Sullivan Award Balloting Narrowed To Six Athletes
New York UPI reports balloting to pick the Sullivan Award winner, with six nominees including Boss Mathias Tulare prep star, Tee Verdeur two breaststroke records holder, Mrs Alline Banks Sproude Atlanta basketball star, Harrison Dillard Berea Olympic hurdler, Bunk Kurland Barnsdville basketball star, and Henry Wittenberg New York wrestler. The favored duo Mathias and Verdeur lead early, each lauded for both athletic excellence and sportsmanship.
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Sullivan
Philadelphia
Boss Mathias
Tulare
Calif
Tee Verdeur
Mathias
Verdeur
Alline Banks Sproude
Atlanta
Harrison Dillard
Berea
Bind Kurland
Barnlesville
Okla
Henry Wittenberg
Kiski Prep
Watsonal
London
Dillard
Hurdies
Burland
Amimis
Oklahoma A
Amateur Stranahan Wins Miami Open
Amateur Franz Stranahan of Toledo Ohio won the $10,000 Miami Open with a 16 under par 270 to finish four strokes ahead of Detroit pro Melvin Harbert. Stranahan became the first amateur to win the Miami Open and the first amateur to win a major PGA tournament this year. Harbert set a course record with 214 but could not overtake Stranahan.
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Miami
Fin
Franz Stranahan
Toledo
Stranahan
Melvin
Chick) Harbert
Detroit
Harbert
Miami Springs
Contog Jn
Railionaire
Parsoll
Segond
Moncey
Tony Penna
Cincinnati
Steve Warga, Jr
Warga
A Penna
SEC Fives Schedule Three League Games
SEC action dominates this week with three league tests. Kentucky seeks its first SEC win at Arkansas while Georgia plays Mississippi State in Athens. Tulane hosts Southwestern Louisiana and Texas A&M. LSU meets spring Hill and Texas A&M in Baton Rouge.
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Louisiana
Sisie
Mississippi State
Florida
Auburn
Tulane
Gen.Sia
Kentucky
Tampa
Tampa Tomor
Tennessee
Gainesville
Georgia Tech
Furmai
Year of No Defense Dominates 1949 College Football
New NCCU figures crown Michigan as defensive leader with 44 points allowed all season while Georgia Tech tops rushing and rushing defense. Northwestern, Notre Dame and others post high pass yardage as offenses dominate, but Michigan showcases a defensive pivot with a stingy 27.7 rushing yards allowed per game and only 44 points against. Georgia Tech leads total and rushing defense, with Penn State slipping to lower rankings amid a record year for aerial attempts and interceptions across multiple teams.
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API
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Ieaders
Georgia Tech
Northwestern
Iqichigan
Georgia
Penn State
Pas
Suves
North Carolina
Rictmond
Alinoik
Drake
Brown
Boston University
Michigan
Mibce
Clemson
Tuslane
William and Mery
Wolverines
Bean State
Michigan State
Notre Dame
William & Mary
Vanderbilt
Santa Clara
California
Brighan Young
Nevada
Havin Simmon
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Denver
Arizona
Amy
Ferse
Georman Tech
Uth
Minnesota
Michigan State joins Western Conference as new member
Michigan State University in East Lansing, with about 16,000 students, was elected yesterday by the Western Conference faculty representatives to become the conference’s newest member. The action confirms MSU's entry after a unanimous vote by the conference faculty.
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Micas State
Chicago
Michigan
State College
Pice State
East Lansing
Alici
Ihe
Wwague
Bowling tourney ends as Likis wins two Alabama divisions
AP reports Milton Likis of Birmingham captured first in two divisions at the Alabama state bowling tournament in Birmingham. He won Class A all events with 1956 and Class A singles with 633, securing top honors in both divisions.
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Birmingham
Milton’ Likis
Likis
Cardinals Browns Favored To Retain Pro League Titles
In New York AP report, Cardinals and Browns expected to defend league crowns as playoffs loom. Cardinals beat Bears 24 21 to clinch Western. Browns rally past Bills for Eastern title as Eagles clinch National League. Redskins edge Giants as Rame tops Steelers, Kenny Washington shines.
