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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1949
Page
22
Xavier University’s Musketeers land in Phoenix for the New Year’s outing against Arizona State in the Salad Bowl. The article notes their edge in weight and depth, a hard-nosed Midwestern style, and a potential 18 point advantage, with ticket demand already high as fans await a colorful New Year’s show.
In Miami on Monday night North South players were feted after the Shrine Charity game. Villanova fullback Ralph Pasqueriello won the Louie Bandel trophy with 78 points for MVP. He ran 17 times for 126 yards and helped the North side win 20 14. Notre Dame’s Larry Coutre and Villanova’s Steve Romanik followed in points. Nalley of Vanderbilt was injured and remained for minor surgery. Boston College’s Eddie Songin also mentioned.
A person living in Arizona states eligibility for Amateur Athletic Union registration. The submission seeks entry into the Golden Gloves program, asserting compliance with requirements to compete in amateur boxing.
Spirit of the West stars were limited as Stanford center Jim Castagnoli suffers a shoulder injury and will likely miss the Dec 31 charity game. Coach Matty Bell shifts Jack Halliday to center while East Shrine drills fiercely with Leon Hart starring in defense and possibly at fullback for Notre Dame.
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Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson frets over his No. 2 ranked Sooners readiness as they resume practice for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. He questions his players’ conditioning and eagerness, notes bowl novelty, and explains how the split T formation powers Oklahoma’s attack and quarterback requirements.
North Carolina's Tarheels fly into Dallas to train for the Cotton Bowl and face Rice as underdogs. A big airport reception features Cotton Bowl officials and alumni, with SMU co-eds distributing hats and Highland Park Band performance before the Dallas workout at Mal-Hi Stadium. Rice counters with veteran bowl players and a leisurely train trip to Dallas.
Arizona State College's Sun Devils show improved kicking in 1949 led by punter Charlie Beall. Beall's booming punts changed games at Albuquerque and in Tempe, aided by hard work and coaching from Al Onofrio. Beall, a versatile backfield player and captain, has refined his punt timing under pressure to the point coaches risk penalties to keep him on the field.
The Dixie Classic joins three other college tournaments in Raleigh North Carolina in a brand-new 12 000 seat arena. Eight teams compete with North Carolina State favored to win the title as opening games feature N C State Rhode Island State Georgia Tech Wake Forest West Virginia and Duke Penn State. The Big Seven tournament at Kansas City continues with Nebraska Colorado Missouri Michigan and others. Oklahoma State Kansas State and Oklahoma win their opening games at Oklahoma City.
Weather notice from Lake Mead shows fair to good conditions. The report lists daytime temperatures around 62 degrees with a slight chance of rain and cooler lows tonight.
Phoenix College basketball fans expect a test Thursday night when the Bruins host Taylor University at 8 pm. Coach Dutch Hoy works on ball handling after a 70 56 loss to Compton College, with Norman Wilhelmi and Howie Stow leading the Hoosier influence for Odle's Trojans.
Holy Cross Minnesota Syracuse UCLA Bradley and St Johns Baltimore remained atop college basketball. Holy Cross, Syracuse and St Johns stayed unbeaten while UCLA suffered its third major upset in a week. Minnesota and Bradley defeated strong opponents as part of a busy schedule.
The Phoenix College band joined groups in welcoming Xavier University football coach Ed Kluska and 62 traveling companions at Sky Harbor Airport. Ohio Society of Arizona Phoenix Kiwanis Club and J E Zimmerman were present to greet them. A motorcade through downtown Phoenix preceded a Jokake Inn stay and a Scottsdale High School Field workout before their Monday game against Arizona State Sun Devils in Montgomery Stadium.
Former Florida head coach Raymond Bear Wolf named Tulane line coach succeeding Hank Crisp who returns to his Alabama aide post. In racing, Artist Life wins Miller Purse at Trovical Park mile and a sixteenth in 1:44.3. Pebble Songs takes Avoyelles Purse at ie Grounds six furlongs in 1:12.8.
The second annual Kenneth Napier Invitational Tennis Tournament at Phoenix Country Club begins at 1 p m with 32 singles and doubles entrants. Top contenders include Homer Richards Jr Bart Judson Brandt Smith Ormand Parke and William Reese. Seeded Richards seeks to defend his title after leaving the Naval Air Station Pensacola to compete.
Minor leagues vote again on the controversial bonus rule after 59 presidents mail ballots to 455 affiliated clubs. A prior 32 to 26 tally to repeal failed to reach a three fourths majority, and Major Leagues already repealed the rule prompting the review. Results expected in 10 to 15 days with each league president voting after club consultations.
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