Syracuse and Oklahoma battle in holiday showdown
Syracuse University basketeers defeated Oklahoma 65 63 in a hard fought Christmas contest at the Coliseum before 2 141 fans. Captain Ed Stickel led the Orange, with Tory Aladik and Jack Kiley among standout sophomores, as Iowa State was toppled earlier in the week.
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Oklahoma
Iowa State
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Lawrence
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Ed Stickel
Orange
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Jack Kiley
Syracuse
Tory Aladik
Schenectady
Wildcat Mentor In Gloomy Mood After Loss
In Pasadena CPI storm coach Bob Volats faced a downbeat mood after the Wildcats lost the game. Volats showed frustration as players struggled with execution and focus, a rough outing highlighting issues on offense and defense.
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Australian On Mat Here in Wrestling Matchcard
Promoters revealed a two preliminaries set for the Tuesday Coliseum show featuring Windistaw Talan and Billy Manson with four newcomers. Fred Attins faces Dan OConn or in the semi final while Ralph Marley meets Nana Singh of India in the first preliminary. An Atkins 261 pound Australian known as the kangaroo clutch will headline another 30 minute bout as OConner Tong brings rough tactics to the ring. Nanjo Singh, appearing on supporting cards, marks his Syracuse debut and is noted for the cobra hold in a Hindu style.
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Billy Manson
He Coliseum
Fred Atsins
Charmxon
Dan O’connor
Boston
Ralph Marley
Nana Singh
India
Atkins
Packers Win Over Oshkosh Puts Anderson Solo Lead in East
Anderson Packers toppled Oshkosh 70 to 62 before 2,000 fans, Ralph Johnson scoring 22 to pace the winners. The victory put Anderson sole possession of first place in the Eastern division, a half game ahead of Syracuse Nationals. All 10 Anderson players scored at least three points. Stancrzak added 13 as Batmeister led Oshkosh with 15.
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Ralph Johnson
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Tri-Cities
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Batmeister
Oshkosh
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Westvale Tames North Syracuse
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Besse
Waldorf's Bears Not Too Sharp Ahead of Northwestern Game
Waldorf, coach of California's Rose Bowl bound Bears, said after a long workout that several spots must be smoothed before New Year's Day. He warned the team is off from mid season form, weak on defense and not sharp on offense.
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Waldorf
Callifornia
Bears
Northwestern
Pro Basketball New York State League Brief Item
Partial OCR text reports a pro basketball note from the New York State League with unclear names and events. The readable fragments indicate a game or performance update, listing teams and players in a period voice typical of sports briefs. Further specifics are unreadable due to garbled OCR.
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Fairinote
Regis King Leads Scorer Role for Manhattan Freshmen
Regis King stars for Manhattan College freshmen, scoring 120 points in seven games. He poured in 25 points against St. Francis, helping Manhattan to a 6-1 record in conference play and placing him among city league leaders. The squad defeated CCNY and CCM while splitting two games with St. Francis and Fordham. John McNerney returns in January after illness, boosting Owens Wage County League prospects.
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Jack Durkin
Regis King
Canillus
Teadee
John McNerney
Records Set At Saratoga in 1948 Parochial Games Season
Saratoga Springs reports new attendance and betting records during the 1948 harness racing season at the Saratoga raceway. St John the Baptist leads with unbeaten play as St Pat bets climb to nine million in wagering. Parochial schools St Anthony St Lucy's Most Holy Rosary Assumption St John Evangelist St Vincent's clash while Cathedral draws a bye in the next round.
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Most Holy Rosary
St. John the Evangelist
St Vincent's
Geneva Gets Two Players From Watertown Trade
Geneva Red Birds acquire Gutfielder Steve Kromkoat and Tony Romeo from Watertown Athletics in a straight player exchange. Kromko posted a .312 batting average in 126 games last season, Klesteni¢ hit .282 in 90 games for Watertown, and Romeo batted .259 in 48 games.
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Watertown
Geneva
Cleveland Hires Training Base for Farm Clubs
Cleveland Indians establish an extensive training complex at Marianna Florida, designating the former B29 air base as the site. Twelve minor league clubs will train there starting March 10 under Hank Greenberg and scouts led by Herold Muddy Ruel, with Batavia among the farm affiliates listed.
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Bison Injury Halts Rookie Johnson in Practice
Buffalo Bisons rookie defenseman Tom Johnson was injured by a skate to the right eye during a practice scramble. The eye wound needed four stitches but Johnson still joined the team to travel to St. Louis for the weekend series opener against the Flyers.
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New Tree Record Led by Creed and Thompson Pacer
A new tree record credited to Jimmy Creed emerged, with Silas Thompson of New Ross Indiana owning the pacer that covered the mile in 22016375. Other Laia season records followed, including purse distribution of 510675 and an increase of 5129,840 over the previous high of 1947. Average attendance and stable horses were noted, though the year and places remain unclear.
