County Loop Games Highlight VFW Victory and Middletown Scare
Veterans of Foreign Wars edged Co A 44 41 while Middletown routed Bright Spot 60 33 in a Thursday Armory doubleheader. Benny Shelhorse left for Army duty weakening the VFW lineup. Tuck Willard led the VFW Bristles Ley the Guards duel with scoring. Hugh Keller Ahaley Horine powered Middletown as Simon Bures fought Bristles Ley and Lanky Vaughan pushed the outcome.
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Jaycees
VFW
Benny Shelhorse
Van Buren sets NFL rushing mark in title run
Philadelphia report notes Steve Van Buren broke an 18 year NFL rushing record with 217 carries for 1400 yards and 46 yard average per rush to win the title. He led the league with 14 touchdowns as teammates Clement Washington Castiglia Bic Hugh Trippi Angsman also produced.
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Steve van Buren
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Louisiana State
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Jim Castiglia
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Elmer Angsman
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Armed May Run Against Assault In Widener Handicap
At Hialeah on Widener Day interest centers on Armed, the Florida racing crowd favorite, who may start in the $50,000 Widener Handicap if he breezes well. Trainer Jimmy Jones cautions rest may benefit him. Dodson rode him to two recent Widener wins and the owner Calumet Farm prefers avoiding a hard race if he is not fully recovered.
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Hialeah
Widener
Calumet Farm
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Doug Dodson
Dimmy Jones
Jones
O. K
MSGA Adopts Big Schedule For Season
The Maryland State Golf Association unveiled a large 1948 schedule with Catoctin Country Club playing a key role. The group voted to replace Pro-Amateur events with Amateur Sweepstakes tournaments open to all MSGA amateurs, split into three classes to accommodate players of varying handicaps.
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Maryland State Golf Association
Catoctin Country Club, Inc
MSGA
Golf schedule and attendees announced for Maryland events
Western Maryland will host a single golf tournament on Wednesday July 28 with a large field anticipated. The Middle Atlantic Amateur is set for Five Farms Baltimore Country Club while the Maryland State Amateur will be at Orie Baltimore and the Maryland Open at Chevy Chase. Bob Harrington of Frederick attended the Maryland State Golf Association meeting and serves on the AISGAI 1948 tournament committee.
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Frederick
Washington
Murray D. Nicodenes
Unionville
Poland
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McCormick-Deering Ganz
MccCormick-Deering
AlcCormick-Deering
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Louis And Walcott Still Miles Apart
New York February 19 Joe Louis a heavyweight champion remains far from suiting plans for political ambitions. Walcott and Louis still distant in key talks and public stance.
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New York
Joe Louis
Walcott and Louis Split Over Title Plans
Joe Walcott and Louis were miles apart tonight over title aims. Louis sailed to England after issuing his two week ultimatum to Walcott from Camden New Jersey. Jersey Joe laughed off the confrontation. Before boarding the Queen Mary Louis revealed plans to enter politics after retiring from boxing.
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Walcott
Camden
N. J
Jersey
Joe
Queen Mary
Louis
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