Rocky Graziano a Boxing Gift from a Christmas Tree
New York reports how Jack Healy discovered Rocky Graziano after a street brawl over Christmas trees in 1938. Healy became Graziano’s manager in 1942 and Rocky rose to fame with seven straight wins at Madison Square Garden, including a 1945 knockout of Billy Arnold. Healy believes Graziano can win the middleweight title from Zale in March, noting he already earned a priceless “golden present” from the Christmas tree tale.
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Cowles Targets Big Nine Title for Michigan Five
Chicago story notes Osborn Cowles plans to build around freshmen Mack Supranowicz and Bill Roberts and sophomores including Bob Harrison, Boyd McCaslin, and Mikulich as Michigan’s 1947 basketball squad. Climbs in program depth, two-year development view, and a cautious path to peak strength by 1948 or 1949. Michigan opened with wins over Michigan State and Stanford, lost to Western Michigan, and faces Iowa State twice and Marquette before a Northwestern Big Nine opener at Ann Arbor.
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Fusari to battle Larkin in 20 round Madison Square Garden bout
New York report says unbeaten Charley Fusari of Irvington N J and Tippy Larkin of Garfield N J will meet in a 20 round bout at Madison Square Garden on February 14 Larkin the Massachusetts recognized world junior welterweight champion but his title will not be at stake Larkin withdrew earlier due to his wife's illness Chuck Taylor filled in and was knocked out by Fusari after Fusari's 47th straight pro victory.
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Gil bert's four year old gelding wins Christmas Handicap
George B. Gilbert Jr.'s four year old gelding captures the Christmas Handicap at the Fair Grounds New Orleans going the shy furlongs in 1 12 3 5 returning 2 80 Shako runs second and Flareback coupled with Islam Prince is third in the race
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Mohawk Redskins set NY State League scoring record in win
Mohawk Redskins defeated Gloversville 80 to 65 to claim the Western division lead and break the New York State Professional Basketball League scoring mark with 33 points in the final quarter.
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Choices in Bowl Games Next Week
Oscar Fraley surveys upcoming bowls predicting winners for a glut of post season games. He cites Rose Bowl Illinois over UCLA and Georgia over North Carolina, with several other matchups including Rice over Tennessee and LSU over Arkansas among varied bookie forecasts.
Gaels Leave Moraga for New Year Bowl Trip
St Mary's football team departed Moraga by train heading to Houston for the New Year's Day Bowl against Georgia Tech. A planned two hour stopover in Los Angeles will be their sole workout stop before the game.
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Illinois Coach Stresses Final Score Over Stats
Pasadena based interview with Ray Eliot of Illinois stresses that final scores decide championships. He recalls 1944 and 1946 seasons, noting Illinois won games despite statistical edges by opponents. Eliot highlights fumble stats, boasting seven wins with two losses and 20 fumbles, six recovered by Illinois.
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Shanks Bout at Madison Square Garden Postponed
Dark NEW YORK reports Cow boy Reuben Shanks scheduled to appear at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night has been canceled leaving the local arena without a prize fight this week. Shanks was to meet Rocky Graziano but Graziano cited a back injury and Shanks declined to face Jake LaMotta as substitute. The Denver middleweight may be rescheduled against Graziano for a bout next month.
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Tucker Will Got in Army
MIAMI Florida UP The Army s high powered T formation quarterback Arnold Tucker won t play pro football Tucker on vacation leave from West Point said that large money offers to sign a pro contract had been dangled before him by three professional clubs after he graduates from the Academy in June But Tucker said he preferred the Army to the gridiron as a cracker The smooth passing backfield man for the undefeated West Point eleven reported that both Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis had received numerous pro offers However neither of the famed touchdown twins has made a decision yet Tucker said.
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$30,000 Double Closes Saturday at Tropical Parks
Tropical Parks hosts a $30,000 double feature with the first leg on January 4 and the second on January 16. The mile and a furlong handicap replaces last spring’s penalty and allowance format, and the event closes to horsemen Saturday.
