Champions Dominate Boxing Ring in 1947 Outlook
New York report by Jack Cuddy outlines expected title defenses and possible challengers across divisions. Lesnevich and Zale poised to defend, Graziano a strong threat, Robinson and Pep amid uncertain matchups, with Louis and Bivins among noted heavyweights. NABAs plans influence bout choices including Ortiz and Dade defenses and potential international challengers.
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Jack Cuddy
New York
Pomne
Gus Lesnevich
Tony Zale
Freddie
Cochrane
Marty Servo
Lesnevich
Ught
Madison Square Garden
Billy
Fox
Philadelphia
Zale
the Garden
Rocky
Graziano
Yankee Stadium
Shrine Game Scrimmage Highlights East West Teams
East and West squads held full dress scrimmage with a two to one East lead in a game of serious preparation for New Year’s Day. Fullback Paul Weaver of Penn State was the only casualty with a gimpy leg expected to heal by Sunday. Kerr barred nonessential spectators at Santa Clara practice to keep tactics secret while West coaches praised Dick Hagen of Washington and Gene Wilson of SMU for blocking and receiving.
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San Francisco
Andy Kerr
Bernie Bierman
Ast
Paul Weaver
Penn State
Menlo Junior College
Kezar Stadium
Wily Kerr
Colgate
Santa Clara
Henry Schmidt
Kerr
Miss Wilkins Wins in New England Indoor Tennis
Barbara Wilkins of New Rochelle led the No 1 seed into the second round of the girls national indoor tennis tournament at Longwood Cricket Club in Newton Mass All four top seeds advanced in straight sets Wilkins defeated Libby Fenno 6 0 6 0 Wofford beat Marsha Beardsell 6 0 6 0 Goldberg overwhelmed Jane Frisbee 6 0 6 3 Welch beat Clarissa Nash 6 0 6 3
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Miss Wilkins
Libby Fenno
Miss Wofford
Marsha Beardsell
Miss Goldberg
Jane Frisbee
Miss Welch
Clarissa Nash
Skid Says: From Page Nine sports talk and guesses
Nordone could beat Bill Mitchel over 72 holes in a two day tournament. They might decide that next year. Angie preferred 1 and a half holes per day. Then bowling talk: John Rutkowski won the most money at the A B C. Gregg Griffo and Andy Piraino had backing. Johnny Martino could beat them with two weeks' notice in a block of 20 games across two nights.
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Nordone
Bill Mitchel
Mitchell
Angie
John Rutkowski
A.B.C
Gregg Griffo
Andy Piraino
Johnny Martino
Fight Results by the Associated Press
Boxing results from multiple arenas show several bouts ending in knockouts or draws. Mur ray of South Norwalk stopped Earl Bowman in New York. Gambill of El Reno outpointed Billy Moore in Miami. Burns of West Palm Beach drew with Thompson in Philadelphia. Williams of Newark outpointed Lennox Dingle in Atlantic City. Peppe of New York outpointed Bobister in Brooklyn. Macucci of Portland drew with Jimmy McLarnin of New Bedford in Fall River.
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New York
Lee Q. Murray
South Norwalk
Conn
Earl Bowman
Miami
Pla
Vince Gambill
el Reno
Okla
Billy Moore
Philadelphia
Wylie Burns
West Palm Beach
Fla
el "Ghickon’ Thompson
Drew
Atlantic City
Charlie Williams
Newark
Lennox Dingle
Kamnaica Arena
Andy
Buster Peppe
Bobister
Brooklyn
Fall River
Mass
Leo Macucci
Portland
Jimmy McLarnin
New Bedford
Undefeated Teams Clash in Major College Basketball Night
International News Service reports a slate of high profile games led by Washington Huskies visiting Minnesota Gophers, both undefeated early in the season. Also on schedule are Kentucky Wildcats at Michigan State, Seton Hall at Baldwin Wallace, California at Ohio State, and multiple tournament bids in Oklahoma City with Texas Longhorns and Kansas among notable participants.
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Washington
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Dartmouth
Cleveland
Moline
Ill
A .Texas
Christian-St." Louis
U. Battle
Kentucky
Woolly Wildcats
Michigan State
Lexington
Baldwin Wallace
Seton Hall
Pacific’ Coast
Ohio State
California
Valparaiso
Puerto Rico
Culver-Stockton
Nevada
Arizona
Morehead
Louisville
Michigan
Iowa
State
Louisiana State
Texas A. & M
Houston
Oklahoma City
Texas Longhorns
Skein
Missouri
Anglers Set Second Fox Hunt at Bruce Orchards
Members of the Onondaga Anglers Association plan a second fox hunt this season Sunday afternoon at Bruce Orchards at the south end of the Indian Reservation. Last week, one fox was bagged. Hunters are urged to bring dogs if weather permits. Participants meet at 9:00 AM.
