Managoff and Levy Triumph in Wilmington Bowl Main Event
In a chaotic main event tag team at the Wilmington Bowl, Managoff and Levy defeated Lee Grable and Gino Garibaldi after two falls, with Bedlam erupting as fans booed the losing duo. Terry McGinnis pinned Eric Holmbeck for the final fall in the semiwindup, while Christy and Curtis drew in the opener.
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Tony Morenti
Lou Novikoff
Len
Butch) Levy
Los Angeles
Dons
Chicago
Bobby Managoff
Lee Grable
Gino
General Garibaldi
Ted
Christy
Long Beach
Bud Curtis
Six T.K.O.s Feature Navy Center Smoker
Six T.K.O.s in the third round highlighted last night’s smoker at the Naval Reserve Training Center. Division 1129 defeated 1125 in the basketball contest, with $5.48 reported in the box. Boxing results list several decisive bouts including George Pritlonder, Reno Gh, Te Alba det, and Jake Lewis Sandova det.
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Naval Reserve Training Center
George Pritlonder M. M
Reno Gh
Enetter
Alba
Hemandin
H. Gollins
Leannava
B. Wallace
Te Soloman
Jake Lewis Sandova
W. . Duhn
Bond Five Downs Banning Homes 61 33 victory
Bond Stove Works secured their 14th win of the season by defeating Banning Homes 61 to 33 before a packed Wilmington crowd. Led by Mel Lothan Jack Seida Chuck Muis and Gene Daly the winners overwhelmed their opponents as lineups and scorers are listed.
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Mel Lothan
Jack Seida
Chuck Muis
Gene Daly
Bond Stove Works
Wilmington
Mandatove Works
Hagens
Tinapar
Garter (4 Roty € T0y G, Wines (4) — Feld W
Bond Stave Wi
Taeiey
Baaning Hames—Breecs Giartony
Two Oxy Players Benched With Colds
Los Angeles December 29 fullback Hugh Tassey and tackle Lynn Lomen of Occi dental were sidelined with colds and may miss the Fresno Raisin Bowl matchup against Colorado A. and M. Trainer Bob Baker said today.
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Los Angeles
Hugh Tassey
Lynn Lomen
Occidental
Colorado A. & M
Bob Baker
Southland Mountain Snow Regions Reach Top Peak
Heavy storms blanket Southland mountain regions with thick snow. Green Valley Snow Bowl leads with eight inches on a 22 inch base, Big Bear 26 inches, Arrowhead 24 inches, and Big Pines at 28 inches. Five areas offer multiple tows and ski schools including Moon Ridge and Mt Baldy. rope tows and chairlifts operate daily, with chains required by Highway Patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YA Inter Sports
Southland
Green Valley Snow Bowl
Big Bear
Arrowhead
Tommy Trial
Big Pines
Howard More
Table Mountain
Moonridge
Park Board
Mill Creek
Lone Star
Snow Valley
Mt. Baldy
Snowcrest
Mt. Waterman
Lynn Newcomb
Stanford and Cal Reach P C C Cage Finals Thursday Night
In San Francisco the Pacific Coast Conference Invitational basketball tournament narrowed to a Bay Area final between Stanford and California. Stanford beat UCLA 55 47 with Yardley and Stephenson keying the finish while Cal edged USC 43 42 on late free throws by O Neil. Oregon State beat Washington 64 62 and Washington State defeated Oregon 50 3T.
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San Francisco
A.P
Stanford University
California
Stanford Indians
U. C. L. A. Bruins
San Francisco Cow Palace
Southern California
Mike O'Neill
Cal
Neil
Bruins
Stanford
George Yardley
Bill
Stephenson
Stanford Idlub
Yardley
Mare Imn Stephenson
Karl Kraushaar
Allen Sawyer
Ron Pearson
Trojans
O'Neil
U. S. Cc
Bill Sharman
Sharman
Bob Walker
Walker
Washington
Oregon
Oregon State Beavers
University of Washington
Washington State
Oregon Ducks
Long Beach College Football Eras Through 1948
James C. Heartweil outlines Long Beach College football eras from 1928 to 1948. He lists coaches Oak Smith, Rocky Kemp, Mel Griffin, Harry Macon, Irv Phillips, Toad Landreth, Jesse Hill, Bob Bronzan and Eddie Wagner, noting war pauses in 1943 and 1944 and post war era lineups with injuries affecting players like Paul McMurtry and Rus Thornton.
