Bears Set to Challenge Michigan in Rose Bowl
California coach Lynn Waldorf shapes his squad for the Rose Bowl against Michigan. The Bears, 4-0 vs the Big Ten in the series, seek to reverse recent losses while Waldorf notes Michigan's strength and cautions against underestimating California.
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Tempting Offers for Austin Atom
Jackie Graves can write his own ticket if he defeats Del Flanagan Thursday night at the Minneapolis auditorium. Offers from Boston New Orleans and Houston boost Graves while Flanagan vows no worries after a recent win. Promoter Stecher adjusted the card with Price vs Roberts and Morgan vs McGow in four round bouts.
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Mikan Sets Record Pace in Bucketing
George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers leads the NBA in scoring with 28.4 points per game over 25 games and 710 points. Alex Groza is second with 21.2 average. Ed Macauley third with 494 points. Other leaders include Ma Cauley in field goal percentage and Schnittker in free throws.
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Gustafson Voices Discontent After Miami Practice
Miami Hurricanes coach Andy Gustafson criticized the team's longest and poorest workout ahead of the New Year’s Day game with Clemson. He warned players they must run themselves into shape and bear down for a tough afternoon, following a two day Christmas break.
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American Wrestlers Tie Turkey in Istanbul Final Match
A handpicked American wrestling team held Turkey's third ranked squad to a 4-4 draw in their last match in Turkey. Results include John Harrison defeating Seyfi Ozen 2-1 in Flyweight and several bouts listing outcomes for Bantamweight Featherweight Welterweight Middleweight with specific Iowa athletes and opponents.
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Bill Nelson
Fagle Grove
Mehmet Yuce
Bill Smith
Council Bluffs
Bekir Buke
Enid hosts Intercollegiate Tourney opener Washburn vs Northwestern Louisiana
The Enid Intercollegiate Basketball tournament opens with Washburn College facing Northwestern Louisiana. The event marks the start of the Enid meet as teams compete for early season recognition.
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Raiders Face Eveleth Five in Northern Minnesota Trip
Northfield, a Big Nine title contender, aims to rebound after a 64 50 loss to Albert Lea last Friday. They travel to Eveleth tonight and to Gilbert Thursday, seeking to regain form and sweep the northern Minnesota series. Albert Lea competes in the Hibbing Tournament Thursday and Friday while Rochester hosts St Croix Falls at Mayo Civic Auditorium Thursday night.
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Toronto and Detroit Players Top Scoring Leaders
Toronto and Detroit stars lead the NHL scoring race with seven top scorers. Max Bentley tops with 36 points, followed by Ted Sloan, Gordon Howe, Cal Gardner, Ten Kennedy, Syd Smith, and Ted Lindsay, detailing goals and assists across recent games.
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Shamrocks NBA Ratings Ignore Louis
Washington reports Joe Louis drops to outstanding boxer status in NBA year end ratings as Ezzard Charles tops the list and several champions face vacated titles. Del Flanagan and Jackie Graves loom in featherweight rankings with upcoming Minneapolis bout noted.
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St Augustine Quint Eyes Lead In SMCC Clash At Winona
St Augustine aims to extend its undefeated run in the Southern Minnesota Catholic Conference tonight by facing Cotter in Winona at 8 p m The Shamrocks will field Biewen Sayles Tindal Klatt and Rademacher In the starting mix The Irish also prep alumni game action after the St Augustine win streak and a separate nursing of roster choices for the Cotter clash The Irish have four wins and four losses so far this season with Cotter holding three wins and four losses.
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Joe Shrake
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Generals Lose Ace Fullback in Gator Bowl Prep
Washington and Lee fullback Walt Michaels, key in the Generals split-T, was sidelined by appendicitis before the Gator Bowl against Wyoming. He had avoided medical care to stay with the squad, underwent surgery Sunday, and kept the operation secret until calling his parents. Coach Barclay warned that the injury forces major changes to game plans.
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Western Kentucky Beats LaSalle 73 to 63
Western Kentucky over LaSalle 73 to 63 in a college basketball matchup. St. John's defeated Temple 90 to 68. Canisius beat Westminister 55 to 52. Arizona edged Duquesne 52 to 53. Idaho 64 over St. Joseph's 63. New York U. 84 topped Stanford 70. Connecticut 61 beat Buffalo 51. Marshall 96 defeated Arkansas A and M 45. James Millikin 65 over Southern Illinois 60. California 70 beat Pittsburgh 58. Louisiana State 59 over Santa Clara 52.
