FEBRUARY 24, 1947
KINGS ADD A PAIR OF VETERANS IN TWO DEALS
The Brooklyn Kings made a pair of moves to add veteran talent to what was the youngest roster in the league. Heading to Brooklyn will be 37-year-old third baseman Hank Barnett and 31-year-old righthander Johnny Slaney. The moves address two areas that Kings management had targeted as in need of an upgrade: starting pitching depth and a front-line third baseman.
Barnett is a 7-time all-star who won a Whitney Award with the Chicago Chiefs in 1942. He began his 16 year big league career as a 20 year old with Montreal in 1930 and most recently spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Cougars. The Cougars, with young phenom Otto Christian knocking on the door and a steady option in recently acquired Jim Jenkins to mind the hot corner if Christian needs a little more seasoning, were more than willing to part with Barnett after the veteran endured the worst offensive season of his career a year ago.
Brooklyn surrendered a pair of marginal pitching prospects in 21-year-old righthander Zane Kelly and 19-year-old southpaw Andy Felton to acquire Barnett. Kelly is a 1944 7th round pick while Felton was selected in the 15th round of the 1945 draft. Neither is considered a sure bet to make the big leagues one day.
The other move saw the Kings dip into their deep pool of outfielders and move 27-year-old Orie Martinez to the Cleveland Foresters in a 1-for-1 deal to acquire Slaney. Martinez, chosen 5th overall in the 1941 draft, was an everyday player in Brooklyn the final two years of the war but split last season between the Kings and AAA Jersey City, batting just .225 in 57 games with the big club. In 346 career FABL games, Martinez is a .279 hitter with 29 homeruns. He will likely be a starter in the Cleveland outfield for the upcoming season.
The one thing the Foresters did have was a surplus of pitching and with plenty of young arms looking to gain experience the club had a fairly easy decision in parting with the 31-year-old Slaney. Slaney had spent parts of 7 seasons with the Foresters but last pitched for them in 1944 when he went 14-12 with a 3.76 in a career high 31 starts. He missed the 1945 season while serving in the Navy and with the youth movement on the mound in full swing he spent last season in AAA, posting a 10-11 record with a 2.75 era in 32 starts for Rochester.
Aside from youngsters Leo Hayden, who won the Kellogg Award as the Continental Association's top rookie last season, and 24-year-old Clarence Barton there is plenty of room in the Kings rotation. Slaney is expected to be in the mix for one of the openings but will face competition in fellow 31-year-olds Rusty Petrick and Bunny Edwards as well as some other young prospects.
STAR-STUCK
Defending Champions Face Financial Quandary
In a stunning turn of events, the New York Stars, renowned for their triumphant prowess, find themselves entangled in a web of fiscal conundrums. The esteemed owner, Al Mielke, steadfast in his frugal disposition, seems resolute in subjecting the Stars to an arduous struggle to meet his exacting financial demands. This endeavor, if pursued, threatens to dismantle a team that secured its ninth glorious World Championship Series title a mere four months ago. A shadow of uncertainty looms over the Stars' future, as sources intimate that this season witnesses the owner plumbing new depths of austerity.
Reports have surfaced, revealing that the Stars' management has been bestowed a modest operational budget of $700,000 for the forthcoming 1947 campaign. Although an $80,000 increment from the initial projection, this allocation positions the Stars in the penultimate rung of the 16 revered FABL clubs, surpassed in frugality only by the hapless Cleveland Foresters. While this $700,000 figure would be straining for most FABL teams, for the Stars, who acquired a constellation of costly talent en route to their glorious triumph the previous year, it resounds as a somber death knell.
As it stands, the Stars' player payroll for 1947 hovers around $696,925, leaving them teetering on the precipice of their owner's imposed financial ceiling. Yet, this does not encompass the approximately $100,000 required to sustain the organization's staff throughout the season. Additionally, funds must be allocated for scouting endeavors, player development, and signing bonuses for their draft picks, although the absence of a first-round selection this year will slightly ameliorate this final predicament.
What, then, are the Stars to do? How shall they navigate the treacherous waters of cost reduction, slashing a staggering $150,000, and possibly even $200,000, from their expenditure?
