West Texas State tops small college offense in 1950
New York report shows West Texas State led small colleges in total offense with 4 653 yards over 10 games, paced by Charley Wright and Bill Cross. Wright 1 203 rushing yards across nine games, Cross 1 197, with Wright second and Cross third in rushing. New Haven State's defense rated best among small schools at 93.6 yards per game.
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West Texas State
Charley Wright
Bill Cross
Texans
Wright
Cross
Eastern Washington
Merie Michelson
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
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Ohio
John Carroll
New Haven State
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Lewis & Clark
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Golf star Stewart Alexander reported in good condition
Evansville Ind Dec 18 prominent professional golfer Stewart Skip Alexander, who was badly injured in a Sept 24 plane crash, was listed in good condition today at Deaconess Hospital.
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Notre Dame Tops Iowa in Tight 63-60 NCAA Tilt
Notre Dame edged Iowa 63-60 in a fast paced basketball game as the Fighting Irish overcame a late push from the host to remain unbeaten. Iowa led by two with two minutes left before Notre Dame rallied for the win.
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Jockeys Wife Fatally Shot in Pasadena Mystery
Mrs Victoria Martin 28, wife of jockey Dick Martin 26, was killed outside their Pasadena home. Frank H Brook 51, Glendale night watchman, fled after the shooting and was disarmed by a passerby and Patrolman Howard. Brook jailed for murder and attempted murder inquiry. motive unclear. Jockey Martin could not be located.
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Vickey) Martin
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Frank H. Brook
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Stanley D. Decker
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Jockey Martin
Hollywood Park
Bowl Briefs: Bears arrive for Rose Bowl prep in California
Michigan Is better than any team we faced Waldorf said as California Bears began 11 days of practice on Southern California soil for the Rose Bowl, drills twice daily, 45 varsity players plus 13 freshmen, first Rose Bowl team to train at National Orange Show grounds since 1937.
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Michigan
Lynn Waldorf
California Bears
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National Orange Show Grounds
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Tigers Set for Miami Showdown at Orange Bowl
Jackie Calvert Bob Patton Don Wade and Fred Snoebel are ready as the Tigers prepare to face the University of Miami in the Orange Bowl. Strong lineup hints at a spirited matchup with implications for the season.
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Bob Patton
Don Wade
Fred Snoebel
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University of Miami
Cowboys Leave Denver for Gat or Bowl Date in Florida
Wyoming's Cowboys depart Denver for Jacksonville awaiting a Gat or Bowl date with Washington and Lee. Coach Bowden Wyatt says arrival Wednesday, one practice day, then three non daily sessions before the game. The undefeated team seeks peak condition after winning the Skyline title and reaching 12th in the final AP poll. They will stay at the Pont Verda Hotel 15 miles from Jacksonville with practice on a local high school field.
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Washington and Lee
Bowden Wyatt
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Associated Press
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Nichols Quintet Defeats Central in Close-Order Showdown
The Nichols quintet of Monroe extended its winning streak with a 91 to 54 victory over Central after a prior Vidalia tournament win 89 to 56 over Natchez Sports Center. Red Latham led with 14 baskets, Myers had 12, McKenzie Bennett Hardin and G Johnson each 10. McIntyre scored 13 for Central and Stapp added 12.
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Clemson Tigers Drill To Stop Miami T Formation
Clemson, December 19. The Tigers stress defense in football drills trying new patterns to stop Miami T formation plays. Several players were held out with slight injuries as the squad worked on adjustments.
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College Scores From Multiple Games Across Teams
Clemson 70 Georgia 69 and Elon 72 Atlantic Christian 50 highlight a day of varied results. Other notable scores include Mississippi Southern 57 over North Texas 52, Duquesne 67 over South Carolina 64, and Beloit 84 defeating Washington State 69.
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Ambitious Columbia to face Army Navy and Ivy League in nine game schedule
New York Dec 19. Columbia announces a bold 1951 football slate featuring games against Army Navy and every Ivy League member in a nine game schedule.
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Navy
Ivy League
Tech press box labeled awful by sports writers group
K F Hewins of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute protested the Tech stadium press box rating as awful by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He noted no L S W A members were present in the Tech press box, while reps from Memphis Dallas and Houston papers praised Tech facilities. Association listed Tech and other schools as very poor.
