Freeport Pretzels Lead AP Illinois Prep Poll
Freeport's Pretzels top the first AP prep basketball poll, boasting veterans from the 1950 state club. Morton Cicero and Thornton Harvey follow, with Lincoln fourth. Several top teams travel to Christmas tournaments. Quincy and Ottawa stumble once.
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St Andrew’s Hosts Elkville In Grade School Doubleheader
Murphysboro and Elkville grade school cagers meet in St Andrew’s gym on Mulberry street Tuesday night. A 6:30 reserve game precedes the main event around 8 p.m. It is the final home appearance before defending the Knights of Columbus CYO holiday title in East St Louis, where St Andrew’s previously won in 1949.
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Prep Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup
Christopher 53, Hurst Bush 47. West Frankfort Jaycees 58, Walier 24. Amundsen 43, Dunbar 41. Von Steuben 47, Steinmetz 28. Kelvyn Park 60, Taft 35. Hirsch 42, Crame 40. McKinley 70, Englewood 22. Parker 58, Gage Park 38. Austin 30, Farragut 24. Lane 57, Washburne 55. Lake View 70, Phillips 41. Mt. Zion 48, Maron 42. Wapella 55, Bellflower 49. Louisville 46, La Grove 37. Tower Hill 50, Mt. Auburn 49. Montebello California Smiley Quick Los Angeles won playoff for Montebelo Open Tourney with 68 to Jimmy Cark's par 72.
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Kentucky Tops College Basketball Poll In AP Ranking
New York December 19 Kentucky is named No 1 in the first weekly AP poll with 1451 points. Bradley and North Carolina State follow, with Indiana Oklahoma A M C C N Y Long Island Missouri UCLA and Toledo rounding out the top ten. Elmer Gross is in his second year coaching Penn State basketball.
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Gene Garrett
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Johnston City Opposes Edwardsville in Tourney
Johnston City Indians meet Edwardsville in the East St. Louis holiday tournament at 9 p m Tuesday December 26. Danville and Wood River open the meet at 7:30 p m. The Indians seek a strong showing after a 2–2 start and face Pinckneyville Paris and Harrisburg this week.
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Carbondale City League Schedule Adjusted Tonight
Carbondale City League games move to tonight per Director Alan Domer. The WOW'S face Hogan Center at 7 30 p m and Teen Town meets a new union team.
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Abe Saperstein backs Chicago Majors pro team
A group of former DePaul Northwestern and Loyola players, backed by Abe Saperstein, trains for a potential Chicago Major basketball club to play weekly at Rainbo Arena after January 1. Coach Phil Brownstein leads sessions, with possible league entry later but no circuit named. Players include Nagel Dawson Earle Stump Phelan Gillespie Allen Sticklen.
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Chuck Allen
Bill Sticklen
Stanford and Army Split Wins in Four Football Games
In a four game set Stanford and Army each captured two victories apiece as their series remained evenly balanced across the matchups.
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Iowa Defeats Notre Dame to Regain Stride
Iowa sweep of Notre Dame 63-60 snaps a mini-skid as 6-8 Chuck Darling and 6-6 Frank Calsbeck lead with 17 and 16 points. Herb Thompson's late layup put the Hawkeyes ahead 62-60 and Iowa climbs back into Big 10 contention behind strong performances across the lineup.
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Johnston City Seeks South Seven Membership
Johnston City High School applies for joining the South Seven conference now including Herrin Marion Harrisburg West Frankfort Benton Mt. Vernon and Centralia. The Indians boast solid football and basketball records with a small enrollment and an adequate gym and field, and coach Wendell Starrick faces a tougher schedule if admitted.
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Christopher Hurst-Bush
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Ed Sharkey A Four Year Pro Guard At 23 Plays For Yanks
Ed Sharkey guard for the New York football Yanks is described as a four year pro veteran at age 23 in a concise profile. He is noted for his early start and professional experience with the team.
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New York Football Yanks
Seats Available for Southern Wesleyan at Carbondale Game
The report notes many seats remain for the Southern Wesleyan at Carbondale game scheduled for 8 15 p m on Wednesday with sources indicating continued availability.
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Carbondale
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