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New York University Upsets Stanford at Madison Square Garden
NYU ended Stanford’s five game unbeaten streak with an 84 to 70 win in a college basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. Abe Becker scored 35 points to set a season Garden scoring record as St. John crushed Temple 90 to 68 in the opener.
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Indiana Fumbles Far From Record
Bloomington Indiana notes Indiana fumbled 13 times in a 35 0 loss to Michigan State six fumbles on eight lost balls. The Hoosiers earlier blew eight in the first half against Minnesota in 1946 but won 21 0.
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Sports Mirror: Past Moments In Review
Today and in past years the column recalls notable sports milestones. Highlights include Mrs Charles Victor paying 36000 for a War Admiral offspring at a Hollywood Park sale, Bobby Doerr's army discharge, a North v South football clash in Montgomery, and NYU's 43 41 win over Purdue at Madison Square Garden before 18000 fans.
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Penn State Draws Boston University and Purdue in 1951 Openers
Opening round slate for 1951 features Penn State facing Boston University and Purdue in non conference play. The schedule marks Penn State's first meetings with both programs in the upcoming season.
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Chandler Signs 6 Year TV Pact With Gillette
Baseball commissioner A B Chandler announced a six year six million dollar contract for TV rights to the World Series and all star games with Gillette Safety Razor Co. Other owners praised the deal while Fred Saigh of the St Louis Cardinals cautioned television rights may rise in value later and questioned the timing.
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Bowl Picks from Grayson Spotlight Conference Power
Grayson projects Rose Bowl California over Michigan and Sugar Bowl Oklahoma over Kentucky with Tennessee facing Texas in Dallas and Miami meeting Clemson. Wyoming meets Washington and Lee in Jacksonville Ga tor as East dominates Shrine game picks and Blue over Gray in Montgomery.
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Celtics Edge Syracuse In Tight 102 100 Victory
Boston survived a rough night on its home floor as eleven players left the game. Ed McCauley led the Celtics with 24 points while Syracuse fell 102-100 in a National Basketball Association contest. Bob Cousy tangled with Paul Seymour amid intense play.
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Pipers Extend Unbeaten Streak Into Season
Hamline University at St Paul remains undefeated among 27 major teams. The Pipers claim eight straight wins to open the season.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Fly to Sun Bowl in El Paso
University of Cincinnati's 44 man squad departed by air for El Paso Texas to face West Texas State in the Sun Bowl on New Year's Day. Two players were absent Jim Holstein stayed to play basketball and Nate Harlan could not return due to snow in Austin Minnesota and would join later.
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Wildcats Top AP Basketball Poll as No 1 Team
Kentucky remains ranked No 1 in the second AP poll of the season with 1498 points from 105 first place votes. Bradley second with 66 points behind, Long Island University strong at third, LSU rising on wins over UCLA and Idaho, as Sugar Bowl showdowns loom in New Orleans.
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Tulsa Star Keeps Lead In U S Hockey Scoring
Tulsa star Lloyd Halldorson extends his lead in the United States Hockey League scoring race with two goals and three assists in four games. He sits at 42 points, three ahead of St Paul’s Ian MacIntosh who has 39. Kansas City duo Ike Hildebrand and Cal Stearns share third at 38. Halldorson also tops the assists list with 30 while MacIntosh owns 22 goals.
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Bronze plaque honors Penn State's first football coach
A campus bronze plaque memorializes William Nelson Pop Golden as Penn State's first football coach, recognizing his foundational role in the program. The tribute preserves Golden's name and legacy on campus.
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Pop) Golden
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Bowl Game Broadcasts Across Seven Stadiums This Weekend
National telecasts list Saturday and Monday games including North-South in Montgomery East-West in San Francisco Orange Bowl in Miami Gator Bowl in Jacksonville Cotton Bowl in Dallas Sugar Bowl in New Orleans Rose Bowl in Pasadena with networks CBS NBC ABC and MBS. No network telecasts.
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Kansas Quint Favored to Win Tourney
Kansas Jayhawks open the Big Seven conference basketball tournament as 8 to 5 favorites led by 6 foot 8% inch Clyde Lovellette. They face Iowa State at 8 pm CST, then Minnesota and Colorado follow, with first round results shaping Friday night matchups and potential crowds surpassing 9,500. Minnesota star Dave Weiss is out after an auto accident.
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Gorgeous George Legally Adopts Same Ring Name
Los Angeles reports that the wrestler George Raymond Wagner has officially changed his name to Gorgeous George in court. Betty Wagner says their two children know him by George as the sole surname.
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