Walcott Upsets Louis In 15 Round Split Decision
New York December 6. Joe Louis defeated by Jersey Joe Walcott in a dramatic 15 round split decision at Madison Square Garden. Walcott dominated most of the bout, outboxing and outslugging Louis, while Louis sustained a disputed cut and appeared unable to use his right hand effectively after the fifth round. Referee Ruby Goldstein favored Walcott 6 to 3, with the other judges divided.
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Fight Results From A Confusing Ledger Or Nonexistent Event
Fragmented OCR text lists scattered names and numbers such as Artie Towne Wilkens and Col Brian Angeles with unclear affiliations, locations like Barree and Towne, and odd time stamps seeming out of context, leaving the event details unreadable. No coherent outcome or participants can be confirmed from the readable fragments provided.
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Wile Es-Barre
Artie Towne
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Hantimore
Roc Ok
Ouir Tate
Bo Janker
Brian Angeles
Tollywood
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Iackaon
Fine Enzo Bafora
Havans
Leo's Tavern Basketball Seeks Sunday Practice Game
The Leo's Tavern basketball team seeks a Sunday practice game and asks to contact Joe Vasquez by calling F-S160.
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Leo's, Tavern
Joe Vasquez
Fight Scorecard Confused Report From New York Event
A garbled report from a New York fight event lists judges and voters like Referee Bubs Geldstein and Marty Hobroe amid fragmented names and scores. Scattered lines mention Walcott Monroe and other boxers, with unclear round and point tallies.
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Ter
Affyriais
Bubs Geldstein
Marty Hobroe
Frank Forney
Mentie Boul
Cham Ibn
Joe Lanis
Tereey
Jon Wel
Wills
AVIS
Walcott
Monroe
Trees
Postmortem on Louis Walcott fight at Madison Square Garden
New York observers recap last night's heavyweight bout. Louis answers about smiling and title chances. Walcott, trainer Seamon, and others assess performance and results. Walcott supporters react, noting the surprise verdict and implications for future title chances.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Joe Lewis
Joe
Walcott
Don Walcott
Taven
Louis
Mannie Seamon
Manny John
Cure
Tilly Barrow Brooke
Lavin
Joe Webatar
Scribes Pick Walcott To Beat Louis In Poll
A poll of 33 sports writers on last night’s Joe Louis Joe Walcott fight found 20 favoring Walcott. Wilbur Wood rated 11 rounds Walcott 4 for Louis. Hank O’Daimel 12-0 Walcott. John Carmichael 9-4 Walcott. Ted Meier 11-34 Walcott. Other names include Linthicum Hawkins Graham Lewis Cobbledick Cushing Taylor Barton Bromberg Cuddy Peterson and Eck among AP and UP writers.
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New York
Dev
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Jor
Wilbur Wood
New York Sun
Walcott
Louis
Hank O'Daimel
The
Waterbury Republican
Fight Excitement Fatal to Radio Fan in Redondo
In Redondo, California, WF Karl K Welsh collapsed and died at his home after listening to the Lins Walcott fight on the radio. Police believe the heart attack was induced by excitement from the broadcast. he was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after the program ended.
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Redondo React
Calif
Karl K. Welsh
Lins Walcott
Clement
Demaret Opens Lead In Orlando Golf Classic
In Orlando the $10,000 tournament saw Jimmy Demaret hold a one stroke edge over Frank Stranahan and Ed Fargo, both tied at 136 after rounds of 67 and 68. Frank Stranahan, amateur, matched 68 after an opening 67, while Furgel and Cooper shot 68s. Others at 137 include Haefner, Kelser, Palmer, and Moore. Sammy Snead dropped to 74 after a 69.
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Orlando
Fla
Clayton Haefner
Herman Kelser
Johnny Palmer
Frank Moore
Sammy Sread
Fourth Army volley tournament crowns Lackland champions
Lackland Valley champs win the Fourth Army volley tourney at Houston post. Bliss places second and Tern trophies and awards go to six named all stars including Lt. Difford Rushing and 1st Sgt. John Markland. Final match scores show Bliss over Sill 19-10 and 15-7, and Lackland over Fort Worth 15-13 and 15-9.
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Army
FL Bliss
A. Funk
Sam ‘Houston
Allstar
Difford Rushing
Lackland
John (. Markland
Sil
Tsgt
Freddel
David Petersen
Wishines
Fu Acorin Airfield
Trunkett
Ft. Worth
Bliss
Sill
Fl Werth
Pensacola Naval Center to meet National University of Mexico in Mexico City
The Pensacola Naval Training Center eleven will play National University of Mexico at Olympic Stadium in Mexico City today. The game unfolds against a backdrop of American football interests crossing borders as the service team travels south for the contest.
