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PAGE NINE REVIEW OF YEAR IN SPORTS Showing Today at the Carolina Si Devils Favored Against Poets Sports Trail AUGUST a OILIKHS GBFSSED rue coueoe. 3 CAGETEAN1S III LEAGUE .1 NEW VORK. Dec. 30. In Peanut Saucer Getting the most, and the best, out of the fading year: Must Bewildered Leo Duro- cher.

when he heard he had been COLUMBUS, Dec. 30 (V)- This city is ready to usher in a program of activities to be culminated bv the playing on STRTISTIGS suspended for the season by Commissioner Happy Chandler. Most True to Form The Notre Dame football team. Biggest Disappointment Joe Louis, during and after his battle with Jersey Joe Walcott. Biggest Over-All Thrill The World Series.

INEW YORK, Dor. 30 Whifian will bent Southern Ca t-fnia bv 17 points. Texas will run Alabama and Mississippi throw at least 25 passes ainst Texas Christian In New Biggest Upset The defeat Season Opens Next Week; Tournament To End Competition Eight or more basketball teams in Orangeburg and surrounding counties will officially open an eight-week season next week, with 14 games scheduled for each team. Plans for the new cage loop were worked out last night at meeting of team representatives -at the Kingan and Co. canteen here.

C. W. McEnally, Kingan and Co. representatives who was ask- ed to act as league secretary, said each team will play each ar's Dav footnaii KBmes uik of Army by Columbia, snapping the Cadets' string of defeatless New Year's Day of the Peanut Bowl gridiron game between the North Charleston, S. Cooper River high's Blue Devils and Macon's Lanier Poets.

Coordinated with the American heritage theme borne to Columbus by the Freedom Train, events will include a colorful ball New Year's Eve during which the Peanut Bowl queen will be chosen from 17 contestants. New Year's morning a gala Peanut Bowl parade high-lighted by 15 floats will proceed down Broadway. During half-time ceremonies, Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, of S.

Carolina, will present and crown the Peanut Bowl Queen to be im maintain the averages f.nmmlert during the l'JW games. Most Spectacular Al Gionfrid-do's catch of Joe Di Maggio's prodigeous wallop In the World Series. Longest Longshot to Come Through Lew Worsham in win Ahh-h-hi? Romance' A scene from "Wyoming?" a Republic picture, lurrmg Bill Elliott with Vera RjUton anj John GrrolL vsson. Relative statistics mean about A much as the color of the players' Jerseys but those who are Serestea in figures the kind Vm one to ten can draw some ning the National Open. SALLY'S SALLIES fUtiaitnd S.

P.i. Most Pathetic Figure Vic other team twice and that a tournament between the four top teams will close the league com- petition. A full schedule wij be announced soon. selected from high school contestants from Columbus, North Charleston, Baker Village, Phen-ix City. Decatur, Cordele, Rome, Cuthbert.

Lumpkin, Reynolds, Omega, Buena Vista, Tallapoosa, I I'll 1 Teams definitely in the league will be Cordova, Cope, Holly Hill, (finite comparisons between various Bowl opponents from records that earned them fir invitations. ffhese records, presented by National Collegiate Athletic Ireau, indicate that the out-W of the seven biggest post-Jtson classics will be precisely follows: (Michigan over Southern Call-Vnia in the Rose Bowl at Pasa-tna, Calif. VTexas over Alabama In the 7uar Bowl at New La. (Penn State over Southern Vthodlst in the Cotton Bowl at alias, Tex. MOirecMgi? Hawkinsviile, llapevilie, Macon and Meigs.

Slightly favored by reason of a 20-game winning streak against 7 wins in 13 starts this season for the adversaries, the South Carolinians have arrived in Columbus and devoted this morning to a workout at Fort Lombardi, the Dodger pitcher, as he trudged to the dugout after the Yankees, aided by some comic opera Dodger had necessitated his removal from the box. Most Unpopular The decision in the Louis-Walcott bout giving the victory to the champion after he had been knocked down twice by the ageless Jersey Joe. Luckiest Ball Player Bobo Newsom, who wound up with the Yankees in time to get a partial World Series cut. Best Comeback George Mc-Quinn, the supposedly washed-up first baseman who, with nowhere to go, asked for a trial with the Yankees and wound up playing a fine season for the champions. Poorest Timing Larry Mc-Phail's announcement of his retirement, which partially stole the show from his Yankees, who tsowman, tlloree, Hareyville -town aggregations, pus Kingan and Farm Equipment teams, Mo- Enally said.

