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SECOND SECTION TEN THE HONOLTJLU ADVERTISER. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6. 1947. TT70 OTHP nritr a CROWN LOUIS RETAINS JCjJLVbrJnL ii ii -U.

i ii Imp Kb mm Wins Split Verdict From THE AIVrsUAL SHRINE BENEFIT CLASSIC Today marks another milestone in the history of the Aloha iowi football classic for the benefit of the Shrine' Hoepita for crippled children. JoeWalcott Ihe luh annual "greatest game of the year for the greatest cause" will he played at the Honolulu Stadium, with the Uni- Challenger Drops Louis vciaitjr nawau meeting rresno state College in their fifth inter sectional contest. A sellout was assured even before the tickets were put on sale, and those thousands who were fortunate enough to secure them will Twice; 18,000 Fans Boo Decision By JACK CUDDY NEW YORK. Dec. 5 (UP) Jot re a "amuonauy une spectacle and pageant staged by the Aloha Temple of the Shriners.

The game itself should be one of the best 01 the season because the Rainbows and the Bulldogs appear well I Louis retained the world's heavy weight championship tomgnt wnea he outpointed Jersey Joe Walcott This is the second Shrine same for these two teams. They met In the 1933 classic, with Fresno overwhelming the Hawaii collegians, 38 to 2. The Fresno-Hawaii series was begun in 1938 when the Rainbows invaded the Kaisin City and returned after dropping a. 15-13 thriller. Fresno returned the call In '39 for the Shrine classic and the Bulldogs made such a hit ith their wide open brand of football that they were invited for the New Year's Day Bowl" in 1910.

The Bulldogs won by a 3-0 margin to make A ,1. straiffht over Hawaii. But the Rainbows broke their hold last year by scoring a 7-2 victory at Fresno. The Honolulu unit of the Shriners' Hospital is one of nearly in the 15th round 01 tneir ngnx ai Madison Squara Garden. Walcott, 33 years old and lather of six children, smashed Louis to the canvas twice but ring official! awarded Louis the decision.

A crowd of 18,000 at Madison Squar Garden booed the decision, giving the stocky Camden, N. J-, chal-leneer a cirder-shaking ovation. Walcott, underdog in the betting by nearly 15-1, gave Louis th hardest fight the Brown Bomber cure locaiea tnrougnout the United States. The hospital was organized about 26 years ago to help the unfortunate crippled children whose parents could not afford to pay for hospitalization and maintained by a special tax on all Shriners. However, this revenue has had smce he won tne titu from Braddock 10 years ago.

Tfct l-ui 3 -A decision was a spin vciuacu Louis left the ring still champion, according to the official score cards, but Walcott tha ancient who was born Arnold Raymond Cream was champion in the opinion of most of the fans and newspaperuen la the Garden. Referee Ruby Goldstein voted seven rounds for Walcott, six for Louis and two even, judge JcraEis Forbes scored eight rounds far Louis, six for Walcott and ona even. Judge Marty Monroe gave nine rounds to Louis and six to Walcott, The United Press score card gave Walcott seven rounds, Louis six, and scored two even. During the final round, the near capacity crowd was in an uproar in the belief that the crown was 6 WATCH THEM IN TODAY'S GAME Here are three backs who will command the attention of the fans who take in the Fresno-Hawaii football game for the benefit of the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children at the Stadium this afternoon. Left to right Sol KaulukuKul, passing siar or me Kainoows; wrue oSchc, Hawaii left halfback, and Suge Carter, fullback of the Fresno Bulldogs.

Carter is one of the best backs on the visiting eleven. He Is a triple threat being a passer, ball carrier, and punter. changing hands. Walcott retreated throughout the entire 15th round, apparently confident he had wen the fight and cautious not to let the crown slip by in a last-minuts hmh ft ft ft knockout. Louis, his eye nearly closed, his left cheek swollen and his nose dripping blood, fought desperately to save what seemed a lost cause.

4i, Ti? funds to make more beds available, to better equip and to give every child in need of aid the best possible 1nlCa. the Shrine-football benefit came into being in 1930 The first same saw Chaffey Junior College defeat It 17 (Ru3ty BlaisdelL now head coach at St. Louis, was McKinley's mentor that year. ioJJ" am was Pla'ed 1931, bat the benefit was revived in 1932 and has been held annually ever since. McKlnley High school was the host team in 1932-33-34.

