Sanity Code Draws More Big Talks
SOUTH BEND IN. Dec 13 NCAA and AAU pressure grows over the Sanity Code. Dr Karl Leib NCAA president warned violators face sanctions stronger than expulsion and schedule boycotts. Avery Brundage urged defining athletic scholarships as payment for athletic ability. Leib hinted at tougher measures amid debate on training tables and meal limits.
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Karl Leib
Iowa
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Notre Dame
Leib
Avery Brundage
U. S. Olympic Association
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San Francisco
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Greene Chosen For James J. Walker Memorial Award
Abe Greene, National Boxing Association Commissioner and editor of the Paterson Evening News, has been selected by the New York Boxing Writers' Association for the 1949 James J. Walker Memorial Award for long and meritorious service to boxing. Greene, NBA president, was named commissioner last year and recently reappointed.
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Abe Greene
National Boxing Association
New York Boxing Writers’ Association
James J. Walker
Greene
Paterson
N. J
Evening News
NBA
Cage Results From The Associated Press Southeastern
Southeastern cage results list scores for Louisiana teams William and Mary over Randolph Macon 73 to 46 McCrary 46 Wake Forest 43 Kansas State 49 West Virginia State College 56 Bluffton 34 Texas A and M 66 Abilene Christian 45 Loyola of Chicago 76 Marquette Bradiev University 74 Missouri 35 George Washington 83 Washington and Lee 68 Morehead Teachers 56 Concordia Minn 35 Kentucky Wesleyan 73 Villa Madonna 47 Westminster 85 Slippery Rock Teachers 51
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Randolph Macon
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Kentucky Wesleyan
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Baseball leagues vote to continue day games under lights
In New York yesterday the National and American Leagues voted to allow day games to be continued under lights when darkness interrupts play.
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Parker resigns as coach of Chicago Cardinals
Raymond Buddy Parker resigns as coach of the professional Chicago Cardinals. Commissioner Bert Bell of Philadelphia says divisions in the new National American pro league will be decided by a vote of the membership.
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Buddy) Parker
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Boxing writers name Ezzard Charles boxer of the year
New York boxing writers awarded the Edward J. Neil trophy to Ezzard Charles as boxer of the year. Manuel Ortiz, London bantamweight champion, signed to defend his crown in London on February 28 against the winner of Danny O Sullivan Ted Gardner bout.
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Manuel Ortiz
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Horse of the Year honors and notable race results
In Turf Arid Sport Di ract aceL coverage Horse of the Year went to Farm's Coaltown while Miami-Grandview Stables' All In Fun won at Tropical Park for $9.20 and Burgette paid $6.10 at Tanforan. The U S Trotting Association elected Henry Knauf of Ladd Illinois to a four year term as president.
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Haas Jr. Wins Miami Open After Playoff Over Hamilton
Freddie Haas Jr. of New Orleans edged Bob Hamilton by two strokes to win the Miami Open after an 18 hole playoff. Avery Brund, president of the U S Olympic Association, warned college athletes accepting scholarships may be barred from Olympic participation.
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Freddie Haas Jr
New Orleans
Bob Hamilton
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Avery Brundage
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Tallassee Cardin als Withdraw from G A League
Tallassee Cardinals quit the Class D Georgia Alabama baseball league amid financial trouble. The club finished 1949 with about a $5,000 deficit. St Louis Cardinals ended a working agreement with Tallassee, and a replacement may come from Rome or Thomaston Georgia or Talladega or Sylacauga Alabama.
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Bridge in Radio Programs Covers Broadcast Gaps
A bridge in a radio program is a device used to cover a gap between two sections of a broadcast, often musical or otherwise, to maintain flow and continuity.
Raiders Drop Austinville Local Juniors Are Winners
Decatur rallies from 15-18 down after three quarters to beat Austinville 28 to 22 on their home floor. Bob Freeman led with nine points, Roy Freeman seven, Ridgeway seven, while Austinville’s Sharp and Austin added eight and seven. Decatur missed 17 foul shots. Austinville 10. Next Decatur away at Cotaco for junior and senior games January 13.
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Coaches Poll Favors Two Platoon System in Football
New York December survey of over 500 college coaches shows 48 percent say the two platoon rule helped football while 31 percent say it hurt. Small colleges favored the system more than large schools. 50 percent of small colleges supported it versus 40 percent among big schools.
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Parilli Leads Kentucky to Orange Bowl Clash
In New York December reports, Vito Babe Parilli, Kentucky's sophomore quarterback, emerges as the star who will guide the Wildcats into the Orange Bowl against Santa Clara. The piece traces his path from Rochester, Pennsylvania, where teammate Skip Doyle lured him away from Ohio State, to Bryant's staff and finally Kentucky. It notes Doyle's later status as fourth-string at Ohio State and mentions other sports notes from the era.
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Baseball Pennant Plan Dispute Reaches Commissioner
New York Dec 13 A B Chandler Commissioner of Baseball is reported ready to mediate the National League and American League pennant playoff dispute. NL votes to retain best two of three in a tie race while the AL sticks with its sudden death one game elimination. Final decision rests with the commissioner.
