All Star selections feature Giants Indians Braves led by Boudreau Gordon
The 1947 AP All Star team includes Johnny Mize Walker Cooper for Giants Indians and Braves provide two players Lou Boudreau and Joe Gordon. Ted Williams DiMaggio Kiner lead outfield with Blackwell and Spahn as top pitchers. No unanimous pick and Feller Sain Newhouser among notable voters.
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Joe Reichler
New York
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Associated Press
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Boston Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Giants
Johnny Mize
Walker Cooper
Indians
Keystone
Lou Boudreau
Joe Gordon
Braves
Bob Elliott
Warren Spahn
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati Reds
Williams
Scribes
DiMaggio
Mize
Boudreau
Blackwell
Cooper
Kiner
Spahn
Gordon
Elliott
Red Sox
Pirates
Lon Boudrean
Reds
George Kell
Tigers
Bob Feller
Joe Page
Hal Newhouser
Feller
Harry Brecheen
Cards
Frank Shea
Ace
Johnny Sain
Wildcats Set for NMU Clash in Rivalry Lair
Press Box notes Arizona Wildcats host New Mexico Lobos in a storied series with NMU scoring big wins in 1941 and 1940s clashes. Analysts predict a two touchdown edge for the Cats despite recent upsets as Tempe authorities deny a venue move for the November 15 game.
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Vaughn Corley
Arizona
NMU
Vaughn
Hardin-Simmons
New Mexico
Scout Corley
Cowboys
Cats
Abilene Boys
Wildcats
Tempe
Co Oops Win and Other Intramural Basketball Scores
The Co-op defeated Phi Kappa Alpha 40 to 26 with Paul Brown scoring 14 for the winners. Cochise beat the Tau Celts 45 to 22 led by Bill Anderson with 22 points. SAE won 29 to 13 over ZBT aided by Blake Willis 15. Yavapai topped Sigma Nu 22 to 12 as Dee Webb scored six for Sigma Nu. Delta Chi forfeited to Phi Psi. Tonight’s league schedule lists several 7 to 9 pm games including Hopilodge Theta Chi and Sigma Chi Phi Delta Theta matchups.
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University of Arizona
Phi Kappa Alphas
Paul Brown
Kenny Troutt
Bill Anderson
Cochise
Tau Celts
Hugh Chernin
SAE
ZBT
Hopilodge
Theta Chi
Papago
Aggies
Sigma Chi
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Gamma Delta
ATO
Kappa Sigma
LDS
Border showdown: Lobos and Wildcats seek win Saturday
Arizona and New Mexico square off in the Border Conference with deep bitterness and historical tally in Arizona's favor. The Wildcats rely on Bill Penn and Fred Enke Jr to form a potent left-halfback and passing threat paired with Charlie Hall at fullback as they aim to extend a 20-7-3 edge in the series.
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Arizona
New Mexico
New Mexico Lobos
Arizona Wildcats
Cats
Lobos
Bill Penn
Penn
Fred Enke, Jr
Enke
Charlie Hall
Panthers Prepare for Ajo Clash After Previous Loss
McCain’s Panthers drill for Friday night at Amphitheatre as they host the Ajo Red Raiders. Key notes include pass defense emphasis, line blocking, and a seven plus foot press box scaffold. Standouts: Rigoli connects with Stead, Franz’s end arounds, and Colwell Hopkins nursing injuries.
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McCain
Panthers
Red Raider
Gus Rigoli
Joe Venuti
Wally Franz
Little Jim Tolkan
Earl Colwell
Chuck Hopkins
Paul Schuh
Doug Lindsley
Larry Hart
Colwell
Hopkins
Florence
Franz
Rigoli
Righ
Lloyd Stead
Los Angeles
Feller's Team Heads to Mexico After California Stop
Bob Feller's barnstorming All Star troupe ended its U S tour in Ventura and prepares for a Mexico City run. Since Oct 8 they played 24 exhibitions, beat the Ventura Merchants 3 0, and plan four more games in the area plus a Mexico City tryout camp for Mexican prospects led by Mike Catron and Eddie Stumpf.
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Ventura
Calif
Bob Feller
Mexico City
Cleveland Indians
Ventura Merchants
Feller
Monterey
Mex
Mexico
Mike Catron
Los Angeles
Indians
Eddie Stumpf
Bewitch Retired From Racing After Record Chase
Calumet Farm’s Bewitch will be sidelined for 1947 due to a leg growth. the eight win streaks end as she nears Top Flight’s juvenile filly money record. The 1947 season saw a foul disqualification at the Matron and a Belmont Futurity defeat to stablemate Citation, ending a sensational run.