Representing the various teams last night were C. P. White of Kingan, Howard Johnson of Cor- dova, Jack Vallentine of Cope, -T. C. Hilton of Farm Euipment, J.

I. Berry of Bowman and L. S. Wimberly of Harleyvllle. El-loree's and Holly Hill's repre- sentatives were unable to attend but wrote that their teams would join the league.

-s T. Strange, manager of Kingan and Co. and one of th leading proponents of the new league, was unable to be present at the meeting also. I The Foets are scneauiea to rou Orange Bowl at Miami, la. in from Macon tomorrow.

Mississippi over Texas Chris- Last year's game, hampered in the Delta Bowl at jvicrn- bv weather, was between Atlan ta's Tech High and Benton High A.is, lenn. Georgia over Maryland in tne of St. Joseph, Mo. Weather of- fininla nrediet fair and cool wea fctor Bowl at Jacksonville, la. ther for New Year's Day here.

William and Mary over Arkan- in the Dixie Bowl at Birming- Frank Pattee and Bill Hogan. Georgia Tech still remained a had just won the world title. ANDERSON YOUTH Ala. Bowl Brews Most Disappointed ine Bri 13-polnt favorite but Coach Bobby Dodd "couldn't see why." Fince each team's performance recorded against different tish Ryder Cup team, which was confident it could make a great Mexico increases duties oa imports from the United States. Dodgers seem set to sign Du rocher as 1948 manager soon.

showing against the Americans, and wound up winning only one SHOT FATALLY SPRINGFIELD 111., Dec. 30 An 18-year-old youth, tentatively identified by police as Jas. L. Ashley of Anderson, S. was shot fatally today in a hotel room by two detectives who wanted to question him about a match.

position, generally from wide-f separated sectors, the nreau helpful hints are not (commended those who pre-fr to back their hunches with Most Futile The defense the onDOsing teams fixed up for Ted tavern robbery. Police Chief Williams, with the elongated Red ut for wha. worth, the Ben Little said the identification ular season statistics show, Sox slugger leading the league in just about everything, regard Instance, that Michigan aver- less. 412.7 yards per game, SELLING OUT SAILS BARGAINS AT COST Dixie Flyer Wagons, Greatest Improvement in Ma I Corr Kin Feahiftt Vnd licitf, SX'oiM rirhM twrved. was made from a U.

S. Marine card found on the body. Ashley enlisted in the Marines last July, he said. Little said police are awaiting an FBI recheck of fingerprints for positive Identifies ma red with an average gain jor League Clubs The Cincin 295.8 yards for Southern Cal. PASADENA, Dec.

30 (VP) Michigan's role as the favorite over Southern California in the Rose Bowl reached landslide proportions today, much to the joy of Trojan Coach Jeff Cravath and the discomfort of the Wolverines' Fritz Crisler as the two swapped banter at the annual kickoff luncheon before some 2,000 guests. Out of more than a score of football experts, including a regiment of leading sportswriters, the Trojans received but one vote a conditional ballot by Sports Caster Frank Bull of the Pacific Coast Conference games in Los Angeles. One by one the observers paraded to the platform and as Crisler squirmed and as a joke, stuffed cotton into his ears "Why, that is the latest 'New Look' hair-do!" NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 30 W) Alabama's Crimson Tide and Texas' Orange Wave sweep into this sports-mad Southern metropolis tomorrow to keep a red-letter date in the Sugar Bowl, with the weather gods wearing huge grins.

The midwinter Sports Association smiled from ear to ear as U. S. Government forecasters promised ideal weather for the fourteenth annual football classic Thursday, predicting possible showers tomorrow but no rain on the big day. Partly cloudy and colder was the verdict. Only the thought of a heavy field (the Sugar Bowl gridiron is not covered) dampened the ardor of some 72,000 fans who will jam into the big football amphitheater, but they wern't worried much Getting into the place was the though they averaged only nati Reds and New York Giants.

Shrewdest Operator Branch yards per game in the air, tion. Rickev. hands down. 9 less than Michigan, the Tro- Truman Dropping Newg Qf lntrest is completed 93 of lia passes Archery Sets, t- me tne wolverines mrew ioj Most Stubborn The National Football League In refusing to say even "How d' do" to the All-America Conference, which now can't be successfully ignor wards and connected on 77. Landis From CAB balls, Basket Balls, To Colored People exas and Alabama played games each.

