Oklahoma City Net Tourney Sets Stage For Favorites
New York AP reports New Year’s Night college basketball will reveal who are the top teams as several unbeaten powers face tough tests. Kansas State, St. Louis, Temple and Louisville loom among strong early contenders while Oklahoma A&M Baylor and others navigate stiff nonconference foes before New Year.
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Gardnar Malloy Upset In Sugar Bowl Set
In New Orleans Gardnar Malloy upset second seed Garcanal Matloy to reach the third round of a major tennis tournament. The Los Angeles teenager faced a tougher match after a confident first round victory but prevailed to advance, marking a notable upset in the Sugar Bowl context.
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Expe Ricard Panedas Goneales
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Fin Oln
Robert Curtis
Mouton
Gonzales
Mulloy
Ted Schroedert
Wace
Yverren
Herbert Flam
USC Rose Bowl prep fuels surprise tactics talk
In Pasadena USC and Michigan advance toward the Rose Bowl with guarded optimism about potential new game plans. Coach Jeff Cravath has been tightlipped on changes, while Michigan aims to neutralize USC’s anticipated defensive emphasis and tackle sleight of hand plays.
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Fraley Reflects On Sports Legends And Longevity 1947
Oscar Fraley surveys sports eras and figures from boxing to tennis and baseball, recalling scandals, suspensions, and rule battles. He notes aging icons like Babe Ruth and stories of bribes, championships, and shifting reputations across decades. The piece blends anecdotes with reflections on sportsmanship and fame.
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Ino Fhe Courtroutisses Cres
Leo Durocher
Rocky Graenano
Ray Robinson
United States
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Luwse
Nancys Bolton
Alomess
AAU
AHA
Olimore Hocket
Billy Fox
Basketball Scores By The Associated Press EAST
East region results show Utah 41 Canisius 36 and New York U 70 Missouri 63. UCLA 64 St Josephs 53 and Temple 73 Dartmouth 54. Seton Hall 46 Rutgers 43. Midwest features Ohio State 68 Washington State 65 and North Carolina State 65 Cincinnati 54. Michigan State 57 Wayne 55. Southwest Kentucky 80 Utah State 49 and Georgetown 53 65 New Orleans Loyola 65. George Town Univ 53. West lists Brigham Young 45 Syracuse 53 and San Francisco 44 Oregon State Pepperdine 59 West Texas 47. Nebraska 51 Stanford 47 California 59 Minnesota 34. Marshall 73 Idaho 44.
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Pepperdine
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California
Minnesota
Marshall Wvai
Idaho
Winter Haven skier Martha Mitchell wins Florida title
Martha Mitchell of Winter Haven captured the women's water ski championship at Cypress Gardens during the third annual Florida tournament. The event highlighted top performers in a day of heat and skill as spectators watched the sport's rising star claim the crown.
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Fla
Martha Mitchell
Florida
Cypress Gardens
Four Sugar Bowl Track Records Set In New Orleans
In New Orleans four new Sugar Bowl marks emerged. Jerry Thompson of Texas lowered the 3000-meter record to 8:35.4, surpassing Wisconsin’s Walter Mehl from 1940. Thompson trailed Penn State’s Curtis Stone most of the race, then surged to win. Ross Nichols of Oklahoma A&M set a 14.4 in the high hurdles, besting Texas Tech’s 1990 mark. Oklahoma A&M won the 1 mile relay in 3:18.4, with Texas A&M second and LSU third, as prep Olympic-style events used metric timing.
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Thompson
Walter Mehl
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Curtis Stone
Penn State
Stone
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Jim Miller
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Ross Nichols
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Archie San Romani
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Cardinals Edge Eagles In Loop Title Thriller
Chicago Cardinals capture NFL championship with a 28 to 21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Comiskey Park before 30,759. Charley Trippi and Elmer Angsman stunned the defense with 70 to 75 yard runs and Angsman added 259 rushing yards on 10 carries, while Tommy Thompson set two playoff passing records.
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Miami Beach Boxing Bout Hangs On Zale Graziano Plan
Promoter Harry Voiler awaited word from the Mid Beach Boxing Commission on sanctioning a midweight title bout between Rocky Graziano and Tony Zale at Memorial Stadium by Feb 26. Proceeds would go to veterans charities, with tickets from 8 to 50 dollars and up to 18,000 spectators. Graziano offered 1500 to defend the title in a rematch while Zale received 75,000. The Miami Beach Commission previously questioned influence due to Graziano’s dishonorable discharge.
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Boxing Duel in New Orleans Fears Chuck Davey Clash
In New Orleans the Sugar Bowl intercollegiate boxing duel pits Mid State led by Chuck Davey against Maryland. Davey meets Maryland’s Danny Smith in a deadline attraction as both teams vie for top honors and bragging rights.
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