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Browns
New York
Chicago Cardinals
Cleveland Browns
Bears
Buffaty
Daltimere
Baltimore
Philadelphia Eagles
Detroit
Chicago Chamions
Vital
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York Yankers
Ball Rere
Fastien
Brewking
Riad
Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
New York Giants
Cig Sine Lic
Most Cage Favorites Toppled Except Kentucky And St. Louis
New York reports a December preview of major conference action as title contenders face early losses. Baylor Oklahoma A&M Missouri Valley teams and St Louis enter Sugar Bowl play while Kentucky and St Louis fight to stay unbeaten in early 1970s college basketball standings.
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St. Louis
New York
Baylor
Western Wi
King
Phillips Oilers
Oklahoma A
Missouri Valley
Arkansas
St. Joseph's
Philadeehia
North Carolina State
South Atlantic
Kansas State
Young
Sifornia
Evers
Ted
Wildcats
Indiana Central
de Paul
Tulsa
St. Lows U1
Sity Billikins
Bills
Sir Louis
Onay Imigke
New Orleans
Holy Cross
Boston
Illinois
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Southern
North Carolina
Hate
Southeastern
Kentncky
Tolane
Oklahoma Aggies
St Louis
Bradley
Southern Methanst
Texas i
Pacific Coast
Oregon State
Washington
California
UCLA
Ben Hogan Tops Money Winners in PGA Earnings
Ben Hogan led the Professional Golfers Association money list with 311,112 in tournament prizes, followed by Lloyd Mangrum at 31,289. He earned 14,608.33 at the Tom O’Shanter and was in contention at the Miami Open as the year’s top money winner. Jimmy Demaret stood third with 23,699.99, while Bobby Locke, A. D. Alexander, and K. Cy posted notable totals as the season wrapped.
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Fla
Ben Hoegan
Wamed
Professions Golf Association
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Horan Witt
Ucial
Tom O'Shanter
Mangrum
Megan
Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Alexander
Lexington
K. Cy
Yankees in trade talks drive major league meetings
CHICAGO AP The New York Yankees dominate the trade discussions as GM George Weiss maneuvers on multiple fronts. The biggest bid targets Fred Sanford of the Browns with Bill DeWitt offering two pitchers and Sherm Lollar plus $50000, while a second deal centers on Mickey Vernon from the Senators. A Yankees White Sox swap for Steve Souchock looms as a smaller but likely move, with a young pitcher as the potential exchange.
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New York Yankees
George Weiss
New Yorkers
Trade Mart
Fred Sanford
St. Louis Iowne
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Sanford
Browns
Bill Te- Witt
Yankee
Sherm Lollar
Weiss
Mickey Vernon
Bageman
Yankees
White Sox
Otheers
Sox
Steve Sauce Hock
Undeveloped Wiregrass League faces decisive round
Three undefeated teams Abbeville Columbia and Rehobeth enter tomorrow’s second round on perfect records. Columbia meets Headland while Abbeville faces Headland and Rehobeth plays Vicksburg on home court. Cottonwood hosts Columbia in a key matchup as six league games begin at 6 45 p m.
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Vesgue
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Columbia
Fehobeth
Ality
Vicksburg
Cottonwood
Hartford
Hartford Bees
Lions of
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Rehobesth
Rams
Rehoboth
Rehobeth
Panthers
Dixie Loop Sets Two-Year Sports Schedules in Dixie
The Dixie Conference met in Birmingham to approve two-year schedules across all sports. A basketball tournament is set for Jackson from February 28 to March 2. Golf tennis and track tourneys are planned for Macon May 2021 to crown champions, with conference members including Florida State University, Mercer University, Howard College, Millsaps College, Stetson University, Oglethorpe University and others.
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Birmingham
Tas City
Jackson
Migs
Macon
Stanley Rodbinson
Mississippi College
Iclinton
Miss
Florida State University
Tallahassee
Mercer University
Tazeron
Howard College
Millsaps College
Joson
Stetson University
Deland, Fla
University of Tamago
Oglethorpe Universiy
Bowl games and teams clash in scattered reports
Six bowl games fly by with six more out of town in California as the biggest prize shifts. The All Stars from two conferences collide, with San Francisco College defeating Chaffey. Texas and South Georgia square off, while Sugar and Rock J.C. appear in the mixed results.
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Ompton
Calif
Elfic
Triramiea
Ican
San Francisco
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