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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
12
The Arizona Wildcats received praise at a Towncats banquet where Capt. Virgil Marsh was named MVP and awarded a governor’s wrist watch and a football blanket. Coach Mike Casteel received a Ford Sportsman automobile as part of town backers’ honors.
The University of Arizona football schedule for 1947 adds Wyoming and Utah. Wyoming comes to Tucson on Sept 27 and Utah visits on Dec 6, with two dates open Oct 18 and Nov 1. Remaining games include Montana, New Mexico, Texas Tech, Tempe, Marquette, Kansas, and Hardin-Simmons.
Philadelphia December 17 Coach George Munger of Pennsylvania foresees greater use of varied offenses in 1947 as teams shift from T to single wing and run before defenses. He notes Navy's 1946 style influenced future play and warns defenses cannot counter all schemes.
Alvin Paris, a Broadway gambler, is held without bail on two bribery counts over an alleged attempt to fix a National Football League championship game. Testimony cited involved Giants stars Merle Hapes and Frank Filchock. Paris claimed he offered $2,500 cash and an $1,000 bet to each player. both refused.
The 40 and 8 wrestling show features the Masked Marvel versus Mike Nazarian in the main event. The Mystery Man meets Morris Shapiro of Chicago in the semifinal, with Jimmy Lott of Alabama facing Tommy Nilan in the opener. The Masked Marvel aims to break his string of mat victories tonight.
The After School Basketball league opened its first full week with seven local junior high games. Don Williams scored 19 as the Ansfeld Blacksheep beat the Safford Rockets 48 16. The Sharks, Rams, and Saguaros posted wins as Mansfeld, Safford, and Roskruge squads posted strong showings across A and B divisions.
Stofft Tham cagers defeated the DeMolay Knights 23 22 in a city league game at the armory. Bill Bieber poured in 18 points to spark the Superforts to a 60 33 victory over Goodman's Supply. The Sportsmen forfeited to Les Beaus in the other scheduled game.
Mike Casteel head football coach at the University of Arizona will address Tucson high’s grid banquet tonight at 6 in the school cafeteria. Special guests include J F McKale director of athletics, board of education members, school officials, and student publication members. Robert D Morrow superintendent of schools will be toastmaster.
Tempe's Sun Devils prepare for an exhibition basketball game with Hardin-Simmons at Phoenix Union High Gym. Webbers beat Cowboys 67 52 as Ralph Baskett and Tom Rieblin led Webbers with 19 and 15 points respectively.
URA squad of 43 University of Southern California football players leaves tonight for New Orleans for Saturdays game against Tulane. A workout will be held at Tucson tomorrow morning and another at San Antonio on Thursday. Art Battle may not play due to a knee injury. John Rea Ted Tannehill and Bob Hendren are out with injuries or off the list.
University of Arizona athletics director J F Mckxale announced USC will arrive at 9 30 a m and depart at 12 20 p m after a UA stadium workout. The early portion of the workout will be open to the public.
The Trinity Presbyterians edged the First Baptists 20 to 19 last night. Detwiler led the winners with 10 points while Lowry scored 10 for the Baptists.
A year ago the Cleveland Rams defeated the Washington Redskins 15 to 14 to clinch the National Football League title in a rare zero weather game in Cleveland.
A nine card boxing program is set for Friday December 27 at the armory. Organizer Mike Quihuis says bouts include Manny Covio versus a top Davis Monthan foe and Lola Mireles against Frankie Villabos. Matches feature weights from 120 to 175 pounds with several Nogales competitors and Davis Monthan entrants.
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