Initially, it appears inevitable that a multitude of minor league prospects shall be cast aside, their dreams of ascending to greatness severed prematurely. Discarding individuals currently honing their skills in A or AA ball, such as the promising Vance Delisle, the illustrious George Hoyt, and the dexterous Russ Robinson, would result in a commendable saving of $25,500. In AAA, a staggering $124,425 is invested in 14 players presently assigned to Syracuse. Although parting ways with these seasoned minor league veterans would be a disheartening decision, it would, without impairing the cherished 25 players occupying the active roster, rectify a substantial portion of the financial shortfall.
Regrettably, if Al Mielke remains unwavering in his financial disposition, eschewing a miraculous change of heart and an infusion of much-needed capital, the only other recourse lies in dismantling fragments of their championship-winning ensemble. Within this cherished cadre of skilled athletes, certain redundancies persist, ripe for excision. For instance, infielder Freddie Jones, valued at $20,000, may be deemed expendable, alongside outfielders Chubby Hall, commanding a salary of $21,000, and Elijah Bourdeau, drawing $15,000. Alternatively, the Stars might contemplate retaining only one of the valiant backstopping duo comprising Joe Rainbow, commanding a salary of $37,000, and Chick MacKnight, whose remuneration stands at $19,000, relying instead on an economical young protégé to serve as backup catcher. Perhaps the Stars can no longer justify the luxury of investing $26,250 in George Scruggs, employing his exceptional pitching prowess for a mere 75-80 innings out of the bullpen.
Undoubtedly, avenues for recourse.
POLICE TO ENFORCE PARK BLACKLISTS
FABL Adopts New Rules in Gambling War
New York, NY -Club owners and officials of the Federal and Continental Associations have left this city after the most important and lengthy conferences baseball yet has held at any time other than that of prescribed annual sessions in December. For nearly a week there were formal meetings and informal talks galore, and the chief topic was gambling.
The club owners are very much alive to the menace which was pointed out to them in conference by FABL President Sam Belton. The sure thing "gambler," the fixer, the dangerous hanger-on, the borer and termite all came in for analysis. The majors approved regulations to fight what may be a real danger or could turn out to be mere scare founded on nothing more tangible that unsuccessful attempts to bribe a pair of American Football Association players with the New York Stars or professional boxer Mark Fountain.
Talk of the 'fix' has been rampant around here for weeks and weeks, and it was inevitable that, coming into this atmosphere, the club owners would become imbued with a fresh sense of high responsibility for the game and its protective machinerty, and the urge to pass aggressive measures against the enemy.
The result was approval of a motion that all gamblers, bookies, touts and other undesirable characters be barred from ball parks. It called on all its clubs to adopt a system of listing these undesirables, and employing a staff of park detectives to see that they are kept out, and to see that the game is kept clean insofar as they are able to do so.
The Federal Association also voted to bar visitors from the clubhouses. Baseball writers, radiomen and cameramen are excepted. But from now on, no Fed dressing room will be open to any other visitors. FABL also inserted into its constitution a regulation that any player offered a bribe must report it at once to his manager, and his club. The penalty for failure to do so is banishment for life.
- With the nomination of Charlie Firestone to the HOF, Montreal Saints have decided to retire #10 in his honor. The ceremony wil happen on September 5th when Saints will be facing the Chicago Cougars in Parc Cartier. On that day, the Chicago Chiefs will be on the 3 days break that would allow Firestone to travel from New York before returning to the Chiefs on coaching duties. The Saints announced the plans in a news release that also conveyed their congratulations to Firestone for his accomplishment.
- Howie Snyder is actually wearing jersey #10 in Montreal and he will be the last player to wear this number following his departure from the Saints organization. Snyder is 39 years old, so maybe one or two more seasons with the #10 on the field at Parc Cartier.
WELTERWEIGHT BELT CHANGES HANDS AGAIN IN STEPHENS UPSET OVER WESTLAKE
While Hector Sawyer has held the belt for almost seven years in the Heavyweight Division and Frank Melanson has stood atop the Middleweight Division since the War ended, the Welterweight Division has been one fine mess. The title was vacant until last March when Dennis O’Keefe defeated Carl Taylor, but O’Keefe dropped his first title defense to Mark Westlake six months later. Westlake did not even hold his title as long as the Jacksonville Jackhammer did. Just five months after Westlake earned the belt, he gave it up. Champ, we hardly knew ye.
