Sugar Bowl outlook as Tennessee and Boston Eagles prep
Both teams in good shape ahead of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans with no major injuries reported. Geneult of Boston, a knee injury healed, is a probable starter while John Yanckees returns after tooth trouble but won’t start. Weather forecast calls for a clear day around 60 degrees and fast field conditions as camps draw crowds from New England and Tennessee.
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Bay St. Louis
Boston Eagles
Geneult
Georgetown
John Yanckees
Tennessee
Edgewater Gulf
Miss
Dick Mulloy
J. T. Hogan
United States Weather Bureau
Bowl Stadium
New Orleans
New England
Gulf Coast
Cape Cod
Tennessee Hills
Indiana Meets Kentucky Tonight in Sugar Bowl Tie
Indiana travels to New Orleans following a California swing as illness hit key players. Coach McCracken hopes the Hoosiers recover to face Kentucky led by Adolph Rupp, aiming for a third national title. Kentucky is the SEC champion and Indiana’s opponent tonight.
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New Orleans
University of Indiana
Kentucky
Hoosier
Los Angeles
Memphis
California
Stanch McCracken
Iman Schaeffer
Jay McCreary
Ed Denton
Ervin Branson
John Logan
McCracken
Wildcats
Adolph Rupp
Lexington
East-West Charity Game Scheduled in Los Angeles
Final arrangements for the Shrine East-West classic in Los Angeles on New Year’s Day include most college stars with Michigan halfback Tommy Harmon in his last football appearance. Captain Norman Glover of the British War Relief Association of Southern California announced a near sellout of the 103000 seats at the Los Angeles Coliseum for the benefit of the British War Relief Association.
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San Francisco
Dec. C
Los Angeles
Norman Glover
British War Relief Association of
Southern California
Glover
Tommy Harmon
Michigan
Harmon
Los Angeles Coliseum
British War Relief Association
Greg Rice Wins Three Mile Run at Sugar Bowl Meet
Greg Rice of South Bend Ind won the three mile in 14 16.4 at the Sugar Bowl track meet in New Orleans beating Ralph Schwartzkopf of Michigan by over 100 yards. John Munski of Missouri topped the mile over Walter Mehl and Chuck Fenske as Mehl set an American 1500-meter mark. Two meet records fell Campbell Kane 880 in 1 53.5 and Eugene Littler 440 in 44.2. Roy Cochrane and Grover Klemmer also notable placements.
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New Orleans
Greg Rice
South Bend
Ind
John Munski
Rice
Municipal Stadium
Ralph Schwartzkopf
Michigan
Munski
University of Missouri
Walter Mehl
Chuck Fenske
Wisconsin
Harold Cagie
Grover Klemmer
University of California
Roy Cochrane
University of Indiana
John Kehoe, Jr
University of Maryland
Kane
Leslie MacMitchell
New York University
Fred Walcott
Rice Institute
Boyce Gatewood
Texas University
Allen Tolmich
Detroit, Mich
Redus Day Appointed Louisiana Semi-Pro Baseball Commissioner
Ray mond Dumont head of the national semi pro baseball congress announces Redus Day of Baton Rouge as Louisiana commissioner for IML. The 1941 Louisiana state tournament tours Baton Rouge July 19 20 and 26 27 while Mississippi hosts Greenwood July 19 26 under L G Truitt Jr. of Minter City. Last year Baton Rouge Esses, four time state champions, lost the regional title to Minter City.
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Kan
Raymond Dumont
Redus Day of
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Louisiana
IML
Dumont
Mississippi
Greenwood
L. G. Truitt, Jr
Minter City
Miss
Nebraska May Be Favorite in Rose Bowl
Nebraska faces Stanford in the Rose Bowl with local sentiment tilting toward the Huskers. Roy Petsch and Mike Francis spoke of strong play as Nebraska aims to upset the Indians who are widely favored. The teams prepared through Rose Bowl week amid cautious optimism and mutual respect.
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Nebraska
Robert Myers
Pasadena
Calif
University of Nebraska
Stanford
Huskers
California
Roy Petsch
Indians
Petsch
Mike Francis
Sam Francis
Haas Leading in Louisiana Open
The third round of the 72 hole Louisiana Open was played in New Orleans with Freddie Haas Jr leading at 144 after two rounds while Jimmy McGonagill of Shreveport stood at 148. Harry Deas Jr of New Orleans was in third at 183 at the halfway mark and Fred Haas Sr of Metairie sat fourth at 154.
