Major Powers Keep Rating On Hardwood
Holy Cross Syracuse St Johns and UCLA hold top ranks after a night of upsets and narrow wins. Holy Cross beat Xavier 54-51 to extend their winning streak to seven, Syracuse edged Brown 54-52, St Johns won 51-50 in overtime against Utah, and UCLA beat CCNY 60-53. Minnesota defeated Oregon State 51-41. Bradley beat DePaul 68-65, Kansas State defeated Kansas 58-48, Oklahoma beat Iowa State 66-57, and Tampa upset Pennsylvania 57-53. Idaho fell to Duquesne 74-55, as Duquesne extended its win streak to five.
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Ted Meier
New York
Holy Cross
Minnesota
Syracuse
UCLA
Bradley
St. Johns
Brooklyn
Xavier
Cincinnati
Crusaders
Brown
Utah
Madison Square Garden
Skyline
CCNY
Associated Press
Ekn
Duquesne
Idaho
Boston College
Yale
Dartmouth
Rochester
Marshall
Evansville
South Tampa
Pennsylvania
Murray
New Orléans
Loyola
Chicago
Oregon
Depaul
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Pepperdine
Illinois
Columbia
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Wyoming
Texas
Xavier (O
Oklahoma City
Baylor
Arkansas
Alabama
Texas Christian
Wichita
Tulsa
Northwest Louisiana
Cullman Boy On Ole Miss Basketball Lineup
Cliff Mehrtens, 19, son of a Cullman pastor, is a sophomore guard for the Mississippi Rebels in Oxford. He moved into the starting five after two Alabama games and has averaged over ten points in recent matchups with Miami, Tampa, and LSU, despite a young squad.
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Johnny Edwards
Cullman
Cliff Mehrtens
F. J. Mehrtens
Mississippi Rebels
Oxford
Mississippi
Cliff
Alabama
Miami
Tampa
LSU
Jasper High
Indiana
Jasper
Ole Miss
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Rebels
Reverend Mehrtens
St. John
Aggies Defeated by Arkansas in All-College Final
Oklahoma City December rush sees Oklahoma Aggies fall 62-61 to Vanderbilt in a dramatic finish in the All-College tournament. Vanderbilt gains 61 points late as Bob Kelly and Bob Smith spark the comeback before a tying shot by Bob Seymour locks the Aggies at 62. Vanderbilt sets a new modern record with 61 points against the Aggies.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Aggies
Vanderbilt
Aggies
Oklahoma City University
Arkansas
Wyoming
Texas
OCU
Baylor
Alabama
Bob Smith
Bob Seymour
Aggie
Blue and Gray Teams Elect Game Captains
In Montgomery Alabama on Dec 28 the Blue Gray game captains were named with Notre Dame tackle Gus Cirelli leading the North and Tulane back Eddie Price guiding the South. Center Angelo Carnaghi of Purdue was named Blue alternate captain, Randall Clay of Texas was South alternate, and Chuck Gottfried of Illinois left for home after his wife gave birth. The North opted not to replace him and focused on running plays while the South prepared with passes and wide runs.
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Montgomery
Ala
Notre Dame
Tulane
Gus Cirelli
Eddie Price
Angelo Carnaghi
Purdue
Randall Clay
Texas
Chuck Gottfried
Illinois
Betty
Gottfried
Ray Eliot
Miner Killed in Rock Fall at Case Rock Mines
Roy O. Bittle, 41, died yesterday in a rock fall at the Case Rock mines near Warrior Alabama. He was buried under about 10 tons of rock. Surviving are his widow and five children.
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Warrior
Ala
Roy O. Bittle
Case Rock Mines
Local high school hoops lineup praised by Cliff Mehrtens
The piece notes Cliff Mehrtens praising his son and Fritz, a seventh grader, amid discussions of Alabama and Auburn opponents. It highlights Bill Lynn of Auburn as an outstanding player while suggesting Crimson Tide teams strengthen the rival quintet.
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Ed Church
Mehrtens
Fritz
Alabama
Auburn
Cliff
Crimson Tide
Big Bill Lynn
Cage Results From Associated Press East and West
The AP reported cage results across regions with many games decided by narrow margins. St Johns edged Utah in overtime, UCLA beat CCNY, Syracuse defeated Brown, and Duquesne topped Idaho. Other regional notes include Marshall over Evansville, Murray over New Orleans Loyola, Arizona over Texas A&M, Kansas State beating Kansas, Oklahoma State down Vanderbilt, Chicago Loyola over Oregon, Bradley over DePaul, and notable upsets or close scores across Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas Christian, and more.
Dixie Classic Opens With Eight Teams In Raleigh
The first Dixie Classic Basketball Tournament opens in Raleigh with eight teams. North Carolina State hosts at the new 12 500 seat coliseum. First round pairings include Georgia Tech vs Wake Forest, Rhode Island State vs N C State, West Virginia vs North Carolina, and Duke vs Penn State.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State College
Wolfpack
State
Georgia Tech
Wake Forest
Rhode Island State
West Virginia
North Carolina
Duke
Penn State
N. C. State
Tech
Ex Nazi Officer in Penn says war would not start here
Hans Oehmke, 24, a former Nazi army officer and student at the University of Pennsylvania, contends Hitler would not have started war with the United States if he had visited America. He cites his father’s 1938 business trip and reflects on the American wartime resolve.
