Old Horse Player Seeks New Racing System
A colorful refashioned scene at Lincoln Park features an old horse player touting new wagering systems. He plans to visit Santa Anita with a small bankroll and hopes to win cabbage using fresh methods while noting mail-list solicitations and a cousinly tip from Uncle Jimny McGlane who developed a casual handicap system.
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Lincoln Park
Santa Anita
Magraine
U.S
Uncle Jim
Diny
Hie Systems I
Mollywood Park
Him
Santa Anlis
The Ole Horse Player Promises a Quiet Gambling Edge
A quirky note from a sports wagering column recounts the Ole Horse Player’s claim of a novel betting system. He cites a former jockey named Ran Shugrie and compares Dan’s methods to horse conversations, claiming the approach will keep him profitable while others risk ruin.
Jockeys and Fairs and Frost Chews Fork the Track Tale
A rambling reminiscence by a horse player about Santa Anita and Hollywood Park. Mentions Johnny London, Ralph Neves, and Joe Louis in a chaotic stream of names and tips. The narrator considers switching to Show betting and laments money losses and upcoming charity days at race venues.
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Johnny Loneden
Santa Anita
Beath Valley
Arcadia
London
Hollywood ‘Park
Johnny
Ralph Neves
Longdon
Neves
Hin
Doe Walcott
Joe Louis
Soi
Lincoln Park
Title Bout Disapproved Motives Spark Heavyweight News
Philadelphia reports note the Lesnevich Charles title bout plans distrusted after Billy Fox announced to promoters. Cincinnati managers say talks stalled on Lesnevich Charles for June before Fox set upset. Cleveland promoter complains of a 50 000 offer, while Louis hints at a Lesnevich fight possibility.
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Tiladelphia
Gus Lesnevich
Billy Fox
Eilein
Seward Charles Camp
Fox
Rank Banks Palermo
Madison Square Garden
Cincinnati
Gene Elkus
Charles
Cleveland
Larry Atkins
Lesnevich
Charles—moere
Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
Lesnovich
Louis
Cliftsith
No J
Battler
Michigan Tops Grid Attendance Now Moves Up to NFL
All-America club owners claim the two year old pro circuit is here to stay and will force peace overtures to come from the National League. Lindheimer cites Dons revenue edge over Rams and notes Dodgers’ draft of Alabama’s Harry Gilmer and Washington’s Crimson Tide passer as leverage in shaping a 1948 schedule. Degroot aids Chicago bid with eight clubs drafting, including Minisi to the first pick and Layne to Baltimore while Pete Layden joins Yankees after Texas career.
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New York
New
Benjamin T. Lindheimer
Los Angeles
Dons
Brooklyn
Dodgers
National League Rams
Rams
Chicago
Walt
Curly
Lam]beau
Texas
Piclk
Baltimore Collis
Lowell Tew
Gilmer
New York Yankees
Yankees
Pete Layden
Ram Stock Sale Approval Sought
Washington reports that Pauley an assistant to the Secretary of War and his brother seek the NFL's approval for a deal to acquire 87.44 percent of Angelus Ramsey stock while Pavey and family would hold half of Reeves 75 percent stake. No purchase price is stated.
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Washington
Pauley
National Football League
Angelus Ramsey
Pavey
Californa Oil
Daniel J. Reeves
Twe
Falar A
Fred Kery
Pintey
Reeves
Temple Scores Mat Triumph In Wrestling Showdown
George Temple Jr. and the tag team of Aaron Duran and Jim Mitchell secured two straight falls at Wilming ton Bowl. Temple avenged an earlier loss by Kulkovitch while Mitchell pinned Wee Willie Davis and Marvin Jones. Kolo Staslak opened with a win over Willie Collins in the preliminary.
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Wilmington Bowl
George Temple Jr
Aaron Duran
Jim
Black Panther
Dick West Paces Bruin Cage Victory
In Santa Monica on December 27 the UCLA Bruins defeated 20th Century Noox 67 to 47. Frank Lubin and Marty Feinberg led the losers with 31 points split, while Johnny Stanlin and Dick West paced UCLA with 10 points apiece.
Tartars Edge Utah Agate Five In Phoenix Invitational
In the Phoenix Invitational Basketball Tournament at Phoenix College, Tartars of Comp ton California defeated Branch Aggies of Cedar City Utah 43 to tion. Other early games saw Fullerton, Gila J Thatcher Utah, Sacramento detailing 58 45 and Pasadena losing to Snow College in two overtimes amid a string of matchups as the event opened.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Compton
Calif
Cedar City
Utah
Aled
Phoenix Callies
Navnhyl Dunior
Tartars
Gila
Thatcher
Sacramento
Descate
Long Beach
Branch
Aggie
Fullerton
Phoenix College
Amillo
Texas
Pasadena
Snow College
Af Sphraim
Fulerton
Snevamentranil
Angeles City College
Ph. Dants
John Muit
Vousure
Snow
Gyaby
Faye Wy Schwihe
Makch Conner
Merrion forrRens
Bruin Cagers Rout Rival in Renewed Armory Contest
Bruins overpower rival 45 36 as Dan Clayton leads with 45 points and Herold Meyer adds 42 in a high scoring armory game. Wing scores show Wilcox and Tag provide support while Redondo Beach High suffers a 62 18 setback in earlier junior clash.
