Eagles Headed to Chicago With Mental Edge in Grid Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles hold a mental edge over the Chicago Cardinals ahead of the NFL title tilt. Coach Neale notes the team’s extra Christmas day practice, and Kellison cites a dominant line and scoring drives led by Van Buren and Thompson as key factors. The Eagles plan to start Ferrante Pihos sides with Sears Wistert on the line and depart for Chicago tomorrow.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Cardinals
Eagles
Shibe Park
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Greasy) Neale
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Pittsburgh
Sveale
Cardinals
John Kellison
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Steve van Buren
Tommy Thompson
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al Wistert
Tar Pope
Jack Ferrante
Pihos
Vic Sears
Wistert
Cliff Patton
Frank Kilroy
Vic Lindskog
Chicago
Michigan Aims Tough Pass Defense for USC in Rose Bowl
Michigan coach Fritz Crisler prioritizes stopping USC’s 87 completions in 172 attempts as the Wolverines prepare for the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl. Jeff Cravath’s Trojans return from a light Santa Ana practice with plans for two-a-day sessions, while Bump Elliott recovers from illness and injury.
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Calif
Fritz Crisler
University of Southern California
Michigan
Wolverines
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Minnesota
Princeton
Tiger
Southern California
Jeff Cravath
Trojans
Santa A
Indians Set Major League Fielding Record For 1947
Cleveland piled up 104 errors in 157 games to top the major league team fielding mark of 112 set by St Louis in 1944. Shortstop Omar Vizquel-ish leader details show 120 double plays and a .982 mark in 794 chances, while New York Yankees posted 109 errors in the season as part of a league record 1,304 double plays.
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Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
St. Louis Cardinals
Lou
New York Yankees
Yeager Leaves Colorado Football Post
Boulder Ohio reports Jim Yeager resigned as University of Colorado head football coach amid a poor season 5 losses and 4 wins. Chauncey Simpson and Apul Bradley are named as potential successors and also announced resignations to pursue other careers. Yeager, a former Kansas State guard and longtime coach, arrived after stints at Iowa State and Fort Hays State.
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Ohio
Jim Yeager
University of Colorado
Buffaloes
Iuiet
Colorado
Buffs
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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Uni
Apul Bradley
Yeager
Iowa State
Kansas State
Fort Hays
Kansa
State
Pro Basketball Scores From The Associated Press
Amateur basketball scores from venues across America feature uneven results with teams like Rochester and Philadelphia noted. The noisy garbled text lists players and locales, reflecting a noisy game-by-game roundup with inconsistent team mentions and unclear outcomes.
Guldahl Plans Comeback After Hip Injury
Ralph Guldahl announces a winter return to tournament golf from Miami Beach. The former top star, who won the 1937 National Open and 1939 Masters, will practice in Florida, join the tour in Texas, and hopes to win events again despite past hip problems. He is 36, has a wife and son, and expects a month of practice to regain form.
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Texas
Guldahl
Ralph Guldahl, Jr
Guldahi
Champions Open 1948 Racing Campaign at Santa Anita
Arcadia California. Willie Molter trainer and jockey Johnny Longden start the 1948 season as their champions open at the Santa Anita l1th winter meeting. The event marks the kickoff of the year for top American racing figures in Southern California.
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Arcadia
Calif
Willie Molter
Johnny Longden
Santa Anita
Graham Named Kansas State Football Head
Ralph Graham, a Kansas State football legend from the early 1930s, will become head coach Feb 1 after leaving Wichita University. Thurlo McCrady announced the appointment. Graham replaces Sam Francis who resigned after a 26 game losing streak. Jim Trimble was named Wichita head coach in Graham’s stead as the Shockers prepare for the Raisin Bowl.
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Ralph Graham
Tonsas State College
Oe Wildcats
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Big Six
Wichita University
Thurlo McCrady
K-State
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Sam Francis
Kansas State Board of Regents
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Kansas State
Wichita
W. M. Jardine
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College of the Pacific
Fresno
Calif
Trimble
McKeesport
Indiana University
Alvin
Bo” McMillin
Rimble
National Pro Cage Team Resumes Play
The National Basketball league returns with four games after a light holiday schedule. Rochester Royals edged Syracuse 61 60 to extend their win streak to 13 and widen their lead over second place Anderson in the Eastern division. Indianapolis Kautskys host Fort Wayne in a Western Eastern division clash.
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Rochester
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Anderson
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Indianapolis Kautskys
Fort Wayne
La Crosse District Golden Gloves AAU Tournament Entry Blank
Entry form for the 1948 La Crosse District Golden Gloves and AAU Amateur Boxing Championship. Request to accept the submission for bouts at the Aveion Ballroom La Crosse Wisconsin on January 27 and February 1.
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State Athletic Commission
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Chicago
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Boston
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Harlem Legends Meet Collegians In Two-Game Week
Two prominent colored quintets visit La Crosse to clash with top opponents at Aquinas and YMCA gyms. Harlem Legionnaires led by Sonny Cook face a CYO all-star team Tuesday, followed by the Chicago Collegians meeting the Sanitone quintet Wednesday.
