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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
3
In a Christmas murmuration of opinion the column laments the University of Tennessee canceling a game after Duquesne refused to bench a Negro player. It argues for courtesy and adherence to norms across intercollegiate lines, urging humane, pacific settlements and a merry Christmas wish for all.
The Tennessee Vals hold two more hard practices in Miami at Orange Bowl Stadium as they prepare for New Year’s Day meeting with Rice. Coach Bob Neyland says full speed contact and scrimmages Thursday through Saturday.
Oil Bowl contenders Georgia Tech and St. Marys Gaels finalize travel to Houston for the New Year’s Day clash. Tech moves into Houston Thursday for on the scene practice ahead of Herman Wedemeyer and his Gaels.
The Rilezh Register announces January 15 16 and 22 memorial building boxing tournament with eight weight divisions. First entrant Sonny Thompson 156 pounds Colcord, age 19, under the age limit disqualified Nelson Hedgecock 14 from Maryland underage. Tickets $1.50 adults 30 cents students under 12. Region includes Raleigh Wyoming Summers cabrier Fayetteville and surrounding counties. Wade Bailey Bailey Jory Co. supplies prizes. Champion winners receive trips to Huntington and Regional tourney. Deadline midnight Saturday January MW for sectional entries.
In the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and North Carolina rely less on brick walls than on mobile backs. Carolina’s line has deep reserves and some standouts, with injuries limiting players at guard and center. Georgia notes a sturdier front as Duke’s defense collapsed late in the season, while UNC reshapes its interior line to blunt Georgia’s power.
In Pasadena California the Illinois football team held its first heavy workout since the Northwestern win, with 15 opponents remaining in Rose Bowl prep while UCLA Bruins also prepared but faced concern over star left tackle Don Malmberg hip injury. In Tennessee Johnson City news coach Jean McMurray resigns from Knoxville State to lead Mississippi PE department.
Eddie Miller, longtime Cincinnati Reds shortstop, retires citing arm condition and poor batting average. The decision ends a four year run as one of baseballs best at the position. Across the country in Pasadena, ticket chaos ensued as Rose Bowl officials and UCLA clashed over ticket allocations, with crowds demanding distribution of promised tickets and police restoring order.
Johnny Muesler, an outfielder for the Williamsport Grays in the Federal League, has been appointed manager of Nazareth Club in the Class D North Atlantic League. The move places Muesler in a leadership role as Nazareth seeks improvements this season.
Nine year old Jimmy Carrick, Seabees mascot, bedridden at Shrine Hospital, received a football autographed by Navy Coach Tom Hamilton, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Admiral Ernest King. The event highlighted his two year bond with the Seabees as he undergoes treatment for tuberculosis of the spine.
The Tennessee Volunteers schedule two daily practices to prepare for the New Year’s Day game with Rice after three weeks of rest. Coach Bob Weyland leads 43 players, who arrived late for a full work session, with scrimmages planned Thursday through Saturday as the team sharpens for the Orange Boys matchup.
The Raleigh Register invites entries for the Golden Gloves Tournament to be held January 15, 18 and 22 at the Memorial Building in Beckley West Virginia. Signed address supplied with entry.
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