Westlake (20-2-1), the Biloxi, Miss. native, won the title in Atlanta and this fight was held in St. Louis, which some say is the northernmost city in the South, but some also say it is the southernmost city in the North. Westlake’s opponent, Harold Stephens (18-3-2), hails from Providence, R.I. The crowd would agree with the former, as the partisan crowd leaned heavy for Westlake leading up to the battle, but Stephens supporters quickly gained control of the room.
But, as loud as the crowd may have cheered for Westlake during the introductions, it did not influence the judges one bit once the fight started. Stephens won by unanimous decision over Westlake to become the third welterweight in as many bouts to claim the title.
Stephens did not waste time and put an immediate stamp on the proceedings in the first round. He went to work on the champion Westlake with an uppercut, a cross, and a couple of jabs to keep Westlake at bay. Westlake countered with a couple of body shots but left himself wide open to a Stephens combination that caught Westlake and dropped him for a first-round knockdown. It was a standing-eight count, but Westlake returned to his feet just in time to avoid a very short evening.
Westlake was not heard from until the third round, when he connected on his first big punch of the bout. Westlake threw a hard right to Stephens’s side that caused him to wince. The rest of that round belonged to Stephens, as did just about all of the action in the early rounds. The momentum carried Stephens through the entire fight, thought Westlake had his moments.
The sixth round was Westlake’s best, leaving his corner with a snarl on his face and he started the round with a combination that had Stephens on the run. Westlake continued his offensive, but Stephens managed to cover his ribs by tucking his elbows in and countering with a combo of his own. As what happened so often throughout the fight, Westlake tried to continue his offensive and just plain missed the mark. The last minute of the round was full of failed connections.
For the night, Westlake was extremely inefficient, landing fewer than a quarter of the punches he offered (23.8%). Westlake missed more punches per round on average (55.7) than Stephens threw per round (51.9). Meanwhile, Stephens connected on about half of the shots he attempted.
Stephens fought defensively all night long and that seemed to be the plan, as Westlake did not connect frequently enough and did not have enough success to force the Stephens camp to change course. Westlake tried to push the pace and get offensive, but with all the missed punches, it lent itself to a brawling style that a nimble fighter like Stephens could easily side-step.
Other than a hook in the closing seconds of the ninth round that rattled Stephens and a final round where Westlake was able to score some points, Westlake disappeared in the final third of the bout. In the 15th stanza, Stephens seemed content to scurry around the ring and hold on for the final bell, assuming a big lead on the judges’ cards. Stephens would be right and prescient. One judge had Stephens up 147-137, awarding 12 rounds to the challenger and only three to the outgoing champion.
There is no telling if Harold Stephens’s stay at the top will be a short one. It is a transient weight class to be sure, but Stephens has a chance to stay a while. He showed his athleticism in his quickness and maneuverability. He showed his precision in how often he landed blows. However, Stephens did not pack much power in his punches and against a better pugilist, I am still not convinced Stephens will more than a one-hit wonder.
BOLOGNA’S BIG BOPPER COUNT
Round 1: Stephens 1-0 (2:19 combos/knockdown)
Round 2: None
Round 3: Tied 1-1 (W: 0:42 jab/side; S: 1:27 jab/head)
Round 4: None
Round 5: None
Round 6: Westlake 1-0 (0:36 combo)
Round 7: Westlake 1-0 (0:11 combo)
Round 8: Westlake 1-0 (0:32 cross/face)
