Billion Mark betting tops two billion in U S horse racing
The Associated Press roundup shows U S wagering near 1.83 billion in 19 states, with 24,859,500 fans betting and state revenues over 113 million. New York and California lead bets. Florida shows the sharpest daily handle rise. New Jersey records high per person averages.
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Southeastern meeting postponed until January 26
The Southeastern Baseball League mid winter meeting in Montgomery is moved from January 19 to January 26 due to the governor elect's inauguration. Eight member cities will discuss constitutional revisions while sports writers meet and plan a dinner with league executives. Use of enameled and wooden utensils for home soap making is advised as lye corrodes aluminum.
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Bengals Rally Past St Francis to Take NYC Opener
Louisiana State University belts St Francis 62 57 in a Madison Square Garden Intercollegiate doubleheader opener. LSU trailed by 12 at halftime but surged with a late rally. Frank Brian led LSU with 15 points as the Bayou Tigers improved to 3 0. Ferraro paced St Francis with 13 points.
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Dodd Negotiating For Baylor Coaching Job
Atlanta dispatch reports Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech head coach is in talks with Baylor about their coaching job while arranging for Tech to play in the Oil Bowl. He notes no decision until after the Oil Bowl game against St Mary's in Houston. Baylor understands the delay. Tech planes to Houston for Oil Bowl prep after Dec 26. Bruce Woodcock wed Nora Speight in Doncaster England after a long courtship during training walks.
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Robinson Bell End Welter Title Match Tonight at MSG
Ray Robinson and Tommy Bell clash at Madison Square Garden to crown a welterweight champion after Marty Servo. The Sugar is famed for boxing and power with an elusive style. Bell owns a sharp left hook and strong punching record. A year ago they fought ten rounds with Robinson taking the decision. Gillette Cavalcade of Sports covers the bout on ABC and KMias at 9 p.m. sharp.
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Jennings and Jesuit clash for AA title in Louisiana
Jennings hosts Jesuit in the Class AA state final in La. Friday night. Scorers with the Blues Jays are John Petibon and the Bulldogs feature Carroll Bujol, each leading their regions in points. Jesuit backs include Caballero Shirer and Villavaso. Jennings counters Lambert Thibodeaux Haddock.
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Syracuse U Angers Munn Departure Sparks Big Ten Talk
New York report notes Syracuse University’s anger at Biggie Munn leaving for Michigan State and sparks about MSU chasing a Big Ten membership. Colgate and Holy Cross coaching moves loom as Ox Da Grosa eyes Colgate. Ace Parker nears third baseball shot, Ray Robinson teases welter title, and other college sports chatter across the era.
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Georgia 1947 football schedule released by coach Butts
University of Georgia football coach Wal lace Butts announced the 1947 schedule featuring six conference games. The slate opens September 20 with Furman and includes trips to LSU Kentucky Oklahoma A and M and Alabama with Clemson Florida Auburn and Georgia Tech among the later dates. Chattanooga is listed as tentative.
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Louisiana College Beats Marshall 67 36 in Easy Win
Louisiana College defeated College of Marshall 67 to 36 in Alexandria Louisiana led 28 22 at halftime and pulled away in the second half Harvey Headrick led the winners while D A Jacks scored 19 for Marshall the text notes a 1917 production comment unrelated to the game.
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Hebert Urges Federal Bribery Crackdown In Sports
Rep. Ed Hebert of Louisiana proposes federal offenses for bribery of athletes to curb fixing in pro and amateur sports. Heberts bills would cover the nation and DC, mirroring New Yorks anti bribery law. Hebert cites gambling pressure on Giants Bears playoff involved players and stresses sports as big business and interstate commerce.
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Crimson Tide Eyes Share of Cage Battles This Season
Alabama basketball under new coach Floyd Burdette is not expected to dominate the SEC but should win a fair share of games. Holdovers Carl Schaeffer Charley Teubert and Jim Homer join veterans Erwin and Sharp with freshman Dyson Hamner. The Tide will face every conference foe except Auburn and Tennessee with a schedule featuring Georgia Mississippi Vanderbilt LSU Georgia Tech Tulane and more.
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Whitney Martin Marries Betty Silliman in New York
Whitney Martin Associated Press sports columnist from New York married Mrs Betty Silliman of Cedar Rapids Iowa on Thursday in Bronx County Judge Lester Patterson s officiating Eddie Brannick secretary of the New York Giants attended as a witness. The flavor of honey depends on the flowers yielding the nectar.
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