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New Orleans
Freddie Haas, Jr
Jimmy McGonagill
Shreveport
Haas
McGonagl
Harry Deas, Jr
Fred Haas
Metairie Pro
McGuire Park Golf Club to Hold Annual Election
The McGuire Park Golf Club will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at the clubhouse Monday at 7 pm. All members are urged to be present. The president for the past year has been C. E. Wilds. The heart of a normal adult pumps about one gallon of blood a minute.
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McGuire Park Golf Club
C. E. Wilds
Collegiate Cage Leaders Face More Barnstorming
The piece surveys top college teams heading into a busy schedule with Intersections, noting Indiana's air sickness in New Orleans after a 41-39 loss to Southern California and a slate of key matchups at Madison Square Garden and other venues. It highlights Temple, Villanova, Long Island University, St. John’s, Creighton, and Iowa State among strong independents and conference leaders across East, Midwest, and West regions.
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New Orleans
Hoosiers
Southern California
Los Angeles
Indiana
Long Island University
Rice Institute Owls
Madison Square Garden
St. John's
Colorado
the Garden
Temple
Illinois
Kansas
Fordham
Santa Clara
LaSalle
Philadelphia
Columbus
Pitt
Ohio State
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Michigan
Seton Hall
Kansas State
Minnesota
George Washington
Creighton
Michigan State
Xavier
Wisconsin
Marquette
Milwaukee
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Duquesne
South Carolina
Georgia Tech
Iowa State
Drake
East Temple
Villanova
New York Powers
Long Island
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Ilinois
Oklahoma
Oregon
Dartmouth
Harvard
Richmond
Florida
Purdue
Iowa
de Paul
Tobdo
Missouri Valley
Rice
Texas
Pittsburg
Oklahoma City
Rocky Mountains
St. Joseph's
Utah
Sports Mirror Recaps Past Baseball and Tennis Honors
A year ago Gabby Hartnett signed a one year contract with the Chicago Cubs at a reported $30. Three years ago Don Budge received the Sullivan memorial trophy for outstanding contribution to sports. Five years ago Glenn Cunningham won the mile in 4 16 at the first Sugar Bowl meet.
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Associated Press
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Sullivan Memorial
Don Budge
Glenn Cunningham
Hockey Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results include New York Rangers 3 over Toronto 2 and Detroit 2 over Chicago 1. American League winners Buffalo 8 over Hershey 4 and Providence 4 over Pittsburgh 3 with New Haven 3 over Springfield 1 and Cleveland 5 over Indianapolis 0. American Association saw St. Paul 2 at St. Louis 1 and Minneapolis 2 over Tulsa 1 in overtime. No games tonight.
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Associated Press
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Toronto
Detroit
Chicago
Buffalo
Hershey
Providence
Pittsburgh
New Haven
Springfield
Cleveland
Indianapolis
St. Paul
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Tulsa
Bears Pro Bowl Showdown: Bears top All-Stars 28 to 14
Chicago Bears dominate the Pro Bowl at Gilmore Stadium Los Angeles 28 to 14 over the All-Stars with a power game and a sharp air attack. Sid Luckman connected with Dick Glasman for a 48 yard score and Joe Maniaci added a late TD as the Bears overwhelmed the league’s elite. Ted Livingston and Don Looney provided key plays for the All-Stars.
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Bears
Los Angeles
Gilmore Stadium
Washington Redskins
Sid Luckman
Dick Glasman
Hampton Pool
Ted Livingston
Strode
Luckman
Harry Clark
Sammy Baugh
All-Stars
Bear
Don Looney
Baugh
Glasman
Chicago
Joe Maniaci
Harmon May Enter Grid Game Late
East-West Shrine Game talk centers on Tommy Harmon possibly not playing New Year’s Day until the West tires itself stopping other stars. West backfield coach Jack Mulkey vows to stop Harmon at all costs and may shift starting halfback spots to counter the Michigan star. East coaches hint Red Hahnenstein or Dave Allerdice could start if Harmon sits.
