Blooming Prairie blasts Alden 69 to 24 in league win
Lad Turner led Blooming Prairie with 24 points as the Blossoms ran over Alden 69 24 in a Gopher Conference game. Dave Oswald added 17. Ed Seipp had 10 for Alden. Blooming Prairie improved to five wins, one loss, and next face Hayfield January 12.
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Lad Turner
Sy Fritz
Alden
Fritz
Blossoms
Turner
Dave Oswald
Ed Seipp
Lyle
Goodhue
Gopher
Blooming
Hayfield
Rochester Rockets Hold Off Faribault in Big Nine Clash
Rochester defeated Faribault 49 to 46 in a tight Big Nine showdown. Bob Harnon scored 18 for Rochester, while Mike Radke led Faribault with 15 as Rochester moved into third place behind Austin and Northfield. Faribault rallied late but fell short amid late-minute pressure.
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Faribault Quint
Rochester
Falcons
Rocket
Bob Harnon
Harnon
Mike Radke
Austin
Northfield
Rockets
Redskins Set League Scoring Mark In 122 79 Victory
The Sheboygan Redskins posted Waterloo 122 79 to break the league scoring record, erasing their previous 117 against Grand Rapids. Louisville defeated Anderson 70 64 after a tight stretch, while Anderson postponed a planned Evansville exhibition due to financial trouble but announced ongoing support from its board.
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Associated Press
National Professional Basketball League
Sheboygan Redskins
Waterloo
Grand Rapids
Louisville
Anderson
Evansville
Ind
Bob Myers
Anderson Board of Directors
Christman Retires From Pro Football With Packers
Paul Christman, veteran quarterback, announced his retirement in Green Bay Wisconsin. He joined the Packers after five seasons with the Chicago Cardinals and served as relief QB for Tobin Rote, completing 51 of 126 passes for 545 yards and seven touchdowns.
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Green Bay
Wis
Paul Christman
Christman
Packers
Chicago Cardinals
Tobin Rote
Dodge Center Upsets Hayfield In Dodge County Clash
Dodge Center shocked the favored Hayfield 55 to 53 in a Dodge County conference game. Dick Osborn scored 30 for the victors as Dodge Center shot 13 of 17 free throws while Hayfield hit 10 of 23. The win gives Dodge Center its first victory of the season and drops Hayfield from the conference lead behind unbeaten Goodhue.
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Dodge Center
Donald Strom
Hayfield Quint
Dodge County
Vikings
Hayfield
Dick Osborn
Goodhue
Routine Workouts For Bowl Opponents
Pasadena practice focused on Michigan and California as coaches monitor injured standouts Ed Bartlett Leo Koceski and Roger Zatkoff. Waldorf worries over Bartletts pulled leg muscle while Michigan hopes for full clearance by New Years Day.
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Pasadena
Calif
Michigan
California
Lynn Waldorf
Ed Bartlett
Leo Koceski
Roger Zatkoff
Shoemaker Rides Double at Fairgrounds Climbing in Jockey Race
Jockey Willie Shoemaker rode a double at the Fairgrounds yesterday, his third straight day with wins, narrowing the national jockey standings to 362 to 370 behind Joe Culmone.
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New Orleans
Willie Shoemaker
Fairgrounds
Joe Culmone
Boxers Death Follows Ring Knockout in New York Match
Al West 21 from Washington D C died 22 hours after being knocked out by Percy Bassett of Philadelphia at St Nicholas Arena. He suffered an intracerebral hemorrhage and cerebral concussion after two brain operations and three transfusions. Autopsy planned. funeral set in Washington.
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Sharon West
Sonny Boy) West
St. Clare’s Hospital
Percy Bassett
Philadelphia
St. Nicholas Arena
West
Washington, D. C
Vincent Nardiello
State Athletic Commission
Nardiello
Johnny Sullivan
Little Sharon
West Washington
United States
Washington
Graves to Meet Flanagan in Minneapolis Ring Clash
Box notes show Jackie Graves, Austin Atom, facing Del Flanagan of St. Paul in Minneapolis next Thursday. Flanagan has never been kayoed in 46 pro fights, while Graves boasts a 13 fight KO streak against previously undefeated opponents. The column lists past victims of fighters who faced Graves.
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Jackie Graves
Minneapolis Auditorium
del Flanagan
St. Paul
Graves
Jackie
Austin Atom
Flanagan
Austin
Nates Surpass Merchants in City League Play
The American Legion and Wagners lead the City league standings after three weeks as undefeated teams. Nates Surplus defeated Merchants 56 to 32 with Bedner scoring 16 for the winners. Wagner Bus Line game was postponed.
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Wagners
The
Legion
Nates
Merchants
Bedner
Pet
Legion Pennvareeeens
Ullman Enee Sotesean
Rose Creek
Eerseereree
Freshman Arizona guard Harold Boswell sports protective gear
Harold Boswell, a 190 pound guard on the University of Arizona freshman football team, wears glasses and a protective face guard during play.
