New Boxers Show Promising Heavyweight Hope
New York January 3 heavyweights show promise for a Louis successor. Jackie Crawford, Tommy Gomez, and Gino Buovine each scored wins at Madison Square Garden. Mile Jacobs plans a return in April to run Garden show operations after recovering from a brain hemorrhage.
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College Purity Code Debated Amid War Era Sports
New York reports a pending national discussion on the Purity code among college athletics. The piece notes three recent Pacific Coast Conference Rose Bowl games and hints at tensions between amateur ideals and professional influence amid wartime sports.
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New York
West Wells
Chappuis Named Rose Bowl Player of the Game
Bob Chappuis of Michigan was selected as the Rose Bowl’s outstanding player by the Helms Athletic Foundation. The Toledo native passed for two TDs, completed 14 of 24 passes, and accumulated 279 yards of offense, exceeding USC’s total.
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Silence Surrounds DiMaggio Contract Talks
New York Yankees negotiations with Joe DiMaggio for the 1948 season proceed quietly as both sides refuse public comment. A reported $75,000 asking price is disputed while terms may near $60,900, with contracts being mailed to some players and others to discuss terms in New York.
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Three Ex local Grids Earn Bruin Letters
Long Beach players Bob Russell Gene Rowland and Hank Ennen head a list of 38 varsity football letter winners for the 1947 UCLA Bruins as announced by the Bruin Athletic Director’s Office. The report notes 23 freshmen and 10 student managers also earned awards including Don Paul who led minutes with 540 in the season.
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George Paske
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al Thompson
Mike Treshow
Shayle Urolt
Saint Quintet Topples Oilers In New Year Hoops Clash
Saint Anthony's High led by Coach Jacques Grenier defeated Huntington Bed High 41 to 36 at St Anthony's gym. Mike Heneren hit a long two late and John Peterson added points as the Saints pulled away after a tight start to avenge an earlier loss. Oilers fought back in the final period but could not overtake the Saints who built a midgame margin and held on for the win.
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Dick Feldner
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Jordan Cagers in Schedule Mix Up
South Pasadena Jordan High cagers faced a canceled game after a scheduling mix up left both teams waiting on home cars. Ben Palmyren's Northside charges open Bay League play Tuesday at 2 p.m. against Beverly.
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Beverly Dins
Scheele Leads Hot 632 in Tuesday Handien League
Scheele paced Freld Hide with a 632 to stand alone in the 600s during the dates session of the circuit. His effort helped Freld Hide build an 8 0 lead over RK as the team posted the night high total and Scheele boosted a 4 point circuit read with a 325 632 in the 600s.
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Gauchos and Waves Sweep Opener in Los Angeles
Santa Barbara College defeated New Mexico 58 39 at the Olympic Auditorium as 2200 fans watched. Pepperdine edged Whittier 58 with center Harvey Hubler and Whittier’s Ned Wallace scoring 17 and 12 points respectively.
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Whittier
Bill Moore
Harvey Hubler
Santa Barbara
Ned Wallace
New Mexico
Race Results at Sanwa A Sora Aaan Three Furlongs
Race results from Sanwa track show multiple horses with times and odds. Notable finishers include Anp'e Quant Bayley 9 21 00 and Briel Ange Batusk with 6.50 odds, plus Unchallenged Nevag at 2.50 and Full Hise Skeprih at 13.80 3.00.
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Fights Last Night Report From Fairfield Card
Local wrestling recap from Fairfield Connecticut notes bouts involving Caili Chick Musgrove and Bon aBleen, with Spencer reportedly knocked. A bout list mentions Lon Agolew and Genritard amid overall event chatter.
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Wolverines Admit Worst game of season in Rose Bowl loss
Michigan coach Fritz Crisler praised his team as the greatest ever after the Rose Bowl, while longtime observer Von Harmon claimed the Wolverines played their worst game of the year in a 49 0 defeat to Penn State. Penn prospects loom next fall as Crisler reportedly held back tricks for scouts.
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Vikings Face Fullerton Hornets In Western States Tuneup
Long Beach City College prepares for a final warmup before the Western States Conference opener. The Vikings meet Fullerton Junior College Hornets at St. Anthony's Center after a Phoenix Invitational consolation loss. Expected starters: Seida Swedburg O'Connor Wolfe Juergens.
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Kim O'Connor
Dick Wolfe
Ey Juergens
Uplinger Stars In LACC Victory Over Grant Tech
Los Angeles City College star forward Jack Uplinger scored 31 points as LACC pulled away from a halftime tie to beat Grant Tech of Sacramento 64 to 50 last night.
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Long Beach Yachtsmen Establish Record Year
Long Beach sailors and yachtsmen capped a record year at Newport Harbor Yacht Club with top finishes and world records. Sid and Ann Exley led triumphs as the Ala mites Bay Yacht Club prepares to host the 1948 United States championships of the National One Design Class. Other highlights included Honolulu Race participation, Star class action off Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor, and two Long Beach built boats setting class records in motorboating. The racing year ends with plans for the Manning Memorial dinghy series at Newport and the national midwinter regatta in February.
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Harden Leads Open as Cards Flow in Narrow Margin
Harden shot a 67 to lead the Los Angeles Open after a late surge with birdies on holes 1 7 8 16 and 18 and rounds of 39 34. Ghezzi Mangrum Locke DeVincenzo and others trailed with 70s and 71s as Snead Hamiton played 12 holes before darkness halted play.
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Los Angeles
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Long Swat
Spartans Edge Gators 62 41 In San Jose Showdown
San Jose State Spartans defeated the San Francisco State Gators 62 to 41 in a basketball game. Bob Wuesthoff of San Jose and BUL Dallas of San Francisco each scored 12 points to share scoring honors.
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Cage Kings Upset San Diego College in Narrow Victory
San Diego College powered past Marshall College of West Virginia 41 to 29 in a bas seb al contest. Guard Andgy Tonkovitch was the lone Marshall player to hit more than one field goal as the upset unfolded.
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Wolf Pack Five Upsets Cougars in buzzer beater win
In Reno a thriller ended 45-44 as Nevada defeated Brigham Young University. Noeville guard Jim Mackey stole a Cougar pass and hit a 50 foot shot at the final buzzer to seal the victory.
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College Basketball Scores From United Press Roundup
A fast compiling list shows results across multiple conferences. Arizona State and Notre Dame posted decisive wins while Creighton Vanderbilt and Kent State led the day with strong showings against rivals. other teams like Montana State Washington and San Diego State posted notable victories.
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