ST
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