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Harold Boswell
University of Arizona
Austin Quint Seeks Third Straight Big Nine Win at Winona
Austin's 6 8 center Burdette Haldorson leads a packer lineup aiming for a third consecutive Big Nine conference victory at Winona. Coach Ove Berven reshuffles as Dale Hamilton quits, with Jack Gildner and Jerry Marsh or David Dale aiding Haldorson. The Packers face a short-handed Hawks squad hoping for an upset tonight at 8 p.m. with a 6:45 p.m. preliminary.
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Austin
Winona
Packers
Northfield
Raiders
Albert Lea
Winhawks
Gordy Addington
Red Wing
Rochester
Hawks
Burdette Haldorson
Haldorson
Bob Prondzinski
Hawk
Bill Cierk
Vernon Hanson
Tom
Dale
Blair Hainer
Winonas
St. Louis Park
Gavilan to Clash With Miceli at Garden Tonight
New York Cuban Gavilan rated 5 to 1 4 over Joe Miceli in a featured ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The bout carries extra significance amid talk of a possible abdication by welterweight champion Ray Robinson and signals Gavilan as top challenger in New York with a Gavilan Fusari title possibility talked by NBA officials.
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Cuba
Kid Gavilan
Joe Miceli
Madison Square Garden
Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray
Jake la Motta
Chicago
la Motta
Gavilan
Charles Fusari
Irvington
N. J
NBA
Gavilan- Fusari
Versatility and Speed Mark North All Stars
In Miami the North All Stars face the Southern Collegiates in the Shrine North-South charity game on Christmas night. Yale coach Herman Hickman declares a shift from two platoons to using every player for at least two positions, citing a 30-man, high caliber squad that can adapt.
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Miami
Fla
Yale
Herman Hickman
Herman
Connie Mack Celebrates 88th Birthday as Fan
Connie Mack marked his 88th birthday in Philadelphia as a fan for the first time in 67 years. He retired as Athletics manager last October after 50 seasons, still answering mail and keeping a strict daily routine from Shibe Park Tower.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Mack
Shibe Park Tower
Connie
Athletics
Graves to Use Right Jab Against Flanagan
Daily drills show Graves's right jab may edge Flanagan's left as fight night nears at the Minneapolis auditorium. Analysts note Graves' speed and power on the jab, while Flanagan's height reach and speed offer his advantages. Promoter Tony Stecher has not yet signed the undercard bouts.
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Flanagan
Jackie Graves
del Flanagan
Railbirds
Ringside
Minneapolis Auditorium
Lou Tender
Sandy Saddler
Jackie
Corky Gonzales
Denver
Gonzales
Bunny Barrigan
Milwaukee
Tony Stecher
Gusties and Bemidji Peds Win Contests
Two Minnesota colleges posted wins over outstate opponents Thursday night Bemidji State Teachers College defeated Mayville N Dakota Teachers 77-35 Gustavus Adolphus beat Emporia State 73-62. Dick Fallenhagen led Gustavus with 16 points while Ralph Brumback led Emporia State. Hibbing JC beat Itasca JC 69-48 Don Madson top-scored for Itasca with 19 points.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Bemidji State Teachers College
Mayville
N. C
Teachers
Gustavus Adolphus
Emporia State of Kansas
Dick Lawrence
Irwin St John
Bemidji
Frank Restadius
Gusties
Dick Fal!enhagen
Gustavus
Ralph Brumback
Emporia State
Hibbing Junior College
Musial Sets Slugging Mark in League Record Pace
New York The St Louis Cardinals star Stan Musial, hailed as the league's top hitter, posted a .596 slugging percentage to set a new single season record and lift his career figure to .580. He compiled 331 total bases in 146 games with 41 doubles 7 triples and 28 homers while scoring 105 runs and driving in 109. Musial also drew 87 walks and struck out 36 times as he led the league in slugging.
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Rogers Hornsby
Johnny Mize
Musial
Army seeks deerskin gloves for troops in cold zones
The Tanners Council of America says only native deer skin gloves protect troops in arctic conditions and urges states to reopen or extend deer seasons. Fulton County Tanners cites a projected shortage of horsehide and deerskin by July 1, with total needs of six and three million feet respectively.
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New York
Tanners Council of America
Army Quartermaster Corps
Gloversville
N. Y
Fred A. Rulison
Fulton County Tanners Association
Army
Rams Favor Ohio Weather Ahead of Browns Title Clash
The Los Angeles Rams praised Ohio weather for the NFL crown game against the Cleveland Browns. Temperatures near 30 degrees with forecasts of a 38 degree high, possible rain or snow, and continued bureau updates. Coach Joe Stydahar prepars players with tennis shoes for traction if turf remains frozen at Municipal Stadium. Weather forecaster Leslie Ensign offered no Sunday temperature prediction yet.
