Yanks won’t swap for Indians or Cleve in 1949
New York Yankees general manager George Weiss said he would not trade for the Cleveland Indians or Boston Red Sox despite their strong finishes. He cited a full medical overhaul of his own club and Casey Stengel’s improved leadership as reasons to expect another pennant chase, noting DiMaggio’s heel issue and a reshaped lineup including Woodling, Mapes, and potential first-base choices.
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NEW York
Cleveand Indians
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
George Weiss
Yanks
Weiss
Bronx Bomberg
Casey Stengel
Peronnel
Eason
Joe DiMaggio
Wweiss
Bill
Veeck
Indians
DiMaggio
Charley Keller
Tommy Henrich
Johnny Lindell
Gene Woodling
Cliff Mapes
Babe Young
Newark
Jack Phillips
Joe Collins
Bill Dickey
Yogi Berra
Aaron Robinson
Stengel
Casey
Wheel Horse
Yankees
Unbeaten runs end as NC State NC Asheville fall at Garden
New York University upset North Carolina 7e-48 in Madison Square Garden doubleheader. Long Island defeated North Carolina State 65-01, ending NC State’s and UNC’s slim unbeaten runs. Hartwick beat Lawrence Tech 73-68. Duke beat Washington and Lee 58-43. Other scores include Alabama over Auburn 45-38 and Rhode Island State over Maine 98-48.
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NEW York
North Carolina
Lawrence Tech
New York University
Madison Square Garden
Southerners
Hartwick
Oneonta
N. Y
St. Louis
Minnesota
Western Kentucky
Hamline
Villanova
Cincinnati
Buffal
Long Island
North Carolina State
LSU
Leroy Smith
Canisius
Syracuse
St Bonaventure
Niagara
Buffalo
Duke
William and Mary
Washington and Lee
Lynchburg
Alabama Iek
Auburn
Louisville
Memphis State
Rhode Island State
Maine
Toledo
Wayne
Michigan
Arizona
Taka Hardin-Simmons
Tide Honors Eight Alabama Seniors at Banquet
Alabama alumni in Jefferson County presented watches at the 26th annual Tide football banquet honoring the team. Recipients included Dick Flowers Bob Hood Jim Cain Ray Richeson Steve Fortunato Clem Gryska Cordon Pettus and John Staples. Team manager Fred Posey also received a watch.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Jefferson County
Tide
Dick Flowers
Bob Hood
Jim Cain
Ray Richeson
Steve Fortunato
Clem Gryska
Cordon Pettus
John Staples
Fred Posey
Malone Quintets Offer Opposition On Dothan Floor
Dothan’s Tigers host undefeated Malone in a seven o’clock game on the Dothan floor. Malone’s squadra, coached by Rosy Davis, has won seven straight to start the season, while Dothan aims to rebound after a damp week of practice and a long break since Dec. 17. The Tigers of Malone beat Chipley decisively and prepare for a busy weekend interstate clash, as Dothan’s Posey gauges his lineup and notes the Bees’ coach Hewes may shuffle starters ahead of Tuesday’s tripleheader with Jacksonville State Teachers College visiting for exhibition play at 8:15.
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Dothan
Tigers
Malone
Fla
Rosy Davis
Malone Vversity
Nicevills
Neal Possy
Posey
Dothan Basketeers
Troy
Ozark
Tiger-Bees
Marianna
Kristen
Lanier
Sullivan
Gray
Beauchamp
Singuefield
Whatley
Rip” Hewes
The
Bees
Jacksonville State Teachers College
Dothan Tigers
Two Tide Gridders Convicted By Court
Four University of Alabama students including two football players were convicted by summary court martial in Tuscaloosa on charges of failure to attend National Guard drills. Sentences await review by Gov. Folsom. Eddie Salem Rebel Steiner William Bryant and David Schnitzer were named. Larre Lauer faces similar charges next Tuesday at Tuscaloosa.
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Birmingham
University of Alabama
Sumimary Couris
Dent Williams
167Th Regiment
Tuscaloosa
James E. Folsom
Eddie Salem
Rebel Steiner
William Bryant
David Schnitzer
Col. Williams
Larre Lauer
Tuscaloosa Dee
National Guard
Tuscaloosa County
Beasor
B. Walker
Kinston 31 Coffee Springs 27 in district clash
Kinston cagers outpaced Coffee Springs 31 27 after taking an early lead in the main event. Abercrombie and Kelley led Coffee Springs with Davis and Bowdoin pacing the victors. Preliminary game saw Kinston prevail 25 21 as Clark and Smith directed the attack while Jones and Shiver led Coffee Springs scoring.
