Fearless Fraley Elevates Chandler as Baseball's Only Hope
Fearless Fraley declares Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler is poised to win re election despite contract renewal issues. Portsmouth Cubs president Frank D Lawrence says an organized minority seeks Chandler ouster and that players and fans back him. Lawrence cites no flaws with Chandler but targets those behind the St Petersburg episode.
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Genia
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Rose Bowl Preview Showcases Wolverines and Bears Star Power
California and Michigan renew the Rose Bowl clash with star players in focus. Michigan's Al Wahl leads a strong line alongside Chuck Ortmann, Leo Koceski, and Don Dufek, while California counters with backfield trio Johnny Olszewski, Jim Monachino, and Pete Schabarum and All-American Les Richter anchoring the defense. The game also notes Cal quarterback Jim Matinas and ends Bob Minahan and Bob Cummings, plus safety Carl Van Heuit, as key figures.
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Michigan
Wolverine
al Wahl
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Germany
Chuck Ortmann
Tommy Harmon
Leo Koceski
Bill Putich
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Lowell Perry
Harry Allis
Don Dufek
Tom Johnon
Allen Jackson
Tom Kelsey
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Cal
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Dick McWilliams
Detroit
Ole Clark
Pete Kinyon
Carl Kreuger
Ohio
California Bears
Long Beach
Johnny Olszewski
Jim Monachino
Pete Schabarum
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Jim Matinas
Bill Mais
Marines
Bill
Don Heinrich
Washington Huskies
Bob Minahan
Bob Fitzgerald
Ed Bartlett
Bob Cummings
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Bob Karpe
Ralph Krueger
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Saphs
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Krueger
Bob Bagley
Waly Laster
Charley Harris
EG Barnlett
Paul Andrew
Glenn Gulvin
Don Curran
Joe Wardlaw
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Wilson High
Les Richter
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Ortmann
Koceski Bod Dufek
Ray Bolars
Dick Groger
Bob Haham
Carl ‘van Heuit
Tne
Bob Teisler
Orange High Beats Elks 55 43 in Practice Game
Orange High downed the Orange Elks 55 to 43 in a practice basketball encounter at Orange yesterday. Lineups include Oranas and Gehndmeyer with early scoring notes, while Elks players Serene Haitlima and others are listed in incomplete form.
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Grant Tech Five Defeats Pasadena 67 37 in Bulldog Gym
Grant Tech stormed Pasadena CC 67 to 37 as Joe Geyer poured in 18 points. The Bulldogs led 25 at halftime and dominated both ends with strong defense and balanced scoring from Grant Tech.
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Grids Wind Up Drill for Bowls
EW YORK December 20 Amid coaches wails and fans scrambling for tickets nations most powerful teams wind up preparations for bowl games. East West Shrine in San Francisco and Blue Gray in Montgomery lead a flood of bets ahead of New Year Day bowls. California favored over Michigan in Rose Bowl while Oklahoma edges Kentucky. Texas expected to beat Tennessee in Cotton Bowl. Miami-Clemson even in Orange Bowl. Washington and Lee slight favorite over Wyoming in Gator Bowl. Sellouts loom for Rose, Orange, and other venues with weather noted as a factor in Sugar and Dallas games.
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Barred from King J T Ross suffers brain concussion
J T Ross of San Jose California the world s tallest middleweight was barred from the ring for six months after suffering a slight brain concussion when knocked out at Madison Square Garden last night Referee Mark Conn stopped the bout at 1 12 of the third round Eugene Hairston floored Ross for the second time before the Garden crowd of 3649 witnesses the finishing punch a straight right to the chin that sent Ross backward to the canvas.
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Stevenson Earns Mascot Honor At L A Open Golf
Harlan Pinky Stevenson of Long Beach earned the official mascot title for the 25th L A Open at Riviera. He shot a 45 on the back nine to win the honor, and pro Jim Ferrier presented him with a perpetual trophy. Pinky is the son of Harlan Stevenson, former Long Beach city champion.
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Pinks) Stevenson
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Wilson Bruins topple Huntington Beach Oilers 64 to 49
Wilson Bruins return to action and dominate Huntington Beach Oilers 64 to 49 behind Errol Greenleaf's 13 points and Don Miller's 14. Jim Griffiths Tom Sutherland struggle but support comes from Greenleaf Morgan and Suess led Oilers with 15. Preliminary Oilers win 52-42 as Bears fall short.