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Los Angeles Rams
Ohio
Cleveland Browns
Weather Bureau
Joe Stydahar
Mercury
Municipal Stadium
Leslie Ensign
Gophers Lose Bliss to Oklahoma Contest
Minnesota faces Oklahoma without 6-4 junior center Bill Bliss who strained his knee in practice. Bliss is out. John Wallerius becomes the primary center with Bob Gelle and Maynard Johnson as backups. Minnesota is listed as the underdog at home in Williams Arena Saturday.
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Minneapolis
Bill Bliss
Minnesota
Gophers
Oklahoma
Williams Arena
Bliss
Gopher
Ozzie Cowles
John Wallerius
Bob Gelle
Maynard Johnson
Omaha and Denver Win Hockey Games
Omaha defeats Tulsa 7 to 1 as the Knights extend a strong season with 17 wins, six losses, and two ties. Denver blanked St Paul 3 to 0 with goalie Lou Crow leading the shutout in the league’s only other game.
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Knights
Tulsa
Denver
Lou Crowdis
St. Paul
Blue Devils Face Rochester JC In SMJCC Clash
Austin Junior College meets Rochester JC at Mayo Civic Auditorium for an 8:30 p m game. Austin seeks a second SMJCC win after a 61 48 loss to Bethany of Mankato. Rochester aims for its second victory after losses to Bethany and Worthington JC.
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Mayo Civic Auditorium
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Rochester
Worthington JC
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Martin Luther
Ulm
Dick Jewett
Dick Hanson
Leroy Koch
Doug Nelson
Roger Baumgartner
Dick Anderson
Joe Wagner
Baumgartner
Bill Johnson
Nelson
Wagner
Johnson
Koch
Larson
Yellowjackets
Jim Larson
Worthington
Julius
Block
Jack«Williams
James Schinke
Harold Schroeder
Emil Carlson
Richard Bure
SMJCC
Minneapolis
Northwestern Bible School
Mason City
Shrine Teams Hold Workouts Ahead of Charity Game
East and West grid stars trained intensely eight days before the 26th Shrine charity game set for December 30 in San Francisco. Practice at Santa Clara and Stanford followed a Shriner luncheon, as East coach Bernie Bierman and West mentor Marchie Schwartz led double daily sessions. Kyle Rote earned praise, while his wife in Dallas awaited their first child.
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Shriners
Santa Clara
West
Stanford University
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
Tuss McLaughry
Dartmouth
Bob Voights
Northwestern
Marchie Schwartz
Stanford
Howie Odell
Washington
Jess Neely
Rice
Kyle Rote
Schwartz
USC Football Parts Ways With Cravath Aides
In Los Angeles USC confirms ex coach Jeff Cravath will not have his assistants renewed after nine years as head coach. Cravath resigned following the program’s worst season in school history, with all six aides likely to depart unless kept by his successor. Athletic director Willis O Hunter reviews candidates including Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Jeff Cravath
Trojan
Cravath
Willis O. Hunter
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Top Cage Teams in AP Poll Roundup
The AP top ten college basketball list shows Kentucky and NC State idle while Bradley defeats Centenary 92 to 64 and Oklahoma A and M edges USC 50 to 48. CCNY and UCLA suffer losses to Oklahoma and LIU respectively, with Long Island beating UCLA 90 to 71.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Idle
Bradley
Centenary
N. C. State
Indiana
Oklahoma A & M
USC
CCNY
Oklahoma
Long Island
UCLA
Missouri
LIU
Toledo
Indiana Plays Butler and Notre Dame
Indiana faces Butler and Notre Dame in a Big Ten packed weekend tournament in Chicago. Purdue also meets Notre Dame and Butler as Northwestern drops a second loss and Michigan State notes an 11-0 early season mark.
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Indiana
Hoosiers
Butler
Notre Dame
Iowa
Purdue
Boilermakers
Northwestern
Tulane
Wildcats
Mel Payton
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Marquette
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Michigan
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UCLA
Oklahoma
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Ohio State
College Basketball Scores Roundup
Oklahoma A&M 50 Southern California 48. Bradley 92 Centenary 64. Long Island 90 UCLA 71. Oklahoma 48 CCNY 43. Tulane 67 Northwestern 49. Holy Cross 64 Vanderbilt 62. Great Lakes 73 Upper Iowa 69. Gustavus Adolphus 73 Emporia 62. Bemidji 77 Mayville 35. Valley City 77 Black Hills 55. Hastings 49. Iowa Teachers 46. Colorado A&M 68 Gonzaga 46. Creighton 63 North Texas State 53.
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CCNY
Tulane
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Black Hills
Hastings
Iowa Teachers
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Creighton
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