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YMCA
Sonny Cook
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Legion
Legionnaires
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Mexico
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New York Hottentots
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la Crosse State Teachers College Court
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Joe Snyder
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Bob Larson
Butch Monsoor
Tom Collings
Don McConaghy
Ed Johnston
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Aquinas Cage
Dick Shimshak
John
Steve Pavela
Jim Warner
Jim Knutson
Rudy Horschak
Clark Dobbins
Locke In LA Open Ready For Los Angeles Event
Bobby Locke from South Africa arrived in Los Angeles and began practice for the $10,000 Los Angeles Open on January 25. He travels with C. C. Taylor and Reginald Taylor. Locke won seven of 16 tournaments this year, finished second twice, tied for second once, and earned $26 332.50.
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Bobby Locke
South Africa
Locke
C. C. Taylor
Reginald
Bowling Averages in Ladies Arcade League Standings
Team standings and bowling averages are listed for the Ladies Arcade League. Santa Clara and LSU appear as Sugar Bowl rivals in consecutive years 1937 and 1938, reflecting historical matchups and regional college competition.
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Ladies’ Arcade League
Santa Clara
LSU
Big Five Bowls Draw Most Postseason Football Money
An Associated Press survey shows 534000 expected attendees will spend about 2.097 million across 16 bowls. Rose Sugar Orange Cotton and Shrine projects lead with large gates. six other bowls reach major league status with smaller but notable receipts.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Calif
New Orleans
Miami
Dallas
Police Novice Ice Meet Set For January 11 at Lagoon
La Crosse invites 100 plus entrants to the annual Police Novice Ice meet with eight divisions for girls and boys. E. P. Hartl says prep events start at 2 p m with Clifford B. Lee in charge. medals and two school trophies donated by the La Crosse police.
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Lagoon Rink
Clifford B. Lee
Byacers Wille
USC
la Crosse
la Crosse Tribune
Tribune
City Recreation Department
Exchange
Dodgers Praise Edwards After Draft Day Catcher Picks
Brooklyn officials laud Bruce Edwards for stabilizing the catching position as three minor league prospects are drafted away. Cincinnati’s Ferrell Anderson, ex Dodger receiver, goes from St Paul. Minneapolis selects Phil Tomkinson from Fort Worth. Milwaukee picks Paul Burris from Greenville.
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Ferrell Anderson
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Edwards
Mobile
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Phil Tomkinson
Fort Worth
Milwaukee
Paul Burris
Greenville
Head Believes 49ers Have 50 50 Chance Of Getting Ace
San Francisco, April 4 — Tony Marabito, president of the 49ers, says he has a 50 50 chance to sign Lieut Glenn Davis to the All-America conference pro team if he becomes available. Davis has asked the War Department for permission to resign his commission and talks with Davis are expected when he is ready to discuss terms. The Rams previously held draft rights, but Marabito says Davis has no agreement with Los Angeles.
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Tony Marabito
San Francisco ‘49Ers
Glenn Davis
Marabito
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Rams
Alabama Aims to Even Scores in Sugar Bowl Clash
Alabama ranked 20 bowl veterans in a 38 man squad eyes two old scores with Texas in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans January 1. They seek revenge for a 10 0 loss to Texas in 1902 and a 19 10 defeat in 1922, while preparing in Biloxi after final campus workouts. Ignatius Lagarde O Sullivan, 207 pounds, will debut in his home town.
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Red
Drew
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Prediction Holds Good For 35 Years
STATE COLLEGE Penn State figures feature Bill Hollenbeck recalling 1912 Penn State football undefeated season. He cites praise from Heppenstall and Pud Reed after a 38-0 win at Pittsburgh and recalls predicting a historic run that he says held true for 35 years.
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Penn State
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Bob Higgins
Pittsburgh
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Panthers
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Bowl Minds Put Maryland Teams in Major Bowls
Maryland fielding two teams for major bowls. The football squad faces Georgia in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville on January 1. The boxing team competes in the Sugar Bowl Carnival in New Orleans.
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Maryland
Georgia
New Orleans
Hamline Five Favored In Four Team NAIB Tourney
Four small colleges open a four game NAIB series with Hamline of St. Paul favored. Emporia State and Beloit meet Miami Ohio in the night’s second game. winners and losers play a second doubleheader Saturday.
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National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball
Hamline University
Emporia State
Hamline
St. Paul
Denver
Drake
Simpson and
Marshall College of
University of Dayton
Beloit
Western Michigan
Lawrence
Cornell
Maple Leafs Surge Ahead In Tight NHL Race
The Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 in Montreal as Detroit lost 2-0 to New York. The results widened Toronto to a two point edge over Detroit while the Rangers rose to third place after a four win in six starts. Boston fell to fifth after a 6-1 loss to Chicago.
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New York Rangers
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Red Wings
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Rangers
Boston Celtics
Chicago Blackhawks
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Entries For Boys Meet At YMCA Close Soon
A boys basketball tournament ages 12 to 15 will be played at the YMCA starting Monday. Sponsored by the Y in cooperation with the city recreation department, it invites all eligible boys to enter. Entries must be phoned to Clark Dobbins by Saturday noon.
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Clark Dobbins
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City Recreation Department
Hockey Scores National League Summary
Chicago defeats Boston 6 to 1 in a National League game while New York tops Detroit 2 to 0 and Toronto beat Montreal 3 to 0. Strong scoring by Chicago and Toronto highlights.
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Boston
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Detroit
Toronto
Montreal
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