Halas the Houdini of pro football figures in Halas way
Chicago based story on George Halas earning a reputation as football’s Houdini by finding star players in unlikely places. It cites Clyde Bulldog Turner from Hardin-Simmons and mentions signees Willie Bigham from Hardin University and Wayne Hansen of Texas Western. Also notes Halfback Charlie Hunsinger of Florida as recruited by Halas.
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Chicago
George Halas
Houdini
Chicago Sans
George
Halas
Clyde
Bulldog) Turner
Hardin-Simmons
Turner
Hardin Simmons
Bulldog Turner
Willie Bigham
Hardin University of Wichita Falls
Charlie Hunsinger
Florida
Bigham
Hansen
B Cage Slate Reduced To 10 Contests
Class B basketball slows to a halt with ten games on the schedule as the season nears regional tournaments. Miami faces Globe in a key match while Ajo clinches the West Central title with Tolleson 48-32. Chandler ends East Central with a win over Gilbert 38-22, tying Florence atop the standings. Miami beats Globe 72-50 in a crucial semifinal, Pima upsets Thatcher 41-27, leaving Globe chasing a second place.
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Miami
Globe
Peoria
Litchfield Park
Buckeye
Wickenburg
Tolleson
Scottsdale
Hayden
Tempe
AJO
Carver
Pima
Thatcher
Eagles
Chandler
Gilbert
Florence
Enoraix Tech
West Phoenix
Mary's
Glendale
Phoenix Union
North Phoenix
Tucson
Sones Cruz
Eloy
Lizenfield Park
Casa Grande
Bisbee
Nogales
St. Daves
Tombstone
San Simon
Pee
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Par’ ’Er
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Morenci
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Orthern
Tourney Round Valley
Flagstaff
Williams St. Johns
Vals Johns
Jerome
Williams
Holbrook
Winston
Clarksdale
Ashfork
Sanders
Tepeotinies
McNary
Mrs. Mueller Wins New President's Cup in Phoenix Golf
Mrs. J. C. Mueller won the New President's Cup at Phoenix Country Club with a 225 net score over 54 holes. Barry Goldwater, club president, presented the trophy. Mueller posted the low net 69 on the final day to beat Mrs. Joe Pedicord and Mrs. J. B. Ryan, both 231, with other leaders noted including Mrs. Shirley Ann Doering and Mrs. Frank Fogal.
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J. C. Mueller
Barry Goldwater
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Joe Pedicord
J. B. Ryan
Shirley Ann Doering
Frank Fogal
Charles van Epps
Joseph Lentz
T. O. McLaughlin
S. H. Robertson
Jack Thompson
Do Nothing Duke Penned Do Nothing Duke Penned
Duke Snider, the 23 year old outfielder and 1949 strikeout leader, sent his signed contract to the Brooklyn Dodgers amid vows to fan less and hit more. He struck out 92 times last season and batted .143 in the 1949 World Series against the Yankees, drawing the nickname do nothing Duke.
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Duke Snider
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Dodger
Yankees
Duke
Great Goober publicity stunt tests fans and press
San Francisco Seals official Paul Fagan proposed a peanut ban at Seals Stadium and promised 18,000 sacks of peanuts on opening day. Oakland’s Brick Laws rejected the idea, declaring peanuts welcome. The stunt drew far more attention than the team’s actions last season.
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Monarchs and Tech In Spotlight On City Court Card
Monarchs clash with Phoenix Tech Hornets in a Class A City League showdown as Hadie Redd faces George Sandoval. The night also features Amphi theater at Phoenix Union Coyotes and Mesa Jackrabbits vs West Phoenix. Results: St Mary’s tops Glendale, Mesa leads West Phoenix, and Yuma clinches Class A berth with a 52 45 win over Prescott.
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Border Conference Basketball Scores and Results
The roundup lists Arizona State results at Tempe and Flagstaff, New Mexico A M DC, West Texas, and many others. It covers overtime outcomes and notes several matchups across the Border Conference and Midwest, Southwest, and West regions with numerous college and high school games along with tonight's prep slate.
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Brooch
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South Carolina
Wake Forest
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Pake
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Davidson
Citadel
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Missouri
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Wayne
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Texas Christian
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Austin
A Bt Mexico Highlands
Panhandle
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California
UCLA
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Beirit
St. Mary's
Calif
Santa Clara
St. Francis
Bkn
Western Colorado
Idaho State
Thieves Add Insult to Court Defeat East Los Angeles
Bakersfield Junior College lost to East Los Angeles 60 to 52 as burglars raided the Bakersfield dressing room during the game. A top coat valued at 50 dollars and 25 dollars in cash from players’ wallets were stolen after smashing a window corner and unlatching it.
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Bakersfield
ELA
Lions Stall Out Win Over Nevada
Loyola University of Los Angeles held a 58-56 edge over the University of Nevada in Las Vegas as two minutes of stalling preserved the lead. Midget forward Johnny Arndt scored 19 of Loyola’s points, with the teams set to meet again tonight in the rematch.
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Loyola University of Los Angeles
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Beloit Clips Gaels By 10
Beloit College from Wisconsin defeated St Marys 75 to 65 in a San Francisco Cow Palace double header. Beloit led 32 to 26 at halftime as Ron Bontemps was held to 13 points while Augie Bullwinkle led St Marys with 19 and Clarence Anderson added 18 for Beloit.
