UCLA Loses Entire Coaching Staff in Mass Resignation
The UCLA Bruins basketball or football program faces a complete coaching staff departure after head coach Bert La Brucherie and three assistants quit their contracts. Athletic director Wilbur Johns will start a search for replacements as La Brucherie notes no immediate plans.
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Dutch) Fehring
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BRF Wins 45 29 in Ragged Wisconsin Basketball Showdown
Black River Falls toppled Neillsville 45 to 29 at home in a slow game. Krenz led BRF with 21 points while Wagner and Lazette each scored nine for Neillsville.
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Stier Music Seeks Record in 185 Game Run
Louis Cardinester echoes major betting pattern with 121 wins in his 185 game stretch, a notable mark in the season’s competition.
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700 600 Mixed Doubles Entries Close Friday
Entries for the fourth annual 700 and 600 mixed doubles sweepstakes close Friday. Co-Chairmen Andy Anderson and Winnie Tangberg note the event at Arcade alleys with two shifts at 2 PM and 4 PM. Men bowl scratch while ladies receive a 2 pin handicap from 140 to 170. up to 30 teams.
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Cochairmen
Leo Heilman
George Schneeberger
Jesse Root
Angie Wiltinger
Capitols Lack Top Scorer Hold Ist Spot
In the NBA standings the Washington Capitols sit atop the Eastern Division with a 17 2 record despite lacking a leading scorer. George Mikan of Minneapolis leads major categories while Capitals teammates and rivals fill the rest of the top scoring charts across Philadelphia Chicago and New York and Rochester.
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Ed Sadowski
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Jim Pollard
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Arne Johnson
Rochester
John Logan
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Jim Polarée
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Arnie Risen
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Herman Scheeler
Sparta to face Eau Claire in upcoming basketball clash
Sparta High School in Wisconsin will host Eau Claire on December 14. The Spartans, after a heavy defeat at Eau Claire, have shown improvement in succeeding games and seek revenge on the home court.
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Guy Defeats Lou Sjoberg in Lions Club Benefit bout
The main event at the Avalon Ballroom ended with Abe Kashey disqualified after foul play aimed at Pazandak. Lou Marrs and Johnny Marrs contested the action, while Pazandak was led to the dressing room blinded by a rope massage. The semi event saw Dr. Len Hall and Gino Vagnone draw in a half hour thriller.
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Badger Five Edge Irish In Close Wisconsin Upsets Notre Dame
Wisconsin rallies to beat Notre Dame 60 50 as Mader leads with 10 points and O Shea tops Irish with 14. Purdue edges Kansas 47 46 after a 28 17 halftime deficit and Iowa cruises over Ithaca 78 26 for a fourth straight win. Illinois defeats Oklahoma 73 68 and Indiana tops Drake 57 35 behind Lou Watson 12 points.
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Basketball scores stretch across cities in tense night
The Associated Press tally shows several city games: St Louis 79 over Chicago 75, Baltimore 70 over New York 89, Indianapolis 74 over Detroit, Syracuse at 68. Detroits Anderson 68. Se a Syracuse 68.
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Venezuela Name Origin From Early Explorers
The name Venezuela derives from explorers who saw dwellings built on piles like those in Venice, giving Venezuela the meaning Little Venice or Venice-like.
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Western Conference Winter Meeting Ends Sets Schedules
Western conference officials concluded their winter meeting by outlining football schedules for 1950 to 1952 and admitting Michigan State as a 10th member pending certification. A three man committee will study the Spartans to ensure Big Nine compliance and they could appear on future schedules.
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Ray and Sam's Take Lead In Shuffleboard Loop
Rey and Sam's Shufflers moved to first in the Monday night division of the American Shuffleboard league with a 13-3 win over Temp's Tavern. They lead by five and one-half points as Club Gysyl fell 9-7 to Shimshak's in a key tilt. Happy Miller scored two markers in the last frame to seal Shimshak's victory.
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Hoes Versus Plows Through History In Agriculture
The article notes agriculture long relied on hoes before the plow’s invention and asserts millions today still prefer hoes for cultivation, highlighting enduring farming practices and tool choice across eras.
Trinity Tops Irish in overtime 35-34
In senior CYO action on Aquinas hardwoods Trinity beat St Marys 35-34 in overtime. Don Treangon and R Weiland scored 10 each for Trinity while B Brieski and Jerry Mborarity posted 10 apiece for St Marys.
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Ripon Beats Oshkosh 66-62 in Tough New Conference Match
Ripon cagers edge Oshkosh State Teachers 66 to 62 for their first win in four games. Ripon led 32 29 at half. Oshkosh tied the score in the second period before Ripon pulled away late. Oshkosh forward Doug Ritchie with 20 points led the visitors.
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Fights Last Night By the Associated Press
New York results include Bernie Bernolds defeating Merry Berntsen in Fairfield Conn. Lee Metriciant outpoints Clint Conway in New Haven Conn. Georgee Shermen outpoints Jackie Keough in Chicago. Keith Nuttall knocks out Sidney Hitchine in Salt Lake City. Check Terror outpoints Frankie Abrams in Providence R I.
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Anita Caulum records 603 in Merchants League bowling
Anita Caulum rolled a 603 in the Ladies Merchants league at Recreation Lanes with George's Shine and News, shooting 230 173 and 200. In the AFL circuit at Erickson, another bowler totaled 640 after a 136 start, finishing 236 and 268.
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Indians Seek Revenge In Winona Thursday Showdown
Winona teachers basketball hosts La Crosse State Teachers College for the 1948 season finale on Thursday. La Crosse, led by Coach Clark Van Galder, holds a 46-44 win over Winona but faces a home game edge and aims to preserve its pre Christmas momentum.
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Outcasts top Quinns in senior YMCA basketball clash
In a senior YMCA league night, the Outcasts led by Al Love defeated Quinns 31 to 25 as Love earned 12 monikers for honors and Jim Lyden scored 11 for Quinns. Other results included Thamboas edging Blackhawks 24-20, BUF beating Dobbers 40-37, and Openers topping DeMolays 38-20.
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Soil mining methods erode half a million acres yearly
A report highlights that soil mining practices in farming cause about 500000 acres of farmland to wash away each year. The statement warns of long term land loss and reduced agricultural productivity due to erosion.
Indians pull Vernon Wynn trade with Senators
The Cleveland Indians traded Eddie Robinson and two pitchers to Washington for Mickey Vernon and Ear ly Wynn. Ed Klieman and Joe Haynes move to the Senators in a straight deal. Haynes is a 31 year old veteran, Vernon a 30 year old lefty, and Wynn joins the Indians after the swap.
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