Griffiths Signed to Return as Owls Manager in 1947
The Owls owner Oren E. Sterling confirms John "Buns" Griffiths will be back for another season, with Detroit links aiding a likely winning 1947 lineup. The piece notes Griffiths surpassed expectations last year amid limited resources and hints at strong support from the club’s management. Also covered are juvenile delinquency ideas through golf caddying, golf club facilities, and Maryland upland game hunting season results across several counties.
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John “Buns” Griffiths
Hagerstown Owls
Oren E. Sterling
Owls
Griffiths
Hugh Fullerton
George Corcoran
Corcoran
Carolina
Goll
Maryland
Washington County
East Berg Shore
Washington
Garrett
Allegany
Cumberland AMVETS Hand Local Legion Two Losses
The Morris Frack American Legion team fell twice to Cumberland AMVETS in a doubleheader at the Armory before about 300 fans. Cumberland led 18-2 after the opening period and won the first game 71 to 66 as Bell and Pence led with 17 and 16 points. In the second game the Legionnaires matched the AMVETS closely, trailing by 15 in the third but closing toward the end. the AMVETS pulled away late to win.
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Morris Frack American Legion
Cumberland Amvet
Legionaires
Gheek City
Lcal Armory
Cumbérland
Amvets
Cumberlanders
Athiory
Morris Frock
Légionnaires
Bell
Pence
Cumberland
Ken Daniels
Legion
Legionnaires
Legionnairés
Gaffe Cumberland
Boas
Weetieta
Oberhanse
Masch
Orndorf
Wagner
Frizzell
Legissiaires
Bidde
Hoffman
Ane
Daniels
Li Rowan
Vaee
Kelly Ge
Geneee
Roby
Brode
Kelly
Vane
C Seeas Rowan
Barnhart
Hunt
Charlie and Trippi Lead Bowl Stat Charge in Sugar Oil Bowls
Dec 39 New York A pair of Charlies Trippi and Justice top season charts for major bowl players from the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau. Trippi of Georgia gained 1366 yards rushing and passing for unbeaten Georgia, with 744 rushing and 622 passing. Justice led kickoff returns and 1213 yards total, Wedemeyer led punt returns with 397 yards. Case and Rauch also posted notable totals in the Cotton, Rose, and other bowl games.
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New York
Charlie
Trippe
Justice
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Trippi
Georgia
Bulldogs
North Carolina
New Orleans
Herman Wedemeyer
St. Mary's
Georgia Tech
Houston
Texas
Wedemeier
John Rauch
L. A
Louisiana
Ernie Case
Ucla
Illinois
Pasadena
Case
Clearspring Blanks Boonsboro 7-0 in Soccer Affair
Clearspring routed Boonsboro 7-0 on Clearspring field as Clopper led with three goals, Mason added two, with Rowland and Boyd also scoring while the goalie did not touch the ball all game.
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Clearspring
Boonsboro
Clopper
Mason
Rowland
Boyd
Williamsport
Boonsboro Myers Leatherman
R. Mason
Remeene Wilhide
E. Kelley
Neses
Swain Cornell
Deee Wolfe
B. Kelley
L. Weaver
Rohrer McKee
Shifier
Seoup Rowland
Scott J. Mason
Eterno Seoup
Poole
J. Haines
G. Haines
Trumpower
Yeakle
Brennan
M, Shank
County Rooters Battle To Tie In Mud Covered Match
On a mud covered pitch the Sharpsburg Bluebirds and Hancock Soccers drew 3 all Sunday afternoon. P Littie scored the late equalizer for Hancock with Ingram and Suffeccol adding goals for Hancock while Nemzek M Moore and W Brashears found the net for the Bluebirds. Full backs stifled offense throughout the contest. Lineups:
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Hancock Soccers
P. Littie
Hancock
Ingram
Suffeccol
Bluebirds
Nemzek
M. Moore
W. Brashears
U S Netters Rout Aussies In Finals
In Melbourne the United States swept the five-match challenge round, with Kramer defeating John Bromwich in straight sets 8-6 6-4 6-4 and Mulloy beating Dinny Pails 6-3 6-3 6-4. The U S team lost only two sets, marking a historic 5 0 victory and earning praise from Sir Norman Brookes.
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Melbourne
de Dee
Talek Krather
Gladham Mulley
Australia
United States
America
Kramer
John Bromwich
Mulloy
Dinny Pails
Great Britain
Norman Brookes
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
Walter Pate
Owl owner Sterling signs Bunny Griffiths to pilot 1947 team
Hagerstown Owls owner Oren E. Sterling reports Bunny Griffiths will manage the Owls again in 1947 after signing a new working agreement with the Detroit Tigers. Acquisition of Neil O'Donnel from the Yankees boosts the infield, with Dorman bringing Hartford for two spring exhibitions. Sterling, recently discharged from illness, plans to fill a business manager post soon.
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Oren E. Sterling
Hagerstown Owls
John “Bunny” Griffiths
Owls
Sterling
Detroit Tigers
Bunny
Tigers
Detroit
Buffalo
Neil O'Donnel
Yankees
Binghamton
O'Donnel
Dutch Dorman
Hartford
Hagerstown
Geisinger
Mifflinburg
Weather Worries Gator Bowl Coaches
Jacksonville December 30 A forecasted drop in Jacksonville temperatures for the Gator Bowl drew mixed reactions from NC State and Oklahoma coaches. Oklahoma’s Jim Tatum welcomed the cool spell while NC State’s Beattie Feathers called conditions “fine just like it is” noting heat would affect Oklahoma more.
