Christmas Basketball Tourney Set To Start At Y Tuesday
The YMCA hosts a series of youth basketball games beginning Tuesday with the Yellow Joms facing the Raiders at 9 45 and the Wolverines meeting the Spooks at 10 30 while the J. L. Vendors clash at 11 15 Final rounds run Wednesday morning with finals Thursday at 10 am Other junior divisions schedule several first rounds semi finals and Friday playoff matches featuring teams such as Badgers Pan Swishers Roose Longfellow North Woodsmen Saggy's Sure Shots and Moose Mongers final outcomes expected late in the week
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NYU Triumphs Over Vanderbilt 87 to 56
Connie Schaff scored 22 points off the bench as NYU routed Vanderbilt 87 56 before a crowd of 18 000 at Madison Square Garden. The victory boosted NYU’s performance against a top program in a late season non conference clash.
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Culmone Wins One After Return to Track in Miami
Joe Culmone, chasing a 44 year old riding record, rode the first time since an injury to win one of four mounts at Tropical Park. Willie Shoemaker, with four winners at the New Orleans fairgrounds, raised his season total to 366, five behind Culmone.
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Harridge to Receive Comiskey Award from Writers
The Chicago chapter of the Baseball Writers Association will honor Will Harridge with the J. Louis Comiskey award for long and meritorious service to baseball. Harridge, completing 40 years in the American League and 20 as its president, will receive the prize at the chapter’s 11th annual diamond dinner on January 14 in Chicago.
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La Crosse Hosts Holiday Tournament With Four Teams
La Crosse hosts a two day holiday basketball tourney featuring La Crosse, Mankato, St. Mary's and Illinois Normal at the Teachers College gym Friday and Saturday December 29 30. La Crosse headlines with a 3 1 record while eight players depart for the Cigar Bowl in Tampa leaving a shortened squad. St. Mary's Mankato and Illinois Normal bring strong schedules and depth to the event.
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Michigan State Faces Busy Rose Bowl Weekend
Michigan's football team plans a double workout and a scrimmage on Saturday with a possible Sunday session as the Big Ten champions prepare for Pasadena. California’s Golden Bears will practice Saturday then allow players to rest at home before reassembling Tuesday morning.
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Weather To Play Important Role In Ram-Brown Grid Tilt Sunday
Cleveland battles Los Angeles on Sunday for the 1950 pro football title with weather likely deciding the style of play. Rams coach Joe Stydahar hopes for favorable conditions to unleash Norm Van Brocklin Bob Waterfield and Glenn Davis. Browns coach Paul Brown relies on Otto Graham Marion Motley and a strong ground game. Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. CST with TV and ABC radio coverage.
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Amateurs Set For Crosby Golf Tourney With Stars
Crosby announces amateur entrants for his $10,000 national pro-am event at Cypress Point Monterey Peninsula and Pebble Beach. Notables include Mickey Rooney Joe DiMaggio Bob Hope Bob Crosby and other sports and film figures. Alternates listed with host Crosby and pros like Hogan Snead Demaret.
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Sparta Kegler Scores Three Identical Games in League Play
Sparta Wisconsin Special report: Rube von de Ohe of Lanham's Mortuary team rolled three identical 167 games in a league match marking his third such score in league play. Bud Hagen totaled 624 from 223 233 168 while Burke had 619 with 245 225 149. High singles included Steve Snyder 227 Lou Apple 223 Seils West Salem 232 and Roy Sigpa West Salem. Don Darnitzer posted 233 high single and 570 total for Strom's Monuments on Wednesday night.
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Purdue Ends Notre Dame Undefeated Streak Run
Purdue, the only team to beat Notre Dame five times since 1946, snapped the Irish 39 game unbeaten run.
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Liz Blackbourn Signs FiveYear Marquette Coaching Pact
MILWAUKEE Liz Blackbourn Saturday night signed a five year contract as head football coach at Marquette University Athletic Director Conrad Jennings said the deal included a substantial salary increase and did not disclose terms Blackbourn succeeds Frank Murray in December 1949 after a long coaching career at Milwaukee Washington High and roles at Wisconsin and Kansas State The 1950 Marquette team finished five wins one tie and three losses the best mark in eight years
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Tweito Named Spring Grove Grid Captain
Spring Grove Minnesota Ted Tweito has been named captain of the 1951 Spring Grove high school football team. He was a unanimous choice by his teammates for the honor. Tweito, a straight A student, began varsity play as a freshman and also competes in basketball track and baseball.
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