Southwest Conference football season attendance rising fast
Dallas Oct 30 The Southwest conference is likely to exceed 750000 paid admissions for home football games this season with 25 games remaining. Weather and strong team matchups push demand as prices rose. SMU Texas A&M and Texas A&M draw large crowds, with several sellouts expected at Cotton Bowl capacity and strong gains over 1945 figures.
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Sugar Bowl Would Welcome Notre Dame Withdrawal
In New Orleans on October 20, Sugar Bowl president Sam Corenswel said the bowl would welcome Notre Dame’s withdrawal from its stand against post season football, aligning with other groups in the move.
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Colgate Coach Kerr Criticized By Resigning Player
Peter Matisi of Endicott announces his resignation from Colgate University citing dissatisfaction with playing time. Matisi, brother of 1987 All-America Tony Matis, claims Kerr favored third-string back Javeniles and that the team has been losing games as a result. Kerr defends policy saying he uses players to develop the squad and would be disadvantaged by favoritism. Team captain Robert Orlando notes players feel everyone had an even chance after training table discussion.
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Boston Red Sox eye Matt Batts as 1947 catching prospect
Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz reviews the Sox catchers during the late season and World Series. It highlights Matt Batts of Randolph Field as a top receiving prospect for Boston next season, noting his 240 pound frame, past as a versatile athlete, and strong bat. It suggests Ferriss will pair with Batts on opening day 1947.
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Pat Boland Named Rockets Head Coach in Chicago
Pat Boland former Minnesota All America tackle and ex college coach was named head coach of the Chicago Rockets by owner John L Kee sh. He succeeds Ned Mathews Bob Dove and Willie Witkin who had led the team since Dick Hanney left. Assisting Boland will be Ernie Nevers, ex Stanford All American, coaching the backfield. Real Madrid boosted player pay with a 22 60 monthly raise for each footballer.
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Wall Fights Death After Pileup in Bay Meadows Race
Jockey Pi-Nick Wall, 36, Boston-born rider known for bold riding, was badly hurt after a fifth race pileup at Bay Meadows. He sustained 12 broken ribs and a dangerous spinal injury, with doctors giving him a slim chance to live. Wall, famed for major wins including Santa Anita handicaps, may never ride again if he recovers.
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Women golf winners at San Antonio Country Club meet
Mrs. George Paschal claimed the first night title in the San Antonio Country Club Women's Golf Association event, carding 3419-75. Mrs. Frank Eelevre captured the second night with 97-26-71 and shared the hitting prize with Mrs. E. Jedditae.
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Mangrum and Ghezzi Arrive for Argentine Open Golf
Golf champion Lloyd Mangrum of the United States and runner up Victor Ghezzi arrived in Buenos Aires on October 29 to participate in the Argentine Open Golf Championship.
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Orange High Bearded Bengals Hold Unshaven Streak
Orange Texas October 20. A crowd of House of David lookalikes sports long chin whiskers as Stark High Bengals remain unbeaten. The team vowed not to shave until they lost a game and they have played six, winning all. The barbers may have to wait long for a shave.
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Army teams to compete in festive winter tournament
Army keyers in New Mexico Arkansas Oklahoma and Louisiana will compete in a ritual gala showing tournament at Fort Sam Houston bowling alleys December 44 as part of a Fourth Army fall and winter athletic program. General Wainwright announced today.
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