Athletic Luminaries File Eager Requests With Santa Claus
Grantland Rice recalls a nostalgic gathering of literary and sports figures at the Wayside Inn. The piece paints a quiet, candlelit reunion where old names like Bulger Mercer Cobb and Brown drift through memory, ending with a traveler’s toast and farewell as a lone host contemplates years to come.
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California Voices and Stars Pledge Christmas Victory
A collage of quotes from figures like Joe Louis Casey Stengel and Ohio State supporters outlines a craving for a California triumph, boxing and sports betting nostalgia, and calls for stronger opponents. Veterans like Ezzard Charles and Joe McCarthy hint at broader sports ambitions, with talk of big prize setups and elusive glory after years of defeat.
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Lou Little Calls for Two Platoon System Reform
A letter from coach Lou Little urges adoption of the two platoon substitution rule, arguing it improves football for spectators and players. He notes most coaches break rules yet blame officials, and asks coaches to stop cheating and teach fair play while voter decisions on the change approach mid January.
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North-South Shrine game starting lineups announced
Miami coach Andy Gustafson and Yale’s Herman Hickman named starting lineups for the North-South Shrine charity game at the Orange Bowl Monday night. Notre Dame stars highlight the North squad with co captains Art Donovan and Billy Bye and several Rebels leaders among the starters.
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Syracuse Nationals Head Home for Christmas Eve
Members of the Syracuse Nationals were seen across the East for Christmas Eve with families before gathering at the Coliseum tomorrow for the Anderson game. After three straight road wins eight players arrived by plane from Chicago, with Corley going to New York, Peterson and Cervi to Buffalo and Rochester, Seym our to Toledo, Ratkovicz and LeVane returning to Rochester, and Gabor heading to Binghamton. Schayes remained in Syracuse awaiting a visit from his father and brother.
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Walters Will Coach Braves
Boston Braves secure former Cincinnati Reds manager Bucky Walters as pitching coach after league approval. Walters, who remained in the Reds organization after leaving the manager’s post, informed Manager Billy Southworth from Sunbury that he would join Boston following the major league meeting and negotiations.
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Beltz outpoints Archie Whitewater in Mollywood bout
In Mollywood California Beltz defeated Archie Whitewater by points. The Associated Press report notes Beltz dominated the bout with a clear decision in Los Angeles. Whitewater fought hard but could not overturn the judges verdict as the match reached its conclusion.
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Army Gridders Use Third Platoon for Academic Help
WEST POINT (INS) Army coach Earl Blaik plans to use a “third platoon” of honor students to tutor players with low grades. Prospects Gil Stephen son Jim Cain and Dan Foldberg, all previously titled or better cadets, were listed as deficient in December reviews and face possible further review if grades do not improve. Blaik tracks academic status but will not intervene in academics, relying on the tutoring group to boost day to day proficiency.
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Davis Cup lead follows U S win in tennis match
Wagering at Tropical Park in Coral Gables plunges about thirty percent. Ted Schroader defeats Australia’s John Bromwich to give the United States a 2-0 Davis Cup advantage in the challenge round.
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Gridders Miss Edminster For Raisin Bowl
San Jose State will play Texas Tech in the Raisin Bowl without reserve guard Bob Edminster who tore a ligament in a scrimmage. Coach Bill Hubbard said Edminster’s injury is a setback and that the players have Christmas on their minds, not football.
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Coach Colville Sparkles Again In Ramblers Tie Victory
United Press reports veteran coach and player Neil Colville of the New Haven Ramblers contributed a goal and an assist to a 4-2 win that secured a tie for third in the American Hockey League eastern division. Colville, 36, assisted Nick Mickoski on a first period goal, then sealed the victory at 12:10 of the middle period.
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Ted Williams Performs at Sportsmen's Shows
Oscar Fraley notes Ted Williams of the Red Sox remains highly active off the field. Williams records a radio show year round and will appear at Boston and New York sportsmen’s shows, with upcoming screen test chatter and fly casting against champions. The column also touches on SMU’s Kyle Rote, a giant spider crab, bowling intrigue, and birthday trivia.
