Los Angeles Hosts Opening of Invitational Basketball Tourney
LAS ANGELES December 24 A P With Marshall College West Virginia already on the scene West Texas Teachers due in today and six other teams on Christmas Day the stage is set for Los Angeles initial invitational basketball tournament. Sylveuke Idaho Brighens Yoong and Arkansas join the event while Pepperdine and Loyola College are among local entrants. The tournament runs Wednesday through Saturday with a week end recess December 30 opening games Mar shall against West Texas Syracuse against Loyola Arkansas versus Brigham Young and Idaho versus Pepperdine. Next year Southern California and U C L A are expected to enter and eastern barnstorming commitments are noted.
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California
Resignation of longtime Hollywood ringside matchmaker
Charley MacDonald, after 36 years as chief matchmaker for the Hollywood Legion Stadium, resigns effective February 1. The Sevensman board considers Bobby Jackson and Commey Carter for the post as plans to replace him unfold amid concerns over televised fights and reduced attendance.
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Little Wolf Mat Victor Wins Eight-Bout Tourney
Chief Little Wolf returned to the ring after a successful Australia run to win the Wilmington Bowl elimination event. He defeated Steve Gob Ceotee Beeker and Bomber Kulkevich, with Kulkevich as runner up after a semifinal bye, using the Lila deathlock as his finisher.
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Chicago Stag Hoop Coach Shows Improvement
Syracuse December 24 UPL basketball coach Field G Olsen whose illness began on a train en route to Boston is reported fairly well today by Dr Ernest Omonico at St Joseph's Hospital Nera. Olsen coaches the Chicago Stags of the Basketball Association of America and was suffering from pneumonia and an abdominal condition.
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Yuletide Gifts for Sport Celebrities by Frank T. Blair
A playful list of holiday gifts for sports figures and executives. The piece suggests reflexes for Joe Louis, bifocals for judges, sprays of poison ivy for Bert LaBrucherie, and gifts for Kris Ringwald and George Washington Marshall, casting a humorous spotlight on personalities across boxing, baseball, and college football.
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Boxing Officials Scoreboard Idea Draws Debate
Red Smith of the New York Herald Tribune suggests a per round boxing official score display to inform radio listeners and cut postfight bickers. He notes practicality, potential strategic effects on fighters, and a need for a deputy outside to record each round's decision.
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Michigan on Spot in Rose Bowl After ND Upset
Notre Dame crushed Southern California 38 to 7 boosting Michigan into the Rose Bowl spotlight. The Wolverines are expected to pursue the big game, with continued coverage to follow on Page A9.
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Dade Outpoints Ortega in Bid for Bantam Title Shot
Harold Dade beat Manuel Ortega in a 10 round unanimous decision at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. The Chicagoan used quick footwork and counter rights to outmaneuver Ortega who failed to find range. Both had previously defeated Ortiz, and the winner was expected to challenge the bantamweight champion this spring.
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Regatta Lures Record Fleet for Two-Day Harbor Contest
Regatta organizers expect more than last year’s 180 boats to compete across six bay divisions. The two day event begins at 1 PM with divisions split into two groups racing within Newport Harbor courses. Local clubs Alamitos Bay and Leeway Sailing will field top talent including the Barney Lehman plastic Dinks class and the Rhodes Handbulls.
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Barney Lehman
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Fleity
Star Champ
Handbull
Wleare
Darby Metcalfe
Frazer
Scout VI
Lehman
Webster
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
Davis Seeks Army Release From West Point Star
Ind Lt. Glenn Davis, a 1944 46 All American from West Point, has filed to resign from the Army. Davis, on holiday leave in Claremont California, would likely join the Los Angeles Rams if released, with his twin brother serving in Korea.
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49ers Pursue Army Star Glenn Davis in NFL Battle
San Francisco 49ers seek to sign Glenn Davis, Army grid star, challenging Los Angeles Rams for his services as Army reportedly considers discharge. Rams hold Davis rights in the National League. Meanwhile college and other pro teams post wins in a busy basketball and football schedule with Santa Clara and Georgetown among victors.
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Nebraska
Colorado Ageles
Willamette Edges San Jose State on Last-Second Shot
Willamette University basketball edged San Jose State 56 to 55 as forward Bob Johnson banked in a layup with nine seconds left to play in a tense finale. Dee and Ure starred for Willamette with late heroics.
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San Diego State names captain for bowl game
San Diego State College selects George Brown a 220 pound guard as captain for the Holiday Bowl clash with Hardin-Simmons of Texas. Brown also named team captain and most valuable player.
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Rose Bowl Ticket Line Breaks Allotment In Public Sale
In Pasadena a 16 year old student Bob Roulette joined a mile long crowd to buy two of 6500 Rose Bowl tickets priced at 5 50 each. The first 3250 in line held stubs to purchase, while late arrivals without stubs tried to storm the gates. Fans slept in cars tents and carried radios and games as police supervised to prevent cheating.
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Associated Frets
Three Western Stars Stricken Ahead of Shrine Game
Three Western players were under observation at Stanford infirmary with califortla nausea, a flu like illness delaying but not ending their Shrine All Star participation. The players are Ainsie Bell, Paul Briggs, and Ed Ryan, all listed in preparation for New Year’s Day game duties.
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Visalia Junior College Defeats Red Skins In Overtime
Visalia Junior College Tartars edged Red Skins 50 to 48 after overtime in a closely contested basketball game played last night in Visalia.
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Michigan Buckles Under Heat Ahead of Rose Bowl
Western football fans betting on the Rose Bowl note Michigan coach Fritz Crisler and the Wolverines were not in top shape during an open practice in Pasadena. Heat and lack of outdoor work since early winter lowered snap and speed, with Crisler predicting improvement by Friday. Bob Mann drew praise for speed and reception, while Southern California reporters observed his form as the Trojans break camp for a Christmas break ahead of practice Friday.
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Paul Clearysa
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Ann Arbor
Santa Barbara
Trojans
Jeff Cravath
Blackhawks Rally Past Rangers in 7 1 Victory
Chicago dominates the New York Rangers 7 to 1 at home in Gothsiegel’s finale as coach. The Hawks, long out of playoff contention, explode with a strong offensive showing before 15 323 fans and prepare for Charlie Connacher to assume coaching duties December 28.
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Waves Topple Gaucho Cagers in Close Los Angeles Game
Pepperdine and Santa Barbara split their two game series with Pepperdine edging the Gauchos 44 to 42 in Los Angeles. Harvey Hubler led Santa Barbara with 10 points while Jerry Lowther added nine for Pepperdine. Officials called 50 personal fouls, 28 on Santa Barbara.
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