Byron Nelson Takes Lead At Los Angeles Open
The Lord Byron of Toledo moved ahead in the 20th Los Angeles open by one stroke over defending champion Slammin Sam Snead after a 69 on Saturday to reach 140 two rounds. Jim Ferrier and Snead at 141, while a large crowd saw 6,000+ spectators and an accident on the first tee.
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Joe Kirkwood, Jr
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Ray Sleppy
Cooper Nearly Traded Cash for Cardinals Pitching Duo
The Giants pursued a deal to acquire one or more of St Louis Cardinal returning pitchers, centering on Walker and Mort. Walker and Mort, famed as a brother battery, helped Cardinals win pennants and titles in the early 1940s. A salary dispute in April threatened Walker’s status, leading to his eventual trade to the Braves for cash and Red Barrett after Mort’s sale.
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Michigan State Beats Cincinnati 69 38 in Home Win
Michigan State college basketball drubbed Cincinnati 69 to 38 before 4,275 at Jenison Field House. Center Mat Mazza led with 13 points while Robin Roberts and Don Waldron each added 11 as State built an early lead and never trailed, avenging two close losses from last year.
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Seabiscuit Ties Hallmark Jockey Georgie Woolf Dies
Georgie Woolf, known as the Ice Man, dies at 36 after a Santa Anita spill. The Canadian rider rose to fame aboard Seabiscuit and many champions, with a storied career highlighted by 25 stakes wins in 1942 and key Belmont Futurity victories. A public tribute occurred at Santa Anita with flags at half mast.
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Lyle Quinn Sees Big Boom In Prep Sports History
IOWA CITY AP The end of the war and lifting of rationing remove obstacles to mushroom growth in Iowa high school sports. Lyle Quinn secretary of the State High School Athletic Association foresees a boom beginning with record crowds for the boys state basketball tournament in March.
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Notre Dame Tops De Paul Behind Klier and Boryla
Notre Dame overcame a 26 point halftime deficit to edge De Paul as Leo Klier's second half surge and strong guarding by Vince Boryla against George Mikan kept Notre Dame within reach. Mikan scored 17 in the first half but was held scoreless after intermission as De Paul led 35 20 early in the second half.
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Cyclones Fall To Wildcats In Big Six Tilt OT
Kansas State defeats Iowa State 52 46 in overtime to snap an 11 game skid. Iowa State forced extra period at 44 44 on Jim Buck mid court buzzer. Schultz led Kansas State with 11 free throws as K State set a conference record with 26 free throws.
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Government urges limited take to boost sport fun
Washington officials press a nationwide educational program to urge hunting and fishing for fun rather than kills. A senate committee backs funding of about 50 000 for education via films radio talks school lectures and press material in cooperation with states and private citizens. The plan includes habitat guidance for landowners and aims to rebuild fish stocks slowed by wartime hatchery cuts while veterans gain firearms experience and stocks remain high in remote areas.
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Pirates Buy Jimmy Brown From Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the purchase of infielder Jimmy Brown from the St Louis Cardinals for an undisclosed cash amount. No players changed hands. The price was described as five figures, with Chicago meetings mentions placing Brown’s value around 35000 to 40000 dollars.
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Loras routs Coe 79 to 31 behind Marty's 5 buckets
Loras College dominated Coe with a strong second half surge led by Marty who scored five field goals and two free throws in eight minutes. Coe trailed 55-31 after early runs as Loras built a commanding lead despite Knipschield's injury absence. The Cupe five head to face Grinnell at the Coe fieldhouse next weekend.
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Ohio State edged by Purdue in late rally and injury scare
Ohio State led 47 34 with 13 minutes left and Purdue surged to 47 41 as Julius Ritter Floyd Lawson John Hinga and Hoffman sparked the comeback. Huston scored the knockout blow on a foul play and a long field goal, then Hoffman and Amling collided, sending Hoffman to the bench with an ankle injury as the Buckeyes held the late lead.
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Doc Blanchard Wins 1945 Heisman Memorial Trophy
Felix Doc Blanchard Army fullback was named the outstanding college football player of 1945 at a Downtown Athletic Club ceremony. The award, in its 11th year, was chosen by sports writers and radio casters. Ohio State’s Leslie Horvath held the 1944 honor.
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Widdoes Resigns as Ohio State Football Coach
Indianapolis dispatch reports coach Paul Brown from Ohio State announced his resignation on Saturday for his own satisfaction. He stated no external pressure influenced the move and that he will be replaced by assistant Paul Bixler in the head role.
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Robert Schwartz Named Sports Editor at Daily Student
Ames born Robert Schwartz of Fenton has been appointed sports editor of the Daily Student at Iowa State College. He served as a B-25 flying instructor during the war and previously edited the Fenton Reporter for two years.
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GI Gazette Recap of Postwar Sports and Local News
Postwar items include Bernie Kozberg awaiting discharge by March Harry Soper at Pearl Harbor prepares to return home Vaude Fellwock resuming policing duties and Harold Hawkins a 17 year old from Marengo tops 1946 Golden Gloves entries. Spike Nelson insurance coach with national coaching background comments on 1940 Cornell team Ted Swenson Iowa staff business plans Whitey Wolfe Stanford basketball aide with degree Joe McDermott signs with Yankees scouts Bennie Douglas Grinnell navy to Grinnell Jack Dempsey wrestling referee in Council Bluffs Wisconsin basketball at Linus City tomorrow night.
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Secret Draft Proposed For College Talent
In Chicago the All-America conference, amid its first intra-league clash, proposed a secret draft of college stars with Dan Toppings New York team to pick one player from each rival club. Mal Stevens said the circuit would select seniors on a limited basis and seek a pro transition list from the NCAA. The group criticized the NFLs free substitution rule and pledged to largely follow the collegiate substitution book with coach approval before approach.
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