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Ron Bontemps
Augie Bullwinkle
Clarence Anderson
Arkansas
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Texas Christian
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Duke
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Wake Forest
Oklahoma Aggies
Detroit
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Calif
Masked Cowboy Seeks Seventh Straight Win At Garden
Promoters John Contos and T. R. Lefty Mofford bring the masked grappler back to Madison Square Garden on Monday to face Carlos Morales in a two falls out of three match with a one hour limit. The Cowboy has defeated Billy Corona Bud Curtis Terry McGinnis and Chester Hayes twice and teamed for a win in tag action. Morales has posted wins over Alex Kasaboski John Cretoria and Mel Peters. Under the card Angelo Martinelli of San Francisco battles Danny Savich of Utah in a 45 minute skirmish. Bewhiskered Bering Truesdale of Canada meets Johnny Demchuk of Chicago in one fall.
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Lefty) Mofford
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San Francisco
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Canada
Johnny Demchuck
Chicago
Baseball's Dream Batting Nine from 1949 lineup
The nine top hitters by position from the 1949 season are named as baseball’s dream offensive team. Six of the picks are from the National League, highlighting standout performers across the majors.
5 Furlong To Feature Turf Opener
A 5 furlong feature race opens the Wednesday card at Ingleside Turf Club with a 5 percent furlong allowance. Racing Secretary Steve Brodie also lists a mile and 415 furlongs event in the condition book. Entries open Monday. Norwood West announced Chick Fewster as manager of the pari mutuels department. The racing secretary’s office is moved near the stable area.
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Steve Brodie
Norwood West
W.I
Chick) Fewster
Fewster
Greyhound Park
West
Garcia Takes Generous Pay for 1950 Indians
Cleveland, Feb. 18. Pitcher Mike Garcia, who won 14 and lost five last season, was signed for the 1950 Indians joining 26 players already under contract with 11 pacts outstanding. Allie Clark and rookie Leo Thomas also signed bringing the total to four new agreements. Clark, a former Yankee, split the previous season between the Indians and the West Coast League. Thomas, from Portland in the Pacific Coast League, will vie for a roster spot at third base.
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Cleveland
Mike Garcia
Cleveland Indians
Garcia
Oklahoma City
Hank Greenberg
Allie Clark
Leo Thomas
Thomas
Portland
Clark
San Diego
New York Yankee
Indians
Metro Leagues Cage Standings Highlight Odd Notes
The listing shows teams Kool Tempe Legion and Am institute with varied win loss marks. The readable portion notes 18 wins and 3 losses for Kool and a 3 wag demish ce it eee rice fragment with unclear context.
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KOOL
Mid-Winter Skeet Shoot Set by Phoenix Club
The Mid-Winter championship skeet shoot by Phoenix Trap and Skeet Club is planned for tomorrow. The 410 gauge event starts at 10 30 a m, 20 gauge at 11 15 a m, and the all bore event at 1 p m. Women may compete in the all bore and other events alongside men, with the overall champion decided by combined scores across the three events.
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Leon Hart and bride begin honeymoon in Pa after wedding
Notre Dame star Leon Hart and his bride Lois B Newyahr started their honeymoon after their wedding at St Colmans Church Turtle Creek Pennsylvania and a reception at Edgewood Country Club.
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Leon Hart
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Lois B. Newyahr
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Edgewood Country Club
Musgrove Wins Nod in San Diego Boxing Bout
Chick Musgrove of San Diego won a 10 round decision at the Federal Athletic Club after knocking down Bert Mendoza of San Bernardino twice in the ninth round. The Feb 18 bout in San Diego was reported by UP.
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Calif
Chick Musgrove
San Bernardino
Bert Mendoza
Federal Athletic Club
Local shooting club readies first championship meet
Shooters must enter all shoots to be eligible for the championship trophy. Events divide into three classes under the Lewis system. Members have been tuning up for the meet since the club formed last fall with favorites Bill Coffin Tom Edens Andy Young and others listed among leaders. Leading women include Clinty Coffin Janet Peter Faye Kelly Ava McGrath with juniors John Miller Ronnie Jacobson George Peter John Rockwell. Each event will have 50 targets and trophies medals await winners runners-up and third place. Public invited to watch.
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Faye Kelly
Ava McGrath
John Miller
Ronnie Jacobson
George Peter
John Rockwell
St Johns Nipped By Fordham In Upset Defeat
Fordham, an unranked Rams, upset fourth ranked St Johns of Brooklyn 70-64 in overtime. Holy Cross remained unbeaten at 22 straight with a 70-62 win over Rhode Island State. Kansas State beat Iowa State 80-56. Lovellette set Big Seven records with 39 points and 192 season points.
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Associated Press
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Fordham
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Rhodes
Bruce Blount
Rhode Island
Bob Cousy
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Bill Carlson
Gerry Calabrese
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Iowa State
Kansas
Missouri
Clyde Lovellette
Lovellette
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Freddie Herman Stops Coast Foe in Ninth Round
Los Angeles welterweight Freddie Babe Herman defeated Baby Ray Jones of Philadelphia by a ninth round technical knockout in a 10 round Legion Stadium main event. Referee Mushy Callahan halted the bout at 1 11 of the ninth as Jones was overwhelmed. Herman’s left jabs and right uppercuts kept him at bay.
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Baby Ray Jones
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Two-Pilot Cars Feature Jalopies At South Mountain
Reminiscing on bygone auto racing, Sunday's jalopy races at South Mountain Speedway feature two pilots per car. Four cars start five laps, then drivers swap after each lap, creating crowded finishes. Last week's 30-lap main sparked grudges and wild crashes. Bob Hinkle won last week's feature amid disputed claims. An untested Bobby Ball drives a car with a new motor. Jay Barker fields a Ford debuting strong. Time trials at 1:15, dash at 2:30, then two 12-lap heats and the six-mile main event. Gates open at 1.
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South Mountain Speedway
Art Bisch
Jimmy Bryan
Gwenn Leas
Bob Hinkle
Bobby Ball
Ball
Jay Barker
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