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Rickey Sells Dodgers Stock to Clear Debt
Branch Rickey disclosed at a dinner that he was compelled to sell his 25 percent stake in the Brooklyn Dodgers due to heavy debt. He sold to Walter O Malley and Mrs John L Smith for about 1.025 million as he leaves debt behind and remains with the Pittsburgh club as general manager.
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Garden Sets Up Opening Time To Help Students
New York December 19. Due to dragged-out games after eliminating the two minute rule, Madison Square Garden will start basketball doubleheaders 15 minutes earlier. Beginning next Thursday, first games begin at 7 45 p m EST instead of 8 p m. Ned Irish, Garden vice president, said the change follows complaints by local colleges.
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Garden
Late weekday games extend schedule and attendance drop
The week night bargain bills run until 11 15 or 11 30 p.m. causing late curfews while New Year’s Day matches between Long Island University and South Carolina and New York U against Cornell move to afternoon starts. First game at 3 p.m. Colleges resume Jan 2 after holidays, Irish notes. With 14 overtime free games this season, elapsed time rose 10 to 15 minutes versus last year, and student attendance fell 1 000 to 1 500 per game. He cites draft-board letters and class standings as major student disincentives.
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Neville Cagers face Haynesville in boys and girls doubleheader
Neville hosts Haynesville Golden Tornado in a Class AA doubleheader with the girls at 7 and the boys at 8. Neville has three wins and two losses, previously losing invitational finals to Ouachita 67 to 52, and plans to resume practice December 28 ahead of a January 5 game with Bastrop.
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Northwest State Demons Ready for Henderson Tilt
Northwestern State College of Louisiana Demons, after a week off, prepare to face Henderson State Teachers College of Arkadelphia in the local gym Tuesday night with a January 6 return game. Coach Red Thomas has led four straight victories, including 87-55 and 83-61 wins over Lamar Tech and 56-52 and 49-41 over Southeastern Oklahoma.
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Fred Leo Elected Cage Chief For All American Girls League
Fred Leo of Chicago was elected commissioner of the All American Girls Baseball League. Leo, who served as president last season, will lead an eight team circuit in 1951. Kenosha Wis Judge Edward Reutz named president. Other officers include Jim Williams Chicago vice president Wilbur Johnson Rockford secretary Earl McCammon Kalamazoo treasurer. Season spans May 20 to Labor Day with teams in Kenosha Rockford Peoria Fort Wayne South Bend Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Racine replaced by undecided city.
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Fred Leo
All American Girls Baseball League
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Edward Reutz
Kenosha Wis
Jim Williams
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wilbur Johnson
Rockford, Ill
Earl McCammon
Kalamazoo
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Rancine
Wis
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Peoria
Illinois
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South Bend
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Virginia Military Institute to renew Nugent contract
Tom Nugent, head football coach at Virginia Military Institute, has a proposed new three year contract approved by superintendent Major General Richard J Marshall. The deal includes a pay raise and follows a 6 4 season in which VMI improved from last year’s 3 7 record. A signed contract is expected after Christmas holidays with details of the raise not yet released. Nugent since 1949 has been noted as an innovator with formations.
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Tom Nugent
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Richard J. Marshall
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City League doubleheader at Selman arena tonight
Red Shield faces Tennessee Gas at 6 30 followed by L C versus Twin City Printing at 7 30 and Lovers Lane against Southern Bell at 8 30 all at Selman.
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Tennessee Gas
Selman
Twin City Printing
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Southern Bell
Midget League Schedule For Tonight’s Games
Red Shield faces Selman Field at L. T. 3. B56, L. T. I. meets DeSiard Optical at L. me S, CES Neville plays Millsaps at L. T. I. 7:00.
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Selman Field
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DeSiard Optical
L. Me S
Ces Neville
Millsaps
Bangkok’s City Built on Pontoons and River Piles
Bangkok, Thailand, long developed on floating pontoons and piles along the Me Nam river and its canals. The city’s traditional waterborne layout shaped transport, commerce, and daily life for generations.
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Thailand
Me Nam
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