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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1948
Page
3
New York sports promoters face multi million dollar losses as price hikes deter attendance. Boxing tickets rise despite weak crowds at the 20th Century club. Tropical Park racing runs a deficit while basketball tickets sit high and scarce. The column urges fair pricing and fewer games to restore interest by next Christmas.
AP reports Sugar Bowl hosts a week long carnival with a Lake Pontchartrain regatta a tennis invitational boxing basketball and track events. About 30000 visitors are expected to crowd into New Orleans seeking lodging as leaders tease a NC Tar Heels versus Oklahoma Sooners football clash on New Year’s Day.
In Miami Florida a seven year old gelding named Santa Claus ran in the fourth race at Tropical Park. Bettors who had placed two dollars on him typically profited but this time Santa finished a cheerless seventh.
Ty Cobb, baseball legend, is in a Palo Alto hospital for a medical checkup and observation. Dr Norman Sears, Cobb's physician, said the former star arrived Friday and would likely stay a week. Visitors are not expected to be allowed in the first days.
Villanova Wildcats head to San Diego for the Harbor Bowl New Year’s Day meeting with the University of Nevada. The team completed a one day Christmas holiday break and resumed practice as they ready for the California showdown.
New York dispatch summarizes college football form with Northwestern and notes Pete Reiser is trusted by Billy Southworth to anchor the 1949 pennant plans with hopes he plays all 154 games. Reiser, nicknamed Pistol Pete, had shown waning interest with the Dodgers but is pegged as valuable if he returns to form.
Northwestern's football team impressed sports writers with a fast, hard hitting display at Brookside Park. Coach Voigts urged even more speed while losing energy during a three fumble session. Joe Zuravieff, hurt earlier, returned but did not scrimmage as the Wildcats prepare for the Rose Bowl clash with California on New Year’s Day. Light workouts expected Monday and Tuesday.
The Colorado A. & M. football team will depart Fort Collins on Sunday for the Raisin Bowl in Fresno. They will be without starting fullback Pat Green who injured an ankle in practice.
New York dispatch notes Max Hirsch saying Citation is greater than Man O War. Trainers split, but many agree Citation is the greatest today after the $100000 Jockey Gold Cup. Man O War won the first Gold Cup in 1920 earning $5850 and set distance records. debate continues.
Gar Wood, eight time Harmsworth trophy winner, said he is through with piloting speedboats but will enter a boat in the 1949 Harmsworth renewal. He noted the challenge deadline is January 1.
East squad under coach Andy Kerr held a brisk Friday session after a tough scrimmage with a makeshift Santa Clara lineup. Purdue tackle Phil O'Reilly and Notre Dame fullback John Panelli led early action while Minnesota halfback Everett Faunce struck twice. Kerr ordered another practice for Sunday after reporting no injuries.
West team in the Shrine’s New Year charity game loses USC halfback Jack Kirby after X rays reveal a chipped bone in his right wrist. USC coach Jeff Cravath calls him a fast runner and an exceptional receiver who helped USC near upset Notre Dame.
Marine Compo captured the Tropical Park feature, upsetting favored Dubious who finished third. The 1 11 1/5 time for six furlongs yielded a $12.60 payoff.
New York AP reports promoter Harry Markson stacks an all star Madison Square Garden card for January 14 with three rising contenders Vince Foster Roland La Starza and Sir Arthur from Toronto headlining the event Foster impresses by beating Tony Mistovich and faces Teeny Pellone La Starza unbeaten in 28 pro bouts returns against Jimmy Evans while King from Toronto shines with a knockout of Tony La Bua and meets Willie Beltram The show aims to revive fight gates and inject new energy into the fading market
Reno based Nevada university football team enjoys a three day Christmas holiday from workouts before its Harbor Bowl clash with Villanova in San Diego California on January 1. The squad is expected to re assemble in San Diego on Sunday.
Berkeley Calif AP Northwesterns Bears head to New Year’s Day Rose Bowl with coach Lynn Waldorf noting the team is catching up after Christmas drills. Southern California players depart by train as full scale practice resumes in Riverside.
Chicago Blackhawks star Doug Bentley will miss the eastern trip after a left hip contusion. Bert Olmstead of the Kansas City Players will replace him on the trip to face Boston. Olmstead leads the U S Hockey League in scoring. Bentley’s return is expected for the home game against Detroit.
A four-team college basketball tournament will be held at Muscatine High School fieldhouse next Wednesday and Thursday. Dubuque U and Western Illinois Teachers open the meet with Kansas Wesleyan and Northern Illinois Teachers in the second game. Consolation and championship games follow for the losers and winners respectively.
Branch Rickey acknowledged the Dodgers may add two or three older players before the 1949 season. He praised young pitchers Branca Erskine Palica Rex Barney and Haugstad and said he would like three outfielders instead of nine. Rickey cited Hugh Casey’s lack of reliable relief and defended the club’s chances next year.
New York dispatch surveys sport conflicts from football to boxing, baseball, golf, tennis and bowling. Managers, players, and officials fume over rules, contracts, and scheduling as rivalries, boycotts, and clashing egos stain the season of peace on earth with combat and controversy.
Paterson New Jersey AP report notes May or Michael De Vita said he would look into a claim that Larry Doby Cleveland Indians outfielder could not buy a home in Paterson because he is Negro. Doby, living at 279 Hamilton Avenue, says Cleveland treatment has been kinder and may move if he cannot find a home locally.
St. Louis fans honored outfielder Enos Slaughter with gifts totaling a large value including two automobiles a Chevrolet convertible a Buick roadmaster a deep freeze a can of rattlesnake meat outdoor gear camera and projector canary and cage fishing gear deer rifle and other items reflecting generous tribute from hometown supporters.
Perry Lodge No 1340 in Iowa hosts the third annual Iowa State Moose association billiard tournament on Sunday January 23 with play at 8 a.m. Four divisions include rotation best three of five 14 and 1 rack caroms and three cushion. Entries due January 15 with $2 50 per man per event.
Eight former Marquette university football stars are now in the NFL or AFL. Ray Ape skis is with the Chicago Cardinals, George Groves and Al Klug with the Baltimore Colts and Cleveland Browns respectively, Frank Kosikowski and Mel Maceau with the Browns, Ray Ruf fel with the Chicago Rockets, Carl Schuette with the Buffalo Bills, and Johnny Strzykalski with the San Francisco 49ers.
Frederick Maryland AP Challenger II a renowned racing sire died Friday night at Glade Valley farm owner W L Brann. The 22 year old bay horse led money winnings in 1939 with 42 offspring winning 99 races earning 316281 dollars marking a standout era in American racing history.
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