Four football stars to be honored at Washington dinner
The tenth annual Touchdown Club dinner in Washington will award trophies to four top players this year. Recipients include Glenn Davis Army back for the Walter Gump trophy, Don Whitmire Navy tackle for the Knute Rockne trophy, Lieut Bill Dudley service player for the Ligus Robert Smith trophy, and Leroy Zinman back for the Touchdown Club trophy. Notables from government and sports circles are expected at the Hotel Statler. Dr H C Boyd of the University of Maryland will speak. Jimmy Conzelman and Jack Lavelle also on program.
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Knute Rockne
Lneman
Bill Dudley
Randolph Pelapack
University of Virginia
Ligus
Robert Smith
Leroy Zinmenman
Philadelphis Fagles
Nev
John J. Kehov
Jonesly
Georgetata University
Hontr
New Athletic Officer Named at Great Lakes Naval Center
Rollie Williams, noted Wisconsin athlete and 18 year University of Illinois staffer, becomes the new athletic officer at Great Lakes Naval training center. Lieut Condi Paul Tony Hinkle departs for duty, with Hinkle long time basketball coach and 13 year Town cage cash. Williams will oversee sailors basketball. he previously led athletic programs at a naval air station near Pearl Harbor.
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Pearl Harbor
Pil Elirts
Fort Sam Cagers Edge Medics in Fort Bara Debacle
Ft. Sam Cagers Monany faced Seal Bervier school team in a rough Fort Bara bout. Despite a tense first half, the Medics suffered their first loss as Fort Bara’s lineup surged late, breaking away after intermission and sealing the win at the 557th Signal Dewd arena.
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Ryukm
Seal Bervier
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Fort Bara
Dewd
Hals
Bill Fleming Joins Army Amid Cubs Management Letter
Cubs pitcher Bill Fleming announced from Yuba City California that he has entered the army. The veteran right hander, age 40, who won nine and lost 10 games last season, is described as a father of two and did not reveal his station or posting.
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Jim
Y—.Us
Bill Fleming
Cubs
Yilcher
Yuba City
Calif
Chicago Cubs
Eld
Tnis Tetter
Hudlin Returns to Little Rock After Surgery
St. Louis Browns pitcher Hudlin, 39, was sent back to the Little Rock Southern Association club. He debuted with the Browns last August and played two games. President DeWitt also said outfielder Boris Martin and Mitt Byrnes recently had operations, Byrnes recovering well while Martin underwent appendectomy.
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Van
Wills Hudiin
St. Louis Browns
Little Rock
Southern Association
Hudlin
Breawne
Hiv
View
Bal DeWitt
Boris
Babe" Matin
Mitt Bynes
Dewitt
Byrnes
Martin En
Mendoza Faces Unselected Opponent In January Bout
On January 23 Carol Mendoza resumes action in a 10 rounder against an unselected opponent at a venue in the city. Juan Hurst, lightweight world champ, returns to defend prestige in a ten round main event in Royston with other bouts scheduled as boxing continues their winter circuit.
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Jose
Zabpatere
Mendoza
Harrison to report to Kelly Field for duties
Dutch Harrison, 1949 Texas Open winner, is transferred to Kelly Field and will report January 24 to serve as a physical training and trainer. He recently won the Miami Open and placed high in the 1944 Texas Open. Other Texas pros Graham Ross and Hay B Garrett are noted as present. A final tourney sales check and committee meeting are scheduled at Brackenridge Park clubhouse.
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Kelly Field
Edward J. Flynt
Kelly Athletic
Wrightfield
Dayton
Sts
Johnny Regolia
Kelly
Lin
Ben Hogan
Fort Worth Army Aly Field
Ike Williams Bout Tentatively Set For April Title Clash
In Philadelphia on January 3 a pro promoter announced a tentative April date for a lightweight title bout between Ike Williams and Zurita NDA champion. The plan follows Williams’s hard win over Willie Joyce Monday night at Conventlar Hall, drawing over 10,000 fans as he pressured for an early knockout. The bout’s formal signing is pending verbal approval and local options, with an expected first week of April venue and gate projections around $37,891.07.
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Ike Williams
Willie Joyer
Duan Zurita
NDA
Connie McGarthy
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M Mondays
Bertat
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Conventlar Hall
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Wileinte
Draft Board Calls Up Ex Sailor Pep
Wiltie Pep featherweight champion is ordered to report for pre induction physical at 6 16 B T M January 16 in New Haven Connecticut. Pep has served ten months in the U S Navy and holds a medical discharge citing not recommended for re enlistment.
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Wiltie Pep
Pep
U. S Navy
Fragmented Fight Result List From Unclear Crews
A garbled OCR style report lists numerous fighters and scores with many misspellings. Names such as Willie Jover, Vince Pironinent, Gus Alexander, Monty renal, and Say Stalland appear amid scattered city references like New Britain and Stockton. The passage lacks coherent structure or clear outcomes.
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Tony Potro
Rolston
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Wiley
Roxy
San Fenaclyro
Timmy Wloviin
Stockton
Gulut
Chile
Snead Wins Los Angeles Open to Dominate Tour
Sam Snead of Hot Springs Virginia claimed the 19th Los Angeles open title with a 203 total after holing a clutch birdie on the final 45 yards. He earned 2055 in war bonds, his third win in five starts this winter, and widened his lead over Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden as the sport’s top money winner. Nelson missed a potential tying 9-foot putt on the final hole.