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Long Beach
Oak Smith
LBIG
Rocky Kemp
Mel Griffin
Harry Macon
Irv Phillips
Toad Landreth
Jesse Hill
Bob Bronzan
L.E.C.C
Eddie Wagner
Paul McMurtry
Rus Thornton
Bud Woodward
John Callard
Babe Curt Edmundson
Fraser
Voorhees
Frey
Kemp Griffin
Rod Speetzen
Sam ‘Babich
John Carroll
Dick Parker
Beers
Jack Wallen
Adrian Olson
Ms i
Jae Cree
Frank Pennelse
Jae George Wagner
Paul
Babe) Nugent
Ken White
Edison Pyle
John Takahashi
Don
Hessenus
Maloney
Cleo Creeey
Woody Evans
Phillips
Seconda Teare
Bill Hayter
Russell Z Rae
Eton Shaler
A Schlecht
Jack O'Conner
Jab Kauffman
Bins Bogre
Jack Seal
Walt Jones
Wmccune
Davidson
Dé Brooks
E. Btan
Jack Simeoy
Wilbert McAttilan
Haowerd Hunt
John Seedbors
Co Corwin Eberting
Utahy Stewart
George Morgan
Enner
Bratey UW. Cc
Paul Biats
Bud Bordier
Gresna Boo
Gregan
Tony Marcanita
Harry Op KB
Veeck Predicts Indians Will Win Pennant by 1949
San Diego dispatch reports Bill Veeck, club president, predicts Cleveland will secure the American pennant by at least ten games in 1949. He foresees Steve Gromek leading the staff, Bob Feller unsigned but not endangered, and notes Doby and Paige remaining key contributors.
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San Diego
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Steve
Gromek
Bill Veeck
Veeck
Feller
Rapid Robert
Feiler
San Diego Padres
Padres
Stanley
Bucky) Harris
New York Yorkers
Cleveland
Larry Doby
Satchel Paige
Sugar Bowl Cage Tourney Opens With Top Teams
New Orleans hosts Sugar Bowl tournament opening as Saint Louis Billikens face Holy Cross and Kentucky meets Tulane. Oklahoma Aggies beat Alabama 44 to 31, Baylor edges Texas 49 to 36. Kansas downs Missouri 50 to 46, advancing to semifinals with Oklahoma State in later rounds.
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Oklahoma Aggies
Baylor
Oklahoma City
Aggies
Alabama
Bill
Kansas
Kansas State
Kansas City
Gene Petersen
Missouri
Oklahoma
University
Colorado
Iowa State
Williams Sets P. C. C. Mark for Return of Kickoffs
OS ANGELES December 29 Jerry Williams all Pacific and Coast Conference halfback from Washington State returned 6 kickoffs for 448 yards last season to set a new conference record. He passed the old mark of 317 yards held by Jack Stuart of California in 1944 with an 87 yard TD run against California. Roy Malcolm of Montana finished second with 17 returns for 411 yards. Washington's Brooks Riddle gained third with 85 yards in 18 tries. UCLA's Ernie Johnson had 12 for 332. Laidlaw of Oregon State had the best kickoff return average at 30 yards per try, followed by Williams 28 Emery Mitchell of Stanford 27.8 and Johnson 27.7.
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Ernie Johnson
Bob Laidlaw
Oregon State
Williams
Emery Mitchell
Stanford
Johnson
Local Y Fives Score Easy Wins In Prep Games
In prep for the Southern California YMCA leagues the local Y basketball teams beat Seal Beach 54 12 in the C game and 49 16 in the D game. George Selleck led the C squad with 12 points while Doyle Edson topped the D team with 11.