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Shrine Game Favor Goes to East as West Opens Strong
San Francisco reports the East as a 7 4 4 favorite in the Shrine charity football game against the West All-Stars. Andy Kerr notes West leads in conditioning and organization, with two scrimmages to the East’s none. Lindy Berry Day at Palo Alto highlights passing by Berry and LeBaron as potential West standouts, while the East emphasizes non contact drills and quarterback Dorset directing the offense alongside Galiffa.
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Eddie LeBaron
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Cross State Foe Cheers Oklahoma
In Stillwater Oklahoma A and M and the University of Oklahoma share Sugary Bowl hopes as Aggie Athletic Director Hank Iba extends greetings to Oklahomans. He wishes the rival school luck in New Orleans on January 2 and pledges to adjust New Year festivities if needed to support the commonwealth’s athletic glory.
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Hockey at a Glance By the Associated Press
Night results roundup shows New Haven beat St. Louis 2 to 1 in a American League tilt. U S League saw Louisville defeat St Paul 7 to 3. Pacific Coast games had San Francisco 4 San Diego 1 and Portland 3 Victoria 1. Vancouver and Seattle 0. Eastern League headline notes Boston 7 Milwaukee 3.
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Boucher resigns as NHL rules chair amid gag talk
Frank Boucher quits as chairman of the NHL rules committee after discussing potential changes with colleagues. Campbell objects, sparking debate over gag rules in sports and whether critics should seek approval from those critiqued. The piece warns against silencing managers players or coaches and notes fans' interest in rule debates. Also teased are brief notes on Dodgers TV segment, paddle ball, and college sports mentions.
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College Basketball Scores From The West And Midwest
West Virginia defeated Fordham 61 to 37 while Marshall beat Akron 94 to 81. Brooklyn College won 71 to 51 over Wagner, Kansas triumphed 53 to 43 against Springfield. Other results include Purdue 54 over Kentucky 60, Ohio State 78 over California 67, Northwestern 68 over Michigan State 46, Nebraska 66 over Idaho 45, Drake 39 over Iowa State 38, USC 57 over DePaul 52, Washington 62 over Stanford 56, Washington State 37 over Wyoming 43, and more scorelines from the era.
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Triple Cities Quint Triumphs To Capture Tourney Title
In the second annual invitation basketball tournament Triple Cities College wins 65 63 over Binghamton State Tech after erasing an 11 point deficit late in the fourth quarter. Dick Powell and Ron Baker lead Triple Cities while Leonard Laskowski and Powell top scoring for Binghamton with 18 each. The opener saw Triple Cities rally from 11 down in the final minutes to defeat Wilkes College, while Wilkes fell to Utica 55 53 in the consolation game.
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New Orleans to Crack Down on Bookies at Fair Grounds
Mayor Delesseps Morrison promised Fair Grounds directors that police will pursue illegal bookmaking. Directors reported a 20 percent drop in mutuel betting in the first 13 days of the meet, blaming lax city enforcement. Morrison said he will work with authorities to stop off track betting while noting small operations persist and that larger bookies in nearby parishes may be influencing the scene. Police chief Scheuering added bookies benefit from better odds off the grounds.
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Syracuse Orange Basketball Hits Christmas Break
Syracuse University basketball players enjoy a brief Christmas vacation before resuming practice on Monday for a game against Brown Tuesday night at the Coliseum. The team scrimmaged yesterday morning and then disbanded until Monday.
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Parnell Named Outstanding American League Hurler of 1949
Slender Mel Parnell of the Boston Red Sox claimed the American League outstanding pitcher honor for 1949 by leading in wins and earned runs per game and complete games. The 27 year old from New Orleans posted 25 victories with a 2.78 ERA and 27 complete games, while teammates Ellis Kinder and others posted notable marks including 23 wins and 153 strikeouts by Virgil Trucks.
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Oswego Nips CBA 51 50 in Armory Thriller
Oswego High defeats Christian Brothers Academy 51 to 50 at the Armory, breaking a five game win drought. Don Dowd scores 13 for Oswego, while Don Furman leads CBA with 11 before fouling out.
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Anderson Unaware Of Holy Cross Offer
Worcester reports said Holy Cross may hire Eddie Anderson to return as coach, though Anderson and Holy Cross officials deny any offer. Iowa officials confirm no word from Anderson, while Osmanski's tenure produced a 1-10 record in 1949.
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