Yanks Expect Big Trade
The New York Yankees, led by general manager George Weiss, are rumored to be seeking three trades at the MLB meeting. Targets include Fred Sanford of the Browns and Mickey Vernon of the Senators, with negotiations also involving the White Sox over Steve Souchock.
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New York Yankees
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New Yorkers
Trade Mart
Fred Sanford
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Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
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Browns
Bill Dewitt
Sherm Dollar
Weiss
Mickey Vernon
Yankees
White Sox
Sox
Steve Souchock
Yankee
Stranahan Wins Miami Open in Historic Amateur Victory
Frank Stranahan of Toledo won the Miami Open with a 10 under par 270 to become the first amateur to capture the event and a major PGA title this year. Melvin Harbert finished second with 274 after a Miami Springs course record 62, earning $2,000. Tony Penna and Steve Warga Jr. tied for third at 276, splitting $2,400.
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Miami
Fla
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Stranahan
Melvin
Chick) Harbert
Detroit
Harbert
Miami Springs
Tony Penna
Cincinnati
Steve Warga, Jr
Warga
Penna
Basketball Season Opens Like Football Upsets Mark Start
The 1948-49 college basketball season is full of upsets with five of ten last season's major conference champions beaten. Kentucky leads with early wins as St. Louis, Holy Cross, Tulane join Sugar Bowl field. conference previews show struggles in the Ivy, Big Nine, Missouri Valley, and Southeastern regions.
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Ben Phlegar
New York
Baylor
N. C
Phillies Oilers
Oklahoma
Arkansas
St. Joseph's
Philadelphia
North Carolina State
South Atlantic
Kansas State
Brigham Young
California
Kentucky
Wildcats
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de Paul
Isa
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Tulane
Boston
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Brooklyn
Columbia
Yale
Penn
Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
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Southern
North Carolina
Southeastern
Missouri Valley
Oklahoma Aggies
Bradleyv
Southwest
Southern Methodist
Texas
Pacific Coast
Oregon State
Washington
Cardinals Rally to Clip Bears for Western Division Title
Jim Conzelman cooled his Chicago Cardinals to spark a 24-21 comeback over the Bears. Trailing 14-3 at halftime, Chicago scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, including two late touchdowns, to clinch the Western division and set up a title game with Philadelphia. Johnny Lujack connected twice for TDs, but Pat Harder kicked the decisive scores and a late onside gamble failed for Chicago.
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Chicago
Jim Conzelman
Chicago Cardinals
Conzelman
Southsiders
Philadel His
Eagle
Bears
Johnny Lujack
Pat Harder
Bear
Cardinals
Harder
Northsiders
Akier Lanjack
Boxing ticket trends show out of town sales surge
Veteran promoter Hymie Lewin notes major boxing rematches attract large out of town demand. He cites the Louis Schmeling II and Louis Conn fights as examples with high away sales boosted by radio and newspaper coverage. Video viewing could boost interest further.
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New York
Hymie Lewin
20Th Century Sporting Club
Louis Schmeling
Louis-Walcott
Fritsch’s on the run field goal shocks Brooklyn win
Green Bay quarterback Ted Fritsch sprinted in for a placement kick on fourth down as Curly Lambeau signaled a field goal. The Packers lined up with ten men as the ball was snapped and Fritsch kicked in stride, splitting the uprights for a perfect three points.
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Green Bay
Ted Fritsch
Brooklyn St
Packers
Curly Lambeau
Fritsch
Ted
Sugar Bowl star Stan Marczyk as top scholar and lineman
Nesquehoning Pennsylvania native Stan Marczyk, 285 pounds, is North Carolina's Sugar Bowl standout tackle and the sole Phi Beta Kappa on the squad. The Cardinals' training camp list contains no rookie with a winning record, as the phrase won and lost refers to performance, not salary.
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Stan Marczyk
Nesquehoning
North Carolina
Cardinals
Hogan Still Top Money Winner in PGA Race
Ben Hogan named Professional of the Year and top PGA money winner with 32112 dollars in official earnings. Lloyd Mangrum close behind with 31289.99 official and 45898.32 total including 14608.33 unofficial prize money from Tom O'Shanter. Mangrum aimed to topple Hogan with a high finish at the Miami Open, which ended yesterday.
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Fila
Ben Hogan
Professional Golf Association
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Ho-gan
Tom O'Shanter
Mangrum
Hogan
Bears and Cardinals Clash Ends With Rally and Interceptions
The Cardinals pulled ahead as Ray Mallouf led a yard scoring drive and Vince Banonis sealed a 24-21 edge with an interception of Lujack. Sid Luckman led a late Bears surge but a second interception by Red Cochrane dashed their comeback bid.
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Ray Mallouf
Paul Christman
Cardinals
Vince Banonis
Lujack
Bear
Sid Luckman
Cardinal
Luckman
Sid
Red Cochrane
Cards Defeat Bears to Clinch Western Title in 24-21 Thriller
In a tight finish the Chicago Cardinals rallied past the Bears 24-21 to seal the Western division and set up a championship showdown with Philadelphia. Buffalo also surged past Baltimore 28-17 to claim the AAC Eastern crown, while Detroit and Baltimore each fell in other league action.
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Chicago Cardinals
Cleveland Browns
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Eagles
Browns
Buffalo Bills
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Bills
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Bears
Buffalo
Baltimore
Philadelphia Eagles
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Jim Hardy
Bob Waterfield
Rams
Louis says Charles earns shot at title
Joe Louis, training for a six round exhibition with Arturo Godoy in Philadelphia, said Ez zard Charles proved he is the leading heavyweight contender after beating Charles sacks Joe Baksi in Madison Square Garden. Louis noted he may defend his crown next summer and Charles is the best bet for a title challenger.
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Charles
Madison Square Garden
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Cincinnati
Savold
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Golfer earnings across Miami Open hit $10,000 prize pool
The report lists players and prize money from the Miami Open. Jimmy Demaret of Ojai California placed third with $23 699 99 official total, Bobby Locke of South Africa did not compete and was fourth with $20 010, Skip Alexander of Lexington earned sixth with $287 50, while others earned low sums and Hogan missed the event.
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Jimmy Demaret
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Calif
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Skip Alexander
Lexington
Year of no defense marks 1948 college football season
New NCAA figures crown Michigan as national champions in defense with 44 points allowed per game, while Georgia Tech leads total and rushing defense. Northwestern tops forward pass defense, and multiple teams struggle to limit aerial attacks as Michigan State and others yield high pass volumes.
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University of Nevada
Johnny “Red” O’quinn
Wake Forest College
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
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O'Quinn
New York
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Michigan
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Pen
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Hardin Simmons
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Fla
Ohio State
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Minnesota
Dixie Conference Plans For Two Year Sports Schedule
The Dixie Conference meeting in Birmingham outlines two year schedules for all sports. A basketball tournament is set in Jackson, Mississippi from February 28 to March 2, 1949. Golf, tennis and track finals run in Macon, Georgia May 20 21 to crown champions. Participating schools include Florida State University, Mercer, Howard College, Millsaps, Stetson, Tampa, Oglethorpe, Lambuth and others.
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Dixie Conference
Jackson
Miss
Macon
Stanley Robinson
Plains College
Clinton
Florida State University
Tallahassee
Mercer University
Macon, Ga
Howard College
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Jackson, Miss
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Deland, Fla
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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, Ga
Lambuth College
Jackson, Tenn
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