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Southern California
Kellogg's
Seal Beach
George Selleck
Doyle Edson
Schnel G
Daudel
Hassey
G. Selleck
Gingros
Mac. Jaxkinshl
G. Kimball
Gerway
Phoenix
Ariz
Peach
Drake Union
Sity
O'Neil
D—Nene
Drake Arrives for Salad Bowl Game in Scottsdale
The Drake Bridgers under Coach Al Kawal arrived from Des Moines yesterday and were hustled to Scottsdale for limbering exercises ahead of the Salad Bowl Game.
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Drake
Palau
Drake Bridgers
al Kawal
Des Moines
Scottsdale
Jordan Cagers Triumph In Practice Game At Anaheim
Jordan Cagers rolled to a 58 32 victory over Anaheim in Poly gym yesterday afternoon. Dick Carpenter led with 16 points as Anaheim Bees edged the Panthers babes in open play. Substitutes included Jordan Briggs and Howerd among others with halftime 32 2 tally.
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Jordan
Anaheim
Poly Gym
Dick Carpenter
Bees
Panther
Anshelm
Hall
Carpens Thatcher
Miler
Gray
Handley
Menges
Ingram
Go Whippley
Cote
Asphetm
Jordan — Briggs
Bhraver
Howerd
Apakelm — Brace
National Scratch Sheets Debut At LA Area Newsstands
Racing fans can buy complete scratches and jockeys at major tracks including Santa Anita from newsstands in Long Beach and south Los Angeles starting Tuesday December 28 around 9:00 A.M. Each morning offers full listings for tracks and jockeys.
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Santa Anita
Long Beach
South
Snappy Mat Card Drafted for Tomorrow Night Show
Three main events set for tomorrow’s wrestling card at the Municipal Auditorium. Johnny Doyle relocates top talent from the dark Olympic Auditorium to promoter Harry Rubin for the final 1948 season show. Two singles and one tag match feature Bobby Manageff vs Hans Schnabel, a Milwaukee challenger vs Windy City ace, and Chief Little Wolf vs General Gino Garibaldi, plus Lord Blears with Morelli against Jim Mitchell and Morrie Shapiro. All bouts use a three fall format with a 60 minute belt limit.
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Municipal Auditorium
Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles
Johnny Doyle
Harry Rubin
Bobby Manageff
Hans Schnabel
Milwaukee
Windy City
Ave
Little Wolf
Gino Garibaldi
Lord Blears
Tony Morelli
Jim Mitchell
Morrie Shapiro
Boys Grid Teams to Be Honored at Coast Inn Event
The Long Beach Breakers and Lakewood Cougars will be guests of Sports Unlimited at a junior football banquet at the Coast Inn 1045 Pacific Coast Hwy tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Major league stars Vern Stephens and Boheman will autograph baseballs or gloves for the kids. George Terpstra and William C Crail are the program directors.
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Long Beach Breakers
Lakewood Cougars
Coast Inn
Pacific Coast Hwy
Vern Stephens
Boheman
George Terpstra
William c. Crail
Heath Happy With Packers bid for pro football
All American Stan Heath of the University of Nevada said he expects to sign a professional football contract with the Green Bay Packers after January 1. Heath, Harbor Bowl participant and top college passer, noted he will choose football over baseball and has concerns only about his potential earnings. He also said both the Packers and Rockets drafted him, and he doubts playing both sports is feasible.
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Sah Diego
Stan Heath
University of Nevada
Green Bay Packers
Heath
iManova
Packers
Curly Lambeau
Chicago Rockets
Chicago
Dallas
Mickey Heath
Green Bay
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Tal
Baylor to Fly to Dixie Bowl Date
WACO Texas Dec 29 The Baylor University football team comprising 48 players and five coaches was scheduled to leave by special plane today for Birmingham Alabama and its Dixie Bowl date with Wake Forest on New Year's Day.
