Ike Williams Wins By Narrow Decision Over Freddie Dawson
Ike Williams retained the lightweight title with a close, unanimous decision over Freddie Dawson at Convention Hall Philadelphia before 10,388. Williams raised concerns about a reported pre bout fix, calling reporters to his dressing room, but said the claim was a bum steer. Officials scored Williams nine to six, with 8-7 and 8-7 from judges and ref.
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Bowling Green Knocks Down Two Opponents
Bowling Green men chase a strong basketball record, delivering wins as they push to extend a winning streak. The team shows scoring depth and decisive performances in back to back games.
Ohio quintet opens season with two wins in doubleheader
The Ohio team beat Gustavus Adolphus 73 to 10 and Bluffton 72 to 39 in a pair of early games. Bowling Green faces a tough test vs Western Kentucky next. Washington State won its third straight by defeating Eastern Washington 58 to 49. Dick Schnittker scored 33 as a Rose Bowl football player helped Abia State beat Marquette 82 to 53. Tulane and NC State won, while North Carolina fell to Virginia Tech.
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AP Poll lists Vanderbilt as biggest flop in 1949 season
Wisconsin's rebound season earns surprise team nod from AP writers as Vanderbilt tops the list of biggest disappointments. Minnesota, Tulane and California garner votes. Ohio State and Michigan in Rose Bowl race. Northwestern and SMU among other notable flops. Carey state of Michigan State football ends off season with basketball and track duties.
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J SPORTS ROUNDUP: Various notes from early college and pro sports
Danny Zawadinsky faced language hurdles while trying out as a basketball candidate with coach Cletus Clinker in South Dakota. Ohio State touted Rose Bowl travel plans as Sunny Angott considers a comeback and Tony Rievie eyes Newark bouts. Norfolk Sports Club honored Chaley Justice, while Roanoke celebrated Buddy Shoal and Johnny Ropit. Throughbred men predicted Tom Gray's Old Capitol as Derby favorite in winter book talks.
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Mikan Closing In on Groza in N B A Scoring
The Indianapolis Olympians star George Groza led with 468 points in 173 games while six foot seven rival George Mikan trailed by 4 points after three losses. Mikan posted a 27.1 point per game average to Groza’s 24.1. In last night’s lone NBA game Anderson beat Sheboygan 88 to 81 in Anderson, Indiana.
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Trade-Minded National League Awaits Southworth Decision
The National League clubs await Billy Southworth's moves as the Boston Braves contemplate trades at the 48th minor league convention. Managers expect Southworth to dispose of at least three of his alleged insurmountable players before any league-wide deals proceed.
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Snead to Speak At Awards Fete
Sammy Snead accepts invitation to speak at the fifth annual Victory Awards Dinner in Charleston on December 27. The Charleston Gazette sports editor AL Hardinga announces Snead as a speaker, with Luke Sowell of the Cincinnati Reds previously named. more figures to be added.
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Kentucky high school players seek UK football scholarships
Twenty four Kentucky high school football players have applied for NCAA approved athletic scholarships at the University of Kentucky, announced by Coach Paul Bryant. The applicants come from eighteen high schools and are regarded as among the best athletes in the state.
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Departure from Howard Clothes Stuns Beckley Friends
The writer thanks friends for the warm reception of Howard Clothes and announces no longer being connected with the business in any capacity. There are no immediate plans, but the speaker plans to refrain in Beckley.
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