Dick Porter to return as Wilkes-Barre baseball manager
Dick Porter will remain with the Wilkes-Barre Chiefs for another season, citing his strong ties to the area and familiarity with Eastern League operations. He weighed major-league offers and concerns over cost of living before choosing Wilkes-Barre, aided by Baltimore and Cleveland connections. Meanwhile Gee’s basketball rise draws attention as Syracuse’s Nat team grows stronger, with a high-profile trade rumor involving Big Gee and Kingston Saratoga basketball disputes drawing the minor league commissioner into a notable case.
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Turk Karam
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Want fox hunt by Onondaga Anglers opens 1946 season
The Onondaga Anglers, Central New York's oldest sportsmen club, plan a large fox hunting day at 8 AM Sunday starting at the State Tower Building then to Brucy Orchard on the Indian Reservation Road. Members and nonmembers with fox hounds are urged to join, sharing in the day’s work and potential pheasant benefits next fall as winter hunts continue and other clubs consider similar events in Onondaga County.
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Colgate Seeks New Football Coach With Strong Community Fit
Colgate plans to name a new football coach after Jan 15 while current duties are handled by Bob Gilson and Karl Lawrence. The school seeks a candidate with a college background, ability to work with students, and a personable, community friendly demeanor, likely narrowing the field.
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Who Was Syracuse's Man of Year
In a gathering at Walt White's home the group discusses Syracuse’s top athlete of the year across sports. Baseball favors Van Warrington of the Chiefs, football centers on Johnny Mandarino for Old Bill Orange, basketball sees Bill Gabor or Vanderweghe and Novak as contenders, while government highlights Sony Langno with mixed opinions. conclusion continues on page 10.
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Bill Orange
Bill Gabor
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Colisma
Ramblin Wrecks Oil Bowl Trip to Houston
Georgia Tech travels to Houston for the Oil Bowl against the Gaels in the third annual Oll Bowl. Coach Bobby Dodd plans light practice through Tuesday after finishing the regular season with eight wins in ten starts. Paul Duke is expected in the line while stars like George Mathews Frank Broyles and Pat McHugh are named among the backfield.
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Morega Valley
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George Mathews
Frank Broyles
Dinky Bowen
Pat McHugh
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California
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Kluttz Sold To Pirates In Big Offseason Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired 28 year old catcher Clyde Kluttz from the St. Louis Cardinals in a straight trade. Kluttz, a Salisbury New York native, had been a third string catcher for the Cardinals last season after a career with the Braves Giants and Phillies in prior years. He previously moved between several teams in multi team deals before landing with Pittsburgh.
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Seventy-One Nominated For Flamingo Stakes
Miami Florida reports seventy-one horses nominated for the $50,000 Flamingo Stakes at Hialeah on March 1 led by Education winner of 146,000 as a two year old. Other top nominees include Calumet Farm's Jervent Faultless Louis B Mayer's Capt Flagg and Stepfather. The 1947 race promises to be the richest in Flamingo history, tracing back to a $15,000 purse in pre war years. Round View won last spring's $30,000 Flamingo.
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Round’ View
Ukranian Veterans to Host St Cecilia Five Tonight
The Ukranian Veterans basketball team representing St Sohn the Baptist Church, after winning its season opener last week, will host St Cecilia tonight in the Senior CVO league at the Ukranian National Home located at 1317 W Fayette Street.
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Sports Mirror recalls Derby purse hike and boxing title bout
Today a year ago Col Matt Winn raised the Kentucky Derby purse to 100000 dollars. Three years ago Phil Terran won the NBA featherweight title by knocking out Angelo Calurra in the sixth round in New Orleans. Five years ago the South All-Stars beat the Northern team 16 to 0 in the annual Blue-Grey game at Montgomery Alabama.
