Corcoran urges stronger amateur threat in golf growth
Fred Corcoran, former PGA tournament manager, argues golf needs a robust amateur threat. He proposes reviving caddie systems with competitions, top pros running pre tournament clinics, junior golf schools, and free junior admission days to spark youth interest amid rising pro purses and many tournaments.
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Fred Cor‘Qofan
Official
Corcoran
Professional Golf Association
Galliers
Chambers of Commerce
Johnny Goodman
Louis Conn Exhbition Promises Quiet Ring War
Chicago December 7 AP Heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Billy Conn promote a six round exhibition set for Friday. Conn vows a decisive win to earn a title rematch. Louis says Conn wants the belt in the ring and promises to bring it.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Chicago
Conn
Louis
Woodcock Wins But Loses Out On World Title Shot
Bruce Woodcock won the bout by disqualification in the fourth round after Savold fouled. Savold, hailed as a tougher challenger for Louis than Woodcock, lost the chance at a world title as ringsiders doubted Woodcock’s championship prospects. About 11,000 watched at Harringay Arena as Savold’s camp cried foul over the decision.
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Louis
London
Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Woodcock
Saveld
Paterson
N. J
Harringway Arena
Froereerge
Sam Russell
Savold
Bill Daly
Golfers vie for 75 Miami Open berths as 145 start
About 145 golfers, mostly amateurs, compete today for 75 qualifying spots in the $10,000 Miami Open. The 75 lowest scores advance to the 72 hole event, limited to 150 entrants and awaiting the December 1948 start in Miami. Notables include Ben Hogan, Cary Middlecoff and Jim Ferrier among absent pros, while Frank Stranahan is hailed as top amateur. Sammy Snead, Lloyd Mangrum and Jimmy Demaret are touted as contenders to beat. A side note mentions Arturo Godoy exhibition plans in Philadelphia December 14.
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Miami
Fla
Ben Hogan
Cary Middlecoff
Jim Ferrier
Frank
Stranahan
Sammy Snead
Lloyd Mangrum
Jimmy Denaret
Thomasville Bulldogs Battle Fitzgerald In Region One Clash
Thomasville from Coach Bull Garner pushed Fitzgerald to the limit in a Region One Class A championship battle. Despite three substitutes, backs Mitchell Vilar Harrell and Gibson led a stout stand, while Jake Dollar and Irwin Mitchell sparked the defense. Garner lauded as top Georgia coach with a strong season, though Fitzgerald prevailed by a single point.
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Giants
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Irwin Mitchell
Albany
Ini
Georgac
Baseball trade winds blow hotter as minor league meet nears
Minneapolis dispatch notes growing activity as the annual minor league meeting approaches. Chicago White Sox sell a first baseman while Frank Lane reportedly offers 100000 cash and three players for Bob Dillinger of the St. Louis Browns, with talks of deals involving Bill Johnson and others. Tony Lupien moves to Sacramento, and Gordon Goldsberg and Don Kalloway are highlighted as promising players.
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Chicago White Sox
Frank Lane
Bob Dillinger
St. Louis Browns
Browns
York Yankees
Dillinger
White Sox
Yankees
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Lane
Tony Lupien
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Pacific Coast League
Sox
Jack Onslow
Gordon Goldsberg
Memphis
Don Kalloway
National Association of Professional Leagues
Snail Pace Measured At 23 Inches An Hour
A scientific note records a snail advancing at 23 inches per hour indicating slow but steady locomotion. The measurement highlights gradual progress in a controlled observation setting.
Debate Over Free Substitutions Draws Mixed Reviews
Atlanta sports writers and coaches split on a football rule permitting free substitutions. Critics say it undermines the game by removing individualism and causing bloated rosters, while supporters argue it speeds play and broadens strategy.