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Onondaga Anglers Association
Bruce Orchards
Adirondack Ski Trails Ready for Enthusiasts
New York skiing conditions vary across regions with Adirondacks and upstate areas reporting fair to excellent conditions. Bear Mountain and Fahnestock parks remain closed for downstate skiers while towns like Old Forge and Speculator show good to excellent powder bases and ongoing snowfall.
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New York
New York State Department of Cimmerce
Adirondacks
Bear Mountain
Fahnestock
Downstate
Snow Ridge
Turin
Old Forge
Tupper Lake
Lake Placid
North Creek
Lake George
South Corinth
Speculator
Central
Bene Ieee
Syracuse
Cortland
Cooperstown
Alleghany State Park
Catskills
Highmount
Eeasts
Snavely Plans to Ground Trippi Amid Edgewater Confusion
Edgewater Mississippi report notes Snavely stating plans to ground Trippi. The remark follows unclear claims about Georgia aeria and confidence in the proceedings at a Park locale.
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Edgewater, Park, Miss
Georgia
Aeria
Better Bowling PITCH FOR POWER
Warren Chadwick, a veteran Philadelphia bowler, qualified for the 1946 world individual match championship in Chicago. He adapts to alley conditions with a controlled hook and balanced stance, but in Chicago he mis pitched over the foul line, losing his chance early. North Carolina football coach Carl Snavely reshapes pass defense for New Year’s Day to counter Charley Trippi, using interchangeable personnel to bolster aerial defense while maintaining a potent offense led by Justice and Camp.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Chadwick
Jin
Carl
Charley “Choo-Choo
Justice
Florida
Tennessee
Carolina
Vols
Shields-Watkins
Georgia
Jim Camp
Walt Pupa
Joe Wright
Jack Fitch
Camp
Horse Rodgers
Pupa
Billy Myers
Duke
Tarheel
Trippi
Jean
Catalina
Leo Laing Pacesetter in Central Bowling League
Leo Laing’s 613 was the high score last night in the News York Central Bowling League. The event highlighted Laing’s lead as top scorer amid a competitive slate of local bowlers.
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Leo
Laing
York
Central Bowling League
Tropical FIRST RACE results and entries at Fair Ground
The report lists race results for the Tropical meeting with the first race at Fair Ground, a $1,100 claiming 2-year-old maidens over 6 furlongs. Notable finishes include Myfixon Tig showing 3.40, Pudge ilf Cambast, and china Princ tied to time and payouts. Other races mention Entrants such as Donnas Ace, sweets Boy, Guerrilla and Walter.
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Alamannia
Alchola
Michigan Smart
My Julie
Booxter
Dinh
Five Bells
Aden
Silver Pinte
Offenbach
Alphin
Abendant
Kingarvie
Eire
Donnas Ace
Sweets Boy
Guerrilla
Bradwin
I Conquer
Walter
Away
Sescap
Fair Ground
Myfixon Tig
Boonga
Pudge
Cambast
China Princ’s
Ton'io
Alia Ran Talber
Flying Miss
Artro
Devilrole
Saturday's Selections From Race 32 At Fair Cross
In the claiming scramble for 2 year olds over 6 furlongs at Fair Cross, Sneller's 111 runs first with odds 13.00 and 9.50 for Can't O'tech Me, while Town Betty at 3.20 and 2.80 appears near favorites. time shown 1:12 52. A list of horse names follows including Cad igan Kay's Love Dalit Easy Wand Crow's Bill Jeanne Belle Mr. Odo among others.
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Fair Cross
Sneller
P’d't. Eoee
Einer
pan—Suribadhi
Cadigan
Kay's Love
Pogethe
Wand
Crow's
Bill
Jeanne Belle
Mr. Odo
Garfinkle Debuts vs Warriors in Boston Arena Clash
Garfinkle from Rochester makes his Boston debut tonight for the Celtics against the Philadelphia Warriors in a Basketball Association of America game at Boston Arena.
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Boston
INS
Garfinklé
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia Warriors
Basketball Association of America
Boston Arena
Garfinkle
Rochester
Race Entries Attract Large Field For Saturday Card
A crowded program lists races across six furlongs to a mile and a half with 3-year-olds and up. Notable contenders include Wake Robin, Genny Haynes, River Play, Frankish King, Rodman Keenan, and Desrt Battle across allowances and handicap events with purses from 1 000 to 10 000 dollars.