Round 9: Westlake 3-0 (0:12 combo, 1:29 cross/midsection, 2:59 hook)
Round 10: Stephens 1-0 (1:06 uppercut)
Round 11: Stephens 2-0 (1:06 combo, 2:22 hook/jaw)
Round 12: Westlake 2-0 (1:03 cross, 1:39 hook/body)
Round 13: Westlake 2-1 (W: 1:20 hook/head, 2:58 uppercut; S: 2:13 hook/head)
Round 14: Stephens 1-0 (2:40 uppercut)
Round 15: Westlake 1-0 (2:08 combo)
TOTAL: Westlake 12, Stephens 7
UPCOMING MAJOR FIGHTS- Tonight- Waterbury, CT: Rising welterweight Ira Mitchell (15-1) vs Mitchell McFadden (23-6)
- Feb 25- Lakeside Arena, Chicago: Welterweight Carl Taylor (21-3-2) vs George Gibbs (16-2)
- March 15- Bigsby Garden, New York City - Middleweight champion Frank Melanson (31-0-2) vs Nick Harris (19-2-1)
- March 18- Denny Arena, Boston - Roy Crawford (22-3) Heavyweight contender vs Lewis Jones (11-0)
- March 18- Waterbury, Ct - rising middleweight Bill Boggs (9-0) vs Vic Woodley (21-10)
- March 20 -Louisville, Ky - heavyweight Cannon Cooper (20-2-1) vs Matt Headley (19-7-2)
- March 21 -Brooklyn, NY- welterweight Wayne Dunn (28-7) vs Stuart White (26-8-2)
- March 25- Hartford, Ct- rising welterweight Danny Rutledge (8-0) vs Mel Gardner (5-5)
HOTLY CONTESTED RACE FOR FINAL PLAYOFF SPOT REACHES FEVER PITCH
In the waning weeks of the 1946-47 North American Hockey Confederation season, the battle for playoff supremacy has reached a fevered pitch. The race for seeding is as open as a spring flower, with teams vying for the coveted postseason berths. At the forefront of the standings stand the mighty Boston Bees, seemingly poised for glory with a three-point lead over the second-place Chicago Packers. The Bees, with two games in hand, exude confidence as they march toward postseason glory and the quest to hoist the Challenge Cup for the 5th time in the past 7 years.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Motors, positioned a distant seven points adrift from the Packers, find themselves comfortably perched six points above the New York Shamrocks. These Motor City stalwarts appear primed to put an end to their two-year playoff absence, but their aspirations for home ice advantage in the semifinals are but a fleeting dream.
The true spectacle unfolds in the struggle for the fourth and final playoff spot, reserved for the boldest of contenders vying for the illustrious Challenge Cup. The New York Shamrocks, gallant warriors of the ice, currently hold this coveted position with an impressive 37 points. However, looming just three points behind them are the Brooklyn Eagles, a team who, a mere year ago, celebrated victory in a paltry two encounters. These underdogs, absent from the playoffs for nearly a decade, have risen from the ashes, their hearts aflame with determination. With nine games remaining, two more than the fourth-placed Greenshirts, the Eagles have the opportunity to pen a remarkable tale of triumph.
But let us not forget the Montreal Valiants, whose valiant efforts have not gone unnoticed. These heroes of the ice where seemingly lost in their ways much of the season, but reminiscent of their astonishing upset against the top-seeded Toronto squad last year, have suddenly forged a path strewn with back to back triumphs. A recent two-game winning streak, the first in nearly two months, has rekindled their spirits. A mere four points behind the Shamrocks, the Valiants are set to clash with them in back-to-back battles next week, accompanied by their first of two remaining encounters with the Eagles. Should the Valiants maintain their fiery form, a tumultuous battle for that elusive final playoff berth shall ensue.
Oh, the excitement! The North American Hockey Confederation playoffs await, promising a spectacle of grand proportions. The race for glory, akin to a blooming garden, captivates the hearts and souls of all hockey aficionados. So, dear readers, brace yourselves for the climactic conclusion to this riveting tale of skill, passion, and unyielding determination.
