Braves plan to improve field and trade Spahn
In Columbus Ohio on December 5 the Braves contemplate significant moves to shore up infield defense. Warren Spahn may be traded to Philadelphia for shortstop Granny Hamner and pitcher Bubba Church while negotiation with Chicago for third baseman Jackson continues. St. Louis reopens talks with the Giants over Eddie Stanky as part of a broader set of 1951 roster reshuffles. Arkansas State College earns two bowl bid potential after strong defense and T formation play, with a Refrigerator Bowl win and a Tangerine Bowl invitation on the horizon.
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John Quinn
Tommy Holmes
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John Logan
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Ransom Jackson
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Red) Munger
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Jack Lohrke
Sal Yvars
Durocher
Jonesboro
Ark
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Indians
Camp Preckinridge
Evansville
Ind
Stetson University
Orlando
Fla
Arkansas State
Lawrence High football banquet feast overwhelms attendees
The Lawrence High School football banquet featured Coach Allan Woolard and 134 attendees devouring 180 pounds of turkey, 100 pounds of potatoes, 330 bottles of milk, 55 dozen hot rolls, and other dishes. Special guests included male faculty, board of education members, and Journal-World staffers. junior high players acted as waiters as the program urged guests to eat as much as possible.
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Allan Woolard
Husky
Mik
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Mary Lu Hill
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Ida Vette
Charlotte Clark
Liula Flanders
Miss Hill
Board of Education
Harry Morrow
Bill Morey
Journal-World Sports
Lawrence
Native San Regina Mayor Grant is Saskatchewan capital’s first native chief
Gordon Grant becomes Regina’s 50th mayor and the first native of the Saskatchewan capital to hold the post. He achieves a historic milestone as chief magistrate in Regina, marking a notable moment in the city’s political narrative.
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Regina
Saska
Gordon Grant
Saskatchewan
Light Heavy Contenders Clash in Cleveland Bout
In Cleveland tonight, two top light heavyweight challengers, Harry Matthews of Seattle and Danny Nartlico of Tampa, Fla., vie for Jony Maxim's crown at Cleveland Arena. Both fighters will be admitted over the light heavyweight limit as Matthews' manager Jack Hurley confirms plans.
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Jony Maxim
Cleveland News
Harry Matthews
Seattle
Danny Nartlico
Tampa
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Cleveland Arena
Matthews
Jack Hurley
College Basketball Scores From Around the Nation
A lengthy slate of college and independent games reported by the Associated Press shows Fordham edging Yale 67 63 and Ursinus outscoring Lycoming 87 61. Other results include Adelphi over New York State Maritime 64 52 and West Virginia Tech beating Beckley 66 63. Multiple upsets and OT thrillers across divisions feature Fairleigh Dickinson, Loyola Baltimore, Siena, Edinboro, West Chester, and many more.
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Beckley & California
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Norbert
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North Carolina State and Kentucky Favored in Early Seeding
Kentucky led by Bill Spivey and Cliff Hagan along with guards Watson and Whitaker headline the Wildcats with a 32-2 mark. North Carolina State, defending ACC champions, pursues a sixth straight Southern Conference title despite losing Sam Ranzino, Vic Bubas, and Paul Horvath. Eastern Kentucky tops the Ohio Valley, while Vanderbilt Tulane Alabama West Virginia Duke and others threaten the main contenders.
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Mountaineers
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Everett Case
Kansas U. basketball readies under Phog Allen plan
The Kansas University basketball program under coach Phog Allen debuted Monday against Baylor with crowd-pleasing pregame handshakes and soft promotions. The piece notes hopes for a smooth Big Seven season, praises official Kite Theras, and highlights players Clyde Lovellette Dee Wells and Bill Wimp, while referencing past Kansas Missouri football tension and the Dean Harp coaching staff.
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Baylor
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Kansas
Tos Elbel
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Terre Haute
Bill Wimp
Clyde
Music Hall
Missouri-Kansas
M.U
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Great Bend
Dick Harp
Essy
Dean
Wells
Deaner
West squad picks SMU star and others for Shrine Bowl
Southern Methodist linebacker Dick Hightower named to the West roster for the 27th Shrine Bowl in San Francisco. Also selected are Jim Weatherall from Oklahoma, Hel Mitchell of UCLA, and Charles Harris of California. Eastern squad adds Tackles Smith of Wisconsin and Walter Gragg of Navy. Smith hails from Dayton and Gragg from Detroit. The Micmac Indians are noted as the earliest known inhabitants of Nova Scotia.
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Babe” Hollinberg
Jim Weatherall
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Hel Mitchell
U.C.L.A
Charles Harris
California
Smith
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Navy
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Detroit
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