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Los Angeles
Slambi
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Unks Hotshots
Westimany
Mona Aso
Testante
Snead
Byron Nelson
Harold McSpaden
Virginia
Hove
Scte
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McSpader
Riviera
Trinish
Sheng
McSpaden
Spiece
Micsnaden
Sam Berd
Detroit
John Revoléa
Evanston
Thair
San Francisco
Richmond
Mwe
Goldahl
Gee
Guidahl
Rolfers
Golf Winners Helped by War Bonds in Open Tourney
War era golf results from a San Antonio Open style event show Nelson and McSpaden near the lead with strong scores and prize money. Notable players include Sam Byrd, Gene Littler, and Eric Holton among a field of prominent golfers. Tournament schedule for the winter and spring venues lists Phoenix, Tucson, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, New Orleans, Gulfport, Pensacola, and Charlotte events with dates through April.
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Fred
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Phoenix
Ariz
Janary
Tucann
Atty
San Antonio
Tex
Corpus Christi
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Mies
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Atlanta
North and South Junior Highs Playoff Schedule Tuesday
North zone games at 4:15 p m feature Mann at Twain and Irving at Hawthorne with Class A and B teams in action. South zone starts at the same time with Boo at Page and Lattey at Harris, rounding out the league day.
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Has
Mann
Guidahi Collapse Mystery of Golf Guidahi
Los Angeles january report traces the decline of golf great Guidahl once dominant in the U S Open era. Once record setter and tour champion, he fails to finish high in recent events, citing swing flaws and rapid pace. The piece tracks his career fall from peak to fading out of contention.
USO Cagers Rally To Narrow Victory At Ava
The USO basketball team edged Ava as Lohman scored 13 points. The winning side earned a $4 prize, while the audience observed a close contest with turnovers and a late push.
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Zaman
Lohman
Towore
Basketball league opens as title race in SAACC action
The SAACC season opener resembled a wide fight for the crown as multiple teams stake claims. San Marcos, Randolph, and Normoyle remained near the top after key wins, with the Navigators defeating Cal Center Warhawks 53-47 and Brooksfield Ganders knocked 127-26 by the Kelly Fliers in another Monday game.
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Wie Hervies
Gab Marcos Navigators
Caldet Center Warhawks
Randolph Field
S- Ramblers
Normoyle Raiders
Kelly Fliers
Breen
Richardson
Warhewk
San Marcos
John McKay
Bill Jennings
McKay
Ramblers
Rudy Yeseln
Trambler
Service League SAACE Fer hte Beante MEPL Parma Tens 4 week
Halftime score: SAACT San Mayens 88. Misand tree throw: Beant 4, Bruce 3, MWesinnin, McKay 2. xon 2, Pauerle 2
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Beante
Parma
Johns
Pauerl
Wilton
Reang
Saact San Mayens
Sunday School Gatherings Across District 6A
Fragments show church and Sunday school events in District 6A with mentions of Methodist and central area churches. Names appear garbled but indicate community religious activities and locations such as Riverside and Central area temples.
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Lon Annes
Juningarito
Health Education Buildings At San Antonio Schools Planned
The San Antonio public schools plan to push a postwar building program including health education gym facilities at San Antonio Tech Burrank High and Lanier High. The $2,169,000 plan targets modernization, with Tech and Burbank and Lanier receiving new or expanded gym spaces to aid student health and learning.
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Lanier High
Lanier
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Josh
Kentucky and Southwest basketball results and tournament notes
Kentucky's Wildcats defeated Arkansas 2-8 in a leading college round, with coach and players noted for substitution activity. Fort Worth and San Antonio updates include University of Kentucky and Texas teams as the Southwestern context shapes the week, with Brackenridge and Kerrville matchups highlighted for the forthcoming district hall tourney. Fort Worth game details and schedule shifts reflect shifting conference standings and program decisions.
28 A Schools Take Over in Basket Ball
District 28 A action sees Jefferson Mustangs edge Tech Bulls 26 24 in Jefferson gym. Lanter Wake hosts South fan Antonio Bobcats as 28 A features begin with Edison Beard and Harlandale Indians winning openers. Central Catholic contest, Bracken Ridge clash, and Tech Jefferson games fill Tuesday schedule amid gritty rallies and standout scorers.
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Central
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Jefferson
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Perry Biles
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Smith
Jack Jones
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Sparkman in at 250 pounds amid navy training
Allan Sparkman of Jefferson High weighs 250 pounds after gaining 30 pounds during naval training at San Diego. The 6 foot 6 inch tackle attracts attention as Jefferson’s basketball team defeated Tech Monday night and Sparkman plans an eight day visit with relatives and friends.
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Sant Diego Javal
Sparkman
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Fed
Mack
Jefferson
Tech
15 AA Grid Season Opens Here Oct 4
The 1948 district 15-4A football schedule was adopted by the district committee. First games are the weekend of October 4 with Brackenridge facing Kerrville and Jefferson meeting Laredo at Alamo Stadium. Superintendent H. A. Moore of Kerrville chaired the meeting.
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Jefferson
Laredo
Alamo Strain
H. A. Moore
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