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NAHC STANINGS
TEAM GP W L T PTS
Boston Bees 39 24 9 6 54
Chicago Packers 41 22 12 7 51
Detroit Motors 39 18 14 7 43
New York Shamrocks 41 17 21 3 37
Brooklyn Eagles 39 14 19 6 34
Montreal Valiants 41 15 23 3 33
Toronto Dukes 40 11 23 6 28
SCORING LEADERS
NAME TEAM GP G A PTS
Tommy Burns CHI 41 28 31 59
Tommy Hart BOS 38 26 18 44
Marty Mahoney CHI 41 12 31 43
Quinton Pollack BKN 36 25 16 41
Orval Cabbell NY 38 20 21 41
Wilbur Chandler BOS 37 15 23 38
Laurel Albers NY 42 9 28 37
Wes Burns CHI 34 19 17 36
Bobbie Sauer TOR 40 17 19 36
Ed Delarue CHI 38 15 20 35
Graham Comeau DET 39 14 22 35
Tom Brescia NY 35 14 20 34
Garrett Ferrar DET 39 18 14 32
Sam Coates BKN 35 10 22 32
GOALIE LEADERS
NAME TEAM W L T ShO GAA
Pierre Melancon BOS 18-7-6 4 2.47
Norm Hanson CHI 21-12-4 3 2.53
Henri Chasse DET 18-14-7 5 2.59
Tom Brockers BKN 14-17-6 3 2.65
Etienne Tremblay NY 14-18-3 3 2.95
Millard Touhey MON 11-19-3 1 3.43
Gordie Broadway TOR 9-21-4 0 3.64
LAST WEEK'S RECAPS
by Oliver Chatterton
Tuesday February 18
In a dazzling display of third-period heroics, it was Trevor Parker who emerged as the shining star, gracing the ice at Dominion Gardens with his exquisite skill. With unmatched finesse, he unleashed a pair of awe-inspiring goals, elevating the Toronto Dukes to a hard-earned 4-4 tie against the formidable visiting Boston Bees. Meanwhile, in the grand metropolis of New York, the air crackled with anticipation as the Brooklyn Eagles soared into town, their wings fluttering with playoff purpose. It was Eddie Dallas and Norm Kessell who led the charge, their brilliance casting an ethereal glow upon the ice. Together, these titans of the game orchestrated a symphony of victory, each claiming three points on their noble quest. With unyielding determination, they guided the Brooklyn Eagles to a resounding 6-3 triumph over the valiant Shamrocks,
Thursday February 20
Millard Touhey, the guardian of the Montreal Valiants' net, stood as an immovable force against the relentless onslaught from the Toronto Dukes. Like a gallant knight, he turned aside all 20 shots, securing his first shutout of the season and etching his name in the annals of glory. The Valiants, inspired by their indomitable netminder, marched forth to a resounding 4-0 victory. Glen Whitley, a maestro on the ice, adorned the scoresheet with a goal and a pair of timely assists, weaving a tapestry of triumph for the Valiants. In Chicago, it was defenseman Pete Moreau who dazzled the audience, his performance a testament to the greatness of the sport. With a goal and two assists, he orchestrated a symphony of success, propelling the Packers to a commanding 4-1 triumph over the valiant Brooklyn squad.
Saturday February 22
On this remarkable Saturday, the heavens themselves smiled upon the city of Montreal as the unthinkable unfolded on the icy stage -the previously flailing Montreal Valiants strung together a two-game winning streak for the first time in nearly two months, with a stunning 4-2 upset against the formidable Chicago squad. Like a fortress impenetrable, Millard Touhey, the guardian of the Valiants' net, stood tall against a barrage of shots, making an astounding 36 saves. Three ethereal first-period goals became the pillars of victory, holding firm amidst the tempestuous storm. The Valiants' triumph, their second in a row, broke the shackles of destiny, for they had claimed victory in just four of their previous 19 battles. In another grand clash, the Detroit Motors, fueled by an unstoppable resolve, blanked the Toronto Dukes with a resounding 4-0 victory. Dave Bradley, a shining star of the evening, showcased his prowess with two glorious goals and an additional assist. Miles Barfield, the master of playmaking, added to the symphony of triumph with three brilliant assists. Henri Chasse, the sentinel between the pipes, scarcely broke a sweat, securing his league-leading fifth shutout of the season as the Dukes managed a mere 14 shots against the mighty Motors' net.
Sunday February 23
As the sun graced the sky on this blessed Sunday, the Boston Bees, with hearts aflame, extended their unbeaten streak to a remarkable 10 games. In a thrilling battle, they clipped the wings of the valiant Brooklyn squad, emerging triumphant with a slender 2-1 victory. Daniel Fortin, a virtuoso of the ice, crafted a masterpiece with a goal and a sublime assist, while Benton Watson, the harbinger of success, lent his hand in both Bees' tallies. Oh, the drama that unfolded at Dominion Gardens! The Toronto Dukes and the Detroit Motors, locked in a fierce defensive contest, showcased their might on the grand stage. Bobbie Sauer, with his unparalleled timing, struck with just one second remaining in the first period, infusing the atmosphere with electricity. Phil Denman, an artist of the game, answered the call of destiny, igniting the hopes of the Dukes early in the third. The battle reached its zenith, and yet, the warriors could not be separated. In a testament to their valiance, the clash ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw, leaving the spectators awestruck. Finally in Chicago, Lakeside Auditorium bore witness to a riveting showdown in which the hometown Packers skated to a 2-2 draw with the New York Shamrocks. In this grand spectacle, it was Bernie Ferrar, playing the surprising role of hometown hero, who etched his name upon the scoresheet not once, but twice. Like a maestro of destiny, he orchestrated the Packers' offense with finesse, delivering both goals that ignited the passions of the fervent crowd.