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Fights Last Night Reported Upsets and Knockouts
Report of boxing bouts with contenders in Hollywood and Berlin. Enrique Bolanos defeats and Tek Lan wins in Angelen, while Gena Jonen stops Vrilson Kent in Berlin. May include other results such as Ells Ask defeating Sandberk and a hyped Tote Star Liner bout in Stockton.
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Miller Leads Elks Classic High Rollers
Miller posted the high single series 607 with games of 213 and 228 at the Elks $25 Classic in Virginia Recreation. Walt Adams led the best single game with 237 in a 59‑line, while Jim Burkett and others posted scores including 204 and 220 as match winners and top placers in the event and related leagues. Other teams and players cited include Walker’s Bane Hylton Texaco, Frank Ho urs, and a host of regional bowlers with multiple marks, totals, and league leads across Virginia and Long Beach, reflecting a busy bowling card of contestants and standings.
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Suspicious Gifts for Rose Bowl Players Questioned
University of Michigan athletic director Fritz Crisler notes gifts to Rose Bowl Wolverines sparked suspicion. Lighters for players who do not smoke, razors for non-shavers, and a defensive play sheet from another coach were sent as presents.
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Anaheim Beats Jordan High in Northside Basketball Clash
Jordan High varsity fell 37 to 30 as three Panther first stringers fouled out early in the second half. With most stars sidelined, Anaheim pulled away to a 40 to 26 verdict on the northside hardwood last night.
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Bolanos Edges Martinez In Split Decision Bout
HOLLYWOOD Dec 30 Enrique Bolanos of Sonora Mexico rallied in the later rounds to win a split decision over Tate Martinez in an 10 round lightweight contest at Legion Stadium Martinez of Stockton had controlled the early rounds but Bolanos widened his work in the sixth to pile up points with sharp left hooks to the body and neck.
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Koceski Ready for Michigan in Rose Bowl Plan
Pasadena December 30 Michigan Big Ten champions prepared for a Rose Bowl workout in the stadium with a final tuneup at Brookside Park before Monday’s game with California. Coach Hennie Oosterbaan indicated Leo Koceski should play on both sides, while California limited practice and prepared for the Arroyo Seco trip.
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Chuck Ortmann
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Ortmann
Don Dufek
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Tartars Rally Past Sequoias 62-57 in comeback win
Compton College Tartars erased a 15 point deficit in the second half to defeat visiting College of Sequoias 62-57. Sequoias guard Mike Gonzales scored 32 points as Sequoias led early, while Compton received key contributions from Wilton, Brent, and Ellington to seal the victory.
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Andreasen Denies Utah Post Candidacy
Long Beach City College football coach Grant Buck Andreasen denies formal application for Utah State head coach, stating no formal candidacy though acknowledging alumni inquiries. He notes interest in bettering himself but remains not a candidate. Utah State competes in the Mountain States Conference.
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Buck) Andreasen
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Warriors and Bucs clash for Sam Barry title at Glendale
In the Sam Barry Memorial tournament semifinals, Warriors beat Palo Verde 59 to 56 and Modesto edged Santa Monica 47 to 44. Consolation action features Orange Coast versus East LA with Glendale facing the Bucs at 9 p.m. local time.
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Penn Nudges Stanford Five in Philadelphia Victory
Penn junior Tom Davis hit a late foul shot to lift the University of Pennsylvania to a 59-58 win over the touring Stanford five in Philadelphia. Stanford led 29-28 at halftime as Ramstead anchored the Cardinal, with Penn’s O’Bullion and Nettarter contributing in a close, tense matchup.
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Culmone Extends Lead With Two Racing Days Left
Culmone holds a one win lead over Willie Shoemaker with two racing days remaining in 1950. Culmone won twice at Tropical Park to reach 382 wins, six shy of the world mark, while Shoemaker won the first two and eighth races at Fair Grounds to climb high. Both aim to break Walter Miller’s 388 win record from 1906. Culmone heads to Havana to ride eight races at Oriental Park, Shoemaker travels to Cali rente for 11 mounts at Agua Caliente.
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