New York Moves to Tighten Gambling Laws on College Basketball
Governor Dewey denounces legalized betting as Senator Fine introduces a bill to strengthen anti gambling codes. Look Magazine backs the measure, warning of imminent scandals as large sums are wagered in metropolitan games. A realistic solution urged is rigorous control to make gambling unprofitable rather than moralizing.
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Devils and Gamecocks Chase Conference Tie With State Lead
Duke and South Carolina aim to tie North Carolina State for the Southern Conference lead with a win in their Durham home game. UNC’s White Phantoms beat Wake Forest while Virginia Tech and Davidson also won. Jim Slaughter stars for the Gamecocks as Duke seeks revenge after a South Carolina loss.
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Holy Cross Tops National AP Poll in Basketball Rankings
Holy Cross, 13-0, takes the No. 1 spot in the third weekly AP poll with 1,037 points and 47 first place votes. St Johns Brooklyn remains second with 992 points. Long Island U is third, Bradley slides to fourth, Kentucky falls to fifth after a loss to Tennessee.
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Armed Shooting For One More Big Stake
Miami gossip centers on Calumet Farm’s veteran gelding Armed racing for one final big win. Ben Jones hopes he can conquer the $50,000 Widener Handicap at Gulfstream Park next month, recalling past victories in 1946 and 1947 as the nine year old seeks one more major success.
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Bison Wrestlers Defeat Davidson Frosh 21-10
High Point University wrestlers topped the Davidson frosh 21-10 last night, losing only the opening two bouts. Bragg Winslow and Freeman earned wins for High Point with falls, aiding a second win in a week after beating Jefferson High of Roanoke.
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Trinity Host To Seagrove In Randolph County Clash
Trinity high's Bulldogs host Seagrove in Randolph County conference play with the girls' game starting at 7 30 p m in the Trinity gym. The Trinity boys are unbeaten in the county league with five straight wins and a 3 0 mark this season while owning a 6 2 overall record as defending state Class B champions.
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Few Changes Expected From Grid Rules
NCAA football rules committee meets in New York to discuss changes for next season. Chairman Bill Bingham aims to finish by tomorrow with possible extra session if needed. Preliminary votes kept private as coaches’ recommendations surface with no radical changes expected.
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Bingham
Durocher Happy As New Blood Flows To Giants
New Giants manager Leo Durocher welcomes a younger, speedier roster after a 1948 midseason shake up. Dark and Stanky join from Boston to shore up defense, while Harshman and Westrum provide pop. New pitchers Bowman and Bamberger bolster a spring rotation as the club rebuilds around speed and defense.
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Hogan and Snead Set for LA Open Playoff in Rain Threat
Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, tied at 280 after 72 holes, await a possible 18 hole playoff at the 24th Los Angeles Open as weather could force a repeat delay. Hogan survived a near fatal auto crash months ago and Snead tied for first at Pebble Beach over the weekend. The first prize is 2600 dollars with 1900 to the loser and a gate split possible if weather cooperates.
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Ohio State Tops Big Ten Standings After 74-58 Win
Ohio State, 9-2 overall, remains the team to beat in the Big Ten after a 74-58 victory over Michigan as Dick Schnittaker led with 28 points. Bradley, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and other teams posted notable wins in the day’s college basketball action.
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College basketball scores and historic league record
Multiple games reported with scores including Arizona 81 over Cage 61 and Drake 75 American 27. Noted is the Pacific Coast Conference history statement: since 1923 Washington has 260 league wins and 131 losses.
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Loop Leading High Point Faces Appalachian in North State Clash
Co Captain Bill Waiz returns to boost High Point as guard for the Panthers in a must win North State Conference game at Appalachian in Boone. High Point leads the loop at 4-0 and 12-1 overall. Appalachian sits third at 5-2 in conference. Waiz reconstruction, Cartwright injury limits, and a near sellout expects a tight night in the Appalachian gym.
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Tar Heels Meet South Carolina in Chapel Hill Basketball Clash
North Carolina hosts South Carolina at Woollen Gymnasium for a Southern Conference game led by 6 11 center Jim Slaughter. South Carolina brings a young, fast lineup with guards Don Cox and Chuck Prezioso among top scorers as Kappler recovers form from injury. Tickets at the door if seats remain after student allotment.
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Willie Pep Knocks Out Riley To Retain Feather Title
In St Louis, Willie Pep stops Charlie Riley at 1:05 of the fifth round to keep the featherweight crown. Pep, from Hartford, weighed 123 1 2 pounds. Riley 125 1 2. The card drew 11,115 paid, grossing 56,905 with Pep earning half the net and Riley 10 percent.
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State Picks To Lose Duke Will Fall To Birds
New York Jan 17 Ted Meier AP picks tonight's major college games. St Johns over DePaul Long Island over NC State Duquesne over Waynesburg Siena over Georgetown Holy Cross over Providence Rhode Island State over St Josephs Connecticut over New Hampshire Pitt over Grove City Midwest St Louis over Wichita Toledo over Wayne Western Michigan over Valparaiso Hamline over Gustavus Dolphus South Carolina over Duke Furman over The Citadel Florida over Tampa Kentucky over Georgia William and Mary over Virginia Military Southwest Texas Tech over Hardin Simmons Texas Wesleyan over St Marys
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Fights Last Night Feature Several Boxing Matches
In Hartford Charlie Riley was knocked out by St. Louis fighter Willie Pep after a tough bout. Detroit rival Prankie Abrams defeated Chuck Taylor in a points win. Jimmy Cooper edged Line Gazela in Washington. Freddie Dawson won a points decision over Charley Williams in Newark.
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