The Fighting Micks defeated Weber Junior College, 13-0, in 1932, with Tony Morse leading the locals to victory. Morse, who later played In several Shrine games as a member of the University of Hawaii, is back-field coach of the Rainbows. n1 Micks Pyed Black Foxe Military Academy to a 7-7 deadlock and the following year McKinley downed Ricks Junior College of Idaho 24 to 6. Frank Hluboky, now athletic director at McKinley, coached the Micks in these years. Kamehameha School won the Interscholastic championship in 193d and was pitted against the San Jose Spartans that year.

The Si fereu augmented by the addition two alumni greats, Danny Wise and Johnny Kerr, but the Spartans proved too big and too strong. San Jose won, 22 to 7. nei? invited San Jose back for the 1936 benefit and this ZZ rZ. were pitted against the Kamehameha Alumni team. This time the Spartans rolled to a 33 to 6 triumph The UniversItyof Hawaii entered the Shrine picture In 1937 and met the San Jose gridders, invited for their third straight game.

The Spartans won again, but by a 7 to 6 margin, and they were invited for the 1938 classic. San Jose accepted and came record and returned to the Mainland defeat setback as the Roaring Rainbows avenged their 1937 Fresno State, led by Jimmy "Rabbit" Bradshaw, was the 1939 choice and the Bulldogs powered their way to a 38-2 victory over Hawaii. In 1940 the University of Hawaii romped to 33-7 triumph o04Stte ant? the following year the Rainbows trimmed Willamette, 20 to 6, on Dec. 6, the day before "Pearl Harbor Au Umversity of Hawaii suspended athletics during the war but the work of the Shriners Hospital went on. A club team known as the Rainbows and nucleused by University stars, replaced the fit, n.oalleeians in the Senior League and played the Shrine bene! fits the years 1942-43-44.

The Rainbows defeated Na Alii, 14-12- ShrinbenSlS68 Healanis' the three wartime No game was played in 1945, but the Shriners staged their 15th annual classic on Jan. 1, 1946, with the Shrine All-Stars, coached by Tommy Kaulukukui, defeating the Packers, before 23,000 Then the University returned to football competition last fall and won from the University of Utah in the 16th annual game U- A capacity crowd will see today's game and thousands more will listen to the broadcast of the game. In every sense of the word, it 11 be the "greatest game of the year for the greatest cause because tomorrow a youngster whose limbs were useless yesterday may discover the joy of walking because you paid so others could play. ft ft ft ft ft ft' ft ft ft ft ft WIN IRISH REMAIN HEAY 'FAVORITES TO Aerial Battle Looms 00,000 Fans To See Walcott, who had been rated lust another victim for the great Negro champion, brought the crowd to its feet In amazement in the very first round when fc floored Louis with a right hook to the head for the count of two. He drove Louis to his haunches, but the surprised champion was up, and apparently not badly hHrt.

Shortly alter the knockdown, Jersey Joe staggered the champion with two more steaming rights to th face. The second knockdown occurrel On Stadium ridiron Notre Bame-SC Play Way Cleared For. Return- Of 'Durocher Suspended Manager Of Dodgers, Rickey Meet On Terms NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (UP) At long last, the way finally was Terry Brennan, Star Left Half Of South Bend Outcome Rated A Toos-Up; Haake Lost To the fourth round. Walcott in Eleven, Lost For Tussle; Tilt May Be Played In Rain By ALEXANDER KAHN Rainbows; Capacity Crowd To See Tussle; Lineups Announced By ANDREW MITSUKADO Advertiser Sports Writer Renewing a rivalry which had its inception in 1939, the University LOS ANGELES, Dec.

5 (UP) The very elements trembled today as Notre Dame's great football team arrived in a thunderstorm and cleared tonight for the return of Leo Durocher as manager of the of Hawaii Rainbows and the Fresno State College Bulldogs will holed up in a hotel to await tomorrow's gridiron classic against Univer sity of Southern California. Brooklyn Dodgers. After two months of indecision, The 19th meeting between the Pacific Coast champions and Notre clash this afternoon at the Stadium in the annual bhnne Alona Bowl football classic before a capacity crowd of 25,000. Proceeds realized from the game will be donated to the Shriner's Dame found the Irish heavily fav ored to win and round out their the last of the pressure which kept President Branch Rickey from choosing between Durocher and first perfect season since 1930. Interscclional Came The game has been a sellout for months and unless the weather af fects the attendance, more than (DEaffisEs, (Ecsas Burt Shotton, who piloted the Dodgers to the National League pennant last season as Leo the Lip sat out a year's suspension, finally was removed today.

