Three officials eyed as Phoenix College tests three-man system
Johnny Riggs, coach and commissioner, seeks high school cooperation to trial three officials in one game. He argues it improves coverage on fast breaks without adding fouls. The plan echoes two seasons of three-man use in city leagues. Tech faces tough fall as Southwest goals clash with Border hopes. Alaska and nearby schools send curious notes on winter sports.
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Phoenix
Jewels Rally Gain 13th Straight Win
In the Metropolitan Basketball League action the Funk Jewels extended their lead to 13 straight wins with a 47-39 victory over Bethel Methodist as Art Carroll poured in 13 points. Leonard's of Glendale topped Marston Supply 43-29. Mesa Eighth Ward Elders beat Tolleson 66-38 to grab third place.
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Jeff Cravath to Speak at UC Alumni Banquet
Local USC alumni gather for a 7 p m banquet in the Colonial Room of Hotel Westward Ho. Principal speaker is USC head coach Jeff Cravath with a film presentation of the USC Notre Dame football game. Royal Marks and Arnold Eddy will attend.
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Jeff Cravath
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Westward Ho
Lake Mead Weather Report Fragment
Fragmentary weather note from Lake Mead page mentions variable conditions today and tonight with high temperatures. No complete values or forecast details are readable.
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Scotty Chisholm to Announce Ben Hogan Open Golf Event
Scotty Chisholm known as Scotty will serve as official announcer and commentator for the Ben Hogan Open January 26 to 29. He has officiated at the Los Angeles Open for 24 years, an event he originated, and is a familiar figure to local golf fans from prior Phoenix tournaments though he missed last year’s Phoenix Open due to an eye ailment.
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Scotty
Phoenix
Western Open to Held in Los Angeles May 18-21
The 47th Western Open will be played in Los Angeles May 18 through 21 on a course to be chosen by the Western Golf Association. Sammy Snead won last year's Western Open on St. Pauls Keller course.
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Keller
Action peaks as 1950 Golden Gloves finals headline Phoenix
Ten thrilling bouts in Phoenix Madison Square Garden tonight crown Arizona's 1950 Golden Gloves champions. From flyweights to heavyweights, the three night stand closes with individual and team titles. Arizona boxers and PBSW entrants aim to advance to Los Angeles.
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Simon-Pure Ring Fame
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Bill Trabue
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Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Douglas Shank
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Phoenix Gazette
Clifton-Morenci
Castaneda
Sharp Carmen Nocera
Williams Afb
Open golf at Phoenix expected to test Ben Hogan Open field
The Phoenix Country Club hosts the 1950 Ben Hogan Open next week with a pro-am prelude. About 200 top pros will tackle the 6,650-yard layout famed for tamarisk hazards and small greens. Hogan, arrives next Monday after last year’s near-fatal accident, with Sam Snead and others in the field. regulation play begins Thursday and a golf clinic airs Wednesday afternoon with stars like Cary Middlecoff and Ellsworth Vines instructing on the No. 1 course.
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Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
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Skip Alexander
Ed Furgol
Ellsworth Vines
Chick Harbert
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San Felipe Stakes field narrows for 13th running
At Santa Anita the seven furlong San Felipe Stakes for 3 year olds drew 12 runners led by Your Host with Johnny Longden set to ride. Cal-breds Blue Reading and Grandfather contend, with half the entrants local bred. winner may become first homebred to claim the San Felipe.
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William Goetz
Santa Anita
Johnny Longden
C. L. Hirsch
Blue Reading
John D. Hertz
San Felipe
Bill Pearson
Mikan Scores 31 As Lakers Triumph Over Knicks
Mikan delivers 31 points as the Minneapolis Lakers defeat the New York Knickerbockers 94-83. Vern Mikkelsen adds 25 and Jim Pollard 17, dominating rebounds alongside the 6-foot-10 center. Rochester widens its Central Division lead with an 8 78 over Anderson, while Chicago tops Tri City 83-68. Other results include Philadelphia 86 Boston 63 and St Louis 74 Fort Wayne 64. Minneapolis can seize first in the division by facing Philadelphia next.
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Athletes and winners feature in scattered sports items
Sport Magazine names New York Yankee outfielder first baseman Henrich an athlete of the year. Joe Paage of the Yankees is tipped as Babe Ruth Award winner for world season. In California, Connolly leads Long Beach Open after a two under par 69. Hialeah features a $19.20 purse winner in a top race.
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Inter
Bathie
Tech-Mesa Prep Hardwood Clash Tops Busy Phoenix Night
A jammed prep basketball slate fills Phoenix gyms as Tech Hornets square off with Mesa Jackrabbits in the Tech arena while Coyotes, Bulldogs, Knights, and other teams play across multiple venues. Key players include Sandoval, Yabo, Larsen, Skousen, Shumway, Allen, Pomeroy, Jacobs, Davidson, Dansby, and Milner.
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Phoenix College
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Thunderbirds
Tucson Badgers
Unclear Arizona Prep Schedule Fragment
Fragmented OCR lists numerous high school and college matchups across Arizona and nearby towns. Names appear garbled, but references include Phoenix Union Prescott North Phoenix Phoenix Tech and several others with uncertain spellings and venues.
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Pima
Baylor Coach Frontrunner Rumors Swirl Around Sauer
Baylor University faces a decision on its new coach with athletic committee meetings set this afternoon and a trustees session later. Rumors center on Sauer as the likely pick after Woodruff’s departure and amid withdrawals from several other notable candidates.
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Waco
Tex
Baylor University
George Auer
Braves Sign Star College Hurler Johnny Smith
Boston today signed a sought after college pitcher Johnny Smith of Braintree a submarine hurler who thrived at Rhode Island State to a Milwaukee contract The 24 year old outbid the Phillies Yankees and Pirates for the right hander bringing in a husky college star to bolster the Braves staff
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Rutgers Lacrosse Coach Fred Fitch Retires After 30 Years
Fred A. Fitch resigns as Rutgers lacrosse coach after a 30 year career as player and coach. Fitch, an All America Syracuse star in 1924, led teams to 122 wins, 71 losses and eight ties.
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N. J
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Rutgers University
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Davis and Diaz clash in Legion Stadium ten round feature
Oakland lightweight title contender John L. Davis meets Nick Diaz in a ten round main event at Legion Stadium Hollywood. Davis seeks further title buzz before facing Ike Williams in Seattle January 27 while Diaz hopes for an upset in the non title bout tonight.
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