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Mexico City
Pensacola
Fla) Naval Training Center
National University of Mexico
Olympic Stadium
Brackenridge Eagles Meet Harlingen Cardinals in Bidistrict Clash
An overflow 11 000 crowd is expected in Harlingen for the Brackenridge Eagles of San Antonio against the Harlingen Cardinals in a bidistrict football battle to reach the quarterfinals. Brackenridge, led by Red Forehand, arrives in good shape despite knee still healing players Castanon and Shaw, while Harlingen seeks an edge in weight and home advantage with Conch Weldon Phillips in a fast starting backfield.
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Jurlnx
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Brackenridge Eagles
San Antonio
Harlingen Cardinals
Valley
Brackenridge
Conch Weldon Phillips
Eagles
Jefferson Mustangs
Bug
Red
Gibert Castanon
Teft
Charley Shaw
Phillips
Invaders
Castanon
Shaw
Cardinals
San Antonians
Brackenridge Eagles Triumph Over Jefferson In Lopsided Win
Brackenridge powered by a strong running game averaging over five yards per carry and speed from Jack Schiewn ing Gary Anderson and Dick Calhoun, overcame Harlingen and Jefferson in a decisive showing. KMAC radio carried the broadcast fifteen minutes into game time, crediting Jackie Fink Gene Silver Troyce Shatner and Guy Leggett for the coverage.
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Jackie Fink
Gene Silver
Troyce Shatner
Guy Leggett
Bratherneidge
Harlingen
Jack Schiewning
Gary Anderson
Big Dick Calhoun
San Antonio Boxers Win at Ft Smith
At Ft Smith Arkansas amateur boxing meet five San Antonio boxers won three lost with Homer Martinez leading a 5 3 victory by the San Antonio entrants as other San Antonio boxers including Jess Viera Tom Garza and Homer Esamilla participated Cage officials meet at the Gunter Hotel at 5 30 pm Sunday to discuss Southwest Basketball Officials Association formalities.
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San Antonio
Ft. Smith
Ark
Homer Martine
Sain Antinio
City
Jess Vuerrera
Toman Garza
Homer Esamilla
Eho
Sam Marino
Southwest Basket Ball Officials Association
Gunter Hotel
Heights Fails To Get Swim Meet Site At San Diego
Alamo Heights failed in its bid for the women’s AAU outdoor swimming meet as officials announced the 1948 event would be held in San Diego California. Mayor L A Douglas and other local men went to the AAU convention in Omaha to offer the Alamo Heights pool as a site for the meet.
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AAU
San Diego
Calif
L. A. Douglas
Omaha
Five Double A Hi Battles On Today
Five games feature unbeaten teams clashing as Texas schoolboy football playoffs reach quarterfinals. Arlington Heights, Breckenridge, Goose Creek, and others won opening round games. key matchups include Amarillo vs Wichita Falls and Paris vs Highland Park with top teams advancing to next week’s pairings. Goose Creek, Lamar, and Arlington Heights’ defenses shaped tight contests.
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Adaeelniee
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Harlington Heights
Ft. Worth
Breckenridge
Gooze Creek
Arlington Heights Jicking Forest
Dallas
Corsicana
Goose Creek
Lamar
Houston
Odesea
el Paso
Austin
Paris
Highland Park
Lufkin
Longview
Lobos
Brackenridge
San Antonio
Harlingen
Enridge
Brackenridge - Harlingen
Ro Fp
Forest
Arlington Heights
Ariington Heights
Yellow Jackets
Hne
Buckaroos
Jim Spencer
Hill Davin
Brecken Bridge
Jimmy Payne
Harley Rodgers
Alvin Derryberry
Lockhart Too Hot for Cats Lockhart Lions Barrel Past South San Antonio
Lockhart Lions overwhelm South San Antonio, 45 to 7, on Lions field. Don Piefferkorn powers early scoring with two quick drives, giving Lockhart a 19-7 halftime edge as South San Antonio struggles to respond. Skill passes from Joe Sanders connect with Leroy Dixon for the lone SSPKH score. Lions pour in third quarter points and pull away, setting up El Campo clash for regional title.