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Jacksonville
Fla
North Carolina State
Oklahoma
Jim Tatum
Florida
Beattie Feathers
Minor events give 1946 sports boom new life
The year saw revival of many minor sports and features once idle, with a diverse list of events in auto racing, boating, sledding, bowling, chess, nagging records and more. Notable names include George Robson, Carl Loveday, Irving Crane, and Mikhail Botvinnik, among others, as rapid-fire results and accolades highlight the postwar sports scene.
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Neix MilliFes
New York
Base
Vindy
Indianapolis
Bermuda
Lake Placid
Westminster Kennel Club
George Robson
Los Angeles
George Barringer
Atlanta
Basketball Results From Cumberland to California
Summary of regional college and tournament games with AMVETS and Legionnaires results, UCLA Saint Josephs Oregon State Canisius Syracuse UNC NC State Franklin Oklahoma City Kansas and other matchups. Includes Bonita High School Alumni game where Glenn Davis scored 10 points and twin Ralph scored one during Christmas holidays.
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Kntucky
Wabash
Claremont
Calif
Glenn Davis
Bonita High School
Bonita
Davis
Ralph
Villanova Basketball Sees Seniors as Core This Season
Captain Joe Lord and center Bob Mc Donnell are the only seniors on Villanova's basketball squad this season, forming the veteran backbone as the team looks to blend youth with leadership on the court.
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Joe Lord
Bob McDonnell
Villanova
Smithsburg High to Host Alumni in Preseason Mix
Smithsburg varsity boys basketball previews its 1947 season with an afternoon alumni game at 2 30. Regulars Warrenfeltz Karbaugh and Tom Grown lead a junior heavy squad along with Happel Frey Pryor Burgess Franzer G Brown and Wade. The Smittys beat Greencastle 24 23 and St Mary's 41 17 in two pre holiday games.
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Smithsburg
Warrenfeltz
Karbaugh
Tom Grown
Happel
Frey
Pryor
Burgess
Franzer
Rebels Relax After Blue Gray Victory in 1946 Classic
Montgomery Alabama December 30 The Southern Rebels gained a 20 to 13 win over the Blue team in the Blue Gray inter sectional game before 22 500 fans. Alabama star Harry Gilmer and Mississippi State’s Shorty McWilliams starred for the south in the 1946 renewal.
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Montgomery
Ala
Southern Rebels
Alabama
Harry Gilmer
Mississippi State
Shorty McWilliams
City Basketball League Carded Tonight in City Loop
Six teams contest the fourth week of the first half as Uncle John’s Cabineers lead with three wins and no losses. Prospect Diners face the leaders in a key 7:30 p.m. clash. Saddle Pass meets High Street Marketeers in a 1-2 clash, while Junior Chamber of Commerce battles Victor Products in the final game as Jaycees seek to topple the Cabineers.
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Cabineers
Jaycees
Ceee Eee
Marketeers
M.C.A
Uncle John’s Catineers
High Street
Chamber of Commerce Quint
Victor Products
Jay
Sugar Bowl Cage Battle Looms As A Natural Sugar Bowl
New York December 30 Kentucky the national invitation champion meets Oklahoma A. & M. in the Sugar Bowl basketball clash at New Orleans. Hank Iba has built a smooth Aggies outfit that has won six straight, while Kentucky extends a 22 game two-season streak. Marshall and City College of New York also shine in regional play as Madison Square Garden hosts major showdowns.
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U.S
Samuel Reshevsky
Hetherington ‘Ey Rhythm
Westminster
Frank Comiskey
Union City
N. J
Pest
Clara Schroth
Philadelphia
Angelo Trudo
New York
Gus Lewis
Buffalo Steeplejack
San Francisco
Frank Coyle
Eddie Linz
New York A. C
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
Horseshoe
Joe Latzko
Flint
Mich
Ralph Lackey
June Marcum
Middletown
SKL
Alfa Engen
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Bill Smith
Johnny Weissmuller
Adolph Wieser
Joseph Verdeur
Ann Curtis
San Franciscan
Joyce Macrae
Patty Sinclair
Nancy Merki
Seattle
Betty Lachok
Akron. O
Jeanne Wilson
Chicago
New Orleans
Kentucky
Oklahoma A. & M. N. GA. A
Wildcats
Lexington
Aggies
Long Island University
Hank Iba
Iba
St. John's
Brooklyn
Kantucks
Baylor
Walloping
Wabash
Texas A. & M
Marshall
West Virginia
Terre Haute
Ind
Cincinnatti Mavier
Indiana State
Madison Square Garden
City College
New York City
Wyoming
Utah
St. John’s
Fendley Collins Wins 1127 Pound AAU Title in 1927
Michigan State wrestling coach Fendley Collins secured the national AAU championship in the 1127 pound class in 1927, marking a major early achievement for the program.
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Fendley Collins
Michigan State
Prospect Diners Prevail 49 46 in Armory Thriller
The Prospect Diners beat Cumberland AMVET reserves 49 to 46 in a tightly contested second half at the Armory yesterday. A late flurry by Dorsér sparked the rally as Prospect overcame a slow start and traded leads in a game that featured strong defense and clutch scoring in the final minutes.
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Cumberland Amvets
Legionnaires
Prospect Diners
Amvet Reserves
Usele John’s Caliners
Armory
Cumberland Amvet
Catawba and Maryville Prep for Tangerine Bowl Drills
In Orlando on December 30 both Catawba University and Maryville College were set for full-scale workouts before tapering for the New Year’s Tangerine Bowl. Catawba Coach Gordon S. Kirkland led a workout after arriving from Sumter, South Carolina where a Saturday session was held.
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Orlando
Fla
Catawba University
Maryville College
Gordon S. Kirkland
Catawba
Sumter
S. C
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