Three-Way Tie Atop Local Church Basketball Standings
Tonight two of Christian Catholic and First Baptist fight to break a three way tie at the top in the Central gym. Episcopal seeks first win against unbeaten First Baptist as Presbyterian and Mariscott Baptist clash and a two church Methodist contest ends the four game program.
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Central Gym
First Baptist
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Catholic
Rahalls
Georges
Acworth Brothers
Methodist Temple
First Methodist
Thafi
Whiz Kids Upset by Missouri Five
Missouri broke a 48 48 tie in the final minutes to defeat Illinois 55 50 in Kansas City. Illinois suffers first four game skid as Missouri moves on a Pacific Coast trip to meet California at Berkeley.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Missouri
Hlllnois
Kansas City Auditorium
Miinis
Pacific Coast
California
Berkeley
Big Six Tigers
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Roundup Sports Talk Hits and Offbeat Notes
College bowl ticket furor at Sugar Bowl stirs alumni crowds. Georgia coach Wally Butts lazes out of town for eleven days amid the uproar. Merle Hapes faces scrutiny over bribery reporting delays. Red Cochrane and Clint Miller ship out for Australia tour. Marquette footballer Ray Ruffel declines East West game to stay with Marines. Tennessee and Rice face nursery plans at Orange Bowl arrival. Virginia Tech claims top punt defense with eight blocks. Bobby Brown, 35 000 rookie, eyes medical school while at Tulane. Sid Luckman weighs quitting for coaching. Bears contract extends two years.
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Red Cochrane
Clint Miller
New Jersey
Australia
Ray Ruffel
Marquette
Deven
Marine Corps
Tennessee
Rice
Claire Bee
Providence
Okahoma Aggies
Virginia Tech Publicity Dept
Gobblers
Bobby Brown
Yank
Tulane
Sid Luckman
Bears
Alan Hale Jr. recalls lessons from Dad and Fairbanks link
Hollywood notes reveal Alan Hale Jr. recalls watching his father on sets and receiving acting guidance from Douglas Fairbanks Sr. who initially resisted his son's acting career. A Shakespeare quote is found on Fairbanks's gift book. Congressmen take oath of office while policies mention a $209 expense account.
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Hollywood
Alan Hale, Jr
Junior
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
Doug, Jr
Fairbanks
Shakespeare
Tor
Historical scores list of colleges and teams in 1940s
A compilation of game results listing colleges and opponents with final scores. Entries include Morris Harvey, Fairmont State, Marshall, Salem, Shenandoah, VMI, American University, Randolph-Macon, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Wayne, and others with scores like Alderson Broaddus 75 and Davis & Elkins 56.
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GMS
Covington
Belington
Morris Harvey
Fairmont State
Marshall
Navier
Salem
Shenandoah
Kentucky
Miami
Ohio
Minnesota
St. Louis U
VMI
Langley Field
American University
Randolph-Macon
Northwestern
Pittsburgh
Duquesne
Nevada
Alderson Briacklus
Berkley
Waynesburg
Davis & Elkins
Beagle Club Meeting Set For Tonight
Beagle Club members are expected to gather this evening for a scheduled meeting. The agenda includes club activities and upcoming events. Local residents are invited to attend at the usual clubhouse location.
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Beagle Club
Munger Forecasts Offense to Catch Defenses Flat Footed
Pennsylvanias coach George Munger predicts 1947 will feature varied offenses as defenses struggle to adapt. He notes shifts from the T formation and emphasizes quarterback versatility as key to mixing plays and exploiting vulnerabilities in future gridiron battles. Barnett to continue with Wheeling Contractors through December 27 pending restraining order ruling.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
George Munger
Munger
Army
Princeton
Notre Dame
Joan Johnny Lu Jack
Penn
Barnett
Wheeling
Irving Barnett
Forrmer
Tennessee University
Wheeling Valon
J. J. P. O'Brien
Baltimore Bullets
All- Sports, Inc
Baltimore
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fighter injured in MSG bout Fusari extends win streak
Jack Laken manager of Charles Taylor said his fighter sustained a fractured right thumb and torn ligaments along a ninth rib after losing to Charley Fusari of Irvington New Jersey at Madison Square Garden. Taylor could not answer the bell for the seventh round. It was Fusari’s 47th consecutive victory.
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New York
Jack Laken
Charles
Chuck) Taylor
Charley Fusari
Irvington
N. J
Madison Square Garden
Taylor
Coalport
Fusari
Board of Appeals Restores Three Day State Basketball Tourney
The Athletic Appeals board moves the state scholastic basketball tournament to a three day format at West Virginia Field House from March 20 to 22, easing eating and scheduling strains. Coaches will nominate regional officials for the event, replacing the previous Morgantown based arbitrations and reducing complaints from losing teams.
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Board of Athletic Appeals
West
Virginia
Will Beltions
OM Fami
Board of Appeals
Sports Writers Association
Coaches and Officials
O 2
Morgantown
Stoco Indians Open Season Against Alumni Team
Stoco High hosts an 8 p m season opener with coach Virgil Sarrett’s Stoco Indians facing a Stoco Alumni lineup on the home court. The roster features returning forward Lester Smith and guard trio Bob Miles Gene Belcher with others like Big Sam White Jimmy Farmer and Johnny Rogers slated to see action. Referee Paul Vennari from the Southern Board will officiate.
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Virgil Sarrett
Stoco Basketball Indians
Stoco High Court
Stoco Five
Sarrett
Stoco
Big Sam White
Jimmy Farmer
Johnny Rogers
Willie O'Shinski
Dick O'Neal
Bernie Rubin
Walter Smedley
Lester Smith
Waldo Wyce
Lloyd Farley
Bob Miles
Gene Belcher
Louis and
Moody Waddell
Paul Atkins
Clyde Manson
Sonny Rylant
Ralph Smedley
Alda Palmer
Jimmy Reginolds
Bill Nunn
Bill Underwood l
Bob Rowe
State colleges win two of three in intercollegiate games
West Virginia teams won two of three with out of state opponents last night. Morris Harvey beat Fairmont State 57 to 44 despite height disadvantage. Marshall College lost a close 46 to 47 to Xavier University led by Babe Mazza who scored 21. Salem Tigers defeated Shenandoah 88 to 36 behind Bob Doughty 17 points. Davis and Elkins fell to Waynesburg 83 to 36 as Kobach ko added 15 points for the Tigers.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Morris Harvey
Fairmont State Falcons
Huntington
Marshall College
Xavier University
Albert
Babe)Mazza
Clarksburg
Cam Henderson
Xavier Quint
Bill Hall
Marshall
Salem Tigers
Shenandoah
Salem
Tigers
Istarts
Bob Doughty
Davis
Elkins
Waynesburg
Flower shop owner repels attempted robbery
Mrs Nadine Rathbone told police two men tried to rob her flower shop in Los Angeles She replied the money was not worth more than her life and four children The would be robbers aborted the attempt and fled with some money left behind
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Robin Hood
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Nadine ‘Rathbone
Alec Rathbone
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