Debate Over Sportsmanship Award Spoils The Sports Page
A sports editor argues Geneva should have won the Sportmanship Award over Hartford, noting won loss records do not determine the honor. He defends the committee stance against unsportsmanlike play while recalling Leo Durocher and past winners to stress character over results.
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Slocomb
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New York Yankee
Glenn Davis Considers Pro Baseball Career
Lt. Glenn Davis, West Point All America halfback on leave, contemplates a baseball future. He hopes to be released from the Army next spring to join the Los Angeles Ram pro club as a outfielder with noted speed and a strong West Point batting average.
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Washington State Beats Indiana State In Basketball Showdown
Washington State defeated Indiana State 60 to 44 in a college basketball game. The Associated Press wire report notes key contributions from Washington State players and highlights defensive stops and scoring runs that secured the win.
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Washington & Aw
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Games Tonight Across Wiregrass Slate
Elba visits Enterprise while Abbeville travels to Midland City Blakely plays Colquitt and Donalsonville meets Whigham Pleasant Home hosts New Brock in local matchups across the district slate.
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Enterprise
Abbeville
Midland City
Blakely
Colquilt
Donalsonville
Whigham Pleasant
New Brock
Lead In Series Film Highlights Fireman Joe Page
Memo to George Weiss of the New York Yankees notes Joe Page’s prominent role in nine telecast style World Series film previews. It mentions salary disputes, Lew Fonseca directing, and stars like Bobby Brown and Phil Rizzuto while noting missing footage and a disputed call on Tommy Henrich.
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NEW York
George NM Weiss
New York Yankees
Joe Page
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Hopalong Cassidy
Fireman Toe
Tchooltry Iron
Lasso
Benson
Yanks
Weiss
Lew Fonseca
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Bobby Brown
Allie Rey
Solds
Tommy Henrich
Phil Rizzuto
Rastovish
Gene Hermanski
Brooklyn
Fonseca
Tommy
Government figure roils over cinema morals glare
Dr Edith Summerskill denounces freedom in films plays and novels as she critiques modern entertainment. A parliamentary official warns against glamorizing violence at the theater cinema and literature, urging protection for children's mental development amid a global social issue.
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Movies
London
Edith] Summerskill
Buby Meize
Ministry of Food
Prisoner Returns Home After Escape Near Clinton
A prisoner, Chester Kephart, walked out of the local jail in Clinton Oklahoma after an unlocked door was found. Officers later found him at his home where he explained he returned to shave and his wife was worried, noting he did not intend to escape.
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Okla
Bowl Tilts See Crowds Grow for New Roosers Show
Major post season bowls aim to draw about 681,500 fans across 18 games, with Rose, Sugar, Cotton and Orange bowls adding seating to reach larger crowds. Unbeaten California vs Choc State highlight Rose Bowl. Sugar Bowl Oklahoma vs LSU. other matchups include Rice vs UNC in Cotton and Kentucky vs Santa Clara in Orange. Pro scouts will attend, boosting attention and potential contracts.
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NEW York
Pocadena
Grandpop
California
Chlo State
Big California
Dallas
Rice
North Carolina
Miami
Santa Clara
Kentucky
New Orleans
United Oklahoma
Tangie
Louisiana State
Chaze Pions
San Francisco
Montgomery
Als
Fresno
Calif
St Tyler
Columbia Fives Hold Three Wins In Two WBL Divisions
Columbia Lions lead in both WBL divisions with three wins in three starts in varsity and BY division as Abbeville Yellow Jackets share top spot in the latter. Slocomb and Headland remain undefeated but with two wins after postponing headline match. Abbeville faces Midland City tonight. winner could move ahead of Columbia. Jan 3 slate resumes after holidays.
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Lions
Wiregrans
Abbevilles Yellow Jackets
Rehoboth Rebels
Slocomb
Headland
Newville
Cottonwood
Ozark
Renebeth
Anniston urged to act to hold Southeast League franchise
ANNISTON officials met with Southeastern League leaders as 200 local residents debated taking over the Anniston franchise next season. Funds were pledged only after a Dec B deadline to raise the needed money. Two top juniors, Gilbert Bagley and Maureen Connally, were named outstanding young amateurs for 1949 by the USTA.
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Southeastern Baseball League
Southeastern’ League
Tennis Stars
New York
Gilbert Bagley
Chevy Chase
Maureen Connally
San Diego
Calif
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
Pilots and Alumni Clash Over Shifting Football Coaching Jobs
Major coaches leave positions nationwide as mergers trigger upheaval. Notables like James Phelan, Cecil Isbell, Raymond Wolf, Hoole Myln, and Red Strader exit. NYU and Florida face vacancies amid questions of future player material and coaching strategy.
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Gverciia
Jaimy Phelan
Cecil Isbell
Raymond
Bear) Wolf
Hoole Myhn
All Americas
National Foot'bal League
Red Strader
New York Yankees
Clem € Rowe
Buffalo Bills
Ray Flaherty
Chicago Hornets
Phelan
Los Angeles Dons
Charles Ewart
New York Bulldogs
Buddy Parker
Chicago Cardinals
John
Billick) Whelcher
Washington Redskins
Isbell
Baltimore Cabs
Red Dawson
Buffalo
Crane
Hook Mylin
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NYU
Myln
Wolf
Carl Snaveay
North Carolina
University of Florida
Oklahoma's Revolving Offense Surprises City College
Oklahoma Sooners deploy a new revolving offense at Madison Square Garden, defeating City College 67 to 63 as Paul Merchant creates multiple clear driving opportunities. The win trails a slate of college basketball results from around the country.
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Paul Merchant
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Bradley Hands Tech Drubbing, Alabama, iAuburn Play Tonight
Georgia Tech suffered an 84-60 defeat to Bradley in a nonleague game as they head to St Louis to face the Billikens. LSU notched its 60th win of the season by beating Mississippi 74-61 behind 18 from Bobby Boggess and 16 from Toe Dean. Tulane visits Baylor in San Antonio, while Alabama and Auburn renew their bitter rivalry at The Plain to close the pre Christmas card.
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Baylor
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Peoria
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Tech
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South
Bobby Boggess
Toe Dean
Chip Mehrens
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Owls
Texas
Virgil Risner
Greenie Spark
Warsaw
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Tide
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College coaching turmoil sweeps several programs
The report notes Bill Osmanski ready to resign at Holy Cross while Hank Anderson of Iowa is being offered the job. Frank Murray quits after 80 years at Marquette and is replaced by assistant Estie Blacksourne. John Barahill becomes athletic director at Arkansas, with Otis Douglas taking over for the Philadelphia Eagle staff.
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Holy Cross
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Hank Anderson
Iowa
Frank Murray
Marquette
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Estie Blacksourne
John Barahill
Arkansas
Otis Douglas Forr
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