Bowl Derby Prep Sparks Nationwide Football Weekend
California’s Golden Bears loom as favorites against Michigan in the Rose Bowl with about 100000 fans at the arena. Oklahoma Kentucky Sugar Bowl attention centers on two powerhouses as Oklahoma’s 31-game win streak raises playoff hopes. Cotton Bowl pits Texas against Tennessee in a hard hitting prelude to New Year’s Day gridiron showcase. Miami’s Hurricanes and Clemson tune up for the Orange Bowl with final sessions ahead.
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Clemson Fans Hope Howard Stays Amid Duke Visit
Clemson alumni and officials in Miami Beach discuss Frank Howard's potential Duke visit as Duke plans to hire Wade's aides. Clemson would consider matching offers, while Howard emphasizes preparation for the Orange Bowl and staying with Clemson.
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Rose Bowl At Pasadena Lures Biggest Crowd
New York sports writer reports about 450000 football fans paying around 2000000 dollars to attend New Year bowl games. Pasadena hosts California vs Michigan in the Rose Bowl, with Michigan’s 49 to 0 past wins noted and California seeking first post-conference title since the Pacific Coast league formed.
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Major bowls preview for 1950 season without national TV
Capsule recap lists Rose Bowl Michigan versus California with 5 mkickoff at Pasadena 100 000 attendance 335000 gate CBS. Sugar Bowl Oklahoma versus Kentucky 2 30 p m ABC 82500 attendance 450000 gate before taxes. Cotton Bowl Tennessee versus Texas 2 30 p m NBC 75349 attendance 340000 gate before taxes. Orange Bowl Clemson versus Miami 2 p m CBS 66000 attendance 358000 gate before taxes. Gator Bowl Wyoming versus Washington and Lee 2 p m MBS 30000 attendance 170000 gate
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Bowl matchups loom as teams eye big New Year crowds
Unbeaten Wyoming tops a slate as 30 000 fans expected and eight eight thousand for seven bowls with 459 000 seen on January 1 last year. Kentucky Texas Clemson and Miami face tough tests as injury woes test line play and leadership amid a season of high stakes bowls.
Conrads Win 59-51 For Family Crown
The Conrad family from near Thomasville defeated the Doyles of Salem Massachusetts 59-51 to claim the National Family Basketball Tournament title in Wilson. The Snaveleys of Sidney Ohio beat the Griffins of Elm City 56-40 in the consolation game as the Conrads sealed four straight victories in the event.
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Konstanty Voted Outstanding Athlete of 1950
Jim Konstanty ace relief pitcher of the Philadelphia Phillies is named outstanding athlete of 1950 by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. He is the National League MVP and will receive the trophy at the association’s 47th dinner.
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Bison Cagers Meet Asheboro in New Year Battle
High Point basketball coach Tony Simeon faces Asheboro Tuesday at the Senior High gym in a bid to start 1951 strong. Asheboro counters with a 66 pivot man, James Ork, a standout All-State footballer. The Bison focus on drills after a two week break and aim to improve from December 19 past performance. Frye’s injury limits depth as Simeon hopes for a late season return.
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Governor Bets Mountain in Cotton Bowl Prospect
Texas Governor Allen Shivers says he would bet Sawtooth Mountain against Lookout Mountain if Texas defeats Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl Monday. He recalls a Colorado governor losing Pike's Peak bet and jokes this could expand Texas territory while criticizing federal tidelands rulings.
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