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Sports flashbacks pick key moments across eras
Mirror Today recalls past sports milestones and personalities. Willie Pep, Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year. Chicago Bears beat Washington Redskins 41 to 21 for NFL title before 34 320 fans. Frankie Kovacs and Bobby Riggs debut in pro tennis at Madison Square Garden with notable wins. Jesse Owens pro track debut in Havana wins handicap sprint in 9.9 seconds finishing ahead of a horse.
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Rip Collins Visits Syracuse as New San Diego Manager Plans Talks
Jim Rip Collins former Albany manager and new San Diego Coast League leader visited Syracuse with wife Jean Houser. He planned talks with Bob Kerrigan the Syracuse lefthander recently sold from a western league after winning 18 games in his first organized season.
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Rip” Collins
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Syracuse Boxers Arrive in New Orleans for Sugar Bowl Meet
Syracuse University boxing team arrives in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl festival opening. The squad includes Vince Byrne and Bill Byrne with Joe Bongo Hall and Gerry Auclair from Oswego. Key bouts feature Gerry Auclair vs Paul Gordy and Dick Prussin vs Dick Young. Vince Byrne travels ill with a facial infection awaiting medical clearance.
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Foxes Trapped By State Conservation Drive Across Ithaca Line
Ithaca area trappers report about 250 foxes captured since October 21 in a line from the Pennsylvania line through Ithaca to Tully. Les Stairs nets about 100 foxes from Tully to Moravia, 50 on Ithaca Moravia, 30 Ithaca Spencer, 70 North Spencer to PA line. Pelts go to the State Conservation Department. red foxes outnumber gray three to one.
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Bernborough Sold to Hollywood Magnate
Bernborough the famed Australian racehorse is sold to Louis B Mayer of Hollywood for an undisclosed sum. Owner A O Romano and Dr D G Heslop confirmed the horse’s leg injuries are healing and Mayer plans to stand it at stud. Jockeys Bily Briscot and Athol Muller face suspensions from Australian stewards.
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Porter to Lead Wilkes-Barre in 1947 Eastern League
Porter, former Syracuse Chiefs manager, will return as leader of the Wilkes-Barre club in 1947. The team finished third in the regular season, but Scranton swept them in the playoffs. President Mike McNally confirmed the appointment amid earlier doubts and Cleveland Indians sponsors pledged improved personnel.
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Army Coach Praises T Formation Over Single Wing
West Point's Earl Blaik says the T formation is superior for scoring despite its chaotic feel, while Rocky Graziano reflects on career trends and loyal friends as he eyes a potential title, noting changing support as he nears possible championship status.
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St Vincent's Bruins Break Jinx In Parochial Playoffs
St Vincent's, led by Bill Jenkins, eyes a playoff run after a rough season with three one or two point losses. Coach Bob Jones, hailed for 1945-46 turnaround, hopes the green squad can rebound as St Lucy's and Cathedral pace the league. Jenkins is the lone returner from last year’s title group.
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Cleveland Barons and Hershey Bears dominate holiday NHL action
The Cleveland Barons crushed the Springfield Indians 7-2 before 8 279 fans led by Pete Leswick Bobby Carse and Lou Trudel while the Hershey Bears won 7-3 over the Philadelphia Rockets. Pittsburgh Hornets beat the Indianapolis Capitals 3-2 to stay tied for second in the Western division Buffalo Bisons surged 5-1 at St Louis and Providence Reds upset New Haven 8-3 to rise to third in the Eastern race.
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Orange Five Back at Work Ahead of Rochester Clash
Syracuse University basketball players resumed practice after a Christmas break to prepare for their first road game of the season against Rochester at the River Campus Palestra. Coach Lew Andreas seeks a seventh straight win in the 54 year rivalry, with Ollie Renzi and Ed Stickel among likely starters and Bill Gabor leading scorers through six victories.
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Duquesne considers cancelling Orange Bowl trip over Cooper
Duquesne University coach Chick Davies said he would recommend canceling the January 15 game against Miami because of possible conflicts with Southern rules over Negro player Charlie Cooper. He noted Tennessee canceled a game after Davies’ decision to use Cooper if needed. Penn State also canceled a Miami game last month for racial roster reasons.
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