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Kinston
Lee Glen Huguley
Tony
Abercrombie
Kelley
Davis
Bowdoin
Coffee Springs Bees
Clark
Smith
Jones
Shiver
Coffer Springs
Pro Eleven Bids For Duke Water Boy in Durham
Bob Duncan of Duke University reported two letters from a pro football team praising his work as a student manager. The letters said the team was very interested in him and noted his outstanding performance.
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Duke Water Boy
Durham
N.C
Bob Duncan
Duke University
Duncan
Progress Shown By Sanity Code in NCAA Enforcement
The NCAA reports steady progress enforcing its year-old sanity code. Most members follow it, but a few still violate parts. Clarence F. Houston of Tufts, committee chair, said the effort will not succeed overnight and hopes for notable progress within three years. About 20 complaints were investigated, with some groundless, some resolved, and others pending further inquiry.
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Russ Newland
San “Francisco
National’ Collegiate Athletic Association
Association
Clarence F. Houston
Tufts College
NCAA
Houston
Ralph W. Rigler
University of Michigan
James H. Stewart
Dallas
Southwestern Conference
Alabama Five Wins From Auburn 45 38
Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn Tigers 45 to 38 in a Southeastern Conference basketball game before 3500 students. Rebel Steiner sparked the Tide with an early lead and combined with Dyson Hamner for top Alabama scoring. Auburn's Bill Lynn and Emmett McAfee led their team with 10 points each. It was Alabama’s second win over Auburn that season.
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Auburn
University of Alabama
Crimson Tide
Auburn Tigers
Rebel Steiner
Alabama
Tide
Crimsons
Dyson Hamner
Steiner
Bill Lynn
Emmett McAfee
Oosterbaan Misses Banquet In His Honor
In San Francisco UPI reports Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan was named Coach of the Year by national grid mentors but did not attend the banquet as his train was snowbound at Kimball Nebraska. Michigan Athletic Director Orin Crisler accepted the trophy.
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San Francisco
UPI
Bennie Oosterbaan
Michigan
Scripps- Howard
Oosterbaan
Kimball
Orin (Fritz) Crisler
Tennessee Coach Accepts Army Job
Murray Warmath, UT line coach, agreed to become Army line coach under Red Blaik. He will move to West Point before Feb 1, and has a history as a Tennessee All-Southern guard and coach. Warmath previously coached at Mississippi State and served in the Navy. He has led Volunteers to major bowls and headed the Army All-Star team in 1942. He is married with two children.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Murray Warmath
University of Tennessee
Army
Warmath
Red Blaik
West Point
Tennessee
Mississippi State
Navy
Robert Neyland
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Bears
Auburn Wins Toss For No 1 Spot In Inaugural Parade
In Montgomery AP report the Auburn band won the coin toss for the top slot in Alabama's section of the Truman inaugural parade on January 20. The Alabama Million Dollar Band placed second after losing the toss. Dean Noble Hendrix and B A Herbert represented their schools. Adjutant General Saliba arranged marching order. Each school will send 107 representatives to the capital. Students depart Birmingham January 18 at 8 p.m. by train and return four days later. trip funds will be raised by public subscriptions.
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Montgomery
Auburn
Alabama
Truman
University of Alabama
Dean Noble Hendrix
B. A. Herbert
James S. Saliba
Saliba
Birmingham
Legislature Considers Push-Button Voting in Olympia
Washington state lawmakers weigh an electrically operated roll call system enabling yea or nay votes by desk switches. A large lighted board would display results at the front of the chamber. Six similar systems are in use in other state capitals.
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Olympia. Wash
Washington State
Des Moines council orders gloves for police force
The Des Moines city council approved purchasing three dozen pairs of white suede cloth gloves for downtown police to add a little class to the force. Safety Commissioner Myron Bennett said the gloves will be neater, plainer, and easier to see.
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Des Moines, Ia
Myron Bennett
Safety guidance for burning rubbish and waste materials
Safety experts urge burning rubbish waste paper and other combustibles only in metal containers on bare ground at a safe distance from holdings and other combustibles with a minimum 50 foot clearance to reduce fire risk.
Two Men Released In Fix Attempt In College Rally Case
New York AP reports two of four men charged with trying to fix a college basketball rave were freed on bond after State Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora cut bail from 50000 to 20000 each. Jack Levy of Miami and William Rivilin of New York posted bail. Joseph Aronowitz and Philip Klein remain jailed in Brooklyn.