UPCOMING GAMES
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25
Boston at New York
Brooklyn at Toronto
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27
Chicago at Detroit
New York at Montreal
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28
Detroit at Brooklyn
SATURDAY MARCH 1
Montreal at New York
Toronto at Boston
SUNDAY MARCH 2
Chicago at Boston
Detroit at New York
Brooklyn at Montreal
AROUND THE LEAGUE
BEST DUKES CAN HOPE FOR IS TO RUIN SOMEONE ELSE'S DAY
Special from Toronto Mail & Empire
Toronto Dukes fans only hope is that the team shows some signs of life over the final three weeks to spoil other team's playoff chances. The season started poorly then got worse, with Toronto displaying by far the most porous defense in the NAHC. A dressing room in chaos, injuries, and losing -lots of losing- were the features of the once feared Dukes.
Former management also put the team in a hole by dealing draft picks. The fans are screaming that heads should roll after the conclusion of the season. Dukes front office seems willing to oblige, offering hints that change is coming but also cautions the fans that there may be a few more lean years until they can restock the system.
Toronto may also dabble in the free agent market but only in a minor way, the line from management is "There are no quick fixes out there, we need to build from within unfortunately that cupboard is empty at the present time." Dukes fans may not have seen the bottom, yet.
BANNER YEAR FOR BAY AREA CAGERS
The deepest crop of young basketball players hailing from the Bay Area in recent memory is set to make a lot of noise in college cage play over the next few years. No less than six San Francisco area players are ranked among the top 100 recruits in the nation with two others just outside that group. The six are headlined by Wayne Wyrick, a forward from Balboa High School who is considered the top recruit in the state and will head to Pennsylvania to play his college ball at St Blane University.
Three other high San Francisco high school players rank in the top 100. They include forward Jordan Mattson of Sacred Heart High School who is heading to Eugene, Oregon to play for Lane State and a pair of guards in Washington High's Brian Jones, who will go east to an Academia Alliance school and attend Brunswick along with Cornelius Porter from Mission High. The 18-year-old Porter has decided to attend CC Los Angeles next year.
In addition, there are two 20-year-old players from San Francisco Community College that are ranked in the top 100 in forward Dave Mertens and guard Sherman Porter, who is the older brother of Cornelius. Surprisingly the brothers went separate ways although both will stay in the WCAA, with Sherman off to Lane State where he is sure to be a rival of his brother's CCLA squad. Mertens will be joining Cornelius Porter with the Coyotes.
There are no records, but this is believed to be the most top 100 prospects ever produced by any city with the exclusion of New York.
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SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE BASKETBALL RECRUITS RANKED IN TOP 100
RK NAME POS High School/CommCol COMMITTED TO
13 Wayne Wyrick F Balboa High St Blane
17 Dave Mertens F San Francisco CC CCLA
91 Jordan Mattson F Sacred Heart High Lane State
97 Sherman Porter G San Francisco CC Lane State
98 Cornelius Porter G Mission High CCLA
99 Brian Jones G Washington High Brunswick
The surrounding area also has some talent this year including Gus Hurst, a center from Oakland Tech High School, who is ranked #59 and will also be headed to Lane State. Then there is the pride of Sacramento, Donnie Wise. The 18-year-old forward will play for nearby Sunnyvale University next season and is ranked #21 in the nation. Finally, just south of us at Fresno High there is forward Tripp Ruby who is ranked 45th and will also join a strong class heading to CCLA next season.
