Army Navy game lineup reflects 13 states and era echoes
The Army Navy football kickoff features 13 states represented by players mirroring 1776 colonial unity with Virginia Pennsylvania and Tennessee leading alongside California Texas Oklahoma and others. Boxing and hockey tangents mention Eagan Meadows Ching Johnson and Lester Patrick night while Menke debunks aging myths and Olympic lore lingers over 1908 and 1648 episodes.
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Oscar Fraley
Breasporta
Hiladelphia
Wraley
Army-Navy
Liberty
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tennesset
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Arizona
Probable Pioneer Opening Five For Elyria High Opener
Elyria High School Pioneers name five lettermen as starters for the season opener against Amherst Comets in the Southwestern Conference on Sixth Street court. The quintet features Krusz and Vince at forward, Hengartner at center, and Janowicz and Glasan at guard. All seniors except Krusz the junior, with Hengartner and Krusz the tallest at about 6 3.
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Elyria High School
Pioneers
Anherst's
Comets
Sixth Street
Krusz
Vince
Ralph Bauer
Hengartner
Janowicz
Glasa
Army-Navy Go Tops Slim Grid Program
Army-Navy game headlines a light national football card with Alabama vs Miami postponed by weather. Army favored over Navy in Philadelphia, while Southern Methodist meets Texas Christian, and Mississippi faces Mississippi State in bowl-related matchups. Other notable games include West Virginia over Pittsburgh and Oklahoma over Texas A&M as titles race across major conferences.
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Army
Navy
United Press
New York
Amy Galiffa
Rip Rowan
College Stars Defeat Kautskys 68 to 62 in Chicago
The College All Stars led by Jim Pollard beat the Indianapolis Kautskys 68 62 at Chicago Stadium before 20000 fans in the eighth annual game. Pollard scored 19 points and was named MVP as Leo Wieber led the Kautskys with 14 points.
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Chicago
Iall-Stars
Indianapolis Kautskys
Chicago Stadium
Collegians
Jim Pollard
Indiel
Leo Wlier
Kautsky's
Covens 33 points pace Amherst win over Detroit Clowns
Amherst Rockets edged the Detroit Clowns 64 to 40 on Amherst High School court for their second win in three starts. Coven scored 33 points on 14 field goals and five free throws, with Hennie Weber adding 14 and Davidson the Clowns top scorer with 14.
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Amherst Rockets
Detroit Clowns
Amherst
Wilburn Lank
Coven
Hennie" Weber
Davidson
Detroit
Weber
Tispunee
Sanonorles
Hoagie
Aukowski
Stormiey
Rushin
Lmaler
Lumber Team Captures Church League Title In Half Championship
Lumber Team won the half championship of the John’s Lutheran League after a rolloff, with standout totals including a 2,621 series and multiple high games. The event featured Louis preparing for a bout, sparring plans, and standings shifts as teams such as Bell Company and Rowhgery Motors vie for top spots.
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John's Lutheran League
Jaulimber
Guvmia Eagles
Barshaw Chemical League
Pat ' Pa Pals
Fumpivo Uanks
N. J
Rene
Atanuard
Joe Ui
Pood Marken
Louis
Bate
Bricker
Jersey
Bell and Fitch
Louis Wren
Elyria Eagles
Apenas
Ween
Ly Regty
Frank Traxler
Andy Real
Enulra
Poncounoghe
Tee Hedeen
Knowles
Bniter
Bensbace
Miley Me Wu
Nsual
Mater
Sean Af
Acmaehta Sa
Merchants
Olympic
Praudler
BT. John's Lutheran League
Reord
Stark
Bell Company
Rowhgery Motors
Leh
Hshopping Room
CT Parach Lumber
Caltane Ve. Huserodt Jewelers
Reems US
Crawford’s
Prozen
Jind Brown
Kinter Reale Aes
Brurk
Jimmy Jusvaur & Andy
Staintens
Bendis-Westing House
Leaumant
League
Brandieret Company
Olsmype
Shipyrre Roony
Cout Waniitads
Night & Aeres
Surius
Bhienski
Shup
Peete
Enaniet Toom
Pydeh
Weta
Pri
Farrell
Bendia-Wess
Slavis
Ieague
Mats
Plugs Saumsiers
Slacks
Veterans Headline: Syria High Faces Amherst In Opener
Syria High School pioneers seek to improve a 7 win 12 loss 1946 47 record as they host Amherst U High at Sixth Street Gym in the Lake Erie League opener. Captain Janowicz and star Krasa pace the Comets offense while nine returners anchor the lineup. Coach Thomas brings five lettermen and a tall front line, with Schuster questionable due to flu. Ticket sales begin at 6 15 p m for a 7 p m reserve game and 8 15 p m varsity tip off.
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Syria
HIG
Lake Erie
Amherst U High School Comets
Sixth Street
Amherst
Wie Janowiez
Johnny Krasa
Janowicz
Nets
Krusz
Johnhy Vance
Bob Hengarther
Ollie Glass
Art ‘Thomas
Comets
Corpa
Pioneera
Alex Orosa
Jerry Prittie
Bob Coverdale
Ed Bryner
Dale Bruce
Orosz
Brittie
Bruce
Bryner
Medina
Schuster
Howard
Bill Bock
Ralph Moyer
Tony Curcillo
Alan Struck
Jim Lear
Chuck Boals
Andy Arvay
1A McMan
Glenn Slusher
Team List For Senior Bowls Is Completed
The four senior bowl games on New Year’s Day are set with Kansas and Georgia Tech joining the Orange Bowl in Miami. Kansas earns its first bowl appearance after finishing its regular season, while Tech of Georgia is set for its seventh bowl showing as they finish their campaign. Other bowls lineups include Rose Bowl Michigan vs Southern California, Sugar Bowl Texas vs Alabama, Cotton Bowl SMU vs Penn State.
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Southern Methodist
Texa
Penn State
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
M. U
Doak Walker
Mississippi State
Ole Miss
Chaveley Connerly
Barney Poole
State
Tom
Shorty) McWilliams
Poole
Army
West Virginia
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Boston College
Holy Cross
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Aggies
Rice
Baylor
North Carolina
Chare Jey
Choo Choo
Miami
Houston College
Langston
Phoenix J. C
New Mexico Institute
New York
Kansas
Georgia Tech
Florida
Twits
Georgia Tags
Alabama
Twhile
Tech
Georgia
Pasadena
Cal
Michigan
Southern California
New Orleans
Texas
Dallas
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Eddie Bayan
New York Boxing Commission
Audi
Eagan
Alnce I
Earle Meadows
United States
Corny Seeingrdam
Meadows, Co Nce
Ching Johnson
Murs
Madison Square Garden
Lester Patrick
Silver Fox
Ching
Dane
Washington
Frank Menke
Menke
London
Shepherds Bush
England
Quad
Vanco
Janowic and Cilass
Olle Glase
Johnny Vanco
Bob Hengariner
Johnny Kruss
Vie Janowics
College Stars
Kautskys
Rockets
G. I. Bill OF Rights
Lnfirmary
Walcott
New Chemical Loop
Nil Lieves
Milleys
Chieles Meter
Piaments
REDS
Providence Reds
Earstern
Washington Lions
Hershey Bears
Firestone
Brusawick
Brunswick
Brestee
Erly Lers
Chrisney Bell
Ne Preege Cpetom
Bios
Bisck
Koepp Sporting Goods
West Avenue
Phony
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