Lions favored as Browns face Detroit in final NFL title bid
The season ends with 60,000 fans in Cleveland as the Browns meet the Detroit Lions. Detroit is seen in better shape, with doubts over Dub Jones and Ead Mac Speedie for Cleveland. Lions hold three wins over the Browns this year, aided by youth and Otto Graham’s leadership. Prediction: Detroit 28, Cleveland 24.
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Shrine Game Preview Highlights Slippery Field Conditions
Slippery footing and damp skies were forecast as East and West gridiron stars prepared for the Shrine Game at Kenny Stadium. Nearly 60,000 tickets were sold for the nationally televised showdown starting at 1:45 p.m. PST. Michigan State coach Clarence Munn led the East with 45 plays and a spread strategy, while Howie Odell of Washington limited the West to a dozen plays under a P formation. Oklahoma’s Billy Wessels and California’s Johnny Olszewski highlighted the West squad.
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Biggie) Munn
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Erie South County Keg Tourney Draws Bowlers From Six Areas
Berry's Auditorium hosts the second annual Jouthpaw Keg Tourney on Saturdays January 10 and 17 with sanctioned left handed bowlers from Erie Crawford Warren Venango Chautauqua and Ashtabula counties. First prize is $50 plus The Times trophy. Entry closes January 7. field limited and handicap rules apply.
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Southern Cal Holds FNAL Scrimmage Today
Pasadena Calif Southern California Trojans prepare for Rose Bowl clash with Wisconsin in a final tune up. Coach Jess Hill says today’s scrimmage ends their prep period while Ivy Williamson notes Wisconsin will also hold a light workout ahead of the New Year showdown.
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Bowling standings update in VFW Men’s C League show Penelec No 1 ahead
Penelec No 1 increased its lead to five games by sweeping Penelec No 2 while Brigham's Sunoco blanked VFW rivals. Standings show Penelec No 1 42 22, Brigham's Sunoco 40 20, Veterans Auto Sales 39 28. Match results list Penelec 735 633 102, Penelec 570 615 603, Brigham's 28 597 408, Veterans 488 534 492. In other sports notes, fights and boxing results briefed from West Palm Beach and Edmonton report.
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Vince Martinez Wins By TKO In Ninth Round
New York report says Vince Martinez, Paterson native and rising welter, defeated Don Williams by technical knockout in the ninth round at Madison Square Garden. Referee Ruby Goldstein stopped the bout at 1:95 of the round. Martinez targets Chuck Davey as he moves toward Rookie of the Year contention.
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Ted Williams Becomes Fishing Tackle Official
Miami Florida Ted Williams a former Boston Red Sox star and marine jet pilot becomes vice president of a fishing tackle distributing company He will depart for California and likely Korea after setting up the venture Williams who signed a 125000 contract with Boston in 1950 says the sideline will help after military service and he hopes to return to baseball next September He also mentions a wish to play some polo.
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Casey Stengel No. 1 To Be Brought In Today
Dallas laid out Magnolia Ark for a major league style event as Dick Burnet owner of the Dallas club of the Texas League brings in Casey Stengel No 1 an oil well stake named for the Yankees manager with a share held by him tomorrow will feature Carl Hubbell Paul Richards Pinky Higgins Phil Cavaretta Charley Grimm and Steve O Neil as hockey scores fade with a brief American League note of Syria se 9 Ghivend.
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Yanks and Rebs clash in Blue Gray grid game today
Montgomery Alabama hosts the annual Blue-Gray game as Yanks and Rebs prepare for a hard fought afternoon. Co-captains Jack Little of Texas A&M and Lloyd Colergahn of Maryland lead the Grays while Gordy Serr of Michigan State and Bill Turney of Purdue run the Yanks. Rip Bugle of Penn State, with Bert Ingwersen of Illinois and ex Harvard coach Dick Harlow, mix a strong passing attack with a sharp defense for a 1 30 PM kickoff Central Time 2 30 PM EST considered a key contest after a week of tough practice.
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O Brien Aims For Scoring Record Tonight
Johnny O'Brien the 5 9 Seattle U star seeks to break a four year college scoring record tonight at Convention Hall. He needs one point to tie the record of 2502 set by Nate DeLong at River Falls Wisconsin State Teachers. O'Brien tied the mark with 22 points last Tuesday as New York University faces Seattle and St Joseph's College opens a doubleheader with Fordham and Temple.
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Injury Riddled Browns And Lions Clash For Title
Cleveland hosts Detroit in a pivotal title clash marked by injuries on both sides. Browns benched Mac Speedie and Ditty Jones. Stanfel out, Low Creekmur to start, with replacements Miller and Cruckmur stepping in. Detroit faces similar issues as key players are limited.
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Syracuse Warriors Moving Up On Leaders
Syracuse Warriors climb in the American Hockey League standings after a string of wins. They moved from cellar to within two points of third place and six behind leaders Cleveland Barons. A 5 1 victory at Cleveland sparked a four goal second period barrage.
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Kozar to miss Cotton Bowl for Tennessee
Tennessee star fullback Andy Kozar will not play in the Cotton Bowl against Texas on New Year’s Day due to an injured hip. Trainer Mickey O’Brien announced the decision, saying Kozar cannot warrant participation in the bowl game. Junior Ray Byrd and freshman Ted Schwanger will assume the fullback duties.
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Browns to Coach in Senior Bowl By Owen and Brows
Coach Steve Owen of the New York Giants will arrive to ready the Jan 3 Senior Bowl. North coach Paul Brown of the Cleveland Browns will supervise practice after the championship game in Cleveland. Forty six players arrive in seven flights, with thirty nine also slated for the East West and North South contests.
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Women's Amateur Golf Tournament Set for 1944 Events
The U S Golf Association announced the 1944 Women's Amateur Championship will be held at Allegheny Country Club in Sowivktey Pennsylvania. The Junior Amateur will take place at Los Angeles Country Club and the Curtis Cup Matches, pitting Britain against the United States, will be at Merion Cricket Club in Ardmore Pennsylvania. College basketball scores show Missouri 68 Town 61 and Oregon 87 Washington 1 in overtime.
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LaSalle Favored In Cage Tourney
LaSalle Explorers, ranked No 1, were seen as favorites to win the inaugural Hellfays Festival basketball tournament opening today at Madison Square Garden. Featured teams include Manhattan Cincinnati St John’s Miami of Ohio New York Utah State, with a tripleheader and championship set for Tuesday night after Monday doubleheaders.
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Despirito's Hopes Of Setting Flor Fade
Miami Florida Despirito Horse racing note reports 18 year old jockey Lawrence Mass DeSpirite chasing the world record of 486 winners in a year. He trails with five needed after a setback at Tropical Park and faces stiff mounts and strong competition as he plans Tropical Park races and an Oriental Park meeting.
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