Basketball races heat North and South in post Sugar Bowl era
The article notes North Carolina State and Appalachian teams facing strong challenges as they vie for conference crowns. It highlights a banner basketball week, a Sugar Bowl setback, and praise for a double header at Madison Square Garden. It also discusses fast play in New Orleans and defensive tactics by Kentucky Tulane Holy Cross and St Louis, with Kentucky’s early game shooting and St Louis slowing Kentucky to win.
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Sugar Bowl memories and broadcast misreads in New Orleans
The writer recalls the 1949 Sugar Bowl with mixed opinions on attendance and value. He notes Harry Wismer’s fame and media mispronunciations, critiques the Carolina pass protection, and suggests the game sparked lasting debate about what happened in New Orleans.
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Art Weiner
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Coast Loop Ends Rose Bowl Controversy Quietly
The Pacific Coast Conference closed the Rose Bowl controversy over Northwestern 20 California 14. Commissioner Victor Schmidt defended officials and affirmed confidence, while Referee Jimmy Cain declined comment on disputed plays though explained Murakowski’s second quarter touchdown.
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Heath to Play for Packers in 1949
Stan Heath the top passer of 1948 signed to join the Green Bay Packers. Coach Curley Lambeau announced Heath mailed his contract from San Diego where he is recovering from rib injuries from the Harbor Bowl loss to Villanova. Heath starred for the University of Nevada and was Green Bay’s No 1 draft choice.
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Boston pitcher Jack Kramer leads 1938 Texas League run
Jack Kramer of the San Antonio entry in the Texas League posted a 20 win 11 loss record during the 1938 season. The Boston prospect stood out with a strong pitching average as the circuit completed its schedule.
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Ellington Tops Locals Attack In High Point Victory
High Point High Bison defeated Thomasville 38 to 26 at the senior high gym to extend their win streak to four and remain unbeaten. Ellington led with 15 points 12 in the second half as Ken Yarborough and Paul Jones contributed double digits and Thomasville’s start was hampered by defensive pressure.
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Major Quints Stay Undefeated In Cage Warfare
Yale upset Duquesne 71 56 in New Haven as Tony Lavelli scored 26 and Charlie Cooper added 17. North Carolina stretched to seven straight with a 55 47 win over Maryland in Chapel Hill. Illinois beat Wisconsin 62 50 in the Big Nine opener while Indiana defeated Marquette 56 47. Loyola Chicago toppled Purdue 42 33. Notre Dame beat St Marys 70 66 at the Cow Palace. Dartmouth won its ninth of ten with 64 51 over Rochester. Other results include Tulsa over Florida 63 41 and Furman stunning Georgia 71 56. Unbeaten teams listed include St Louis Hamline Minnesota Western Kentucky Lawrence Tech Akron Cincinnati Villanova Mississippi and Army.
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Gordon and Mize Sign 1949 Agreement Today
Sid Gordon and Johnny Mize of the New York Giants have signed for 1949. Gordon, who hit 30 homers and 106 RBIs, completed his contract today while Mize was reported already under deal. No salary details disclosed.
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College Basketball Results Roundup Across Regions
East results include Yale 71 over Duquesne 56 and Tennessee 70 over Wake Forest 51. Midwest matchups feature Indiana 96 over Marquette 47 and Illinois 62 over Wisconsin 54. Northwest action shows Notre Dame 70 over St Mary's Calif end
Bowl Tilts May Be Cut To Four by NCAA Group
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 4 The NCAA opens talks on bowl games amid calls to limit post season play. Four traditional bowls Rose Sugar Cotton and Orange are listed as oldest options. The rules committee led by Lou Little weighs substitution limits affecting smaller schools.
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North Carolina and Oklahoma Share $102000 Rose Bowl Payouts
AP Sports W. Grimsley reports Rose Bowl revenue totals of about $533000, with North Carolina and Oklahoma each poised to receive around $102000 from the Sugar Bowl profits. California and Oregon expected to gain just over $100000 as co champions of the Pacific Coast and Western conferences.
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Walker Garners Praise From Bell And McMillin
Dallas January 4 Doak Walker lauded by coach Matty Bell of Southern Methodist and Bo McMillin for his life devoted to football McMillin former Centre quarterback and Detroit Lions coach watched the Cotton Bowl and praised Walker as a game changer Walker’s college career totals include 353 carries 1 751 yards 173 passes 99 complete 1 113 yards 28 touchdowns and 42 extra points. Oregon coach Jim Aiken called Walker the difference between the two teams saying he was the key factor in the game.
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Eastern Intercollegiate schedule for 1948 grid released
The Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association lists 36 teams and 317 games for the 1948 season. Villanova College basketball roster includes eight players from Philadelphia with the remaining four from nearby New Jersey.
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Yankee Footballers Sign Three Players
The New York Yankees of the All America football conference sign three college players Fullback Tom Landry of Texas Halfback Jerry Williams of Washington State and Guard Ken Sinofsky of Nevada Landry beat out the Giants for his services and scored Texas second touchdown against Georgia in the Orange Bowl.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities
Brooklyn fighter Dick Wagner stopped Ace Arrow in Portland to claim a victory. Holyoke’s Laurent Dauthuille knocked out Ernie Forte in Providence. Chicago’s Eddie Marotta outpointed Gene Parker in Indianapolis.
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Carolina Blasts Maryland in Southern Conference win
The North Carolina White Phantoms beat Maryland 55 47 to stay among the nation's remaining unbeaten teams. Hugo Kappler scored 15 points leading UNC while Coy Carson added 14 and Maryland could muster no more than nine from any player.
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