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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
8
Opinions split on the 1950 Braves Giants trade outlook as managers weigh roster moves. The piece notes Kerr’s 1943 first plate home run and records, discusses veteran influence in Boston, and cites shifting trades among multiple clubs, with the Yankees and Senators lingering in the background.
A Centralia educ ator and former superintendent praises Coach Robert McCall of Centralia elementary school for his long career and a remarkable 34 plus game winning streak, mentioning his return to manual arts and his decision not to pursue high school coaching.
Athens Ohio Dec 16 Carroll C Widdoes head football coach today was named athletic director and director of physical education at Ohio University He succeeds Don C Peden who retires Dec 31 after 26 years in Bobcat athletics Widdoes came to Ohio U earlier this year after leaving Ohio State where he coached the Buckeyes to an unbeaten season and a Western conference title He will also oversee the university sports programs and physical education departments as part of his new post.
Boston announces the sale of Tex Hughson, right handed pitcher, to the New York Giants for an undisclosed sum. New York Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto is named Player of the Year for 1949 by the local Baseball Writers chapter. Miami Nassau wins the Southern Cross Purse at Tropical Park, Sonreido takes six furlongs at Tanforan, Bibella leads New Orleans Jackson Purse at the Fair Grounds. Arkansas appoints John Barnhill as head coach while keeping him as athletic director.
Yale coach Herman Hickman arrives with assistants and eight players to begin training in Miami for the North South college all star charity game at the Orange Bowl on December 26. The full squad lists 55 standout players from 27 colleges in 19 states, while Miami’s Andy Gustafson and Baylor’s Bob Woodruff plan to use 27 players.
Nate De Long of River Falls Teachers College broke the all time college scoring record with 33 points against St Johns Minnesota to reach 2 207 points surpassing previous holder Jim Lacy of Baltimore Loyola who had 2 199 last season.
Havana Cuba December 16 Chick Harbert a long hitting pro from Detroit fired seven under par 65 a competitive course record to take the lead in the Havana pro am invitational at the Havana Country Club today.
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