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Louis G. Panos Laurel
Ben Jones
Calumet Farm
Jimmy Jones
Bull Lea
Patheen
Jones
Bewitch
Top Flight
Belmont
Citation
Whirling Fox
Top PCC East Meets West in USC California Clash at Berkeley
The Pacific Coast Conference showdown pits USC against California in Berkeley on Saturday. California averages 374 rushing yards per winless five games, while USC allows 72 rushing yards per game in four starts. Norm Van Brocklin and Billy Williams lead in total yards, Johnny Graves tops California with 398 rushing yards, and Bennie Reiges plus George Murphy highlight PCC leaders in punting and pass completion.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
California
Berkeley
Bears
USC
Ucla Bruins
Idaho
Oregon
Stanford
Washington
Bruins
Norm van Brocklin
Billy Williams
Johnny Graves
Jack Swaner
Dan Radakovich
Montana
Bennie Reiges
Ucla
PCC
Williams
George Murphy
Oakland Stakes Draws Big Entry
A field of 10 top juveniles was named for the $20,000 Oakland stakes at Golden Gate Fields. The six furlongs aim to crown California’s juvenile champion with entries including Grandpere Soli darity Shaw ondasee Candy Kane Test Run Forever Amble Damascus Big Posse Gall Bell and Toby L.
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Albany
Calif
Oakland
Golden Gate Fields
California
Grandpere
Solidarity
Hollywood Park
Shawondasee
Candy Kane
Test Run
Forever Amble
Damascus
Big Posse
Gall Bell
Toby L
Wind and Dancers Retard Arizona in Texas Mines Duel
The columnist recalls the 14-13 Texas Mines win over Arizona, arguing wind and crowd theatrics influenced the game. He cites wind velocity, cannon fire, dancing girls, and controversial plays to defend Mines and claims a moral Arizona victory earlier.
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Arizona
Texas Mines
Hall
Wendt
Enke
Texas
West
Texas Plains
Mexican Weather Bureau
New Mexico
Tempe Tops Border League in Total Offense
Tempe leads Border Conference total offense with 1622 yards for six games, 1332 rushing and 290 passing, pushing Texas College of Mines to second. Arizona Wildcats drop to fourth as Hardin-Simmons climbs. Passing leader slate includes Bowden and Enke, with Wendt and Cisterna among top special categories.
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Tempe
Border Conference
Texas College of Mines
University of Arizona Wild‘cats
Hardin-Simmons
Arizona
Texas Tech
Wilton
Hook” Davis
M Hardin-Simmons
Ed Smith
Texas Mines
Sam Lewis
Jim Bowden
Fred Enke, Jr
Fred Brown
Fred Wendt
al Johnson
Vin Cisterna
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Flagstaff
John Smith
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Joe Goff
TCB
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Hdn-Sms
Tex
Rudy Krall
U.fb
Wis
Garber Barnett
Tex. Mines
Ariz
Town
Tex. Tech
Stone Cere
H-S
Bryan Brock
N. Mex. A
Zac Henderson
Cerreeseree
Bainbridge Navy Defeats Camp Peary 7-0 on Hopp 70-Yard Run
Three years ago Bainbridge Naval training eleven won against Camp Peary 7-0 highlighted by Harry Hopp's 70 yard touchdown dash.
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Bainbridge Naval Training Eleven
Camp Peary
Harry Hopp
Knights Might Be Tough Team
Knights from St Marys appear strong as they beat Phoenix Tech 51 0 with second and third stringers scoring in the second half. They previously edged Mesa 12 6 and defeated Las Vegas 27 6, while limiting Hornets to minus 11 rushing yards and 19 net yards overall. Badger Allred may rival Aguirre in extra points after a key meet.
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Hornets
Knights
Mesa Jackrabbits
Tucson
Badgers
St. Mary’s
Badger
Johnny Allred
Pete Aguirre
Allred
Mesa
Cat Net Stars Head to Southwest Tournament in Albuquerque
University of Arizona will send both men and women to the Southwest tournament from October 23 to 26 in Albuquerque. Coaches C Z Lesher and Marguerite Chesney lead the squads. Players include Bob Caldwell Iaccino Mac Sanders Bill Lindamood and Bob Lesher for the men, with Mary Cunningham Marie Jacks Virginia Pruess Elizabeth Grose Mary Louise Hines Eloise Morton for the women.
