Dempsey Hopes He's Worthy Of Top Ringman Honor
Jack Dempsey reacts to being voted the greatest prizefighter of the last 50 years by 393 sports writers and sportscasters. He ranks Louis as runner up while recalling foes like Tunney Firpo Brennan Meehan and Gibbons and notes his current life including business interests in Jack County Texas and time with his daughters in Santa Monica.
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Barons Slip After Strong Run In AHL
The Cleveland Barons lose to Indianapolis 7-4 after a 4-3 defeat by St. Louis, despite holding a 17 point Western Division lead. Buffalo Bisons widen Eastern Division lead with a 2-1 win over Springfield Indians as Pittsburgh Hornets beat Providence Reds 3-2.
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St Louis Kegler Leads Peterson Bowling Classic
Tom Hennessey of St. Louis tops the Peterson Bowling Classic in Chicago with 1651 points. John R Hands of Kansas City Kan sits second with 1625 and Carl Lundquist, a former leader, is third with 1605.
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Knights Grab Spotlight In Court Action
St Marys Knights aim to boost Class A standing with a weekend schedule in Colorado River territory facing the Yuma Criminals after a pair of league wins. They, along with North Phoenix Glendale and Phoenix Tech Tucson bouts, highlight Friday and Saturday games across Phoenix area gymnasiums. Knights beat Phoenix Tech Hornets 52 48 last Saturday as Seivert scored 22, while North Phoenix defeated Tucson 50 36 to edge in Class A standings.
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Paul Fagan Gains Controlling Stake in Seals
Paul I. Fagan purchased 33 percent of the San Francisco Seals from Dr. Charles H. Strub for 400000 dollars, giving Fagan controlling interest as he already owned one third. The remaining third is held by Charles H. Graham Jr and Mrs Clare Smith, children of the late Charles H. Graham Sr.
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Blues Purchase Shortstop John Snyder From Beaumont
Kansas City Blues acquire shortstop John Snyder from Beaumont. Injuries limited him last season but he earned Texas League All Star honors after hitting .279 in 76 games.
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Seven Wisconsin Gridders Reported Ineligible
The Madison Capital Times reports seven University of Wisconsin football players were deemed ineligible after midyear exams. Athletic director Harry Stuhldreher said his office had not yet received complete grades, predicting updates by week’s end. Players named include Bob Petruska John Coatta Harold Haberman Patrick O’Donahue Roland Strehlow Jack Kelly and Gene Felker. Haberman had left school before finals and may not return.
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Ski Classic Opens World Events Today
International Ski Federation opened its world championships in Lake Placid on January 30, while scouting North Conway and Rumford as alternative sites for the 18 kilometer cross country race and the 50 kilometer relay. Officials doubt the events can be held as planned due to poor snow.
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Loyola Upset Over Arizona In Southern California Clash
Loyola University Lions stunned Arizona 61 to 54 as Johnny Arndt scored 26 and Billy Donovan 22 to counter Arizona's 15 win run. UCLA routed Cal Poly 69 to 38 for its 22nd straight home win. News from Lake Placid reports cross country site decision and winter jumping results with Norway leading in the event.
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Westwood
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Toronto Has Guns Poised For NHL Run
Toronto Maple Leafs crush Chicago 4 0 to extend to six straight wins and move into a second place tie with Montreal ten points behind Detroit. Detroit beat Boston 4 1 and Montreal lost 2 0 to New York as Toronto completed a weekend rout of the last place Hawks winning 9 1 in Canada last Saturday. JoE Klukay Ray Timgren aided Turk Broda's seventh shutout with two first period goals. Howie Meeker and Sid Smith also scored. About 11 103 watched in Chicago. At New York Buddy O Connor and Don Raleigh sparked a late burst to end a nine game winless streak for the Rangers.
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Jalopy Races Canceled by Wet Grounds at South Mountain
Rains forced cancellation of Sunday jalopy races at South Mountain Speedway. No rain date was set so program postponed to next Sunday afternoon at 1 15.
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Most Courageous Athlete Will Be Surprise Choice
Philadelphia January 30 INS The 1949 most courageous athlete award will be given at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet. The winner remains undisclosed until presentation. Steve Van Buren will receive last year’s outstanding athlete trophy and Leon Hart will get the lineman of the year award.
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Jackie Robinson to star in life story film role
Hollywood reports Jackie Robinson will start in his own life story for Eagle Lion Films on February 15 without a screen test. Producer William Heineman praised his poise and speaking voice shown in newsreels TV and radio.
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William Heineman
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Eagle Lion Films
Top Court Show At PUHS Gym Brings Bruin Wildcats Clash
Santa Clara University and Arizona Wildcats clash in Phoenix at Union High School gym in a Valley showcase. Broncos and Bruins lead Border Conference hopes as Leon Blevins to be honored during intermission while Bob McKillop Stein pace Santa Clara and Enke’s Arizona men seek fifth straight Border title.
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Pep Battle With European Planned in New York
Willie Pep faces Ray Famechon for the featherweight title with a planned Madison Square Garden bout on March 17 or 24. Famechon, European feather king, will have a final warmup in Liverpool Thursday against Bernard Pugh in a 10 round tuneup.
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Doc Carlson Mixes Fun With Cage Philosophy
Pittsburgh January thirtieth AP report on University of Pittsburgh coach Henry Clifford Carlson blending philosophy and unorthodox tactics in a basketball game with Penn State. He used a "deep freeze" approach in the first half, luego the 5-0 halftime deficit, and explained the lighthearted antics, peanuts tossed to spectators, and his critique of Penn State's zone defense as part of his strategy despite a 34-21 final loss.
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Wildcats Foul Gaes On Frisco Floor In Cow Palace Action
Joe Thurston of St. Mary's scores two points and Ari zona's Paul Penner draws a personal foul in a Cow Palace sequence. Arizona wins 67 to 57 as Guard Roger Johnson stands for a UA rebound in the Bay Area game.
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Morales Meets Kasaboski On Mat At Madison Square Garden
Carlos Morales makes his local debut facing Alex Kasaboski in a main event best two of three falls with a one hour time limit at Madison Square Garden. Promoters Lefty Mofford and John Contos present a stacked card featuring Terry McGinnis, the Masked Cowboy, and a tag team layout including Kasaboski. Opening bout at 8:30 p.m. pits Chester Hayes against Johnny Valentine in a single fall 30 minute match.
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Youthful Tommy Kelly First Yankee Casualty
Tommy Kelly youthful outfielder who played with Twin Falls Idaho in the Pioneer League last season became the first casualty in the New York Yankee school at Phoenix Municipal Stadium when he sprained an ankle during sliding drills. Johnny Neun Yankee scout now in charge after Casey Stengel departure led infielders outfielders and catchers through damp sliding pits as Cliff Mapes Hank Bauer Yogi Berra Jim Turner and others took part in bunting and fielding practice with instructors Duane Pillette and Don Johnson noting bunting can save ball games. Neun said rain will delay the first game till Thursday with two daily lectures and demonstrations open to the public.
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Class B Cage Tourney Moves to Tempe Court
The Arizona State College gym in Tempe will host the Class B state basketball tournament, after Phoenix Union High could not provide a court before 3:30 pm. AIA executive committee, led by Art Bowie and Williams, chose Tempe over Mesa Civic Center for early schedule needs. James Carter of Phoenix Union said the high school cannot free the gym before 3:30 due to regular PE classes.
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