Boxing deaths rise. fans seek safer sport amid Wingo injury
Oscar Fraley reports on public alarm following Carmina Wingo’s brain injury after a knockout by Rocky Marciano at Madison Square Garden. The piece compares 1949 boxing fatalities worldwide to earlier years, notes more foreign deaths, and cites safety efforts like exams and padding while stressing the sport’s inherent dangers.
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Jack Cuddy
Oscar Fraley
New York
Carmina Wingo
St. Clare's Hospital
Vingo
Rocky Marciano
Brockton
Mass
Madison Square Garden
United States
U. S
Nat Fleischer
The
Ring Magazine
United
Jack Golomb
Everlast Company
National Boxing Association
New York State Athletic Commission
Early season college basketball top quintets and key games
Kentucky Long Island U and Indiana are among leading five squads as Big Ten play opens with Wisconsin clashing tonight. The piece lists top teams by region and notes major games like Kentucky at Arkansas and Indiana versus Michigan State, with tournament results from last weekend and regional showings shaping early power rankings.
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Milo Farnet
New York
East Long Island U
Holy Crovy
Dauquesne
Ville Rove
St Jake's
Midwest
Indiana
Oklahoma
Bradwey
Ilinois
Missouri
South Kentucky
North Carolina State
Western Kentucky
Tiflane
Pennessee
Auburn
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Orange
Southern California
Kentucky
Long Island U
LaSalleva
Philadelphia
Long Island
Muhrenberg
Arkansas
Ohio State
Bradley
Brown
Cornell
Rutgers
Duquesne
Michigan State
Utah
Loyola
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Wyoming
Bradfey
Penn State
LeBaron Leads West After Major Blocking Day
In the East West football classic, Eddie LeBaron starred for the West, following McKissack’s blocks to a 95 yard total and the oration of three passes. The East won 28 to 6 in Pasadena, and coaches noted the game’s one sided score didn’t tell the full story as LeBaron prepared for the Cotton Bowl and Senior Bowl week.
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Jerry Rauden
San Francisco
Pasadena
McKigsack
LeBaron
Stanford
University of Hawaii
Pinvar
Hawaii
Nuarterback
Eddie LeBaron
College of
Dick McKissick
Southern
Methodist
Dallas
Jacksonville
Fla
Eight bowl games danger rain with top teams on slate
Rain threatens eight of twelve post season bowls as Oklahoma California Rice and Kentucky lead the bets in the four headline contests. Oklahoma drives LSU in the Sugar Bowl while California meets Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and Rice faces North Carolina in the Cotton Bowl. Kentucky taps Santa Clara in the Orange Bowl with Missouri favored over Maryland in the Gator Bowl. Georgetown and Texas Western meet in the Sun Bowl as other bowls fill the schedule amid mild temperatures and strong crowds.
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Will Grimsley
NEW York
Claude
Honolulu
Mid- Pacific
Florida
Associated Press
Oklahoma
California
Rice
Kentucky
Nap
Notre Dame
Louisiana State
New Orleans
Ohio State
Pasadena
Calif
Sever
North Carolina
Dallas
Santa Clara
Miami
Jacksonville
Fla
Missouri
Maryland
Georgetown
Texas Western
el Paso
Washington, D.C
Hoyas
Tampa
Watford
Florida State
Honolulus
Stanford
Hawaii
Orlando
Emory and Henry
St. Vincent
Galveston
Tex
McMurry
Missouri Valley
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
State
Xavier
Ohio
Houston
Fish
Prairie View
Payadens
Dal-las
Cigar Bowl
Sun Bowl
Pasadens
California Golden Bears
Pacific Coast
Big Ten
Illinois
Michigan
Northwestern
Wildcats
Bob Voigts
Sooners
Biloxi
Miss
Algiers N Naval Base
Baton Rouge
LSU
Len Casanovas
Casanova
Four Records Fall In Sugar Bowl Track Meet
Four Sugar Bowl meet records fell in New Orleans as William Fleming of Notre Dame set a 13.9 second 120 yard high hurdles, Oklahoma Aggies sped a 164 second mile relay with Billy Gilchrist Ralph Taylor John Voight and Dick Stolpe, Pat Bowers of Kansas ran 2 42.0 for the half mile, and Indiana University’s Charlie Peters posted a 100 yard dash in a record time.
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New Orleans
William Fleming
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Aggie
Aggies
Billy Gilchrist
Ralph Taylor
Jonn Voight
Dick Stolpe
Pat Bowers
Kansas
SAVE TRACTOR FUEL Saving fuel by regular ignition and spark plug checks
Preserve power and extend engine life by avoiding unnecessary idling. Inspect ignition and spark plugs routinely to ensure efficient operation and maximize field work output.
Destroying Plant Refuse Aims to Cut Disease and Pests
Removing old plant debris may reduce diseases and insect problems that threaten fruits and vegetables, improving crop health.
Quarterback Sneak Beats Prison Eleven in Stone Bowl Showdown
Walla Walla prison hosted a quirky Stone Bowl clash as the All-Stars toppled the Hornets 7 to 8. Pregame tobacco bets faded after three Hornets faced discipline, while star QB Speedy Chuck Corey escaped last week and was replaced by Tricky Mack Eagles as guards watched.
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Walla Walla
Othets
Hornets
Reragis
Ator
Chuck
Corey
Horcety
Mack
Officials Meet At Courthouse To Discuss Rules
The Wiregrass Officials Association will meet tonight at 7 30 at the courthouse. President Al Brownfield of Ashford announced the session to discuss officiating problems receive assignments and review meet results from the official meet.
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Wiregrass Officials Association
al Brownfield
Ashford
Bogley Wins Orange Bowl Junior Singles Title
Gil Bogley of Chevy Chase Maryland defeated Hamilton Richardson of Baton Rouge to claim the Orange Bowl junior singles crown in Miami Beach. Final score 64 84 63.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Gil Bogley
Chevy Chase
Orange Howl
Bogley
Hamilton
Richardson
Baton Rouge
Lay
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Bear) Bryant
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