Referee Cleared in Harrisburg West Frankfort Slap Case
The Illinois High School Association found referee Arthur Riffini did not slap Harrisburg player Frank Logsdon during the West Frankfort 7–6 game on November 3. He was censured for touching the player perhaps too hard, but no penalty or suspension was imposed.
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Herrin Falls 49 35 To Harrisburg In Conference Opener
Harrisburg tops Herrin 49 35 in the South Seven opener after a 30 30 third quarter tie. Herrin shot 20 percent from the field to Harrisburg’s 25 percent, with Luckett and Smith scoring 11 and 10 respectively for the Bulldogs.
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Metropolis Trojans edge Zeigler 47 41 in opener
Metropolis rallied in the final two minutes to defeat Zeigler 47 41 in the opening game. Kreuter and Shaw sparked the comeback with key free throws and baskets as the Trojans improved to 1 0. Zeigler struggled from the field shooting 13 of 50.
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Burt Shotton Ends Baseball Career Prospects
Bartow Florida December 2 AP Burt Shotton says he is through with baseball except for a few odd jobs after Brooklyn Dodgers chose Chuck Dressen as manager. He recalls guiding Brooklyn to the 1949 NL title and being edged in 1950. He has no immediate plans or interest in returning to major baseball.
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Murphysboro Narrowly Offense Woes At Trico Opener
Trico Pioneers defeat Murphysboro 40 33 at Ava with 22 free throws aiding the hosts while Murphysboro makes 13 of 28 foul shots. Beckhorn leads Tri co early as Eldridge Giordano and Thies pace late free throws. Kent Elliott tops Murphysboro with 10 points in the opener.
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Price Named Texas Coach
Ed Price was named the new head football coach at the University of Texas replacing Blair Cherry. Price signs a two year contract at 12000 dollars per year, taking over January 1 as Cherry retires after the Cotton Bowl appearance against Tennessee.
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Gustavus Adolphus Has Edge in Bowl Tilt
Gustavus Adolphus aims for an upset against Abilene Christian in the Refrigerator Bowl at Evansville Indiana on December 2. Abilene Christian enters as a Texas conference champion with 10 wins and was favored by three to twelve points. Gustavus Adolphus had one loss in 10 games this season and relies on tradition against the unbeaten Wildcats in this third annual bowl matchup.
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St Marys Crushes Chittyville 45 to 7 in rout
St Marys Dominates Chittyville 45 7 as Billy Lawrence scores 25 points amid injuries and illness to Benitone’s squad. B game also goes St Marys way 14 7 with balanced scoring from multiple players.
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Notre Dame Gridders Win 3 All-Star Spots
Notre Dame land three players on the 1950 All-Catholic All-America team chosen by the National Catholic Welfare Council. Tackle Robert Toneff center Jerome Groom and quarterback Robert Williams are the Irish selections.
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Notre Dame Returns Three Starters from Last Season
Three of the five starters from last season's Notre Dame basketball team are back for the current campaign. The returning players bring experience to the lineup as the team prepares for upcoming games.
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Harness King by Aln Maver Delvin Mller of Meadow Land
Harness champion Delvin Mller of Meadow Land, Pa., rises as top horse trainer to claim the title. Maver Aln guides the effort, with local support shaping the event and podium finish.
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Mt. Vernon Graders Cruise Past Johnston City 50 35
Mt. Vernon eighth graders defeated Johnston City Papooses 50 to 35 at Johnston City Friday night. The loss left Johnston City 2 2. Starters included Shelby Hope Litton Endrizzi and George. halftime stood 26 16. Next games are at West Frankfort Tuesday and at Benton Thursday.
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Open Forum Calls Illinois High School Rule Enforceme nt
Reader urges rapid action on two new IHSA rule changes. He cites incidents at Centralia Marion and Zeigler where hand-raise fouls and two free throws for an advantage were overlooked, risking game outcomes and highlighting the need for clear enforcement and scorers’ clarity.
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Miami Triumphs Over Missouri 27 to 9
Miami Florida defeated Missouri 27 to 9 as Memphis State 6 beat Louisiana Tech and Texas Western won 46 to 13 against Hawaii.
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Simcic Emerges as Tech Captain From New Football Start
Nick Simcic of Carnegie Tech became captain and left half back after starting football in college. He led the team with 60 points last season and is an honor student in electrical engineering.
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