Texas scored Doints. registered 149 first ed. Most Thrilling Instant Cook Baseball Mits, Gloves, Fishing Kits, Child's Table Chair Set, High LUJACK TOPS WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (IP) The Washington Touchdown Club picked Johnny Lujack of Notre Dame today to receive its Walter Camp memorial trophy as the outstanding college football player of the year. The trophy will be presented at the Club's annual dinner Saturday, Jan.

17. STATE COACHES TO ORGANIZE and averaged 324.3 yards ie Lavaeetto hitting the double The Jubilee quintet will appear on Friday night at the Pineville game. 213.7 of them on the in the ninth inning to ruin Floyd and Cravath beamed, they cast und. Alabama, with 203 Bevens' no-hit- no-run game. church of Bowman.

Everyone is invited. ts and 132 first downs, aver- Tne teams and "e- feated and untied main concern. Most Cautious Frank Leahy. WASHINGTON. Dec.

30 P) The White House announced today that President Truman is dropping Chairman James M. Landis from the Civil Aeronautics Board. Presidential Press Secretary Charles G. Ross told reporters that Landis, whose present term expires tomorrow night "is not to be reappointed." ed 259.3 yards per game, in- Chair, Rockers, 4 wheel Car Bikes, red array of grid magicians. tiding 194.8 by rushing.

who wouldn't admit his Notre Dame footballers would win if With "Bobby Layne'g doing stake body Wagons, Golf Balls, Soft Balls, Boy Scout Troop 190 of Trinity Methodist church is sponsoring a skating party to be held on State college campus from 2 to 5 p. m. New Year's Day. All skaters are invited. st of the throwing, the Long--ns completed 73 of 134 passes a percentage of .545, while officials were the only ones quite sure and they'll be coming in at the back gate.

There was no change in the odds that favor once-beaten Texas to trim the Alabama Crimson Shirts by six to seven points and thus keep the record of Lone Star State teams in the Sugar Bowl intact. JACKSONVILLE, F.a, Dec. 30 (A) Coach Jim Tatum of the University of Maryland wound up practice today for his 'Gator Bowl engagement with the University of Georgia, and announ FLORENCE. Dec. 30 (JP) A State Coaches Association will be organized at a meeting in Step Ladders, Golf hbama and Harry Gilmer com- Sets, 9 Club.

Many oth ted 61 of 104, a percentage or Ross did not elaborate or say whether Mr. Truman has picked successor to Landis. the University of South Carolina 7. thev were allowed to enter a game with brass knuckles as standard equipment Most Gratifying Victory That of John Kelly, in the diamond sculls after his dad had been refused permission to complete at one time because he "worked with his hands." Most Cheerful Loser Eddie Dyer, who could grin after his Cardinals, pre-season favorites, Funeral services for Fred Hill will be held at Mt. Pisgah Bap er items at cost Come ced his underdog Terrapins would There have been reports that The statistics indicated that rest until the kickolf.

tist church at 3:30 p. Wednes At the same time, Coach Wal ym State will do the running id Southern Methodist the pass- day. lace Butts put his Georcoa sauad in the Cotton Bowl tray, in Stanton Griffis, New York investment banker and present ambassador to Poland, may get the post. He is said to have the support of Secretary of Commerce Harriman. through next but last condition games, btate scored ing and crossed his fingers in field house at Columbia Saturday, Jan.

17. at 11 a. m. Coach Jack Shivers of Florence, named temporary chairman by the athletics instructors at a meeting in Georgia last year, said 100 men coaches have been invited to the Columbia meeting. Items to be discussed include a coaching clinic, officiating of all athletic events and arrangement of schedules.

fa points, made 132 first downs hopes that fullback Flovd (Breezy) and see. Goods Shop 116 West Russell St. Reid would be ready to go by New gained 3bJ. yards per game, 1.4 of it on the. ground, whereas it ears.

The Jenkins Rosenwald school at Bowman will hold a New Year's celebration from 4 to 7:30 p. m. The Sunrise Jubilee quartet will entertain from 7:30 to 10 p. Morrison says British Is turning corner in economic crisis. IU scored only 169 points ana United States is urged to foreign student quota.

DALLAS. Dee. 30 (JM pde 117 first downs in ten mes during which it averaged of R.6 yards, including 162.4 by Refiners increase prices gasoline and fuel oils. inning. MIAMI, Dee.

