DeGroot Seeks End and Halfback Depth for Va Game
West Virginia coach Dudley DeGroot plans to use the same lineup that beat the Quantico Marines 47-26 as he reshuffles for the Virginia game in Charlottesville. Injuries limit reserve strength at halfback and end. Paul Slater shifts to end while others compete for spots at halfback.
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R, Beckley
DeGroot
Associated Press
Morgantown
Dudley DeGroot
West Virginia University
Virginia
Charlottesville
Mountaineers
Quantico Marines
Paul Slater
Moundsville
Char Lottesyville
Virginians
Virgenes
West Virginia
Tures
Fata
Cavaliers
Barey Gillooo
Steve Orisekity
Gene
Jim Ashwell
Aiwe Tec
Ginia
Whitey Michels
Steve Osisek
Mike Milepeetyards
Mike Mansteller
Eng
Bill Pag Shae
E . Dudley
Barney Gill
Jimmy Hes
West Virginians
Char- Whiley
Carlton Elliot
Jimmy Lesane
Ee AY Ami
Ohio
Virginia Tech
VMI
Gene Schoeder
Washington & Lee and
WALL
D. Papil
Ralh Shoaf
John Palit
Gill
Papit
Linaidh Papit Battle for WVU Cavaliers Honor
Virginia Cavaliers host West Virginia Mountaineers on Commonwealth Day as Linaidh and Papit square off for individual honors in a high profile college clash. The Mountaineers feature Pete Zinaich amid his best season of ball carrying, aiming to shift momentum in Charlottesville.
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Apespan Wee
Cavalier
Barney Gill
VMI
Charlottesville — Virginia
Johnny Papit
Big Mountaineers
West Virginia
Cavaliers
Pete Zinaich
Tech Seeks Crucial Second Win in Conference Race
West Virginia Tech faces West Liberty after a 13-7 win over Morris Harvey. Coach Royer emphasizes beating West Liberty to stay in the league title chase as Tech holds a 5-0 mark while West Liberty remains undefeated.
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Montgomery
W. Va. Tech
Golden Bears
Ihlerb Royer
Warriors
West Liberty
Techmen
Morris Harvey
Royer
Hilltoppers
Tech
Marietta
Lock Haven
California
Wesleyan
Fairmont
Davis-Elkins
Shepherd
Glenville
D-E
Morris Varvey
Dpighte Results Highlight Varied Boxing Outcomes
In AP dispatches from Cleveland Wichita Fresno Milwaukee Springfield and Patterson bouts show multiple decisions and stoppages. Chuck Hunter outpoints Al Williams in Cleveland while Bert Lytell defeats Jerome Frazier in Fresno. Bobby Pryor edges Johnny Darby in Springfield. Joey Maxim stops Joey Kahut in Portland as Cincinnati toppers defeat Fairmont 47 7 and IDF 77 ft mentioned.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Chuck Hunter
al ‘Williams
Wichita
MTL
Waukee
Bert Lytell
Fresno
Calif
Jerome Frazier
Milwaukee
Hartford
Conn
Bobby Pryor
Springfield
Mass
Johnny Darby
Paterson
N. J
Joe Louis
Joe Dominic
Cincinnati
Joey Maxim
Joey Kahut
Portland
Ore
College All Stars vs Pro Cagers in Chicago Showdown
In Chicago Stadium tonight the 16 man college roster led by Adolph Rupp faces Minneapolis Lakers in a highly anticipated all star game. Over 15,000 fans expected as Rupp weighs starting four Kentucky players and the pro lineup includes ErnGroup plus several college standouts. Meanwhile Washington State halfback Johnny Monlux, plagued by multiple injuries since 1947, battles to return as he endures another hospital setback after attempting a workout.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
George Mikan
Minneapolis Lakers
Chicago Stadium
Rupp
Neup
Wash
Johnny Monlux
Washington State College
Cougar
Thim
Johnny
Utah State
Washington
Gonzales Opens Pro Tour With Promising Debut
Pancho Gonzales made a strong pro debut but lost to Jack Kramer 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-2 before 13,357 at Madison Square Garden. Kramer, top of the world, dominated while Gonzales vowed to study the veteran's game as the tour heads to Chicago and a 32-city swing. The $11,126 gate reflected strong crowd support for the 21-year-old Californian.
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Francisco
Pancho) Segura
Kramer
Chicago
United States
Canada
Europe
Los Angeles
Associated Press
New York
Jack Kramer
Richard
Pancho) Gonzales
Madison Square Garden
Gonzales
Pancho
Husky
Skyrozkelal
Vancho
Jack
Ili
Ain
Layve
Frank Parker
Red Sox Reject More Bonus Players in 1948
Boston General Manager Joe Cronin said the Red Sox will not pursue any more bonus players after previously signing Chuck Stobbs and Frank Quinn. Cronin noted they were not interested in Army star Glenn Davis, even if offered a major league deal, citing concerns about the bonus system. Stobbs, 20, showed effectiveness in limited starting duty, while Quinn had brief relief appearances.
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Associated Press
Boston
Chuck Stubbs
Frank Quinn
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Glenn Davis
Davis
Red Sox
Stubbs
Norfolk
Quinn
Yale
Stobbs
Lynn New England
Branch Rickey trades and money messengers drive Dodgers deals
Branch Rickey remains the top talent broker in baseball as most trades involve a “messenger” returning cash. Recent deals sent Johnny Simmons Bobby Rhawn Jack Dempsey Cassini Don Thompson and Bill McCahan to the Dodgers while earlier sales saw Monte Basgall Bloodworth Wahl and others change hands. Also included are betting tips and college football previews with light humor and scattered notes on players like Lynn Chandnois and Andy Gustafson. Rabbits plague gardens near New York as small game remains locally available despite urban growth.
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Associated ‘Press
New York
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn
Imessenger
Johnny Simmons
Bobby Rhawn
Jack Dempsey Cassini
Don ‘Thompson
Bill McCehan
Dodger
Messengers
Mickey
Monte Basgall
Pittsburgh
Jimmy Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Cincinnati
Kermit Wahl
Wahl
Athletics
Bill McCahan
Bill
A's
Rickey Cereainly
Associated Press
New York Metropolitan
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