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University of Arizona
Albuquerque
Z. Lesher
Bob Caldwell
Rank Iaccino
Mac Sanders
Bill Lindamood
Bob Lesher
Herb Benham
Mary Cunningham
Marie Jacks
Moorhead Wins If I do Handicap Tourney at El Rio
Mrs Army Moorhead won the If I do handicap tournament for women at El Rio Golf and Country Club with a net 72. Mrs Dotty Beck also posted a net 72 but lost the draw for first. Ten years ago the University of Pittsburgh announced new athletic policy. football aid would be on the same basis as other students, with a nine game schedule and no training camp.
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Arizona
Clark
Pyle
USC
el Paso
University of Texas College of Mines
University of Pittsburgh
Surprise Openers Shake Up Pacific Coast Hockey Standings
The Pacific Coast hockey league opened with upsets as San Francisco Shamrocks beat Oakland Oaks 3 0, Fresno defeated Los Angeles 6 1, and Tacoma beat Portland 2 0. Fresno star Charley McCullough scored twice as San Francisco and Berkeley saw new lineups make quick impact.
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Associated Press
Pacific Coast Ice Hockey League
San Francisco Shamrocks
Oakland Oaks
Fresno
Tacoma
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma Rockets
Portland Eagles
Wheeler
Neil Andrews
Falcons
Ray Chaisson
al Kunkel
Andy Barbe
Charley McCullough
Berkeley
San Francisco
Jim Evans
Shamrocks
Jim Richardson
Shamrock
Vancouver
Seattle
New Westminster
Governali Traded For Bill Paschal By New York Yanks
New York Yanks acquire Paul Governali a Boston back who defeated the Giants with passes. In the trade the Yanks also obtain fullback Bill Paschal and the draft rights to Notre Dame tackle George Connor. The move comes after Governali helped beat the Giants last Sunday.
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New York
Paul Governali
Boston
Giants
New York Club
National Football League
Yanks
Bill Paschal
Notre Dame
George Connor
Safford Nears Class B Title In 32-0 Win
Safford Panthers moved within one victory of the Class B crown after a 32-0 rout of SS Peter & Paul Golds. Roskruge Flames stand as the lone obstacle. Frank Benitez sparked the attack with three touchdowns and two intercepted passes converted into scores.
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Safford Panthers
SS. Peter & Paul Golds
Roskruge Ktuc Flames
Panthers
Panther
Frank Benitez
Safford Flash
Peter & Paul
Dick Torres
Torres
Alex Valdez
Art Lopez
Roskrage Flames
Indians and Pirates to Play In Tucson Exhibition Games
Pirates general manager Roy Hamey announced four 1948 spring training exhibitions with the Cleveland Indians. Games are set for March 18 at Gilmore Field Hollywood March 19 in Los Angeles and April 3 and 4 at Randolph Park Tucson Arizona.
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Pittsburgh
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Pittsburgh Pirates
Crooner
Crosby
Cleveland Indians
Hope
Roy Hamey
Pirate
Gilmore Field
Hollywood
Bucs
Los Angeles
Randolph Park
Tucson
Ariz
Manuel Ortiz to Defend Bantam Title in Manila Bout
Manuel Ortiz will defend his world bantamweight title for the 17th time on November 27 in Manila. Challenger Tirso Del Rosario has 14 pro fights. Ortiz’s manager Tommy Farmer announced the match with $25,000 in cashier’s checks deposited with the California state athletic commission by Teddy Lewin of the Manila club promoting the bout. Ortiz will receive 37.14 percent of the gate.
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Los Angeles
Manuel Ortiz
Manila
Tirso del Rosario
Ortiz
Tommy Farmer
State Athletic Commission
Teddy Lewin
The
Sports Athletic Club
Ortis
el Centro
Calif
Farmer
Phillies Sign Two College Stars From Michigan State
Pitcher Robin Roberts and shortstop Marty Hansen of Michigan State signed pro contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies. Roberts reportedly earned 25000 and Hansen about 12000. Roberts led MSC in wins last season with six and four losses. Hansen batted near .300 the past two years and captained MSC in 1948.
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East Lansing
Mich
Robin Roberts
Marty Hansen
Michigan State College
Roberts
Hansen
MSC
Michigan Leads Nation In Total Yards Gained
Michigan's Wolverines top the nation with 484.5 yards per game in total offense, led by 220 passing yards per game. West Virginia, Penn State and others follow in rushing and passing totals, with detailed rankings across total offense rushing and aerial categories.
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New York
Army
Wolverines
Crisler Machine
Northwestern
Penn State
Boston College
Nittany Lions
West Virginia
West Virginians
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Portland University
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Border Loop
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