Cork retained their provincial dominance in 1947 with Murphy picking up a sixth winners' medal following a three-point victory.

Indeed, they are basing their strategy on the idea of the race closing sharply and culminating in a two- or three-point victory on Nov. 3.

The Sooners scored first in what would prove to be the decisive field goal in the three-point victory as Tim Duncan connected on a 33-yarder.

Kerry, the most successful team in Gaelic football history, ended an eleven-year dry spell with a three-point victory over Mayo.

Cork retained their provincial dominance in 1947 with Kelly picking up a third winners' medal following a three-point victory over Limerick.

He ended the season by throwing five touchdowns and two interceptions in two three-point victories.

Success was instant as he collected a Munster title following a three-point victory over Limerick.

Keating was less than pleased when Waterford reversed the earlier defeat and captured a three-point victory.

When the Knights were unable to recover their onside kick attempt, Texas was able to run out the clock and preserve a three-point victory.

Condon was back on the starting fifteen again in 1947 and picked up a third Munster medal following a three-point victory over Limerick.