NCAA Chief Defends Sanity Code Amid Rebel Schools
Dr Karl Leib president of the NCAA said the association is not on a witch hunt and will offer rebellious members chances to stay under a revised sanity code. Seven schools including Virginia and The Citadel resist the code and may face expulsion at the general session.
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Hogan Passes Texas Open In San Antonio
Ben Hogan, who is competing in the Los Angeles tournament, will not play in the Texas Open slated Feb 9 to 12 in San Antonio. PGA tour manager George Schneiler told the San Antonio Light Hogan is making a comeback after injuries from a car bus collision.
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No Trouble Expected as 25 Cardinals Sign 1950 Contracts
Twenty five St. Louis Cardinals have signed their 1950 contracts. Several veterans remain unsigned but owner Fred Saigh expects little trouble completing contracts. Outfielder Stan Musial, the club's top earner, will report for duties as spring training nears.
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St Johns Remains No 1 in Nation in AP Poll
St Johns of Brooklyn holds the top position in the weekly Associated Press ranking with 929 points and 2 1/2 first place votes. Kentucky trails with 871 points and 24 first place nominations. Long Island University rises to third as Indiana, Holy Cross, Bradley, CCNY, Duquesne, NC State and UCLA follow.
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LSU Sugar Bowl payments spark NCAA probe
The NCAA eyes a sweeping inquiry into Sugar Bowl expenses after LSU paid players $250 each for extra costs. LSU officials defended the action as standard bowl support, while other schools and officials questioned amateur ethics and possible rule violations. The board of supervisors approved the LSU bonuses, with coaches receiving up to $3,000 and the action to comply with SEC rules.
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Lulings First Invitational Brings Top Class A Teams
Luling hosts its first invitational basketball tournament January 13 and 14 featuring top Class A teams from Central Texas. Three trophies will be awarded for champion, runner-up, and consolation winner. Friday games include Lockhart vs Texas School for the Deaf and Luling vs New Braunfels.
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Bertram Tourney Opens Thursday With 14 Teams
Bertram hosts the invitation consolation tournament in the Bertram gym starting 6 p.m. Thursday with 14 teams. Matches include Briggs 2 versus Pre orence and Bertram versus Supeesters, plus Libetty Hill Sams Bertram Juniors Lometa Waelder Georgetown B Johnson City Llano. Bertram owns 19 wins in 20 games as the field gathers from nearby schools.
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Houston Buffs Announce 19 Game Spring Schedule
Houston Buffs of the Texas League unveiled a 19 game spring exhibition slate. Most games will be staged in Corpus Christi, home of the Buffs spring camp.
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Former Gopher Star Seeks UConn Football Coach Post
Fritz Grewing, ex University of Minnesota grid star, said Tuesday he has filed a formal application for the head football coach position at the University of Connecticut in Storrs Connecticut.
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Gehrmann vows 1950 season as Wanamaker prep starts
Wisconsins Don Gehrmann says 1950 should be his year and aims to win as many races as possible. Coach Guy Sundt expects him in top form soon for the Wanamaker meet at New York and his Madison Square Garden defense. His first start is a Washington Park Games mile at the National Guard Armory with a strong field including Browning Ross George Wade and Alf Holmberg.
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Michigan State President criticizes athletics control at Maxwell Club
John A. Hannah charged that intercollegiate athletics are too influenced by coaches and alumni. He urged athletics and education be unified and warned of overemphasis. The Maxwell Club dinner honored Notre Dame star Leon Hart as college player of 1949.
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