Cotton Bowl Classic Looms as Rice Owls Meet Tar Heels
Rice Owls and North Carolina Tarheels edge toward the Cotton Bowl Classic Monday after final workouts. Coaches report no injuries and praise their teams as both squads resume focused preparations for the season finale.
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Jessye
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Neely
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Hogan May Return to Acten Friday
Bantam Ben Hogan indicated he may return to tournament golf at the Los Angeles Open next Friday after two brisk Riviera practice rounds. He shot 69 on the front nine and 36 back, praised chipping and putting while acknowledging weak driving, noting his legs still limit his play. Officials will hold a spot for Hogan until Tuesday amid the $15,000 event’s kickoff.
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Ben Hogan
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Riviera
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Hogan's Alley
Texas
Braniff Airways Reports 1949 Nine Month Profit
Braniff International Airways posted a profit of 215,887 for the first nine months of 1949 according to the stockholders report by President J Braniff. The company estimates a 234,678 loss for the third quarter, offset by about 24,000 from the second quarter, shaping the early three month period.
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Dallas
Branitf International Airways
J . Branitt
Baytown Sports Highlights Of 1949 Grid Season
A year wrap of 1949 in Baytown sports with Baytown Ball High and the Ganders. Notable games include a heart breaking loss to Ball High for the District 12 AA title and exciting wins over Orange Freeport and Galena Park. Gander back stars Lee and Brundrett feature prominently along with standout juniors Horace Mann Junior High and future Robert E. Lee players.
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Ball High
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Freeport
Gilena Park
Orange Femme
Lee
Bosse Johnson
Olney Beltz
Gatens Park
Tommy Brardrett
Jackets
Tommy Brajors
Brundrett
Peydirt Freeport
Galena Perk
Joe McMasters
John Bigni
Texas City
Stingarees
Pasadena
Free
Houston
Lamar
Herc
Horace Mann Junior High
Robert E. Lee
Navy and St Louis in Cotton Bowl finals tonight
Navy and St Louis University reached the finals after rough openers in the Cotton Bowl basketball tournament. Navy edged Southern Methodist 52 to 50 and St Louis beat Baylor 50 to 50 amid fouls and bench ejections. Baylor and SMU clash in the consolation game before the title tilt.
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St Louis Billikens Tech
Southern Methodist
Baylor
Swede Stinson
Pat’ Corrigan
BU Wilson
Wilson
SMU
Fred Freeman
Baytown Softball Crown Highlights Great Year
Gray Lumber captured the Major City League title in Baytown after a tight playoff with General Tire. Julio Martinez powered a two to one win in the final game with a sixth inning homer, and Gray claimed the sportsmanship trophy as N H Boyett Culpepper added MVP honors. Culpepper rode an 11 game win streak to rise from last to top standings. the playoff race stayed tight to the end.
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Gray Lumber
General Tire
Gray
Julio Martinez
Webster Brinkley
N. H. Boyett
Culpepper
Dittman
Hemphill
Humble
Big Swede Led Ganders Past State Champs In 1949
Tom Stolhandske known as the Big Swede powered the Ganders as they defeated Texas City 53 42 ending a standout district season. Barry Nettles added 13 points while Bubba Choate Jackie Porge and Hicosse Johnson fueled the offense. Ganders finished 7 wins 3 losses and Hemphill’s independent quintet dominated City League play before heading into the next season.
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Stolhandske
Net
Bubba Choate
Galens Park
Jackie Porge
Hicosse Johnson
Ganders
Hemphill
Baytown
Texan Parade to recount Texas history in Baytown Sun weekly
A new weekly feature Texan Parade will appear in the Baytown Sun starting the new year. Written by Ross Phares, East Texas Baptist College, it reviews lives of notable Texans. The column aims to blend scholarship with journalism to present informal Texas history portraits.
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United States
Rand
Mexico
Boxer Near Death From Ring Injury
New York December 31 heavyweight boxer Vingo lay in very serious condition from brain injuries after a Madison Square Garden knockout by Rock Marciano. Vingo, 20, was knocked unconscious in the sixth round and received last rites at St Clare’s Hospital as crowd of 250 prayed for his recovery. Referee Harry Ebbets said the punch drove his head to the canvas with terrific force after two counts of nine.
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Rock Marciano
Brockton
Massachusetts
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Wingo
Ly One
Harry Ebbets
Kentucky and Missouri Reach Front Rank in Cager Play
New York dispatch notes Kentucky North Carolina State and Missouri rising among top college basketball teams after strong showings in Sugar Bowl Dixie Classic and Big Seven tournaments. Kentucky edged Villanova 71 66 with Jim Line scoring key late baskets and Bill Spivey adding 22. North Carolina State beat Penn State 50 40 for the Dixie Classic title as Sammy Ranzing led with 15 points. Missouri defeated Oklahoma 44 42 in the Big Seven final with George Lafferty scoring six late points to seal the win.
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Missouri
Wildcats
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North Carolina
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Jim Line
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Teres
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