As a result, Rickey and Duro i i 100,000 persons are expected to knocked Louis flat onto his bade with the hardest blow of the fight a straight right to the chin. Louis, bewildered and groggy, lurched to one knee where he too's the count of seven. He was reeling when he regained his feet. Walcott, who had been expected to freeze up in the first round, showed himself a very "hot cookie5 indeed in the ninth, for example, when he fought toe to toe witla Louis for a full minute as tha round ended. In that terrific slug-ging session, Jersey Joe dealt out as much damage as he received.

In that round, Walcott suffered a slightly gashed left brow. Louis won. the round because, befors their slugging session on the ropes, he had staggered the challenger with a straight left to the chin, and hurt him with two left hooks. Because of Jersey Joe's phenomenal showing against tha champion, it seemed virtually certain that Sol Strauss, acting (Continued on Page 11) Pro Football L.A. Dons To Confer With Wedemeyer jam Memorial Coliseum at 2 p.m --r -r my Orlando Open Jim Demaret Fires 67 To Garner Lead PST, tomorrow for the kickoff.

Hospital for Crippled Children. Although the kickoff is scheduled for 2:30, a colorful pre-game pageantry, to be presented by the Shriners, will get under way at 1:30 and the fans are asked to be in their seats by that time. The game will mark the fifth meeting of the two schools. In games played thus far, Fresno has won four and Hawaii one. The struggle today is rated a toss-up and all indications are.

that it will be just as spectacular as the torrid battles that have been waged in Coach Frank Leahy took a dim view of his team's being installed cher met "somewhere" presumably in New York tonight at which agreement on 1948 terms was expected to be reached. 13 vi point favorites and glumly wo of last year's team, both seniors who were ineligible I interscholastic League games this season, will be in McKinley's lineup when the 1947 prep champions meet Las Vegas of said everything pomted to i LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 (UP) Officials of the Los Angeles Dons i "oui ii euuesaay mgni at tne btadium. Coach Bill Wise announced that Edward Chock, fullback and Larry ORLANDO, Dec. 5 (UP) football team of the All-America Jimmy Demaret, golfdom Southern California victory.

But there were few who would agree with his prediction In view of Notre Dame's record, despite the fact that the South Bend school's great halfback, Terry (Continued on Page 11) Conference said today they hoped to confer with Herman Wedemey-er, St. Mary's All-American halfback, over the weekend, regarding fashion plate, tailored a one-stroke lead in the second round of the $10,000 Orlando Open today, firing a four-under-par 67 over Dubsdread course for two-day total of 135 strokes. The last obstacle for bringing back Durocher to Ebbets Field was lifted today when the Catholic Youth Organization revealed that it would welcome back the former Dodger pilot. The CYO withdrew its group from the knothole gang shortly before Durocher was suspended last year by Commissioner A. B.

Chandler for conduct detrimental to base-continued on Page 11) 1. the team and are slated to see plenty of service. Chock is expect-p ed to start at fullback, i The Mick mentor said he ex- pects to have his full strength for the game. However, he disclosed that Henry Lum, all-star quarter- a professional contract. the past.

The game looms as a passing duel between Bill Montgomery and Sol Kaulukukui. In the ten games the Bulldogs have played, Montgomery completed 58 passes out of 103 attempts for a fine average of .563 and a total gain of 853 Holiday Ch cer P.H.GoIf Club Gives $50 To Fund Fifsht Aftermath The veteran golfer from Ojai, was a scant point ahead of amateur Frank Stranahan, Toledo, victor of this year's Canadian and Western opens, Ed Furgol, of Detroit, and Pete Cooper, of Ponte Vedrea, Fla. The Dons hold draft rights for Wedemeyer in the All-America Conference while the rival Los Angeles Rams hold rights for the National League. "We hope to talk with Wedemeyer In the next two or three days," Harry Taylor, general manager of the Dons said. He would not say when Wedemeyer was expected to arrive here.

