Moore on California players boosts Braves with Mathews praise
Pacific Coast scout Johnny Moore spoke with Hank O'Donnell in Waterbury about Ed Mathews of Santa Barbara. Moore recalled Mathews as a strong 18 year old with 20 homers in NC State league play and noted he joined Milwaukee roster and could train with the Braves next spring.
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Moore recalls Crandall signing and other talent picks
Moore discusses Del Crandall joining the Braves after a standout stint with Fullerton High and the Legion clubs. He also reflects on past misses like Jim Baxes, Bill Wilson, and Irv Noren, and notes high prices for young players and a long career in baseball.
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Noren
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Seals
George Genovese
Stars
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Mal Mallette
Brooklyn
George Weiss
New York Yankees
New Haven
Chicago Cubs
Williams Credits Vern Stephens For MVP Season
Ted Williams credits Vern Stephens for spurring his 1949 MVP season with the Red Sox. Williams and Stephens formed a strong one two punch, tying for 159 RBIs each and finishing with 43 and 39 home runs respectively. Williams lost the batting title on the season’s final day to George Kell.
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Long Beach
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Lou Gehrig
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George Kell
Tigers
Louis Valentino Clash Tonight in Chicago Ring
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis meets Pat Valentino of San Francisco in Chicago Stadium in an exhibition scheduled for 10 rounds. Louis hopes a knockout may launch a comeback toward a title bid while weighing about 222 pounds against Valentino’s 185.
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Pat Valentino
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Chicago
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Charles
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Red Sanders Florida Decision Awaited
UCLA football coach Red Sanders faced a looming choice between staying at UCLA or accepting a higher paying offer from Florida. An announcement was expected tonight from Los Angeles or Gainesville depending on his decision, with discussions already held with UCLA officials and assistants. Sanders cited no money talk and sought advice, while alumni and off campus groups considered moves to improve UCLA's athletic setup amid scholastic-recruiting concerns.
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Henry
Red) Sanders
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Sanders
Wilbur Johns
Raymond
Bear) Wolf
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Fla
Clarence Dykstra
Johns
Bruins
Leahy Plans San Fernando Drug Store Opening
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy, in Los Angeles to open a San Fernando Valley drug store with Lou Berardi, commented on SMU losses and praised Kyle Rote after his team edged SMU 27 to 20 to extend its undefeated streak. Leahy arrived from Texas and will stay several days.
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Paul Bixler May Lose Colgate Coaching Position
Hamilton N Y December 7 The fate of Colgate football coach Paul Bixler remains undecided with an official decision pushed to January by the athletic council. University President Everett Case urged curing issues by upgrading the squad rather than replacing the coach, while a university spokesman noted no replacement consideration and Athletic Director Reid said the council reviews the disappointing 1949 season in which Colgate won one and lost eight games.
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William A. Reid
Contract of Champ Sold
Ezzard Charles, the NBA heavyweight champion, was sold today to Tom Tannas of New Kensington, Pa. The contract price was reported between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars. The sellers were Gene Elkus Charles Dyer and George Rhein of Cincinnati. Tannas may partner with Jake Mintz, the Pittsburgh promoter, who has increasingly managed Charles.
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Ezzard Charles
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Tom Tannas
New Kensington
Sportsman
Charles
Gene Elkus
Charles Dyer
George Rhein
Tannas
Pittsburgh
Jake Mintz
Mintz
Elkus, Dyer
Rhein
California Bears select all-opponent team for 193? season
California Bears announce their all-opponent selections with UCLA producing three picks and USC and Wisconsin two each. End choices include Bob Wilkinson and Darrell Robinson. tackles Harry Thom and Vorney Peters. guards Verne Sterling and Don Fix. center Bob Wilson. quarterback Wilbur Robertson. halfbacks Ken Carpenter and Ernie Johnson. fullback Lyle Blackburne.
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California Bears
Ohio State
U. C. S. A. Bruins
Wisconsin
Bob Wilkinson
Darrell Robinson
Oregon
Harry Thom
Vorney Peters
Verne Sterling
Santa Clara
Don Fix
Stanford
Bob Wilson
Wilbur Robertson
U.s.c
Ken Carpenter
Oregon State
Ernie Johnson
Lyle Blackburne
Eagles Aim to Halt Rockets 20-Game Streak
Los Angeles Colored Eagles add several Negro pro league pitchers to their rotation as they face the Long Beach Rockets at Recreation Park. The Rockets, who beat the Kopper Karts last Sunday, will disband for holidays after Sunday's game and return in January.