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University of Pennsylvania
Hitler
United States
Hans Oehmke
Cenes
Army Department
America
Pera
Ol Pete Alexander Fights Cancer At End Of Career
Ol Pete Alexander, nearing 63, faces cancer while hospital bound in Los Angeles. A Hall of Fame right hander with 373 NL wins, he recalls early triumphs with the Phillies and Cubs, his 1915 World Series win, and striking out Lazzeri in 1926 as he reflects on a life in baseball and health battles.
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Los Angeles
Pete Alexander
County General Hospital
Amy
Ol’ Pete
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Queston
David
Nabobs
Pete
Alex
Phillies
Cubs
Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Tony Lazzeri
St. Louis
Yankees
Phillies Spirit Cited In Club Talk By Babe Alexander
Babe Alexander, spokesman for the Phillies, praises the club’s spirit in New York. Veteran Mike Goliat dodges doctor visits by demanding lineup protection, and manager Eddie Sawyer presses for medical appointments. The Phillies expect the bonus rule repeal and plan to move Stan Hollmig to Toronto, while Curt Simmons is kept ready for the majors.
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New York
Babe Alexander
Phillies
Mike Goliat
Phils
Mike
Eddie Sawyer
Goliat
Stan Hollmig
Toronto
Curt Simmons
Honest Hearts and Willing Hands
Frank Lawrence owner of the Portsmouth Cubs drew applause at the minor league draft meeting as he announced the selection of shortstop Pete Spatr aford. Spatr aford played with Lynchburg last year and helped beat Portsmouth to the pennant and playoffs, now joining the club.
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Frank Lawrence
Portsmouth
Cubs
Frank
Pete Spatraford
Lynchburg
Cleaning the Cuff and Rose Bowl Notes
Latest report says Grant took Washington in stead of control of Senators stock. California’s band prepares a halftime show at the Rose Bowl recalling the 1921 Cal victory over Ohio State. Track experts expect Michigan’s Don McEwen to near the nine minute mark in indoor season tuning up.
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Senators
Grant
Washington
California
Rose Bowl
Cal
Ohio State
Michigan
Don McEwen
Ottawa
Santa Clara Broncos Drill Hidden in Transit Delay
Santa Clara's Orange Bowl Broncos will hold a brief workout at City Park Stadium in New Orleans as their train route disruption interrupts travel to Miami for the Sugar Bowl. The team plans timing and tune up sessions for the remaining practice period while awaiting clearer travel arrangements.
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New Orleans
Santa Clara
Broncos
Miami
City Park Stadium
Baton Rouge
Jesse Yates
Louisiana State University
Oklahoma
North Little Rock
Ark
Tinsley
Jim Lyle
Yates
Melvin
Sam” Lyle
Mulloy Favored In Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament
Veteran Gardner Mulloy of Miami is the top seed as the 12th Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament opens in New Orleans. His first round opponent is Vincent Distefano of New Orleans, with Herbert Behrens of Fort Lauderdale facing Tony Trabert of Cincinnati in other first round matches.
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New Orleans
Gardner Mulloy
Miami Net
Mulloy
Vincent Distefano
Herbert Behrens
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
LSU and Syracuse meet for Sugar Bowl boxing title matchup
In New Orleans on December 28 LSU will defend its Sugar Bowl boxing championship against Syracuse University Eastern Collegiate Champions. LSU previously won the Sugar Bowl title last year defeating Michigan State.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State University
Syracuse University
LSU
Michigan State
New York Tax Take From Flat and Harness Racing
New York State tax records show $221,559,775 in taxes from flat and harness racing over ten years since betting was legalized. The State Tax Commission also reports this year’s racing revenue at $27,743,358, the lowest in seven years, with prior year totals of $28,452,516 in 1948, $32,467,795 in 1945, and a 1940 low of $6,098,523 when pari mutuels began.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
State Tax Commission
Golfers to chase record 625000 prize in 1950 tour
Chicago December 28 reports the Professional Golfers Association announcing a record 625000 in prize money for about 40 tournaments in the 1950 campaign. The world championship at Tam O Shanter in Chicago offers 50000 as the flagship event, disclosed by PGA tourney bureau manager George Schneiter.
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Chicago
Tam ‘Shanter Club
George Schneiter
Professional Golfers’ Association
Braves Sign Torgeson And Jethroe For 1950 Season
Boston signs Earl Torgeson and Sam Jethroe to bolster the 1950 roster. Torgeson plans Orlando coaching duties after leaving January 5. Jethroe, obtained from Montreal, joined in New York as the Braves aim for more trades. Brooklyn pitcher Don Newcombe recovers from nose surgery at Elizabeth General Hospital.