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Genny Haynes
Wog
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Western Front
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Leonidas
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Byenre Olda
Siddons
Clinmson DS
Heres Me
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Daly Roads
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Squadron Girl
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Spoon Bread
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Rose Canyon
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Lou Jay
Minureback
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Alowances
Wary Mary
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Guy Hohtel
xJust Daylight
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MacWill
Head Sea
Glennport
Saturday First Race at $2,000 Allowance for 2 Year Olds
Raceday card lists multiple races with purses 2000 and 2800 dollars. Entries include xWrath Boy 116 Pro bation 117 Alemannia 120 Bowstring 117 Red Tag 127 and more in six furlong to 1 1/16 mile formats. Noted horses show varied weights and numerous x-prefixed entry notes.
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Probation
Rightwinky
Matty
College Basketball Roundup From East to Far West
The Associated Press records college basketball results across regions with East standings noting Utah over Canisius 37 to 31 and NYU defeating Colorado 70 to 59. Midwest results include Stanford 54 over Cameron 41 and Kansas State 48 over Wichita 41, with Oklahoma State and others matching scores. Far West features Southern California Jayvees 60 over Hardin-Simmons 39 and related tourney rounds.
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Canisius
New York
Midwest
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Cameron
Kansas State
Wichita
Bradley
Texas Christian
Southern Methodt
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Loyola
Phillips Oilers
St. Mary's
Calif
Oklahoma City
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State
Drury
Marshall
W. Va
Astern Ilinois
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Southern
California
Jayvees
Hardin- Simmons
Parkers Train At Baylor U For Cotton Bowl Prep
Arkansas Southwest Conference co champions resumed training in Waco for Wednesday Cotton Bowl date with LSU. Coach John Barnhill led the Razorbacks from Fayetteville after Christmas, using Baylor facilities before moving to Dallas Tuesday morning.
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Waco
Tex
Louisiana State Tigers
John Sgarnhill
Razorbacks
Fayetteville
Ark
Basler University
Parkers
Dallas
Slaughter Leads NL in Runs Batted In for 1946
Enos Slaughter won the National League RBI title in 1946 with 130, 44 more than runner-up Dixie Walker. Stan Musial led NL batters in slugging at .587 and was fifth in RBI with 103, while Slaughter and Musial joined Walker as the only players with 100+ RBIs. The Cardinals led in slugging, Brooklyn in walks, and the Cubs grounded into the most double plays.
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Enos Slaughter
St Louis Cardinals
Slaughter
Fred “Dixie” Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodger
Roxboro
N. C
Stan Musial
Walker
Musial
Cardinal
Johnny Mize
Giant
del’ Ennis
Phillies
Eddie‘ Stanky
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Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Bobby Blat
Andy Seminkle
Doublie
Mel Ott
Giants
Cincinnati
Cubs
Rip Collins Takes Kerrigan to Coast Coast to San Diego job pushes 1947 season
Rip Collins named manager of the San Diego Coast League Padres after five years as Albany playing manager. He plans a Coast League schedule from April to October with a new ball park, a salary boost, and hopes to reach the playoffs. Collins cites Kerrigan as a promising pitcher and notes Albany successor search for a catching manager, with Bill Baker discussed as a candidate.
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Sack Durkein
San Diego
Petey Campbell
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Jimmy
Rip” Collins
Los Angeles
Collins
Campbell
Elmer Yoter
Scranton
Leaf
Albany
Corbett
Rochester
Jersey City
Rip
Syracuse
Cardinals
San Diego Post
Fn S
Bob Kerrigan
Padres
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Navy
Bil Baker
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill
Olympians Edge Irishers 24-2 in Senior League clash
In a Syracuse Boys Club senior league card, the Olympians shaded the Irishers 24-21 with late scoring. Other games featured Vocational Juniors 24 Wolves 19 and Sol vay Falcons 28 Crusaders, while Eastwood Tigers 7 Eastwood youths 16 and Cubs 22 Unnbars 10.
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Eastwood Tigers
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Ildents
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Unnbars
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BarnetioaJlt
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Pyninplele A.aé. Davalls
Mills
R.perrotti
The ClevelandS Defeat Jeffersons 58 to 48
The ClevelandS toppled the Jeffersons 58 48 in a North Side League basketball game on the North court. Players Regicke Dwyer Nave Hemberger and Matthew led with points as Jeffersons struggled in the second half.
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Clevelands
The
Jeffersons
North Side
Clevelanderf. T
F.T . Dwyerrf
Boyle
Tima
Clevelana
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