Wolverine Guard Tomasi Plays Through Protests at Rose Bowl
Michigan guard Dom Tomasi, 5 feet 0 inches and 180 pounds, starts his third year as a first string lineman despite parental protests and a wary mom. Coach Fritz Crisler praises his pivotal role in the ground attack as Tomasi braces for big opposing linemen and aims to prove football is worth the risk.
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Flint Northern High School
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Michigan
Allatate Prep
Scrubs
Wolverine
Fritz Crisler
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Trojan
Spring training decisions and coast league imports noted
The column discusses Joe McCarthy weighing changes for the Red Sox including Vern Stephens at third and Johnny Pesky at short during spring training. It highlights Jersey City star Jack Graham’s strong 1947 season and potential impact with the San Diego Padres in 1948. Also mentions Joe Louis and possible comebacks as heavyweights discuss future plans.
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Troy
Crislér
Red Sox
Vern Stephens
Johnny Pesky
Joe McCarthy
Saih McCarthy
Ore
Jack Graham
Salty
San Diego Padres
Jersey City
Jack
International
Hank Sauer
Syracuse
Graham
Wrigley Field
Los Angeles
Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
St. Louis Browns
Jake Jones
Fred Sanford
Browns
Hubbard
Jones
Jeffries Barn May Be Closed
Burbank reports that Jim Jeffries barn, longtime venue for boxing and wrestling, may close next week after the state fire marshal refuses to approve a 1948 license renewal without arena modifications. Changes could not be completed before the current license expires.
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Burbank
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Louis to Refate Bout See Bowl in Los Angeles
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis will attend the Rose Bowl game in Los Angeles after arriving next week. He is expected to referee a wrestling bout on January 7 at the Olympic Auditorium.
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Los Angeles
Joe
Olymae Auditorium
Louis
Saint Anthony Alumni Overpowers Saints 45-27
The St. Anthony's Alumni defeated the Saints' varsity 45 to 27 at the Saint Anthony's gym. The alumni jumped to a 7-2 lead and built a 21-42 halftime edge behind six foot seven center Earl Stahl and scoring from Mike Hendren.
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LaVern Bell
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Oh Savadii
Mouring Mba! Bainia—Mendron
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Saints Breg
Adtrand Tay i Vallivan
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le Bourguan
Fatty
Gunper
Auymour
Bainta—Rowe
Olympic Puck Groups Fail to Reach Accord
Officials of the U S Olympic Committee and the Amateur Athletic Union clash over who should select the hockey team for the Winter Games. The A A U favors control over team selection while the Olympic Committee wants to name both manager and team. Despite two weeks of talks, no agreement emerged.
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Dope
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Mockey Association
Olympic Committee
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Ligue: Internationale de’ Hockey Sur Glace
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Walter Brown
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Jack’ Hutchinson
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Charles Garrison
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Baylor Bears Triumph Over Oakland in Tight 57-52 Win
The Baylor Bears beat the Oakland Hittners 57 to 52 in Oakland. Don Barksdale led Baylor with a decisive second period scoring burst as Oakland struggled to respond.
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Baylor Bears
Waco
Texas
Oakland Hittners
Bittner
Don
Barksdale
Glendale Triumphs Over Muir Cagers in 54-37 Victory
Glendale College defeated Muir College 54 to 37 in a close first half. Pete Roney led Glendale with seven points as the home team pulled away late in the game.
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Muir Cagers
Glendale College
Muir ‘College
Pete Roney
College Basketball Scores From Various Divisions
A garbled recap lists multiple college teams and scores across regions. Kentucky edge St. John's, 40 to 43 over Duquesne. Cornell 48 over Glarn 45. Georgetown Midland, Notre Dame 50, Kansas State 30. Nearby notes mention Washington State and Wyoming 50 to 48, with Colorado 47.
