California Is 13 100 Victor Over Georgia Rose Bowl Hope
United Press reports California remains the favorite to win the Rose Bowl after beating Georgia. Betting moods center on Duke and Tech references as projections shift toward California’s strong showing. Meanwhile Tennessee coach Neyland dismisses gamblers as “good time Charlies” ahead of the Grange Bowl. Anxious sidelines and ticket prices push toward a sold out Sasor Bowl forecast as Texas Christian and Carnegie Tech prepare.
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Odd 7-3 score marks Union City cage tilt drama
Union City High defeated Falconer High 59-36 as first string won big. The notable surprise came from Falconer reserves beating Union City reserves 7-3 in a game where the odd score drew chatter among cage enthusiasts.
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Goldberg to Handle Ball Carrying Role in Championship Clash
San Francisco December 27 The University of Pittsburgh star halfback Biggie Goldberg will move back to Jeff fullback for the Big East championship game against West at Kenar stadium in January.
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Oklahoma Stars Without Key Players Boost Team Depth
Norman, Oklahoma, December reports Oklahoma Sooners, champions of the Big Six Conference, prepare to meet Tennessee in the Orange Bowl. The squad has won ten straight, relying on rugged depth rather than single stars, as two top backs Howard Red McCarty and BU Jennings are sidelined by injuries. McCarty suffers a broken thigh, Jennings an ankle fracture.
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Miami Wins Buzzer Beater Over McKeesport 19-13
Miami High School defeated McKeesport 19 to 13 at Burdine Stadium before 6000 spectators as Helfbavie Gear Dubruiel scored the late touchdown after a muffed center pass on the McKeesport 4 yard line. A late error by McKeesport set up the winning drive.
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DePaul led Penn State 31 28 while Loyola posted 44 with Minnesota Nebraska and California also scoring. Ohio State and Oregon tied or traded leads as the day featured mixed results across college football scores with unclear final outcomes.
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Nova to Clash With Braddock in March W-Rounder
New York December 27 Louw Nova will meet James J Braddock former world heavyweight champion in a Wood-rounder in Madison Square Garden March 31 it was learned today. If Nova wins he will net Max Baer in an outdoor bout next summer. Braddock retired after losing to Tommy Farr last January 21 but is returning due to financial pressures.
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Kankakee Residents Honor Grid Heroes
Kankakee residents last night replaced Christmas decorations with red white and blue bunting as they prepared a formal welcome for Cadet Marty Stella and Midshipman Alle Bergener captains of the Army and Navy football teams. One thousand of the city’s 21 000 residents will fill the local armory tonight for a banquet honoring the two youths whose election as captains made football history.
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Big Ten Leaders Clash in Madison Square Garden Tonight
Minnesota and Illinois meet two Metropolitan teams in a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden as two top Big Ten outfits test their form in a festive boxing day week.
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Seabiscuit to Pass Up Races for Santa Anita
Seabiscuit, nearing a earnings record, will skip his upcoming races to run in Santa Anita's $100,000 handicap next May. Trainer Tom Smith announced the plan after evaluating a minor ligament issue and shipping considerations. The decision ends hopes for a rematch with War Admiral in the Widener Cup or other marquee events and delays a potential clash with top rivals Lawrin Slagle and Dawber. Seabiscuit has earned $24,480 and needs $36,261 to tie the record.
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Foxx Delivers One Of Baseball's Remarkable Seasons
Jimmy Foxx reemerges as a standout in 1937, leading the American League with a .399 average, guiding the Boston Red Sox to the league title. He ties the AL record for extra base hits in a single inning with home run and triple in the sixth at St Louis on Sept 20, while Taft Wright finishes at .350 but misses batting title due to limited games.
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Cleveland Barons Triumph Over Hershey Bears in HHL Clash
The Cleveland Barons defeated the Hershey Bears 3 to 2 in a National Hockey League game before about 7 000 fans at Hershey Sports Arena. Scoring details and overtime pressure highlighted a tense matchup as Cleveland preserved a late lead.
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Nova Rated Challenger No 1 by The Ring
New York December 27 Nova Alameda heavyweight rising star earns The Ring magazine annual ranking as No 2 in group behind Champion Joe Louis. Big names Max Baer, Bob Pastor and Tony Galento also featured as top heavyweights while Louis is rated boxer of the year. Nova’s victories over Gtnay Birhind and Pommy Farr propel him into the challenger’s spot in Ring’s 1988 ranking.
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Budge and Marble Named Top Players of 1988
New York December 27 two prominent entertainers Budge and Marble are named No 1 rankings for 1988 by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. The announcement recalls 1926 when Vincent Richards held a similar honor.
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