Baseball Outlook For Season From Jack Hand
Baseball’s busiest winter trades reshape the 1950 pennant races across the majors. Detroit gains Gerry Priddy at second. Dick Wakefield goes to the Yankees for Dick Kryhoski as Pittsburgh buys Frank Papish. Giants shift to a hit and run style under Leo Durocher, while Boston adds Willard Marshall and Sid Gordon. Cards shed Lou Klein, Calhoun, and Harry Walker links hint at more deals. New York and Philadelphia pursue further moves.
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Tide-Tigers Renew Fight Tuesday Night
Southeastern Conference basketball nears Christmas with key games shaping the race. Georgia Tech faces Bradley, St Louis, and Michigan State as an underdog. Kentucky draws Purdue and DePaul, while Mississippi tackles LSU and Miami and Tampa. Tulane leads standings after big wins. Auburn sits second. Alabama falters after loss to Mississippi State as the season tightens toward March.
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Boston Braves Rebuild Outfield With Jethroe Southworth Duo
Billy Southworth finally fields a strong outfield with rookie Sam Jethroe in center, Gordon and Marshall on the flanks. Bob Addis may force his way in, Ray Hartfield batting .317 with Milwaukee is counted on to supplant Stanky, Kerr at short, and Mary Rickert sold to Pittsburgh. If Johnny Sain returns near 1948 form, he teams with Warren Spahn.
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Quiet Winter at Meetings Hints Yankees and Red Sox Moves
At winter meetings Boston, leading in many departments but not winning, bought pitchers Illespie and Papai, traded Hitchcock for Rosar, and tested right field with Mau Rice McDermott and Wright. New York considers Eddie Robinson and pitchers Scarborough or Weik, with excess talent including Stirn Weiss and Lindell.
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Whale oil used to make common goods in old U S trade
A historical note lists oleomargarine soap machine oil vitamin pills and lipstick as products historically derived from whale oil, reflecting the era of whale oil reliance and varied manufacturing uses.
Eagles Remain NFL Champions With Victory
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Los Angeles Rams 14 to 0 at the Coliseum to stay champions. Quarterback Tommy Thompson connects twice with Jack Ferrante, and Pete Pikes scores on a 31 yard pass. Leo Skladany blocks a punt for a second touchdown as the Rams fail to score.
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Speake Tourney Opens With Night One Lineup
The Speake Independent basketball tournament starts tonight at six with Moulton versus Town Creek. Danville faces Holly Pond at seven and Speake meets H Ryan at eight for first round games. Byes go to Wolverine Courtland Garrison's Ryan and Hartselle as the field advances to the quarterfinals Tuesday through Friday.
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Blue Gray All-Star Sellout Likely at Montgomery
Blue Gray predicts an early sellout for the All-Star gridiron classic at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery on December 31. Tickets are moving briskly, with many out of state orders and most west stand seats already gone. Managers report unprecedented interest from fans outside Alabama.
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Unclear Sports Ledger Entry From 1967 Page
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Heavy Workouts Planned for Shrine Game Teams
In Miami on December 26 the North and South All-Star College squads prepared with heavy workouts at the Orange Bowl. North coach Herman Hickman of Yale highlighted a passing-focused attack with Eddie Longin Boston College and Steve Romanik Villanova leading the aerials, while Lou Cecconi Pittsburgh and others would anchor the running game. South coach Andy Gustafson of Massachusetts touted a stronger all around club and high spirit among the players.
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Tigers Host Alabama In First Of Three Cage Battles
A 3000capacity crowd is expected at Auburn Sports Arena for the Alabama vs Auburn basketball game. Coach Joel Eaves is in his first year guiding Auburn after five victories in as many starts. Auburn beat Birmingham Southern, Troy State Teachers, Howard College twice, and Ole Miss. Alabama has defeated Florence State Teachers, Ole Miss, Georgia, and lost to Mississippi State.
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Schoodie Point Maine Jets Farther Into Atlantic Rock
Schoodie Point in Maine extends farther into the Atlantic than any other rock on the Eastern coast, marking a notable geographic distinction for the region and attracting curiosity from locals and visitors.
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Kentucky Fans Aren’t Happy About Season Struggles
Kentucky basketball faces a rough start as defending champions and top Bluegrass teams stumble. St Johns upset Kentucky 69 58 while Western Kentucky, Louisville and Eastern Kentucky suffer losses. Purdues upset over Bradley and strong showings by CCNY Saint Johns and other major programs highlight a crowded early season with big games ahead.
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Cage Results From Associated Press Saturday Panel
EAST: Southern California 79 over St Josephs Pa 61. Cornell 60 over Yale 57. Rhode Island State 90 over Vermont 30. Holy Cross 49 over New York Univ 34. Army 70 over St Lawrence 53. Colgate 76 over Princeton 68. Duquesne 64 over Kansas 54. SOUTH: Georgia Tech 78 over Davidson 59. Duke 81 over Wash Lee 67 in overtime. Clemson 75 over Richmond 53. Georgia 77 over South Carolina 62. Navy 75 over Maryland 62. Dayton 87 over Chattanooga 39. LSU 73 over Florida 49. Miss State 47. Alabama 44. Tulane 70 over Mississippi 58. MIDWEST: Purdue 71 over Bradley 65. Wisconsin 62 over Marquette 45. Northwestern 66 over Notre Dame 56. Nebraska 69 over Baylor 55. Illinois 57 over Oklahoma 47. Cincinnati 55 over Western Kentucky of Iowa 97. Western Reserve 57. Louisville 64 over Xavier 47. Missouri 78 over Michigan State 54. SOUTHWEST: Arizona 56 over Texas Aggies 50. Texas 84 over Trinity Texas 37. FAR EAST: San Francisco 53 over UCLA 40. Utah 51 over Oregon State 42. Colorado 71 over Southern Methodist 48.
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DePaul and Kentucky Meet Top Teams Across Conferences
DePaul, holding a 4-2 record, visits Lexington to face UELA Southern Conference champion and Big Ten titleholder Illinois in a major test. Kentucky travels to Purdue, 3-1, in another key matchup as teams clash across conferences.
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