St Edward's Shamrocks Return to Action After Idle Weeks
After three weeks of postponements, St Edward's meets Alun on parochial hardwood. Coach Baressi makes one lineup change, replacing Danny Dykes with Bill O Brien. The Irish aim for a 3rd win in five as they prep for three games next week against St. Joseph's Titusville Townville and Girard, with key players Hand Hyots Jansen Feeney and the Bachomers guiding the attack.
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Ed Brigham
Jack Walsh
George McMahon
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New Year gridiron picks across Rose Bowl to East West games
Projections crown Southern California over Tennessee in the Rose Bowl and Duke over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl while Texas Christian faces Oklahoma A and M in the Cotton Bowl. Georgia Tech meets Tulsa in the Orange Bowl with a rematch vibe and the East West Shrine game in San Francisco features Les Horvath and star power.
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Dallas
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Bob Fenimore
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Miami
Tulsa
Engineers
Henry Frnka
San Francisco
Les Horvath
Ohio State
Barbara Wilkins Captures 1945 Indoor Singles Title
Barbara Wilkins of New Rochelle wins the 1945 national girls indoor singles championship at Longwood, defeating Noreen Haney of McGill 6-4 6-3. Mary Beyoung of Boston and Jean Pipes of Wellesley take the indoor doubles title, beating Betty Coumbe and Norma Depperman 6-4 1-8 6-2.
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New Rochelle
Noreen Haney
McGill University
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Longwood
Mary Beyoung
Boston
Jean Pipes
Wellesley
Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Navy Marines
Hamline defeated Giny of NYC 47 to 42 while Quantico Marines posted 34 and Gallaudet 24. Akron led Westminster 81 to 11 in a striking late game showing.
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Quantico Marines
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Akron
Westminster
Big changes loom in New York sports commissions
New York State Racing Commission chair Swope resigns likely over lack of racing men on the board. Upcoming term expirations for Knicks Athletic Commission chair Jol Phelan will trigger vacancies. Legacy figures include Ed McKeever, circus alumni chatter, and Eddie Brietz guesting on the page. Diverse notes cover a Long Island bowling league, boxing gym in Paris, and service-era athletes in military posts.
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Herbert Bayard Swope
New York State Racing Commission
Jol J. Phelan
New York Athletic Commission
Racing Commission
Aggies Prepare For Cotton Bowl Showdown With Frogs
Texas A and M coach Lookebaugh said his crew will face Texas Christian in Dallas with no easy game. He praised Oklahoma A and M for its best undefeated season and readiness. In Cleveland, track coach George D. Corney, 61, longtime Ohio State and Michigan mentor, died after 28 years at Lakewood High School.
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West Virginia Back Gives Horvath Battle In Scrimmage
December practice for the 20th annual Shrine All-Star classic features West Virginia back Jim Walthall challenging Ohio State's Les Horvath. Observers note Walthall pressing Horvath in a close race as teams test intrasquad plays. The West squad uses a two backfield system with Bob Kennedy signaling and Bob Waterfield acting as signal-caller brains.
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Stephens and Hardy in Rose Bowl tilt
Pasadena Calif December 29 In the Rose Bowl battle between Southern California and Tennessee the game may hinge on Trojan captain Jim Hardy and freshman Buster Stephens. Hardy leads in passing while Stephens is a strong ground gainer. Hardy set USC records with 58 of 102 passes for 684 yards and eight touchdowns while Stephens rushed for 681 yards on 101 carries. Tennessee’s defense has drilled pass coverage as Barnhill emphasizes stopping aerials.
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Canadiens Star Richard Sets NHL Scoring Mark
Maurice Richard of Montreal's Canadiens sets an NHL scoring record with eight points in a 9-1 win over Detroit. He tallied five goals and three assists, supported by Blake and Tach, as Montreal surged past the Red Wings. Don Grosso of Detroit had six assists in another strong game. Richard's five goals equal one short of Syd Howe's single game record.
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Too Blake
Elmer Tach
Red Wings
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Coach Fanka Underdog Spirit Ahead of Orange Bowl
In Miami on December 23 rivals praised each other as Georgia Tech coach Bill Alexander hailed Henry Fanka as one of America's smartest young coaches while Tulsa coach Finkes said Alexander is among the greatest. Alexander noted the odds should favor Tulsa, with Fankas team seeking the underdog position at about 7 to 5 or 2 to 1.
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Alexander
Georgia Tech
Henry Finka
America
Tulsa
Finks
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Hie Loan
Nat Hickey Returns to Pro Basketball with Pittsburgh Raiders
Nat Hickey, a forty year old former New York Celtics player, returns to the hardwood with the Pittsburgh Raiders of the National Professional League. He expects to be available for most home games, marking a rare late career comeback after a long prior era of play.
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