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Long Beach Rockets
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Eagles
Murphy Stops Gibson to Net 36th Knockout in Pro Career
Irish Bob Murphy, a light heavy now in the heavyweight ranks, floored Lloyd Gibson of Cincinnati twice, including a decisive left to the jaw in the second round at the Olympic Auditorium. Referee Reg Gilm ore halted the ten round main event as Murphy earned his 36th KO in 43 fights.
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Lloyd Gibson
Cincinnati
Olympic Auditorium
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Wrong Tackle No 1 Oddity Of 1949 Football Season
Washington and Lee reserve Bob Smith tackled Virginia receiver Ed Bessell inches from the goal line as the final play unfolded. Bessell fumbled into the end zone for a Virginian score, giving Virginia a 27 to 7 win. The incident surfaced after game film aired next Monday. A field intruder rabbit and other animals also featured in year end AP poll oddities.
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Associated Press
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Ike Williams Faces License Inquiry Over Fixed Fight Claim
Philadelphia December hearing looms as lightweight champ Ike Williams risks his license after alleging a fixed outcome in the title bout with Freddie Dawson. Chairman George J. Jones warns Williams to provide proof or face action, as the NBA suspends him for missing a scheduled fight.
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George J. Jones
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Freddie Dawson
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National Boxing Association
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Pennsylvania Commission
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Little Rock Arrives for Junior Bowl Tilt
Newark collapses as minor league baseball faces financial strain and franchise liquidations. The Newark club may be liquidated with Springfield replacing it in the International League, and the Chicago Cubs as parent club instead of the Yankees. Attendance woes and shaky finances ripple through minor leagues including New England folding.
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R. I
High Scoring Junior Rose Bowl Tilt Promises Big Offense
Santa Ana Do faces Little Rock Arkansas in the fourth annual Junior Rose Bowl in Alhambra with two high powered offenses. Do runs a T single wing and spread while Little Rock fields a potent line and backfield. both teams post substantial points for and against. A personal duel may develop between Dons star Alt Hoagy Carmichael and Tigers standout Tiger Waggoner as the game unfolds.
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Paula Coretti
Associated Press
Rams
Bill Cook
Dons
Jimmy Karam
Trojans
College bands banned at Garden basketball games
James C. Petrillo's union barred college bands from Madison Square Garden events calling it a profit driven venture. Six metropolitan colleges including New York University Fordham Brooklyn College City College Long Island University and St John’s College vowed to challenge the order.
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City College
Long Island University
Southern Methodist University
Kansas State
P C C Heads Discuss TV Rights and Rules Change
Los Angeles December 7 Pacific Coast Conference plans a winter meeting at Carmel California to discuss sale of television rights for PCC games and a proposed rule change allowing two minutes at game end without timeouts except on clock stoppage, plus various agenda items.
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Loop
Carmel
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Victor O. Schmidth
Schmidt
Fresno Falcons blank Monarchs 2-0 in Southern Texas?
Fresno goalie Bud LaMarche posted his fourth shutout of the Pacific Coast League season as the Falcons beat the Monarchs 2-0. LaMarche stopped 33 shots and Fresno moved from the southern division cellar while San Diego beat Oakland 3-2 and Victoria edged Seattle in the north.
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LaMarche
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Oakland
Victoria Cougars
Seattle
Bagdon Wins Outland Trophy for Guards And Tackles
Des Moines reports Edward Bagdon, 23, Michigan State guard, has been named recipient of the Dr John H Outland Trophy awarded annually by the Football Writers Association of America for guards or tackles.
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Edward Bagdon
Michigan
John H. Outland
Football Writers Association of America
Texan Regains All-Star Pin Tournament Lead
Dallas star Bill Lillard led 46 high scorers into the semifinals of the National All-star Individual Match Game Rolling Championships with a 24 game total of 1234 for the move atop the standings. Tony Sparando of Woodside and Detroit players Dred Bujack Chuck O and Charley Johnson chased in order. Connie Schwoegler and Andy Varipapa led the 36 game special match with Varipapa at 4846 and Schwoegler close at 4836.
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Texas
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Detroit
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