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Hob Hunt
Wilson
Reddy Beach High
Seahawk
Dirnin Bee
Dan‘ Clayton
Herold Meyer
Meyer
Wilann
Weedlander
Clayton
Reta Peksorin
Winans
Viking Scribes Top Saga Gridiren in Ink Bowl Classic
Viking Scribes defeated Saga Gridiren 19 to 14 at Lounsbury Field in the first annual Ink Bowl Classic. Jim Harry intercepted a Sagacitte pass and returned it 40 yards for a score with 10 minutes left.
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Viking
Saga
Fresno Packsters Rally Past Shamrocks in Key Win
Fresno Packsters defeated the San Francisco Shamrocks 4 10 in a late surge to seize top spot in the Pacific Coast Ice Hockey League southern division. New Westminster Royals beat Vancouver Canucks in the north as observers called the game a defensive struggle.
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Fresno
Alcons
Pacific Coast Ice
San Francisco Shamrocks
New Westminster Royals
Vancouver Cunuchks
Trojan Five Coast To Easy Win Over Elks
Trojan Five, led by a 16 point halftime edge, coasted to a 50 to 30 victory over the Long Beach Elks in a season opener at St. Anthony's gym. Bill Chandler paced the Elks with early points but the Trojans dominated and built the double digit lead, while the Elks showed flashes of potential after seven days of practice.
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Bob Kloppenburg
St. Anthony's High
Trojan
Elks
Bill Chandler
Joe White
U. S.C. Trojans
Long Beach
Sam Barry
Southern California
Joyals
Elis
Chandler
Johnson
Elks Lodge
S88
Rose Bowl Public Ticket Sale Due in Few Days
Rose Bowl officials and the Tournament of Roses Association announced public sale of 6500 tickets within a few days. Hospitalized veterans receive over 1000 seats, while allocations include USC 44000, Michigan 9000, Pasadena 18000, PCC schools 3000, and groups 8000 supporting the Rose Bowl.
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Pasadena
U.P
Tournament of Roses Association
Pacific Coast Conference
University of Southern California
Big Nine
University of Michigan
Rose
Pacific
Norton Out Collects Pay Ends Aggie Coach Era
Norton leaves Texas A&M after four years as coach, ending a disputed tenure. He receives 20000 dollars for the remaining two years on his contract beyond September 1, 1943. An advisory penalty continues until then as the university seeks a new football leader.
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College Station
Texas
Texas A. and
M. College
Homer Norton
Norton
Aggie Gridiron
Torres George Set to Clash Tomorrow in Big Title Bout
George Torres of California will defend his world heavyweight claim in a one hour three fall match against Gorgeous George in Marici Pal Auditorium tomorrow night. The planned guest referee appearance by Jackie Robinson was dropped after baseball officials did not approve the plan.
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Ens Wigque Torres
California
Clalimant
Calorful
George
Stiva
Tars
Maricipal Auditoriany
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Manuel Garza
Torres
Mexico
Sandor Szabo
Baseball
Ehandigy
Michigan Leads Nation In College Football Attendance
A survey of 88 major colleges shows 11,715,397 fans attended 439 games for an average of 27,960 per home game. Michigan led with 456,687 at Ann Arbor, Southern California 435,392, and Penn 434, or 10% below top five. Regional gains favored the south and southwest with notable increases over 1946.
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New York
Michigan
Wolverines
Fritz Crister
Rose Jowlhound
Ann Arbor
Southern California
Pennsylvania
Ohio State
California
Irisill
Yale
Tulane
Minnesota
Northwestern
Notre Dame
South
Southwest
Midwest
East
Far West
Bruins to Honor resigned Coach at UCLA
A five man committee of Bruin football players selected by 40 varsity members plans a testimonial dinner for Ray Richards who this week resigned as line coach after 10 years. The group will meet again ahead of the Associated Students athlete affairs board meeting to discuss the resignation.
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Angeles
Bruin
Ray Richards
Richards
Richide
Cal Roses
Jerry Shipkey
Art Stoefin
Moose Myers
Johnny Roach
Rockets Face Fox Nine In Sun Day Winter League Game
Long Beach Rockets host Fox nine in a Sunday winter league baseball clash at Recreation Park. Dorwood Dees to start at first base replacing Jack Graham who now toils for Standard Oil of El Segundo. The Rockets are idle until Sunday January 11 due to holiday break.
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Long Beach Rockets
Fox
Hallywood
Recreation Park
Rockets
Dorwood Dees
Jack Graham
Gare
Standard Oil
el Segundo
Standard
Smukler to be Released by Loyola After Spring Practice
Loyola University Los Angeles announces that Backfield Coach Dave Smukler, former Temple star, will be released after spring practice. Smukler ranked among the Lions for the fall season and will not return for next year.
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Loyola
Los Angeles
Heart
Sargent
Loyola University
L. A
Dave Smukler
Temple
Smukley
Lions
Hank Greenberg at Crossroads of Diamond Career
Hank Greenberg, 36 or 37, says he is at the crossroads of his baseball career with a cast on his elbow. He awaits Thursday removal of the cast to decide whether he can return in 1948 and which team might sign him. He has spoken with Bill Veeck about a minor league buy, but no deal solid.
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Tancoln Paik
Tme
Horseshoe
Vogue
Ole
Rick
Ran Shugrie
Johnny Longden
Dan
Clockers' Syndicate
Ewvs~ Papers and You Can Flinc He 'Stendout
Hank Greenberg
New York
Greenberg
Dye
King
Greesiber
Allah
Pittsburgh
Firates
Detroit Tigers
Garaine
Tigers
Big Hank
Pirates
Hartford
Cleveland
Hank
Hammerin
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Veeck
New York Yankees
Ittsburgh
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Dick West
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