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Jimmy Creed
Silas Thompson
New Ross
Ind
Roo
Halderson Rejoins Bisons After USL Play
Indianapolis report that Len Doc Halderson of Buffalo will return to the Bisons of the American Hockey League after stints with the Houston Husking and a U S League option. Coach Burl Friddle said the center, a former Georgetown Uni star, will be temporarily replaced by Jack Maddox of West Texas State, previously with Oshkosh in the NBL.
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Oshkosh
Madox
West Texas State
Travel Home For Holiday To Syracuse Cagers
Nationals basketball players disperse for Christmas with most heading home while John Chaney and Jim Homer stay. Several players travel from Denver and New York to resume duties before Sunday’s game against Anderson. New acquisition AL Hoges expected to fill the void left by Jerry Rizzo.
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John Chaney
Jim Homer
Cack
Syeneuse
Hank O'Keele
Big Ed Paterson
Denver
al Buffato
Syracuse
Billy Gubor
Binghamton
Adolph Schayes
Jerry Rizzo
New York
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New Jersey
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Rochester
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Dan Biasone
Cervi
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Anderson
Stanley Stars as Rangers Top Blackhawks 3 2
New York Rangers defeat Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 behind Allan Stanley’s timely plays and assists. Buddy O’Connor delivers the go ahead goal after a late relay from Al Arbour and teammates in the third period. Maurice Richard fuels Montreal 4-2 over Boston as Canadiens strengthen fourth place while Boston falls in standings.
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New York Rangers
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Gare
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Chicago Blackhawks
Victary
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Smatkers
Gus Mostenko
Gus Bodnar
Emile Francis
Buddy O'Connor
Alamioyat
Maurice Richard
Montreal
Boston
Canadiens
Reading
DeLrél
Red Wings
Bills Land Larry Joe Bills Land Larry Joe
The Buffalo Bills of the All-America Football Conference announce new signings as they build for next season. Larry Joe, a 199-pound, 5 foot 10 halfback from Penn State, joins from the past two seasons. Also signed are Bull Talar nen, a rugged defensive back from Pennsylvania University, and Jim Lakens, an offensive lineman from Washington & Lee University.
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Larry Joe
Penn State
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Sollegiata Elvelos
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Bull Talarnen
Pennsylvania University
Jim Lakens
Washsington & Lee University
LeMoynes Wallop Lincoln Bankers In City League Scores
City Recreation Basketball League results show LeMoynes Wallop Lincoln Bankers and various teams posting scores across divisions. Notable results include Five Stars 1 over Amisham 11 and Transfiguration 34 over Hawkers 30, with other close games among Scarlets and Indians.
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Ndians
Scarlets
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Reds Seek Avigie Gala Contract Offer
Cincinnati dispatch reports that the Reds have received a preoffer for Avigie Gala's contract. Telephone operator Wiseman says she would like to buy the contract if Gala is sold unconditionally, noting the odd requirement of owning a ball club.
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Cazenovia Junior College Promotes Wide Athletic Program
Girl Reporter Peggy Cram details Cazenovia Junior College athletics pageant across archery tennis softball field hockey basketball volleyball badminton and golf. Freshmen sophomores contest in field hockey and basketball while village cooperation funds a shelter and rink at Lakeland Park. January brings YWCA programs ski club and winter carnival with May capped by Athletic Association events. Local golf champion Mrs Donald Roney plans skating season with husband. Miss Peggy Goode leads as cheerleader.
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Jong-driving Jinks
Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty Two Teams Enter ABC
Atlantic City N J P The American Bowling Congress announced today 5342 teams would seek prize money close to 300000 In its 461 annual tournament scheduled to begin in Convention Farma The ABC wanted 6864 teams for a 60 day meet and had visions of a 500000 prize melon The lower on ly list out three days from the t ournament and brought about a reduced number of alleys from 52 to 46 an ABC official said Tournament director Charles Trenter of Milwaukee said 3508 regular teams will compete The most are hoashers.
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American Bowling Congress
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Charles Trenter
Milwaukee
P.A.C.C. Wins Behind Wiegand 25 in CNYBL Game
Bob Wiegand scored 25 points to lead the Pntish American Citizens Club past the Hibernians 67 to 57 in a Central New York Basketball League game played on the Ukrainian home court. Jaap McGary added 17 points for the Hibernians.
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Pntish-American Citizens Club
Basketeers
Hibernians
Jaap McGary
Hum Hibernians
Baltimore Cagers Turn Back Stags
The Baltimore Bullets defeated the Chicago Stags 96 to 89 in Baltimore as Freddy Lawin opened a pivotal stretch with a fourth quarter set shot. Lewks pece led the Bullets with 20 points while Max Zaslofsky topped Chicago with 23 points. The St. Louis Bombers then routed the Providence Steamrollers 208 to 98, aided by Fay Lumpp’s 14 points as Fort Wayne surged.
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Chicago Stags
Basketball Association
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Bakers
Ince
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Stags
Baltimore
Freddy Lawin
Bullets
Lewks Pece
Chicago
Max Zaslofsky
ST. Louis Bombers
Providence Steamrollers
Fay Lumpp
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