30 (p) Contractors won a race with time and the addition to the Orange Bowl today was declared completed with 58,750 seats as both the University of Kansas and Georgia Tech wound up practice The weather man, in a special forecast, said the big day will be "warm and sunny," with the temperature ranging from mild to high 70's. Coach George Sauer of Kansas, with his first Bowl team, said, "We're all through and waiting." It looks like a wide open affair and there should be a lot of passing," he added. Sauer will depend chiefly on speed, with All America Ray Evans the big topic of the back-field, which also boasts such performers as Forrest Griffith, The figures say the Orange rwl tussle will be a close one. Southern Methodist University and Penn State football teams today went through their last hard workout prior to a Cotton Bowl meeting here New Year's Day. Penn State again stressed pass defense in a morning practice and worked on running offense ning as it is, but if it rains, it's going to put us at a greater disadvantage." The Texans worked out for two hours on the Memphis State College gridiron this afternoon.

They'll hold their final drill tomorrow afternoon. The Ole Miss squad, slated to arrive Thursday morning, put finishing touches on their offense this afternoon. Coach Johnny Vaught dwelled on the production of touchdowns, featuring the work of Charley Conerly, Bobby Wilson and Will Glover. SP fcnsas averaged 336.6 yards per me and made ZUO points and first downs. Georgia Tech raged JJS.a while collecting u) points and 131 first downs.

failed to make the grade because of an astonishing run of misfortunes. Most Disillusioned Jack Kramer, who found the pro tennis game just a little tougher than the amateur. With all that gold, he didn't glitter. Most Persevering the guy who reads this through to the final period. Wallace expects 1948 third party unless foreign policy shifts.

hi an anernoon arm. "The beer of faithful that's the name C.V. earned for itself by its consistent premium quality and flavor, unchanged despite war' restrictions and unchanged today despite constantly Increasing demand. southern Methodist went through a fairlv stiff nrartiro ch team played ten games. lississippi threw 256 passes ten games and William and with a long kicking workout in- try hurled 180, indicating that Christian and Arkansas The Rebs will go through a final workout tomorrow night.

Coach Vaught said. ki look for plenty of aerial bom- ciuaea. Tomorrow, Penn State will hold a final, light practice in the Cotton Bowl and Southern Methodist will hold a light session in game uniform. rdment in their encounters. eorgia scored more points id more first downs than Mary- DAILY CROSSWORD cut tne ierrapins had the Yes, although production facilities have been greatly increased there is insufficient C.

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uthough the Athletic Bureau 'a 2. Lt? Zm i it Bppi fit 1gySo fers no comparative figures. New Year's Day struggles CITATION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Orangeburg. By J. M.

Hughes, Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas Nettie Culclasure made suit to me, to grant her Letters of Administration of the estate of and effects of David Culclasure, deceased: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said David Culclasure, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Orangeburg, Court House, on 22. Toothed ornament for the hair 23. Leap 24. Radiates Wght 25.

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in the forenoon, to show cause, if est Chester (Pa). Teachers vs. Jssouri Valley in the Cigar fiwl at Tampa, San Diego late vs. Hardin-Simmons in the Inrbor Bowl at San Diego, Calif. Iissouri Valley in the Cigar fowl at Tampa, San Diego late vs Hardin-Simmons in the tarbor Bowl at San Diego, Calif, awaii vs.

Redlands in the Pineapple Bowl at Fresno, fend Catiwba vs. Marshall (W. Ka) in he Tangerine Bowl at brlando. any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my han, this 22nd day of December, Anno Domini 1947.

J. M. HUGHES Judge of Probate I ACROSS 1. Kind of mop 5. Ornamental fastening 8.

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Prong 42. A state 43. Man's name 44. Slopes Ej I XI 3 I I IA ns---- I I THE OLD HOME TOWN By STANLEY ff 11 I MEMPHIS, Dec. 30 (7P) Texas Christian's 44-man football squad pulled into town today for its Delta Bowl game with Mississippi Thursday and Coach Meyer promptly pulled out his crying towel.

The skies were cloudy when the team arrived and Meyer remarked: "We figure on having a tough enough job on our hands in win- CITATIOV STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Orangeburg. By Hughes, Esquire, Probate Judge. Whereas Sarah E. Simmons made suit to me. to grant her Letters of Administration of the estate of and effects of Roland F.

Simmons, deceased: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said Roland F. Simmons, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Orangeburg, Court House, on 6th. day of January next after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 22nd. day of December, Anno Domini, 1947.

J. M. HUGHES Judge of Probate. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned will on December 29, 1947, file with the Secretary of State. Columbia, S.

their declaration and apply for a charter for Eutawville Furniture Exchange, with its principal place of business at Eutawville. S. the purpose of the said corporation being to buy and sell furniture and electrical appliances and other merchandise and all things not prohibited bv law. ISADORE L. CULLER KATHLEEN B.

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