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San Francisco
East
Tommy Harmon
Harmon
Jack Mulkey
Fresno State College
Mulkey
Honolulu
Andy Kerr
Bernie Bierman
Red” Hahnenstein
Northwestern
Dave Allerdice
Princeton
Michigan
Red Cats Arrive for Arizona State Clash in Tempe
Western Reserve Universitys Red Cats reach El Paso for New Years Day showdown with Arizona State, the border conference champions in an encore in the cactus country classic. Arizona State, fresh from Tempe, welcomes the Cleveland squad with a western reception as Dixie Howells Bulldogs prepare new plays and sharpen timing.
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Tex
Red Cats
Western Reserve University
Arizona State
Spurs
Cleveland
Bulldogs
Tempe
Dixie Howell
Moon's Stronger Gravitational Effect Revealed
The Moon exerts the stronger tidal force on Earth compared with the Sun due to its closer distance, amplifying tides and affecting coastal waters.
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Coaches Talk of Defenses and Defense Aims
Sid Feder reports college athletic leaders shift focus from offense to national defense. Lafayette president Dr William Mather Lewis and Indiana coach Bo McMillin urge expanding intramural and intercollegiate sports to strengthen youth for defense while proposing rule changes to aid scoring and game flow.
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New York
Coaches Rules Committee
National Collegiate Athletic Association
William Mather Lewis
Lafayette College
Bo McMillin
Indiana
W. B. Owens
Stanford
Lafayette
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Selective Service Act
McMillin
Owens
Pine Valley
ASCAP Fight Risk Halts Rose Parade Music
Pasadena officials face a wave of headaches as ASCAP bans controlled music from parade and Rose Bowl broadcasts. NBC holds exclusive rights and could be liable for any forbidden music. Solutions floated include a descriptive parade from a dirigible or a soundproof booth with mics cut during bands.
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Pasadena
Calif
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
NBC
Tournament Association
Rose Bowl
Arbor Day Origin and Nebraska Observation
The idea originated in Nebraska in 1872 with J Sterling Morton who proposed an annual tree planting day. Nebraska now celebrates it on April 22 while other states vary the date.
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Nebraska
J. Sterling Morton
Roundup of 1949 sports odds and college notes
Eddie Brietz surveys 1949 sports buzz from New York. Bets on Billy Conn and Sugar Bowl bias mix with coach hires and college football chatter. He notes Ed Barrow’s pennant lean, Dartmouth applications, Ohio State bench tactics, and Tulane's coaching history.
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New York
Johnny Ray
Billy Conn
Billy
Joe Louis
Big Ten
Madison Square Garden
West Coast
Ed Barrow
Yankees
Revised boxing list includes Burman and Do Razio
The revised list features Red Burman fighting in New York in January Gus Do Razio in Philadelphia in February Abe Simon in Detroit in March and Arturo Godoy in Los Angeles in April.
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Red Burman
New York
Gus Dorazio
Philly
Abe Simon
Detroit
Arturo Godoy
Los Angeles
Debs Garris Named NL Batting King From Bangs Texas
Debs Garris is hailed as the National League batting leader and comes from Bangs Texas, a crossroads town. A whimsical note says camels fed on a circus lot pluck thistles before starting their day.
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Debs Garris
Texas
Bangs
Riggs and Mulloy Reach Sugar Tournament Final
Bobby Riggs aims to regain the No 1 ranking by facing Gardnar Mulloy in the Sugar Bowl final after Mulloy swept to the final with victories over Frankie Kovacs and Wayne Sabin. Semifinals featured Holm Schroeder Kramer and the Riggs Sabin pairing advancing in doubles.
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Bobby Riggs
Gardnar Mulloy
Coral Galla
Chicago
Frankie Kovacs
Oaksland
Calif
Wayne Sabin
Portland
Ore
Bobby
Don Metall
Don
Riggs-Mulloy
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Frank Kramer
East Los Angeles
Riggs
Sabin
Hal Surface
Kansas City
Schroeder
Bryan “Bitsy
Grant
Atlanta
Earl Bartlett
New Orleans
Kramer
Sure Race
Sebin
Mulloy
Ed Alloo
Berekeley
Pictures depend on the photographer not the camera type
The piece argues that image quality reflects the photographer rather than the gear, noting that prize winning photos can come from a dollar camera while costly equipment can yield poor results.
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