Sports Roundup Highlights From A Busiest Weekend
National football league receipts face up to 7 percent drop this season while amusement venues fall 25 percent or more. Oklahoma A and M competes in the Delta Bowl and Sugar Bowl, an Indian team goes to the Memphis Carnival, and Aggie basketball ends an eastern tour for Oklahoma City tournament. Also notes Cornell basketball players in Psi Upsilon, Clemson coach Jank Howard’s rally quip, and various college and pro players and events.
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Aggie Tract
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Aggie
Oklahoma
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Harry
Ken Terry
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Don Blanchard
Army
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Brother Bob
Hope College
Brother Dale
Alma College
Harry Boykoffy
St. John's
Brooklyn
Waterloo
Iowa
Pinky Geroge
Brewton Parker Triumphs Over Tech Institute
Jim Moore scored 26 points as Brewton Parker Institute defeated Technical Institute of Chamblee 77 to 38 in a high scoring game at Mt. Vernor Georgia. Brewton Parker remains a leading state junior college contender this season.
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Dec. T
Jim Moore
Brewton Parker Institute
The
Technical Institute of Chamblee
Moore
Brewton Parker
Hargrove Shunned Thomasville Bulldogs All-Opponents Team
Valdosta and Albany dominated the Thomas High Bulldogs All-Opponent selections chosen by eleven first-stringers and Coach Garner. Fullback Hill and guard Staith led with high votes, while Fitzgerald and Wyith also received multiple mentions amid broader voting among area players and schools.
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Valdosta
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Albany
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Hill
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Tifton
Griffis
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Steht
Alvany
Highien Power
Fuil
Phil Clark
Xevel
Sanford Barr
Tribe Sackle
Culbertston
Indian Guard
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Fine Center
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Post
Ray Inlow
Regius Coptsias
Americus
Lauren Flargrove
Frankie’ McHann
Albanny
Vanaiere
Don_Blacksear
Buddy Culberts
Collins Barnes
Bobby Jolley
Cairo Basketball Five Opens Season Tonight
Cairo high school boys and girls basketball teams begin their 118-49 season with games against Pavo in Cairo. The boys, coached by Jeff Wert with Lewis Park as assistant, aim for a strong start as they face a tough schedule including Quincy twice and several other opponents.
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Quincy
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Lewis Park
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Miller
Thesday
Puru
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Fuesdaay
Bec
Ocuckiee
Tiure
Whigham
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Pelham
Ochlocknee
Moultrie
Class A Peach Bowl Contender Named by Columbus Editor
In Columbus Georgia on December 7 AP reports Joe Bailey sports editor for the Columbus Enquirer predicts Fitzgerald Decatur will win the Class A championship at Macon and be the host team for the New Year Peach Bowl. Bailey notes Peanut Bowl officials will also scout the Class AA title game in Atlanta between Marist and Lanier.
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Joe Bailey
The
Clumbus Enquirer
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Bailey
Atlanta
Marist
Lanier
Thomasville Bulldogs Shift To Hardwood Action
The Thomasville High Bulldogs shift focus from football to basketball as drills are expected to start next Monday. Officials plan a week of huddles to finalize practice schedules and address court access issues at the YMCA. The tiny gym seats just over 200 fans and some opponents avoid the venue over safety concerns.
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Thomasville
Bulldogs
YMCA
Hogan Named Professional Golf Champion of the Year
New York AP reports Ben Hogan was named professional golfer of the year by Fred Corcoran editor of the Official Golf Guide. Also named were Frank Stranahan amateur of the year Grace Lenczyk women amateur and Mrs Babecaharias women pro. Four out of state teams were discussed as potential opponents including McComb Mississippi Istrduma High North Baton Rouge Westfield High and Fayettesville High with playoff results noted.
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Ben ‘Hogan
Fred Corcoran
Official
Golf Guide
Hogan
Corcoran
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Grace Lenczyk
Newington
Conn
Babecaharias
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McComb
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Istrduma High
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Fortier High
New Orleans
Westfield
Mass
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