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[b] AIAA COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL TOP TWENTY-FIVE
# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference
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1. Liberty College (72) 26-3 1800 1 Indy
2. Lane State 20-4 1714 2 West Coast Athletic Association
3. Carolina Poly 20-3 1656 4 South Atlantic Conference
4. Central Ohio 19-4 1588 6 Great Lakes Alliance
5. Rainier College 19-5 1502 3 West Coast Athletic Association
6. St. Blane 23-5 1435 5 Indy
7. Noble Jones College 19-4 1371 7 Deep South Conference
8. Miami State 24-5 1253 10 Indy
9. Coastal California 19-5 1218 13 West Coast Athletic Association
10. Western Iowa 19-5 1119 11 Great Lakes Alliance
11. CC Los Angeles 18-7 1113 12 West Coast Athletic Association
12. Bayou State 18-5 1068 9 Deep South Conference
13. Mobile Maritime 18-5 879 15 South Atlantic Conference
14. North Carolina Tech 18-7 873 8 South Atlantic Conference
15. Detroit City College 16-8 787 20 Great Lakes Alliance
16. Whitney College 18-6 735 24 Great Lakes Alliance
17. Chesapeake State 18-6 647 16 South Atlantic Conference
18. Great Plains State 21-7 517 14 Indy
19. Lambert College 17-6 489 23 Midwestern Association
20. Huntington State 21-5 443 17 Indy
21. Lubbock State 17-6 353 21 Southwestern Alliance
22. Redwood 17-7 346 19 West Coast Athletic Association
23. Piedmont University 21-5 196 25 Indy
24. Indiana A&M 16-7 124 18 Great Lakes Alliance
25. Texas Gulf Coast 17-7 98 NR Southwestern Alliance
RESULTS INVOLVING TOP 25 SCHOOLS LAST WEEK
MONDAY FEBRUARY 17
at #20 Huntington State 51, Brooklyn Catholic 37
at #18 Great Plains State 48, Amarillo Methodist 47
#23 Piedmont University 43, at Alexandria 42
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18
at #1 Liberty College 52, Frankford State 28
at #6 St. Blane 55, St. Matthew's College 29
#8 Miami State 35, at Northern Minnesota 32
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19
#7 Noble Jones College 36, at Alabama Baptist 35
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20
at #10 Western Iowa 43, #24 Indiana A&M 37
#16 Whitney College 37, at Wisconsin State 26
#15 Detroit City College 44, at Minnesota Tech 43
#4 Central Ohio 57, at St. Ignatius 31
at #19 Lambert College 37, Payne State 35
at Maryland State 54, #14 North Carolina Tech 47
#13 Mobile Maritime 48, at Lexington State 35
at #17 Chesapeake State 54, Petersburg 36
at #3 Carolina Poly 54, Richmond State 37
#23 Piedmont University 46, at Miners College 42
at Grange College 38, #6 St. Blane 37
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21
at #9 Coastal California 45, #11 CC Los Angeles 44
#22 Redwood 42, at Idaho A&M 35
at #5 Rainier College 37, Portland Tech 36
Spokane State 45, at #2 Lane State 34
at #21 Lubbock State 38, Darnell State 29
at #25 Texas Gulf Coast 44, Red River State 35
at #1 Liberty College 56, St. Patrick's 24
at #8 Miami State 40, Kansas Agricultural 27
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22
at #12 Bayou State 43, Cumberland 41
at #7 Noble Jones College 44, Opelika State 34
#15 Detroit City College 52, at #10 Western Iowa 48
Wisconsin State 40, at #24 Indiana A&M 39
at #4 Central Ohio 60, St. Magnus 49
at #16 Whitney College 53, Minnesota Tech 21
at #25 Texas Gulf Coast 45, Arkansas A&T 39
at #19 Lambert College 33, Eastern Oklahoma 31
Lexington State 49, at #14 North Carolina Tech 35
at #13 Mobile Maritime 38, Columbia Military Academy 35
at #17 Chesapeake State 56, Maryland State 47
at #3 Carolina Poly 54, Cowpens State 43
at Pittsburgh State 64, #20 Huntington State 42
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23
at Spokane State 51, #5 Rainier College 43
#11 CC Los Angeles 40, at #22 Redwood 34
#9 Coastal California 50, at Northern California 28
#2 Lane State 53, at Custer College 41
Mississippi Tech 59, at #18 Great Plains State 49
The Week That Was
Current events from the week ending 2/23/1947
- The Senate Judiciary Committee voted, 9 to 1, for a proposed constitutional amendment to limit presidential tenure to two full terms of four years each.
- Representatives of one of the nation's largest coal operators and lawyers for several industrial firms joined in urging Congress to smash "union monopoly" by breaking up big unions into little ones. Their main target was John L Lewis' United Mine Workers.
- Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons that Britain intends to turn India over to responsible Indian rule by June 1948.
- One of the most spectacular snowstorms in years blanketed the northeast late in the week, with a foot of snow dumped in New York City and 8 inches bringing Washington DC and much of Virginia to a standstill.