Best Of SEC Tilts Can't Make Changes In Top Of Standings
SEC football nears season end with five bowl teams. Georgia Tech clinched the title with a 23-9 win over Georgia, Tennessee routed Vanderbilt 46-0, and Alabama moved to fourth by beating Auburn 21-0. Mississippi State sits sixth as Kentucky and Florida duel. LSU upset Tulane 16-0 vaulting to tenth as Tulane drops to ninth.
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Browns and Lions Face Title Meeting Possibility
New York reports the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions, leaders in their conferences, have strong chances to meet for the NFL championship. Cleveland tops the American Conference with two games left and can seal at least a tie by beating the Chicago Cardinals next Sunday. The Lions share the National Conference lead with the Rams after a 34-21 victory over the 49ers, while Green Bay Dallas and Chicago Bears have no scheduled games.
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Baseball winter meetings spark Robinson Durocher headlines
At the Phoenix gathering Jackie Robinson accuses the Yankees of racial prejudice prompting a denial from George Weiss. Leo Durocher says he will stay with the Giants. Minor league officials prepare for their convention addressing rules and radio television issues.
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Tide Opens Cage Season With Howard Tonight
Alabama begins the 1952-53 basketball season under a new coach and lineup in Tuscaloosa facing Howard. Center Paul Sullivan and other stars have departed, while Johnny Dee leads five seniors with limited game experience. The squad includes seniors Grant Scott Putman and non lettermen Sexton Norman, plus four sophomores and six freshmen. the opener marks a SEC clash with Georgia Tech on December 19 at home.
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Scrap steel forms about half of new steel production
Scrap steel provides roughly half of each ton of new steel in modern plants, reflecting the significant role of recycled material in the steelmaking process.
Time Sooners Made Pitch For Berth In SW Conference
New York report argues Oklahoma Sooners should join the Southwest Conference to boost competition and bowl access. Texas Tech and Houston U. push for entry, with Dallas Times Herald poll showing early reader support for admitting Oklahoma.
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Two Tulane Gridders Sign for South Blue Gray Game
Tulane stars Roy Bailey and Bobby Nuss joined the South squad for the Dec. 27 Blue Gray clash, bringing the roster to full strength while several Yankee spots remain. The piece lists signed players by position and college, with multiple other schools represented on the South roster.
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Kentucky
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Chattanooga
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LSU
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Ed Mioduszewski
Wiliam
Mary Dudley
Spence
Ray Graves
Lewis Carpenter
Arkansas
Buddy Sutton
Licorice Found in King Tutankhamun Tomb Opening
Archaeologists uncovered a large stash of licorice during the 1923 opening of King Tutankhamun Ankh-Amen’s tomb in Egypt. The find surfaced among numerous grave goods as researchers documented the discovery.
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Red Raiders 6th In News Final Football Ranking
Birmingham based Birmingham News trophies to Bessemer for second year. Bessemer defeated Butler 27 to 6 to clinch unofficial title with high scoring 132% points. Ramsay edged by champions as top ten list includes Coffee Florence Ensley Decatur Murphy and Sidney Lanier.
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St Bernard College Saints Basketball Schedule Preview
The St Bernard College Saints announce a 24 game schedule starting December 9 at home against Flemming Transfer Company. They travel to Jacksonville State Teachers College on December 12 and Coosa YMCA on December 13 before a busy January through February slate featuring Auburn Frosh, Redstone Arsenal, Marion Institute, Athens College, and Vanderbilt Frosh among others. Coach Charles Richard aims for a top season with former Cullman and Morgan County stars contributing.
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Tropic Sea Water Less Salty Than Cold Regions
A brief note states that sea water in tropical regions has lower salinity than waters in colder areas. The contrast highlights regional differences in ocean chemistry.
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Grabs Passing Title Highlights Washingtons 33 27 Win
Washington senior Pvt Don Heinrich captured the national passing title with seven completions for 137 yards in the 33 27 victory over Washington State. Sophomore Chuck Becker starred for WSC with 176 rushing yards as Ed Barker set a national three year receiving record with 108 catches. Becker’s performance drew praise as Heinrich and Barker drew pre game hype fading behind the breakout day.
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Blaik Sees Faster Comeback for Army Football
West Point coach Col Earl Blaik notes Army showed improvement after a 7 0 loss to Navy in Philadelphia. He avoids a precise comeback timeline, praising his team’s faster-than-expected progress and missing back Freddie Meyers from pre season drills.
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1952 Football Campaign Lived Up To Its Advance Notices
New York report notes Michigan State finished undefeated in major teams with 24 straight wins while Georgia Tech also excelled. Illinois California and Texas Christian underperformed yet Maryland rose then faltered after a postseason bid decision. Notre Dame emerged as upset king as Oklahoma and USC fell to the Irish.
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Licorice Sweetener Virtually Fifty Times Sweeter Than Sugar
A historical note explains that the licorice sweetening agent is about 50 times sweeter than cane sugar, highlighting its potent sweetness in old confectionery contexts.
Tuesday's Cage Schedule Includes Local Matchups
East Limestone vs Clements Union Hill vs Trinity Priceville vs Eva Cotaco vs Austinville Athens vs Moulton Falkville vs Hartselle. Also notes there are about 70 species of pine tree.
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