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Lockhart
Brackenridge Eagles
Jane San Antonio
South San Antonio
Bobcats
Lockhart Lions
Lions Field
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Lions
Fleet Don Piefferkorn
Buticals
Eaceyt
Joe Sanders
Leroy Dixon
South Sun
J. C. Perovich
Oool
Kenneth
New
Alvania
Lion
Plefterkorn
Paul Schwelke
Roy Smith
Tgundelll
Normer Ounce
Amin
Otwator
Trinity Tigers Prepare for St Edwards In Austin Showdown
Trinity's Goalers face St Edward's in Austin after edging the Kelly Fish Flyers 58 to ..... The Tigers, led by Coach Jim Engstrem, aim to improve on a 2 win 17 loss season as they travel to challenge the Hilltoppers.
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Trinity Tiger
Austin
St. Edward's
Kelly Fish
Tigers
Hardin Indians win Kickapoo bowl title in Wichita Falls
Hardin Indians defeated Arkansas State Teachers college 39 to 20 to claim the Kickapoo bowl championship in Wichita Falls. The Texas conference co champions surged for 27 points in the third period to erase an early Arkansas State lead and protect their post season claim before about 6000 fans.
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Hardin Indians
Wichita Falls
Arkansas State Teachers College
Conway
Indians
Texas
Arkansas State
Hardin
Tolado
Betiween
Oklahoma City
Shriners
Honolulu
Reano State
Hawaii
Ilane
Suse
Louisiana State
Tulane
New Orleans
Hardin-Simmons
Arizona State
Utah
Arizona
Hadin
Unclear high school football scores and places
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple football scores and team names with many errors. Readable items include several scores such as 29, 38, and 0 for various matchups, mentions of towns and colleges, and scattered player or coach references.
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Isckenticge
Artteen Oe
Patlineton Hesston Ae Worthy
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Yaar
South Banaagi
Paihart
Routh Gan
Barren Mot Canyon
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Badueat
Devel
Tahoka
Mea
Keninola
Bastland
Coteman
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Yeep Sameron
Ins Selections and Names Remain in Obscure Report
Fragmentary OCR text shows a jumble of names and place-like terms in a naval or civic context. Readable items include Town, Canyon, Silinse, Tope, Prado, Mex, and Dauberup amid garbled strings. No clear events, dates, or outcomes emerge from the legible segments.
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Master Jack
Eewardy Roe Riakys Putalias Ear
Hellohone
Mleepte An
Iin
Arrych Town
Popidasux
Hace “Sweaker
Bultoy
Silinse Canyon
Gainer
Sunatoryn
Kanter Kun
Prado Gingel Gee
Pratiers
Disran
Dad
Bik Meraliter
Grandpa Mex
Kherd
I Missions to Name New Pilot Sunday
The San Antonio Minions will name their 1948 baseball manager likely Gus Mancuso, per club secretary Billy Byrd. Céstola, last season finisher, agreed to take over Wichita Falls in the Big State league, a St. Louis Browns farm. Carrera declined Elmira in the Eastern league to stay near San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Gus Mancuso
Billy Byrd
Etercus Céstola
Jimmy Adair
Ment
Wichita Falls
St. Louis
Missions
Carrera
Elmira
Ralph Winegarner
SL Louis
Zack Taylor
Carrola
Durocher Rehires as Dodgers Manager in Brooklyn
Brooklyn December 6 Leo Durocher is returned to his old Dodgers manager post by President Branch Rickey, succeeding interim Burt Shotton after a season-long suspension by Commissioner Chandler. No salary terms were announced, though he reportedly signed a 1847 contract for $50,000 last winter before the ban. The Dodgers did not confirm whether he was paid during his California ban.
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Brooklyn
Leo Durother
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Burt Shotton
A. B. Chandler
Durocher
Dodgers
California
Carrizo Springs Wildcats win over Karnes City in regional bid
Carrizo Springs defeats Karnes City 31-21 before 4500 fans as six first half TDs pace the comeback. Weslaco powers past Falfurrias 33-0 at Alice in another Friday clash, setting up regional championship next week.
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Carrizo Spin
Weslaco
Karnes City
Carrizo Springs Wildcats
Alice
Notre Dame vs Southern California In Los Angeles Showdown
A star studded day features No 1 Notre Dame meeting No 3 Southern California in Los Angeles with 100000 expected crowd. Buzz surrounds Rose Bowl implications and national title hopes as coaches differ on outcome while other bowl matchups and regional games fill the card.
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Papoose
Oklahoma
Tiworth Military Academy
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M. . Tlendaly
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University of Hawaii
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New Hampshire
Los Angeles
KTLA
Ted
Jeff Cravath
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Frank Leahy
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