Taylor said no efforts had been eppen ILoDnnns Says EI Gamely By OSCAR FRALEY NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (UP) Disgustedly nursing a broken and swollen right hand and a gorgeous purple shiner, Joe Louis grunted through puffed lips tonight that he "figgered" he retained the world heavyweight championship but: "Ah tole you before ah ain't the fighter ah was at 23. yards. Seven of the passes were good for touchdowns. It was Montgomery's passing that sparked the Fresno gridders in their victorious second half rally against San Jose on Thanksgiving Day.

i DacK, is still limping around. Lum: hurt his ankle in the Roosevelt game and did not play against Pu-nahou on Thanksgiving Coach Wise said that according to advance reports he has received. Las Vegas will have a powerful. team. "They will average around 175 pounds.

The boys tall and I understand most of them are seniors with plenty of experience," he said. The Micks played at Las Vegas last year and scored a 19-13 vic Beats Loyola LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 (UP) Kaulukukui's passing arm paced Demaret, the season's leading money-winner, burned up the front nine at a 32-stroke clip, turning in three birdies and an eagle. On the 471-yard fourth hole, he was ori the green in two and sank, an 18-foot putt for his eagle three. Coming in, he showed (Continued on Page 11) Golf Benefit Pepperdine College became the na Hawaii in its touchdown drives made yet to obtain a new coach hue a crushed Jersey Joe sat slumped in a neighboring against Michigan State and the for the 1948 season.

Dr. Dudley tion's high scoring football team and Fullback Darwin Horn went Rainbows today will again be de DeGroot resigned from the post dressing room and raised the age in a tie for individual scoring pendent to a considerable extent tory. Coach Wise said Las Vegas uses a balanced line with a single old cry of the loser: "I was robbed." on his sturdy right arm. honors as the Waves downed Lo yola of Las Angeles 13-0. Besides Montgomery, Fresno has wing.

The Fearl Harbor Golf club wound up its 1947 season last night by presenting $50 to the Advertiser Christmas fund. In making the presentation to Harry Albright, managing editor of The Advertiser, Francis Ay-lett, chairman of the Pearl Harbor club's tournament committee, said: "We had a highly successful season and the membership voted to contribute the fifty dollars to Christmas fund." The members, about 75 strong, gathered at the Seaside Gardens last night for their annual dinner and presentation of awards. Highlighted by the Pearl Harbor Handicap Open tournament, which drew several high ranking Navy officers, at Waialae, the club held about 19 tournaments during the year. Boston Gets recently and assistant coaches Ted Shipkey and Mel Hein took command. Jimmy 1 a Wedemeyer's coach at St.

Mary's, has been ru other capable passers, principally -fpparenuy, iney must nave a There wasn't any doubt in the mind of the defending champion that he was the winner of the split i Suge Carter, a fullback, and Quar strong oiiensive team this year, Horn, a little All-American. completed a 30 yard pass to End Jim Hamilton in the third period to set up the second touchdown, terbacks Ivan Alia and Tom judging by the scores they've mored as a likely successor, but both the Dons and Phelan have Aney. Tourneys Set piled up, commented the McKin ley mentor. punching over from the three on Bob Hoffman, left end, is a denied any negotiations. the next play.

Horn conversion The Ala Wai Golf Club is staging great pass receiver and he will prove troublesome to the Rain Las Vegas defeated St. Mary's of Phoenix, 27-6; San Bernardino, Hassen Ready bows. He has caught 32 heaves for a total gain of 426 yards and 19-7; Needles, 47-0; Lincoln, Nev. 47-7; Ely, Nev 13-6 try was wide. Pepperdine Halfback Terry Bell hauled in a punt and ran 67 yards behind beautiful blocking for the first touchdown in the initial period.

seven touchdowns. and Compton, 14-6. They were to tance couldn't hide those blazing bruises on his puffed face. "Smile, Joe," yelled a photographer. "Can't open my mouth, Louis replied.

Was Walcott a "second rata fighter tonight?" they asked tht champ. "Nope," Louis growled. "I was. But the bitter, scowling Louis made it very evident he wanted another crack at the New Jersey veteran who made him look so bad, "He deserves a return match." Louis muttered. It would be a natural outdoor show." That's when they asked Louis whether- he figured he had "gone back." The champ was growling and surly when he told them he wasn't the fighter he was at 23.