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EABT
Nhy
England
Kentueny
St. John's
Duquesne
Ceta State
N.Y
Cornall
Georgetown
Midwest
Notre Dame
Washington State
Kanesalot
Ortayo
Marine Five Toledo Win Hoop Races
Marine Barracks five led the White Division with a 44 to 25 win over Springfield as Helena defeated St Paul 48 to 41 and Columbus beat Epeer 41 to 32. Toledo finished first round undefeated in the Red Division with five straight wins, tying with Navy Disciplinary Barracks Sealand Beach and U.S. 3 Moore in the Blue Division.
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Marine Barracks
Springfield
Helena
St. Paul
Columbus
Epeer
Toledo
Thit
Eni
Chuck O'Brien
Naval Hospital
Navy
Marines
Seal Beach
U.S
Moore
Bennett A. Todd
Gopher Six Edges California In Overtime
The University of Minnesota hockey team defeated the University of California 5 to 4 in overtime. Bud Frick was credited with scoring the game winner at 2 24 of the extra period, as Minnesota secured the win in Berkeley December 24.
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University of Minnesota
University’ of , California
Minnesota
Cenver
Bud Frick
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Santa’s List of Christmas Requests From Baseball’s Big Names
Oscar Fraley compiles a playful Santa list from baseball and sports figures requesting humorous gifts. Names include Bucky Harris, Branch Rickey, Ed Dudley, Calumet Farm, Primo Carnera, Jack Kramer, Joe Louis, Rocky Graziano, Happy Chandler, and Mel Ott, among others, wrapped in a year-end column tone.
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U.P
Santa
Bucky Harris
New York Yankee
MacPhail
Jonas Ingram
Elpert Bell
National Football League
Baymutts
Rickey
Brooklyn ‘Dodgers
Ed Dudley
I' Doe McCarthy
Boston Red Sox
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Dedeers
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Calumet Farm
Primo Carera
Jack Kramer
Fred Corcoran
G. A
Pearl Harbor
Panama
Connie Mack
Joe Louis
Pacific Coast League
St. Louis Browns
Rocky Graziano
Mel Ott
Gina
Flichers
Interd
Fearless Fraley
Marchie Reveals Lujack Weakness in Shrine Game Plan
SAN FRANCISCO December 24 Coach Marchmont Schwartz of Stanford says he can stop Notre Dame star Johnny Lujack in the Shrine east west clash. The Stanford backfield coach boasts that he will have his backs catch every pass Lujack throws, a bold claim before the New Year’s Day game.
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Marchmont Schwartz
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Notre Dame
Johnny Lujack
Schwartz
Bahrman Wins Marine League Player of the Year
Don Bahrman of Gardena High was named Player of the Year in the Marine League by the All Southern California Board of Football. The 5 foot 7 inch quarterback sparked the Mohicans to the league crown with seven touchdowns in six games and a 95 yard kickoff return. San Pedro led the All Marine selections with five players, followed by Gardena with four and Narbonne with two.
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All-Southern California Board of Football
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Selwyn Yancey
San Pedro Force
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Paul Martinez
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Marine Loop
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Ihde
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Myron Schinegel
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Paul Martin
Fred’ Gratohs
Jan Pedr
Clyde Miller
Jopald Balers
Tox
Jack Garrabrant
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Andy Spann
Nerionne
Russie Harper
Garden Grin
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Challenger
Kelt
Narbonn
Alfred Dudley
Narbonne
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Lernandea
F. H. Hoerria
Jack Alsen
George Greleh
Son Sum Wii
Fresno State game postponed by weather
In Fresno last night a scheduled basketball bout between Fresno State College and Marshall College Kentucky was postponed due to inclement weather delaying the Marshall squad’s arrival.
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Fresno State College
Marshall College
Kentucky
Marshall
Bea Powell Sets Local Bowling Record With 646
Bea Powell rolled a 646 in the Women's 780 Classic League at Major, adding a 202 219 225 series to top seasonal charts. Merle Matthews also shines with a 631 trio and a 290 game as Tallorettes post 927 team pins. Other top scores include Lorraine Hughes 830, Dot Guthrie 324 563, and a traveling men’s group posting 604.
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Fuzz Harris
Lark Cafe
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Ethel Jones Salon
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