Bell Unveils Draft Plan For Pro Football Teams
Commissioner Bert Bell orders a common draft for 13 NFL clubs with first three college reserves kept by each club. Draft starts 9 p.m. EST with 30 players chosen from 390. 32 active players per club. conflicts go to arbitration or coin toss. final decision by April 1 1950. remaining players enter a common pool under league rules.
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Jack Hand
Philadelphia
Bert Bell
Bell
Chicago Tribune
Exhibition Outing by Alexander Aycock White and Ferree
Four top North Carolina golfers led by Skip Alexander will hold an exhibition in Lexington for the March of Dimes. Dugan Aycock said Alexander White and Purvis Ferree of Winston Salem will play at the local course this Sunday afternoon with no admission charge, donations to the campaign welcome.
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Twin City
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Aycock
Appling Chandler To Be Honored By Chicago Writers
Chicago writers set for the 10th diamond dinner honoring Luke Appling of the White Sox with the J Louis Comiskey award for long meritorious service. Commissioner A B Chandler will receive a National Baseball Congress trophy for advancing non professional baseball in 1949. Speakers include Bill Veeck and Cubs and White Sox managers Frisch Onslow Grimm Lavalle Sage.
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A. B. Chandler
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Chicago White Sox
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Ray Dumont
National Baseball Congress
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Cubs
Jack Onslow
White Sox
Charlie Grimm
Cub
Jack Lavalle
Rolund Sage
Carolina League Directors Meet In Fayetteville
Carolina League directors meet tomorrow afternoon at the Prince Charles hotel Fayetteville. Loop President Glenn E Mann will oversee the schedule completion after Martinsville Va franchise transfer. Trophies will be presented to Danville Va pennant winner and Burlington 1949 playoff champions.
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Ted) Mann
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Constitution Committee
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Winston-Salem
Cubs name Virgil Davis as coach in new Frisch era
Chicago Jan 21 Frankie Frisch Cubs manager announces Virgil Spud Davis as a Cub coach. Davis, 45, played in the 1934 World Series with the Gas-house Gang of the Cardinals and also appeared for the Phillies Reds Pirates.
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Frankie Frisch
Chicago Cubs Today
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Spud) Davis
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St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phils
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
Freckle-faced Patty Berg enters hospital in Miami Beach
Patty Berg, famed woman golfer, checked into St. Francis hospital in Miami Beach for a routine checkup and rest today.
Shantz Marries Lincoln Woman in City Ceremony
Bobby Shantz 23 year old relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Ath letics wed Shirley Vogel 22 of Lincoln in a local ceremony last night. Shantz formerly pitched for the Lincoln Western League team.
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Bobby Shantz
Philadelphia Athletics
Shirley Vogel
Lincoln
Shantz
Canadiens Right Winger Rocket Richard Reaches 229 Goals
Montreal hockey star Rocket Richard, a right winger for the Canadiens, has tallied 229 goals over the last eight seasons, marking a prolific stretch for the franchise.
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Rocket Richard
Canadiens
NHL
High Pointers In Sports at High Point College
The piece argues spring football is pointless without a coach to implement a lasting system. Players say spring practice wastes effort since a new coach could change tactics. It notes an open October 28 date versus Citadel and urges inviting a Southern Conference opponent, hoping the athletic council acts.
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Matty Bell Quits SMU Coaching as Russell Takes Over
Madison Bell resigns as SMU head coach to become athletic director with Rusty Russell succeeding him as head coach. Bell leaves a 23 year SWC career, three conference titles, and three bowl appearances including Rose and Cotton. Russell, former high school coach turned SMU assistant, becomes head coach after Bell’s departure.
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Matty) Bell
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Rusty) Russell
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Vanderbilt
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Baylor
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John Barnhill
Arkansas
George Sauer
Bob Woodruff
Barnhill
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University of Florida
Dave Douglas Leads Long Beach Open Golf After Two Rounds
Dave Douglas of Newark Delaware shot six under par 65 to reach 135 after 36 holes and hold a temporary lead at the $10,000 Long Beach Open in California. Johnny Palmer, Jack Burke Jr., Clayton Heafner, Stan Leonard, and Bud Ward posted strong rounds as the field pressed toward the final rounds.
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Bud) Ward
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Mont
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Dale Anderson
Hinsdale
Ill
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Philmont
Dutch Harrison
St. Andrews
Eddie Joseph
Los Angles
East Carolina Teachers College Beats Atlantic Christian 56 to 41
In Wilson on January 21, Jack Everton, 6'8" forward, scored 20 points to power East Carolina Teachers College to a 56-41 North State conference victory over Atlantic Christian. The Teachers led wire to wire, taking a 29-18 halftime edge. Paul Glazer led Atlantic Christian with 11 points in the loss.
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State Swimmers Lose To VMI 49-26
Virginia Military Institute defeated North Carolina State in Lexington Virginia by 49 to 26. Co captain Dave Fleming led the Keydets with 11 points while Well Denyes topped the NC State scorers with 6 points. This marked VMI’s third win of the meet.
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College Cage Scores From AP Roundup
The Associated Press reports multiple college basketball results across venues. Notable scores include Minnesota 60 over Michigan 52 and Niagara 63 over Western Ontario 40, with a wide range of other collegiate games and outcomes.
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Bears fall 73 65 to Lenoir Rhyne in conference tilt
High Point shoots 25 of 83 and misses 14 of 23 free throws as Lenoir Rhyne overcomes a 51 42 early edge. Bob Draper returns for Pryor. Sueta and Draper push lead back to 67 59 with 90 seconds left. Panthers stay unbeaten in conference at 14 1.
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Mountaineers Defeat Redskins 84 to 7 in Conference Game
Appalachian State Teachers College rolled to an 84 71 win over Catawba as Center Charlie Hope and Forward Glenn Causey led with 23 and 16 points. Bi Hunsucker of Catawba led all scorers with 26 despite early Catawba lead. The Mountaineers tied at 34 and pulled away after halftime in Salisbury.
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Minnesota Freshman Wins A. A. U Junior 1500M Title
University of Minnesota freshman David Anderson won the national A. A. U juniors 1500 meter freestyle championship in Iowa City in a record 19 minutes 50.7 seconds surpassing the previous mark of 20 minutes 33 seconds set by Mike Kosmetos of Purdue.
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University of Minnesota
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Southeastern Loop Bans Tryout Runs
Southeastern conference athletic directors and coaches approved a rule banning tryouts for visiting high school athletes. The group also discussed the 1951 and 1952 schedules and a requirement to play at least conference football games each season. Commissioner Bernie Moore called the special session with all schools represented.
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