Navy Upsets Army To Lead Year’s Top College Football Surprises
New York December 13 4 It was a cold day in Philadelphia Municipal Stadium as Navy boosted by 103 000 onlookers including President Truman stunned undefeated Army 14 2 The win capped Navy’s worst to first season turning the upset into a defining moment of 1950 and topped AP year end polling with Purdue Notre Dame Miami and others also pulling notable upsets. Navy’s defense held Army to 77 rushing yards while Bob Zastrow ran in a score and connected for a 30 yard pass to seal the win.
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Neville cagers debut in Monroe doubleheader
Neville cagers travel to Monroe for a 1950-51 season opener facing Jonesboro-Hodge in an A and B double header. Ronnie Weller, Donald Stewart, Harold Bassett, Tommy Lees, Roy Jones, and Charles Calhoun vie for starting spots with Jimmy Choate and others in reserve.
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Roy Jones
Charles Calhoun
Jimmy Choate
Jackie Doss
Guy Ganaway
Ronnie Marionneaux
Mike Cage
Robert Cudd
Alton McCready
Tiger
Joe Messina
Americans Buy Record 23.6 Billion Life Insurance in 1949
Americans bought a record 23.6 billion dollars worth of life insurance in 1949 reflecting rising confidence and broader coverage. The figure highlights strong demand across demographics and insurers reporting higher policy sales and premiums for the year.
Colts Franchise Still Unsettled in Baltimore
Baltimore, Dec 13. A battle over the Baltimore NFL franchise continues as Commissioner Bert Bell warns that someone must pay 50 000 to George Preston Marshall by January 5 if the Colts are to stay. Abe Warner is named as the potential buyer, but directors still face demands for underwriting and control. The franchise has bled money and seen heavy turnover since its transfer here four years ago.
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Miami
Happy Chandler Faces a Media Firestorm in Sports Roundup
New York, Dec. 13. A sports roundup surveys the splashy fallout from Happy Chandler’s sidewalk remarks on mobilization, his clashes with club owners, and mixed praise for his actions in baseball. It notes potential successors and hints at a volatile commissioner search, plus local color about Dixie teams, McKeesport links, and assorted sports bits from hockey to golf.
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America
Happy Chandler
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Chandler
Judge Landis
Landis
Dixie
Clemson
U. of
Bill Christian
Lehigh
Sammy Arzetta
Pittsburgh
J. Fred Byers, Jr
Rochester
Sam
Surprise over Chandler discard shocks reporters
Reporters in St. Petersburg missed Fred Saigh’s warning that not all was settled and Happy’s insistence on rejecting a life contract, a moment that reshaped expectations about the decision to discard Chandler.
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St. Petersburg
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Happy
Branch McCracken wears glasses at Indiana practice
Branch McCracken, Indiana U. basketball coach, appeared at the opening drill this fall wearing glasses. He quipped that he is having trouble finding answers for officials he has accused of being near sighted. Daylight Saving Time was first introduced by the Germans in 1916 to gain more daylight for World War I.
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Walker Choo ses Pro Grid Style
Doak Walker former Southern Methodist All America returned from pro football to Dallas noting the league is rougher but easier on him than college play He led the NFL in scoring with 128 points for Detroit and said he might return to SMU if grades improve He praised pro football readiness and recalled Bobby Layne signaling plays He credited Layne and Cloyce Box from Detroit and predicted big things for Rice’s Watson next year He may play basketball after Christmas but has no contacts yet
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Dick Huffman
Bob Reinhart
Doaker
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Cloyce Box
Detroit
Joe Watson
Rice
Watson
Utah State Dismisses Entire Coaching Staff
Utah State Agricultural College in Logan decided to dismiss Head Football Coach George Melinkovich and all assistants on Tuesday. Acting Athletic Director Howard Linford and assistants Paul Marston and Marvin Bell were also removed. Melinkovich, an ex Notre Dame player, led the Aggies for two seasons winning five of 21 and no Skyline Conference games. A new coach will be named promptly.
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Marvin Bell
Notre Dame
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Richmond Mentor Leaves As Contract Terminates
The University of Richmond Athletic Council announced Karl A. Esbeck will not be renewed as head football coach after the current contract ends December 1. The Spiders won only two of ten games, and Edwin Joel Merrick of Fork Union Military Academy is mentioned as a likely successor.
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University of Richmond Athletic Council
Karl A
Dick) Esbeck
James T. Tucker
Esbeck
Spiders
Edwin Joel Merrick
Fork Union Military Academy
Merrick
Pottsville
Sports Mirror: Key Baseball and Boxing Anniversaries
The column recalls past events from Associated Press notes. A year ago the St. Louis Browns sold Bob Dillinger to the Philadelphia Athletics for 100000 dollars and four players. Five years ago W H Kelly matched Gulfstream Park seven furlongs in the Lee purse. Ten years ago Ken Overlin beat Steve Belloise in a 15 round decision. Fifteen years ago Joe Louis stopped Paulino Uzcudun in the fourth round at Madison Square Garden.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Browns
Bob Dillinger
Philadelphia Athletics
W. H. Kelly
Gulfstream Park
Lee
Ken Overlin
Steve Belloise
Joe Louis
Paulino Uzcudun
Madison Square Garden
Fordham Opens 51 Season Against Missouri Eleven
Fordham University announced its 1951 football opener against Missouri at Columbia. It will be the third meeting between the schools, with Fordham holding the series lead after winning the previous two: 2-0 in the 1942 Sugar Bowl and 20-12 at the Polo Grounds in the same year.
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Sob Story Wins Montrose Purse at Tropical Park
Sob Story, ridden by Angelo Vasil, overcame 10 failed starts to win the Montrose Purse at Tropical Park on a fast track in 1:46 4-5. Moola finished second by two lengths with Fighting Cloud third. Evans Mountain won the first half of a double at Fair Grounds. pari mutuel betting totaled $193,491.
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