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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1948

Page

10

Rose Bowl Coaches Pray For Sunshine

In Pasadena California Northwestern coach Bob Voigts and California coach Lynn Waldorf hope for clear skies on New Year’s Day for the Rose Bowl. A mud filled forecast could spoil a big game and angry spectators. The 1934 flood game is recalled as a legendary mud fest with heavy rain and field drainage efforts.

Pasadena Calif California Bob Voigts Northwestern Lynn Waldorf California Bears Voigts Pappy Waldorf Wildcats Muc Columbia Stanford

Northwestern passer Burson sidelined by sore arm at Rose Bowl

Northwestern quarterback Don Burson, the team's top passer, has a sore right arm that will be kept under wraps and unused for throwing until New Year's Day against California. His arm this season completed 88 of 180 attempts for 493 yards and five of Northwestern's seven passing touchdowns, complementing the ground game led by Art Murakowski. Meanwhile, California and Notre Dame loom in the Rose Bowl context as Waldorf's Bears also pursue upgrades in Riverside.

Pasadena Calif Don Burson Northwestern University California Burson Northwestern Art Murakowski Riverside Waldorf Big Bears Eaen Bears Michigan Notre Dame

Set Shots and Lay-ups Sixth in a series by NBA coach

Joe Lapchick explains Knickerbockers offensive basics focusing on fakes and screens. The play features passes from post to five and coordinated cuts by two and one, with three exploiting first cut to receive and drive. The piece previews upcoming tournament matchups and college games.

Foremost NBA Service Joe Lapchick N.Y. Knickerbockers NEW York New York Knickerbockers Joe Lapechick

Lancaster Edges Bedford Then Triumphs in Local High School Card

Lancaster defeats Bedford 49 30 and later beats McArthur 38 22. Col St Charles falls to Lancaster 38 37 while Col Linden tops Marietta 51 40. College action notes Oklahoma City tourney semi finals features Oklahoma Aggies over Alabama 44 31 Baylor over Texas 46. Big Seven Oklahoma 56 Colorado 45 Kansas 62 Missouri 50. Pacific Coast Conference Stanford 55 UCLA 47 California 1413 Sou California 42. New York stop Utah 66 St Johns 57 CCNY 72 Miami Ohio 55. Indiana 50 Notre Dame 47 Purdue 43. Pro and other scores listed.

High School Lancaster Bedford Lancaster Reserve McArthur Varsity Col. St. Charles Lancaster St. Mary's Col. Linden Marietta Oklahoma City Oklahoma Aggies Alabama Baylor Texas Texas Tech Colo. Aggies Auburn Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Missouri Stanford UCLA California Oregon State Washington Wash. State Oregon New York Utah St. John’s Bkn CCNY Miami Ohio Fla Princeton Pitt Florida Indianapolis Indiana Notre Dame Ttler Purdue Louisville Seton Hall West Virginia Butorers Youngstown Kent State Champ Muskingum Mt. Union PRO Basketball Association OF America Chicago Boston Denver Hammond Oshkosh Waterloo Syracuse Moline

Boxing results from Buffalo New York New York and Salem

Local boxing cards report several knockouts last night. Joey Dejohn from Syracuse defeated Ossie Harris of Pittsburgh in four rounds at Buffalo. George Lafalgio of New York knocked out Jackie Cunningham of Passaic in two rounds at Park Arena. Bobby English of Fall River stopped Tommy Collins of Boston in eight rounds at Salem Massachusetts.

Buffalo N. Y Joey Dejohn Syracuse Ossie Harris Pittsburgh New York Park Arena George Lafalgio Jackie Cunningham Passaic N. J Salem Mass Bobby English Fall River Tommy Collins Boston

Justice Seeks Revenge In Sugar Bowl Contest

Charlie Justice aims to showcase his All-America talent in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. He seeks revenge and extra incentive as he faces a key showdown in New Orleans.

Justice New Orleans Charlie Justice

Sugar Bowl Basketball Tourney Opens With Star-Studded Field

The New Orleans Sugar Bowl opens at Municipal Auditorium with four teams led by undefeated St. Louis University and Holy Cross. Kentucky meets Tulane in the night’s second game as a potential finale pits Kentucky against St. Louis. Charlie Justice of North Carolina reflects on the 1947 Sugar Bowl memory while gearing up for this year’s showcase.

New Orleans Municipal Auditorium CST St. Louis University Holy Cross Kentucky Wildcats Tulane Louisville St. Louis Justice North Carolina Tar Heels Georgia Bulldogs Charlie Trippi Trippi Carolina Charlie

Duplication Beau Pere Filly Wins California Breeders Stakes

Arcadia Calif two-year-old Duplica tor Beau Pere Stars as 35 000 fans pack Santa Anita Park for the 12th winter meeting opener where a $50 000 added California breeders championship stakes is run.

Arcadia Calif Duplicator Beau Pere Santa Anita Park

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