Lions Kick Off Season With Leavenworth Opener Soon
Dick Johnson returns as lone regular from last year's NEKL title squad as Lawrence Lions prepare for NEKL opener against Leavenworth after four days of practice. Coach Perry's team trails at halftime in three early games, then surges, hitting .412 on field goals and showing promise for the full court press once practice lengthens.
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Illini Aim for Rose Bowl Uprising Against UCLA
Illinois built a six of seven run in the Big Nine race under Coach Bay Eliot, defeating Michigan 13-9 and Ohio State 16-7 in the conference title push. The Illini, led by Alex Agase and Julie Rykovich, eye a Rose Bowl bid against UCLA as a landmark postseason return for the Western Conference after a 26 season gap.
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Sooners Arrive for Gator Bowl Prep in Jacksonville
Oklahoma Sooners plan to fly into Jacksonville for final prep before the New Year’s Day Gator Bowl against North Carolina State. N C State Wolfpack will arrive by train and drill at Ponte Vedra Beach. The game is expected to draw about 22 000 fans and generate roughly 100 000 in revenue. Oklahoma seeks share of the Big Six crown while N C State comes off eight and two record in the Southern Conference. Arnold Tucker announces he will not play professional football despite offers.
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Outstanding Quintets Highlight Kansas High School Court Scene
Topeka reports holiday lull as teams rest beforeArk Valley clash. Newton versus Wellington looms to crown league champ and possible state AA title. Hutchinson Salthawks face Wichita East as Topeka clinic games spotlight Class AA and A hopefuls with 35 AA teams and shifting Class A B enrollments.
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Eight Teams in Tourney Hit Oklahoma City Meet
Eight college basketball teams begin a three day tournament in Oklahoma City with two afternoon games featuring Missouri versus Texas and Kansas against Tulane. Night play has Oklahoma A M meeting Rice and Baylor facing Oklahoma. Defending champion Oklahoma Aggies enter as No 1 seed amid strong rivals. Coach Hank Tha remains tight lipped about chances after a 34-33 late win over St Mary's.
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Three Gunmen Rob Jewelry Store on Christmas Eve
In Los Angeles on December 25 1949 police say three gunmen robbed a jewelry store that kept open until midnight for last minute shoppers. They escaped with diamonds and cash totaling about 3100 dollars.
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Jayhawker Christmas Gift List Brims With Hopeful Lineup
The college basketball sport column offers Christmas wishes for University of Kansas players and coaches. It previews KU's Christmas trip to Oklahoma City for the all college tournament and a subsequent Kansas City game against Stanford Indians, with a Westerners lineup including Stephenson, Thompson, Drehobel, Davison, and Berlin.
Writer Extends Christmas Greetings to Phog Allen
New York writer Hugh Fullerton Jr sends Christmas greetings to a wide field of sports figures and executives. He names Elmer Daily Layden Salter Ott Sutphin Howie Odell Ray Meyer Higgins Bell Patterson Blaik Red Smiths Ruffing Dutton Ralfe Dey golf authority Parshall Allen Parshall Kramer Ryan Murphy Taylor Murray Madry Patrick Logan Owen Sullivan Iba and others including Griffith Cawthon Diehl Greene Davis and Brown along with many more sports names.
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Shawnee Indians Top Contenders in 1947 NKL Race
Shawnee Indians lead the Northeast Kansas League standings with 5 victories after a limited early schedule. Argentine beat Atchison 39 29 to claim the league opener as the circuit prepares for games starting January 3. Lawrence Lions face Leavenworth next while Shawnee Mission hosts Ola. The NKL shows strong team balance, with Shawnee backers aiming to defend last year’s top perch. Argentine Mustangs opened strong with a 39 29 win over Atchison Redmen and Baker’s Argentine squad looks set to challenge again.
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Club Room Is Destroyed in Philadelphia Fire
A two alarm blaze struck the Pen and Pencil Club in Philadelphia early today gutting the first floor and damaging the second. Firemen reported no injuries. origin traced to the dining room. No damage estimate available.
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Milky Way racing stable owner Ethel Mark dies
AP notes anniversaries including the death of Milky Way stable owner Ethel V. Mark after a Jong Siineas at LaJolla. Other items mark past honors and service calls, noting boxer Fred Apestoll named boxer of the year by Hing Magazine and Carl Hubbell’s pitching records for the Braves.
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