Louis had started out of the ring before the decision was announced and he explained: "Ah figured ah had it won." He didn't say it boldly cr too surely. "That's definite." he added as ha When not passing, Carter will play for the state championship For Manlapig streak downfield to gather "in Pantaleon Manlapig, who made on lnanKsgiving Day but no re port of this game has been re ceived passes and he is a dangerous man in the open. Other fine receivers are Ted Ayre, Vince Palmo, and Bill Pelto. AAU Tourney a big hit in his comeback last week, should be at his best Sunday night when he meets Ali Hassen in the semifinal of promoter Al umaha, uec. 5 (UP) decision oouc "Ah broke my right hand about the fifth round," Louis told newspapermen after he had kept them waiting a half hour in an effort to reduce the swelling in his battered face.

It was a poor attempt. Walcott marked him and marked him well, the worst battering Louis ever has received since the night ten years ago when he won the crown. This wasn't the smiling, ever-victorious terror of the ring, for when newspapermen poured through the door to his dressing room he crouched in a corner swathed in a white robe and his head hidden in the folds of a big white towel. The champ didn't like to show that eye. And he tried to keep it buried under the towel as he said: "He hit me a lot of sucker punches." They had a little corral of benches and his handlers kept reporters and photographers outside of it.

But even the separating dis Karasick's wrestling show at the The boxing committee of the Loyola never got up steam offensively, but held Pepperdina firm on the two yard line after the Waves marched down the field again later in the third. The victory, Pepperdine's 16th straight, gave the Waves 350 points for the season, topping Michigan by five. Horn is now tied with Wheaton (111.) College's Chuck Schoenherr with 115 points. American Athletic Union today its monthly ace tournament today and tomorrow and will also play a blind bogey tourney for the benefit of The Advertiser Christmas fund. Clubs holding special fund benefit tournaments tomorrow at Ala Wai include the Castle Cooke Golf Club and the Tee-Off Golf Club.

The Fairway Golf Club will hold a blind bogey tournament at the Waialae Country Club. Supervisor Nick Teves, originator of the golf benefits, disclosed that between 40 and 50 Kaimuki High students will participate in a tournament at Waialae Dec. 15, starting at 7:30 a.m. The entry fees of 50 cents each will be turned over to the fund. Through the cooperation of the club officials and Ted Benedict, professional, the students will not be a green fee.

awarded the Senior National Box ing championships to Boston, April 5-6-7. Hawaii's chief receivers will be Harry Kahuanui, Louis Collins, and Johnny Dang. Dang will be operating at right half in place of Philip Haake who is lost for the game today due to an ankle injury. Outside of Haake, Coach Tommy Kaulukukui of the Rainbows said yesterday that his gridders were in good shape for the game. Civic auditorium.

The main event between Maurice Chappell and Ivan Ka-meroff should be a sizsler. Both specialize in the dropkick to floor their opponents. Chappelle's pet hold is the combination Indian deathlock and surfboard stretch, while Kameroff favors the head- ND-USCTili Broadcast Set The broadcast of the USC-Kotre Dame football game will begin at 11:45 a.m. today over KHON and the Aloha network. Immediately following the coast classic the station will witch to Honolulu stadium for the Fresno State-U of Hawaii Shrine game.

The Aloha Bowl battle will be broadcast to Fresno fans 'tbrnugh station KM J. The event will be sponsored by the New England Athletic Association and will be held in the Boston Garden. Football Scores headed for the showers. Finally The junior championships were uncovering the purple eye defiant awarded to the Missouri Valley Arkansas -iOCK. ly.

Association, to be held in the Hardin College 39, State Teachers 20 Bowl). (Kickapooj Supporting matches are Julius But they were a mighty silent Municipal auditorium at Kans ILaRance vs. Jacques Manuel. Ben tie win start a oackiieid composed of Richard Mamiya, quarter- and sober group. The Louis camp.

City, during the early part of Pepperdine College 13, of Los Angeles 0. Loyola i Pilar vs. Harry Dellis and Charley iShiranuhi vs. Mike Casey. They knew the stars almost fell on the guy from Alabama tonight.

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