North Carolina State Faces St Johns In Garden Spotlight
The Associated Press reports NC State will play St John’s of Brooklyn tonight at Madison Square Garden after a 7-1 start and a 68-64 loss to West Virginia. George Washington leads the Southern Conference with eight straight wins as Duke and Georgetown also win, while Maryland, Richmond and South Carolina play.
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Steelers Meet Eagles For Eastern Divisional Crown
The Philadelphia Eagles are three point favorites over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Eastern playoff to decide the division title. A 40,000 crowd is expected with temperatures around freezing and a chance of light precipitation. Van Buren leads the Eagles and Clement, brace worn, returns for the Steelers as both teams chase the league title.
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Penn State Set to Face Texas in Cotton Bowl Invasion
Penn State's unbeaten team prepared to travel to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day. Governor James Duff promised to be there rooting for Penn State, and coach Bob Higgins said he received confirmation of the governor's support and attendance.
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Kentucky Lays Mark on Line
Kentucky, boasting a star-studded lineup and a 34-2 record before last season’s Utah upset, heads into an eighth straight win at Convention Hall against Temple as coaches tag the Wildcats as the No. 1 team of the year.
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Semi finals scheduled in 1947 national clay court pro tennis
In Miami on December 20, 1947, two singles and two doubles matches are set for semifinals in the national clay court professional championships.
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Purity code debates and buzzy sports notes from New York
NCAA purity code sparks faculty control debate while Oklahoma basketball is barred from the Sugar Bowl. Louis Walcott fights set indoor and outdoor ratings records. Paterson jokes land on Joe Walcott refereeing a Boston Garden card. Pro and amateur crossovers draw quips as Steelers stumble. Ned Irish aids fire victims. Army plans winter event admissions.
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Three years later wartime combo faces new test
The wartime collaboration between the Chicago Cardinals and another team faces fresh scrutiny as seasons pass. Players adapt to altered schedules and logistics while fans watch for lasting impacts on football strategy and team identity.
Canadiens Try New Callups in Weekend Hockey Push
The Montreal Canadiens bring up new players to challenge the New York Rangers, once longtime cousins during the war years. Lou isiana A. begins night baseball plans as the Bayou Tigers push night football, while Bo Brannum, now at Michigan State after leaving Kentucky, is identified as twin brother to Clarence Brannum of Kansas State.
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Michigan Team Reaches Coast for Rose Bowl
Fritz Crisler's 44 man Michigan squad flies into Pasadena as conference champions eye a second Rose Bowl win in 46 years. The team plans a nine day training block with photo sessions at Brookside Park and workouts to regain form after weather disrupted practice in Ann Arbor.
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Carolina Loop Honors Wilson at Winter League Meeting
Winston-Salem reports former President T. A. Wilson was honored at the Carolina league winter meeting. Carroll Brown of Martinsville Va was elected to succeed Wilson who resigned last month. Directors discussed methods for electing an executive committee budget matters and press relations. Jack Horner of the Durham Herald addressed the Writers Association at the same time.
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Fights Last Night by Associated Press
New York Sugar Robinson stopped Chuck Taylor in Detroit while Steve Belloise and Oswaldo Silva won their bouts in New York and West Palm Beach respectively. Rocky Castellani defeated Lenny Mancini in Scranton as part of the same program.
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Boom Boom" Mancini
Layden May Return to Baseball After Grid Ambitions
Edna Texas reports Pete Layden plans to report to the St. Louis Browns in spring. The UT star said if he has a good year in 194? he will stay in baseball, despite earlier talk of turning to pro football with the New York Yankees of the All-America conference.
Ortiz Defends Bantam Title In Manila Bout
Manuel Ortiz of El Centro California meets Tirso Del Rosario in Manila for Ortiz's world bantamweight title. The bout is described as an even-money affair with Ortiz favored by strong local support for Del Rosario.
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Former Dempsey co-manager to answer tax suit
Gene Normile, once co-manager of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, must answer on February 2 to a government civil action seeking about 20000 dollars in back taxes on income from 1935 to 1940. Assistant U S Attorney George M. Bryant said a settlement is in prospect.
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Falling gladiator from Ogden high school goes down
Ralph Greenwood of Ogden Utah takes a hard hit 20 seconds into the first round of a noted match as the crowd eyes his fall and readiness for sleep amid the dramatic tumble.
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Tatum Back In Familiar Crying Role
University of Maryland coach Jim Tatum returns to his familiar role with a crying towel as he forecasts a rough Gator Bowl against Georgia. Weather limits surprise plays. lineup largely unchanged led by Turyn Gambino La Rue and Bonk with McHugh at guard.
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Giants and Yanks Capture Prize Stars In Big Draft
In a major draft, the Giants chose Tonyce Minisi, a standout runner and kicker from Pennsylvania, marking a rare first backfield pick. The Yankees followed with Vaughn Mancha of Alabama, while the Redskins selected Lowell Tew, a 190 pound fullback, and then Harry Gilmer as a potential Baugh successor. Bears picked Bob Layne after a three way draw, and Knox Ramsey joined Chicago as guard from William and Mary. Cardinals secured Jim Spavital, a top Oklahoma A&M back, in their first choice.
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Champion dies in Philadelphia at age 71
Charles H. Newcomb, 71, former world champion in cranubnatbad, died last night at his home in Philadelphia.
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Sugar Ray Robinson floors Chick Taylor for sixth round KO
Welterweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson dominated challenger Chick Taylor at Olympia Stadium drawing 16,975 fans. A fourth round barrage and two knockdowns in the sixth ended the bout with Taylor knocked out and taken to hospital for X rays on a possible left kidney contusion.
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Harris Sparks Big Drive In Final Minutes of Game
Richard Harris scored eight of his team's last nine points to lift the Black Bison to a 45-39 win over Hugh Morrison of Raleigh at the local high school gym. Eastern conference leaders Edwards and Ussery added 11 and 13 as Harris and Hunsucker led scoring for the Bison with 13 and 12. Melvin Cooper fueled the rally with key rebounds and defense. In the opener, the Bison Jayvees topped Allen Jay 27-19 with Hayworth and Embler each scoring six.
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Keller High On Chances Next Year
Frederick Maryland December 2005 Charley Keller Yankee outfielder lists himself a probable starter next season but cautions a full spinal recovery may not allow play He plans spring training in Bartow Florida January 5 and weighs recovery and back durability against ongoing coaching value from his experience The Yankees traded Allie Clark to Cleveland and Keller’s future remains uncertain with medical factors and age in play
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Blue Gray Elevens Start Practices In Alabama Clash
Montgomery Alabama December 20 The ninth annual Blue Gray football game prep begins as select all stars from north and south arrive. Both 24 man squads set to hold two workouts each before the gridiron contest next Saturday.
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