Major League Deals Simmer in Florida
In Florida, major league clubs whisk in trades and talk up potential deals. Chicago sends Mike McCormick to Washington for Ed Stewart as Yankees and Tigers seek impact moves amid talks involving Bill Wight Ray Lear and Gus Zernial.
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Washington
Ed Stewart
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Ray Lear
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Newsmen Eye 51 Bosox Club
The Boston Red Sox plan to bolster their 1951 roster with Lou Boudreau Ray Scarborough and Bill Wight as experts note added pitching and batting depth. Scarborough favors helping rookies and recalls a spring training quip from Bucky Harris. Zarilla could aid road games while Fenway favors right-handed batters and Williams.'
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Tom Yawkey
Lou Boudreau
Ray Scarborough
Bill Wight
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Red Sox
Bucky Harris
Ray
Bucky
Phi Beta Kappa
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al Zarilla
Fenway Park
Vern Stephens
Bobby Doerr
Walt Dropo
Dom DiMaggio
Ted Williams
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Aggies receive $672 replacement after theft at Presidential Cup
Washington officials, led by Charles Rone, handed Coach Harry Stiteler a $672 check to replace wallets and watches stolen from Texas A&M players during the Presidential Cup game against Georgia. Stiteler hailed the gesture as a fine example of Washington hospitality.
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Charles Rone
Harry Stiteler
Texas Aggies
Aggies
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Stiteler
Pass Leadership Returns to SWC
New York December 11. The nation's forward passing leadership returned to the Southwest Conference as SMU and Hardin-Simmons dominated aerial statistics. SMU totaled 214.6 yards per game with 156 completions, Hardin-Simmons 206.1 and Washington 204.1. SMU’s 2,146 passing yards and 296 attempts set records, Washington led in pass accuracy, and Oklahoma topped interceptions avoidance with only three picks on 144 attempts. Vito Parilli led Kentucky with 27 TD passes. Don Klosterman for Loyola LA threw 19. The era’s high totals contrasted with teams under 100 attempts.
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Davy O’brien
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Navy schedules Notre Dame game in Baltimore for next year
Navy announced a nine game 1951 schedule with Rice and Yale joining the slate. Notre Dame will play in Baltimore next year and a second game with Rice in 1952 is postponed indefinitely. Ohio State canceled a planned two game series to start in 1952 as part of a moderation move.
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Chandler States 1952 Retirement As Election Fails
St Peters burg Florida Dec 11 UP Albert B Happy Chandler announced his intention to retire as baseball commissioner after May 2 1952 following a vote by National and American League officials against renewing his seven year contract Delegation led by Philip K Wrigley and Del Webb reported three ballots failed to produce a majority Chandler pledged to serve out his term saying it takes three votes to change the active picture Saigh and Paul were cited as allies in the opposition and the outcome stirred doubt on the majors winter meetings fate
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Happy) Chandler
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Ezzard Signs For Bout, Louis Still Under Fire
Joe Louis, in his usual quiet manner, replies to John Ox DaGrosa who seeks to bar the former champion from further fights in the best interests of boxing and Tunic himself, as the dispute continues from BELL RIVER Ontario.
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Ox) da Grosa
Louis Louis Louis to Return in Ring as Detroit Bout Looms
Joe Louis plans a comeback to fight Freddie Beshore in Detroit on January 3 and continue training to regain form. Pennsylvania officials seek NBA action to bar Louis for health concerns, while promoters insist he fights because he wants to and can earn a living in boxing.
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Aqua Carnival Docats On Sale Today At UT
Tickets go on sale for four performances of the 17th Annual Aqua Carnival at the University of Texas. General public price is 1.20 with 50 cent reductions for tax holders and children. Queen nominees include Pola Ellis and Jo Ann Hultin among others.
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Hank Chapman
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Late Basketball Scores From Various Colleges
The day featured wide ranging results with Hanes Hosiery 67 defeating Wake Forest 55 and Missouri 61 over Ohio State 51. Duquesne 43 edged Syracuse 36 while Iowa State 52 beat Utah State 41 and Oklahoma 66 over Minnesota 45. Other scores include Howard 71 over Brooke Medical Center 58 and Adlington State 67 over Weatherford College. Local teams Doane 72 over Austin College 58 and Memphis Navy 57 over Southwestern Peone 38. Louisville 87 defeated Mississippi State 33 and Green tome 75 beat Tampa Marys 79. Santa Clara edged Eastern New Mexico 67 and McMurry 47 defeated Texas Tech.
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Champion Oma to Meet in Garden Bout January 12
Charles, the 34-year-old heavy champion, defends his title against Lee Oma of Buffalo in a 15-round bout at Madison Square Garden on January 12. The clash could lead to a quick rematch within 90 days if Oma upsets the titleholder.
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Lee Oma
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Charles
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Joe Louis
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Joe Walco
Gus Lesnevich
Pat Valentino
Freddie Beshore
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Texas Middleweight King Takes Knockout Victory
Corpus Christi report: Tommy Ramirez won by knockout over Johnnie Burke of Houston in a 10 round middleweight bout. Ramirez, who weighed 160 pounds, was down for an eight count in the first round before delivering a final right at 1:25. Burke opened with a left hook that kept Ramirez clinging to the ropes early.
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