Charity Cigar Bowl Promises Another Top Tier Battle
La Crosse State Teachers College and Valparaiso meet in the New Year’s Day Cigar bowl in Tampa with both squads using speed on the high-geared T formation. Neither team earns a payout as proceeds aid crippled children. players receive only travel and keep allowances during a six day southern stay.
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la Crosse State Teachers College
Tampa
Fla
Emory G. Bauer
Bauer
Valparaiso
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South
Dinger
la Crosse
Indians
Crusaders
Joe Pahr
Henry Meier
Ohio State Ends St. Louis Winning Streak 65 55
Ohio State beat St Louis 65 to 55 at Columbus to halt the Bills seven game undefeated string. Jim Remington led OSU with 15 points as the Buckeyes built a 34 19 halftime lead and held off late rally. St Louis top scorer Ray Sonnenberg had 11.
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Butler
Indiana
Notre Dame
Bulldogs
Purdue
Jack Server
Carl McNulty
Orvis Burdsall
Mike Radkovic
Pete Brewster
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McNulty
Burdsall
Columbus
Ohio State
St. Louis
Ohio
Bills
Bucks
Jim Remington
Nets
Ray Sonnenberg
Kansas City Hi-Spots Return to NPBL Lineup
Lafayette Indiana reports the Kansas City Hi-Spots will rejoin the NPBL as the league expands to seven teams next week. Kansas City backers pledge funds, St Paul Lights fold, and NPBL to reassign St Paul players in Chicago. If Hi-Spots linger in last, they get first pick at players. Grand Rapids Hornets move second. Kansas City hosts Grand Kids Tuesday night.
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Ind
Kansas City
Comiy Dozie Moore
Saturay
Moore
St. Paul
NPBA
Grand Rapids Hornets
Grand Kids
Holiday Bowling Tourney At Blair
Hoganson Bowling Alleys Blair hosts a holiday two leg tournament from December 26 to January 7. Three games per entry, prize $50 with 75 entries possible. Four man shifts hourly. call the alleys to enter.
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Blair
Wis
Hoganson
Valparaiso Fans Rally For Cigar Bowl Trip Support
Valparaiso Indiana fans raise funds to honor the undefeated football team after its bid to the Cigar Bowl in Tampa. A citizen committee led by William Johnston mobilizes service clubs to cover travel costs and will host a rally where each player receives a gift regardless of the bowl result.
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Teachers College
Tampa
Fla
Valparaiso
Ind
Valparaiso University
William Johnston
Valparaiso Lions Club
Rotary
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Lions
la Crosse College
Whitewater Dominates Platteville 72 57 in FC Basketball
Whitewater built an early lead and cruised to a 72 57 victory over Platteville in a Wisconsin State Teachers Conference game. Ducky Noonan scored 27 for Whitewater, while Ken Nehring led Platteville with 10.
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Whitewater
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Platteville
Ducky Noonan
Ken Nehring
Washington State Oregon Sisie meet even after 38 games
After 38 football games Washington State and Oregon Sisie are exactly even with 18 wins each and two ties. The long running series remains balanced as both teams trade victories in a closely fought rivalry.
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Washington State
Oregon Sisie
Canadiens and Red Wings Tie 4-4 in NHL Clash
In a 4-4 NHL tie Saturday night the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens faced off before 13,830 fans. The game featured a high scoring clash with both teams exchanging goals throughout the period.
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Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens
Bruins Rally to 2-2 Tie with Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 NHL tie against the Toronto Maple Leafs before 12,785 fans. The game featured a steady Bruins effort and late moments that preserved the draw at home.
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Toronto
Boston Bruins
Maple Leafs
Population density of South America reported
The record notes South America with an average population density of 14.7 persons per square mile.
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South America
BAF Bowling Oregon and UCLA Tie Half Century Grid Rivalry
BAF Bowling Oregon and UCLA have met in 20 football games with each side winning 10. The series remains evenly poised as both programs push for a decisive edge in future meetings.
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Oregon
UCLA
Chicago to telecast 1951 All Star football and boxing shows
The 1951 All Star football game at Soldier Field and two Golden Gloves boxing shows will be televised nationally, sponsored by Admiral with a total sponsorship fee of 150000 dollars. First, the Golden Gloves finals in Chicago Stadium on March 9, then the International Golden Gloves bout on March 29, and the All Star game on August 17.
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Soldier Field
Chicago Tribune
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Tribune
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Longhorns name Oklahoma as toughest opponent of season
Austin notes Texas Longhorns named Oklahoma as the toughest team they faced this season after a 14 13 loss. The team lists four players on the all opponent offense and two on the defense, with Baylor and Southern Methodist rated next toughest behind Oklahoma.
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Tex
Texas Longhorns
Oklahoma
Baylor
Southern Methodist
Toledo Beats Eastern Kentucky 63 62 in Tight Finish
University of Toledo survived a late EKU rally to win 63 62 for its eighth win in nine games. Michigan State and Michigan football history shows 42 meetings with Michigan holding 33 wins and State six. three games tied.
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University of Toledo
Eastern Kentucky
Michigan State
Michigan
State
Radio TV Receipts Top 45000 for Pro Grid Clash
In Cleveland commissioner Bert Bell said radio and TV receipts from Sundays NFL title game will total just over 45000, about 15000 more than any prior NFL broadcasting deal. The Rams and Browns split net gate 30 percent for clubs and 70 percent plus the entire 45000 for players. An attendance of 25000 to 30000 is expected and the game will not be telecast within 75 miles of Cleveland due to bids.
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Bert Bell
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Bell
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College basketball results from multiple matchups
Purdue defeated Butler 65 to 59 and Ohio State beat St. Louis 65 to 55. Brooklyn Poly powered past McGill 89 to 70 while Wayne beat Western Ontario 61 to 44. Utah topped St. Josephs 70 to 57 and NYU beat Vanderbilt 87 to 56. Iowa won 80 to 63 over UCLA. Toledo triumphed 63 to 62 vs Eastern Kentucky. Minnesota failed 49 to 42 against Oklahoma. Kentucky edged St. Johns 43 to 37. Loyola defeated Ohio Wesleyan 86 to 60. Eastern Illinois State won 74 to 52 over Michigan Normal. LSU beat Alabama 64 to 53 and La Salle beat Niagara 82 to 56.
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