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A. B. Chandler
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National League Restores Twi Night Double Headers
The National League voted to restore twi night double headers and to resume suspended games at the point of interruption. The rule covers games called because of Sunday curfew or for getaway purposes, to be completed at a later date.
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Major leagues plan high opener against Pirates at Sportsman's Park
The major leagues announce a historic high opener for next season with the St. Louis ordinals set to start the campaign against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Sportsman's Park on April 18. Connie Mack is re elected as vice president of the American League and AL representatives including Bill DeWitt are named to the executive council. attendance records from 1949 show declines for both leagues.
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Three More Added For Senior Bowl Rosters
Jacksonville, Fla. December 13 two Wake Forest seniors Jim Duncan and Red O Queen were added to the Senior Bowl list for January 7. Theron Roberts Arkansas guard also named to play joining the Rebels captained by Charlie Justice of North Carolina Yankees captained by Doak Walker of SMU.
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Wake Forest
Jim Duncan
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Charlie Justice
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Yankees
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Southern Methodist
Evans Leads Pitchers Battle Over Spitball Ban
Billy Evans of the Detroit Tigers argued against a pitch restriction as the American League voted 7-1 against returning the spitball. Evans claimed no help has been given to pitchers in 15 years and called the delivery a trick pitch. Commissioner A. B. Chandler is eyed for a new seven year contract at $75,000 annually, with the current deal expiring April 24, 1952.
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A. B. Chandler
Decatur Junior Raiders Outpace Austinville Juniors 31 20
Decatur under coach Charlie Smith defeated undefeated Austinville Juniors 31 to 20. Bobby Smith led with 14 points, Joe Burns 11 for Decatur while Allen scored eight for Austinville and Woodall seven. Decatur held leads 8-4 after one, 17-13 at halftime, 26-18 after three, with no substitutions.
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Haley
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Dixie Conference Elects Officers For Coming Year
Dixie Conference officials reelect Dr. Stanley S. Robinson as president and name Dr. G. B. Connell vice president. Dr. Howard G. Danford is reelected secretary treasurer. Dr. M. C. White named delegate at large. Mercer University to host 1950 track golf tennis. dates for 1951 set. Tampa University awarded 1950 basketball. Florida State officially 1949 football champion. Florida Southern baseball champs. Attendees include Florida Southern, Florida State, Stetson, Tampa, Mercer, Oglethorpe, Howard, Millsaps, Mississippi College.
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Oglethorpe
Howard
Millsaps
Mississippi College
Meeting Called for City Basketball League Managers
There will be a meeting of the team managers in the City basketball league tonight at 6 30 in the Decatur Armory. All managers are urged to attend this important meeting.
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First all electric radio sets eliminate storage battery
The first all electric radio sets, developed nearly 25 years ago, eliminated the storage battery, marking a milestone in radio design and consumer electronics evolution.
Bossoms Named Tech Captain for 1950 Grid Team
Georgia Tech selects 23 year old Bob Bossons from Allentown Pa as captain for 1950 football squad. Six foot one 195 pound linebacker chosen by teammates at annual team party. Senior Jimmy Jordan of Birmingham wins special Forrest Adair Jr award for valuable contribution. Athletic Director W A Alexander presents award. Forty players receive letters and wrist watches are given to letter winners in memory of the Tennessee game.
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Bob Bossons
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Allentown
Penn
Georgia Tech
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Jimmy Jordan
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Forrest Adair, Jr
W. A. Alexander
Baugh Repeats As NFL Passing Leader In 13th Season
Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins won the NFL passing title by a two point margin, scoring 16 points under the league inverse grading system. Johnny Lujack of the Chicago Bears was second with 18 points, Tommy Thompson of the Philadelphia Eagles third with 23. Baugh threw 255 passes, completing 145 for 1,903 yards and 18 touchdowns, with a 56.9 percent completion rate and 5.5 percent interceptions.
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Sammy Baugh
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Baugh
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Bears
Johnny Lujack
Tommy Thompson
Philadelphia Eagles
Berry and New York share a water problem
Berry Alabama faces a water crisis as two wells that supply the town have run dry, according to Mayor Fred J. Johnson. The issue mirrors a metropolitan water challenge in New York.
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Little Berry
Giant
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Fred J. Johnson
Haas Victor Captures Miami Open In Playoff Victory
Haas Victor of New Orleans defeated Bob Hamilton in an 18 hole playoff to win the 26th Miami Open in Miami Florida. The 33 year old former National Intercollegiate Champion earned 2000 dollars with Hamilton receiving 1400 dollars plus shares of gate receipts from the playoff.
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Fla
Freddy Haas, Jr
Bob Hamilton
Johnny Palmer
Ben Hogan
Portland
Ore
Haas
New Orleans
Hamilton
Landover
Water shortage grips town as supplies run thin
The town faced an inadequate drinking water supply and urged residents to conserve. Water was being hauled into Berry in tanks from nearby streams. The mayor cautioned against waste and fires, noting the city’s lack of sufficient water to fight blazes and that only winter rains could help.
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Supreme Court Building Noted For Its Marble Richness
The Supreme Court building in Washington is believed to contain more marble than any other structure.
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Supreme Court
Washington
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