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Boston
Braves
Earl Torgeson
Sam Jethroe
Montreal
New York
Torgeson
Orlando
Fla
Joe Stripp
Elizabeth
N. J
Brooklyn Dodger
Don Newcombe
Elizabeth General Hospital
Newcombe
Colonia
Max Ehrlich
Dodgers scout Bowden says team lacked hitters in World Series
Rex Bowen, Brooklyn Dodger scout, told the Lions Club in Atlantic City that the Dodgers were beaten in the World Series because they scouted for runners and throwers instead of hitters. Bowden, from Bridgeport, N J, said he expects the Dodgers to win the 1950 pennant but called the Series loss a bitter pill.
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Atlantic
N. J
Rex Bowen
Broklyn Dodger
The
Lions Club
Dodgers
Bowden
Bridgeton
Newell tabs LIU top New York cage team amid St Johns run
Pete Newell, San Francisco basketball coach, labels Long Island University the top cage team in New York despite St Johns’ unbeaten record. Phil Brownstein of the Chicago Stags enforces a no smoking rule for players with a $100 fine, prompting speculation about a sponsor.
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Pete Newell
San Francisco
Long Island U
New York
St. Johns
Phil Brownstein
Chicago Stags
Wilkinson moans about Sooners before Sugar Bowl
Coach Bud Wilkinson voiced worries about his No. 2 Oklahoma team as they re opened Sugar Bowl practice in Biloxi Mississippi. He questioned players confidence bowl jet lag and the novelty of bowls while LSU prepares as the underdog. Oklahoma seeks a fourth straight win with Wilkinson's split T offense and Sugar Bowl bid after a strong run in three seasons.
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Sterling Slappey
Biloxi
Miss
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Wilkinson
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
LSU
Gulf Coast
North Carolina
NC Invades Dallas For Cotton Bowl
North Carolina arrives in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl, with coach Carl Snavely and 53 players. They face Rice, underdogs after two previous bowl losses. Rice also brings bowl experience, with eight players from the 1947 Orange Bowl roster.
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Carl Snavely
Moday
Rice
Tar Heels
Houston
Owls
Dallas
North Carolina
Southern Methodist University
Highland Park
Dal-Hi Stadium
Georgia
Oklahoma
Owl
Tennessee
Tulane names Raymond Wolf new line coach
In New Orleans Raymond Bear Wolf, former Florida head coach, is named line coach at Tulane to replace Hank Crisp who returns to his Alabama aide post. In Pasadena Ohio State players deny dissension on the Buckeye squad. In Miami Ralph Mariello Villanova fullback is named most valuable player of Monday night's North South game.
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New Orleans
Raymond
Bear) Wolf
Florida
Tulane
Hank Crisp
Alabama
Pasadena
Calif
Ohio State
Buckeye
MIAMI
Ralph Mariello
Villanova
Life ($7.20) wins Craig Miller Purse at Tropical Park
Racing Miami Artist Life won the Craig Miller Purse at Tropical Park, finishing a mile and sixteenth. The victory paid $7.20 for the son of Racing Miami.
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Miami
Life
Craig Miller
Tropical Park
Coroner Delays Verdict in 14-Year-Old Carrier Death
Coroner H S J Walker continued his inquiry into the shotgun death of Chester Lamar Tullous, a 14 year old newspaper carrier. The mother Lexie Edwardson was questioned and released after authorities noted she feared a man who threatened to kill himself and her.
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Mobile
Ala
H.S.J. Walker
Walker
Chester Lamar Tullous
Lexie Edwardson
Heron
Weather Map Shows Variety Across the Nation
A weather map shows a mix of conditions nationwide with warm spells in Atlantic coastal areas and rain in New England. Snow falls in Northern Montana and North Dakota while upper Michigan sees wintry weather. Cold air dips through Montana causing rapid temperature drops in Billings and Cutbank. Winds rise along the front as records mark mild December highs in New York Philadelphia and Washington.
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Associated Press
Mississippi River
New England
Washington
Montana
North Dakota
Upper Michigan
Billings
Mont
Cutbank
Kalis
Minnesota
Toomorrow
Mobile
Ala
New York City
Philadelphia
Native jackeroos shear prize sheep with pocket knife
In New Guinea highlands near Wewak native jackeroos astonish their employer by quickly and neatly clipping wool from prize sheep with pen knives. R H Gibbes had flown ten prize ewes and rams from Australia to his holding in Wewak, sparking interest in sheep farming among the workers. Gibbes says the Wawat highlands near Wewak rival Australia for sheep raising.
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Australia
Ape Prentice
New Guinea
R. H. Gibbes
Wewak
Iften
Gibbes
Wawat
Avoyelles Purse Won By New Orleans Pebble Song
New Orleans horse Pebble Song won the Avoyelles Purse at Fair Grounds in six furlongs. The winner completed the trip in 1 12 and 4 to 5 odds.
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Avoyelles
Fair Grounds
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