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Waco
Texas
Baylor University
Birmingham
Ala
Wake Forest
Cowboys Edge Wolves 41-39 in LA Invitational opener
Wyoming Cowboys held off Worth Carolina State to win 41-39 as Lou Doty and Bud Teyton scored for the victors. John Piich led Wyoming with 13 points, while Dick Dickey led the Wolfpack with five. Pepperdine upset Marshall 78-39 as Hugh Faulkner and Bill Mitsch led the Waves. Hamline beat Loyola 54-40 behind Vern Mikkelsin and Hal Haskins.
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Ry United Frese
Lou Doty
Bud Teyton
Wyoming Cowboys
Worth Carolina State
Wyoming
Towyering Cowboys
Wolf Packs
Dick Dickey
John Piich
Sam Ranzino
Wolfpack
Pepperdine College
Marshall College
West Vrginia
Waves Sparkle
Hugh Faulkner
Waves
Marshal
Serenidad
Marshall
Bill Mitsch
Don Leichhart
Peperdine
Gene James
Hamline College of Minnesota
Loyola University of Los Angeles
Vern Mikkelsin
Hal Haskins
Hamline
Mikkelsin
Haskins
Loyola
Norma Glick
Lions
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported
Eyewitness notes describe scattered brawls in Buffalo Louisville Chicago and Ossie Harris area with several figures named. The report lists several street names and numbers as locations while noting disturbances and confrontations observed by witnesses.
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Aasqciecee
Atea Buffalo
Joey de John
Sieur
Ossie Harris
Tisburgn
Roren Lavalgia
Koocks
Jackie Cusnin
Pasate Eo Teg
Dae
Louisville
Chicago
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Maigen
Ootan
Birthetas
Evaniy Ab
Malian
East Lair
Tantoran
QeAlrnne
Passmora
Det Mar Dull Fed
T. Jerging
Glaiming
Joukus
Smeedstersi
Jamona EL Atesnened
Caticies
Linehola
Osced Rugged Batts
Nathie Mide Ullagon St da Xe
Iirat Admiral Cruvos
Longdeny
Koreta
Carly Ueki K. Ratton
North Force Pace
Pederson
Sata
Ania
Kiphes
Pyasmore
Wali
Per
Hatuski
Ciiles
Wea
Peterson
Grauid
Letsia
Gmeisn F
Shack
Ott
Parnell
Odas
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Pele Ete
Loagaen
Miss
Soran
Teady
Exter
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von Kove
Wei Ar Sona A
Yehod Na Uw
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Finea
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Eticly
Passmore
A & Joldmant
Woodhouse
Liv
Horst
Nag Keen Works
Hayseed
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Atp
Dockey
Wee Sen
Ynienta
Andina Longdon
Ralea
al Shea
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Gilsson
Langdén
Yun Arcaros
Kate
Mason
Lmoreno
Bush
North Light
Urban
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Moran
Joly Gramtli
Bens Fig
Haxcars
Tor
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Farras
Bitvac
Wes
Ace
Acond Wit
Mest
Loncrhot
Managoff and
Levy
T.k.o.’S
P.C. C. Cage
Bears
Bethany Baptist
Burr Bros. McMutlen
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Genover
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Rot
Omero
Simone
Fite Dept
Greens— Culbertnon
Walt
Trinity Lutheran
Hull
Worthite First Presby
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Foraker
Wicker
Busnett
Ellie
Yard. Cardwell
First Presbyterian
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Hansted
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Kloboen
Burtin
Reid
Franz Rutherford
Greer
Preston
Karl Pierpont
Kurby Lyle
Justice
Columbia
James C. Heartweil
Decen
Johnny Mann
All la
Mereventual
Iber
Tribe
Proxy
Tabs
Colorado Aggies
Auburn
Texas Techapset
Southern Methodist
Jordan Cagers
Mam
Jeer Beck
Our Sanders
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Plymouth
Ben
Left
Jimmy Jones
Citation
Hialeah
Cowboys
Edge ‘Wolves
Johnsonian Oxfords
Black & Tan
Navy Type Oxford
Oxford
Gov't
Government
Ey Mn
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