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New York
William Rivlin
Philip Klein
Brooklyn
Joseph, Aronowitz
Jack Levy
Miami
Fla
Frank 5. Hogan
David Shapiro
George Washington University
State Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
William Rivilin
Joseph Aronowitz
Wicksburg Quintets Play On Home Court
In round five of the Wirecross Basketball League Slocomb Red Tops travel to Vicksburg due to unfinished home gym while Cottonwood visits Abbeville and Midland City goes to Columbia. Doubleheaders start at 6 45 with varsity and B squads. Abbeville hosts Cottonwood as Columbia fears Midland City threat.
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Vicksburg
Cottonwood
Abbeville
Hantford
Headland
Rehobeth
Ashford
Midland City
Columbia
Cottonwood Bears
Columbia Bees
Belt Sizes Signal Prosperity Trends Across Regions
In Rochester, IUPI president Ray Hickok notes average belt sizes rise from 31 during downturns to 34 in better times. He cites regional variation with Washington and Chicago leaning larger, New Orleans and Texas showing thinner waists, New York at a mature 34 to 36, and 37 in some cases.
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Rochester
WN. Y
IUPI
Ray Hickok
Belt Manufacturing Company
Washington
Chicago
Deep South
New Orleans
California
New York
Villemain to Debut Against Belloise at Madison Square Garden
Robert Villemain makes his American debut facing veteran middleweight Steve Belloise in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Belloise opened as a 5 to 8 favorite but the latest odds call the bout a near pick em with Belloise a slight favorite.
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New York
Robert Villemain
Steve Belloise
Madison Square Garden
Belloise
Steve
Mickey Owen Could Join Canadian League Next Season
Mickey Owen, once an American baseball catcher suspended by organized baseball, may join the Galt Terriers in Ontario's Senior Inter-County league next season after an offer was made to Gwen to serve as playing coach in Galt.
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Mickey Owen
GALT
Ontario
OUI
Galt Terriers
Gwen
Dixie Fail To Match Foreign Fives In Basketball
Atlanta AP report reviews Southeastern Conference basketball recruiting noting widespread use of import players from Indiana Ohio New York and elsewhere. It highlights Kentucky Florida Georgia Tech Georgia and others with varying native shares and Indiana leading with 21 imported players across 12 teams.
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Sterling
Slappey
Atlanta
Southeastern
Deep South
Kentucky
Southeastern Courges
East
Mid-West
South
Nare
Kentucky Wildcats
Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
Wildcats
Fyida
Gators
Georgia
New York
Illinois
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
California
Maryland
Golfing Gold Rush Begins In L A Today
Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club launches golf's gold rush of 1949 with Ben Hogan the man to beat. The field includes Ed Oliver Lloyd Mangrum Jimmy Demaret and more as medal play decides the cut to 90 and ties before the final day. Prize money totals 315000 with 2600 to first and 100 to the 25th.
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Los Angeles
Blaz
Ben Hogan
Golf Fhorm
Rivie‘a
Hana
Beltin
Ben
Porky) Oliver
Seattle
Lloyd Mangrum
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Cox
Hogan
Glendale
Toney Penia
Cincinnati
Cary Middlecof
Memphis
Ellsworth Vines
Iors City
Horan
Mangrum
Chick Harbert
Ed Furgol
Detroit
Stewart
Alexander
Southern Pines
N. C
Eric Mon
Santa Monica
Johnny Bult
Phoenix
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Sundart
Paris
Penna
Nine Grid Fatalities On Prep Elevens
Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of Los Angeles State College told the American football Coaches Association that there were 18 grid fatalities during the 1948 season. There were no collegiate direct fatalities, with most deaths occurring on sandlots, in professional and semi pro play, and in high schools. He noted most fatal injuries came from blows to the head or spinal cord.
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San Francisco
Floyd R. Eastwood
Los Angeles State College
American Football Coaches Association
Collegians
Eastwood
Association
Estimated arthritis changes affect most older adults
It is estimated that 97 percent of people who live beyond middle age develop bone and joint changes characteristic of arthritis and rheumatism.
Dixie Net Tourney quarter finals set in Tampa
In Tampa Florida top seed Gardnar Mulloy faces fifth seed Bobbitt of Atlanta in the Dixie tennis tournament quarterfinals. Mulloy, a Davis Cup star from Miami, dominated Key Toole 6 0 6 1 and Tom Molly 6 3 6 2. Gardner Larmed of Chicago seed three meets Sidney Schwartz while Chilean Ricardo Balbiers, No 6, upset Tony Vincent 6 4 6 2 to challenge Bryan Grant in the fourth seed position.
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Tampa
Fla
Russel
Bobbitt
Atlanta
Gardnar Mulloy
Mulloy
Miami
Key Toole
Tom Molloy
New Orleans
Gardner Larmed
Chicago
Sidney Schwartz
University of Miami
Ricardo Balbiers
Chile
Bryan Grant
Balbiers
Tony Vincent
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