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Phil Terranova
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Angelo Callura
New Orleans
Montgomery
Ala
UCLA Hands Wyoming First Defeat in 54 41 Victory
UCLA defeated Wyoming 54 41 at Memorial Auditorium to hand the Cowboys their first loss of the season. Don Barksdale led UCLA with 19 points and dominated the game, helping hold a 32 23 halftime lead before pulling away in the second half. Utah beat Canisius 37 31 in the second game of the double header with Vern Gardner leading the Utes with 12 points.
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Syracusans In Rink Tilts
The Syracuse Amateur Hockey club opens its season at Clinton tomorrow night then returns to its Valley Drive rink for the inaugural home game against Rome Sunday afternoon. Lorne Kiruy is playing coach, selecting Lew Burgwin Art Simmons Jim Couse Ken Kirkby Bud Dickinson George Burns Grant Murray Tom Finkler Richard Lynch Dave Walbridge Wendell McLean from the club roster.
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Bud Dickinson
Alfred Sampson to clash in return basketball game
Alfred University and Sampson College will meet in a return basketball game on January 25 in Alfred. The bout follows Sampson’s 26 to 25 victory over Alfred earlier this month and adds to Alfred’s winter schedule of 17 games.
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Minikmeemm Tops South Side Bowling Scoring Parade
Babe Minieheim led the South Side Business Men's Bowling League last night with a 602 series as Minikmeem collected high marks. The event showcased strong showings from local bowlers and tightened the standings.
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Babe Minieheim
American 2-Man Team Reclaims Davis Cup Trophy
John Kramer and Ted Schroeder clinched the doubles for the United States over John Bromwich and Adrian Quist 6-2 7-5 6-4 at Kooyong. The Californians, former national champions, defeated Australia's Aussie invincibles to lift the trophy and send the cup home after seven years abroad.
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Ted Schroeder
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Adrian Quist
Holihan Leads Junior Classic with 638 Series
Holihan posted 638 on games of 200 216 and 222 to set the scoring pace in the Junior Classic Bowling League last night.
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Schroeder Quits Davis Cup International Tennis
Ted Schroeder announces retirement from Davis Cup tennis to focus on business after helping the United States regain the trophy from Australia. Partner John Kramer supports the move calling Schroeder the best doubles player in the world.
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Youngstown Bears Top Syracuse Nationals 58 53 in Close Win
In a rough Eastern clash the Youngstown Bears defeated the Syracuse Nationals 58 to 53, breaking a 53 53 tie with two minutes left. Bernie Meh en led with 19 points and scored all five Bears markers in the final two minutes, while Milt Ticco added 15 and Chick Meehan 13 as Syracuse’s Rizzo Meehan and Chaney were ejected amid 49 fouls.
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St Marys Athlete Signed by Seattle Ball Club
Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League signed former St. Marys College shortstop Leon Mohr on a trial basis. General manager Earl Sheely said Mohr would report to spring training in southern California.
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George Beckias Leads Lyn Court Bowling Night
George Beckias carried off the scoring laurels in the Lyn court Commercial Bowling League last night.
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Kyne Demands 12000 From Alameda County
William P. Kyne, manager of West Coast tracks, threatens court action to recover 12000 claimed as payment for directing the racing program at the 1946 Alameda County fair. The county already halted a 30000 check amid a grand jury finding of a verbal agreement between Kyne and Sam J. Whiting, fair manager, to run the track program and split profits above 13000 with the Pleasanton Racing Association.
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Pro Basketball By the Associated Press
Scores from the Associated Press show Bi. Louis 66 over Detroit 51 and Washington 74 over Providence 46. Philadelphia 63 edged by etisburgh 49, Youngstown 59 over fvincuse 63, Sheboygan 60 over Toledo 467, Indianapolis 67 over Chicago 55, Hague Seattle 62 over Yakira 28, Baltimore 69 over Buffalo Moline 44.
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State Cage Play Sought
A possible referendum on reviving the state high school basketball tournament may be submitted tomorrow morning. NYSPHSAA members discussed the failed 220 to 227 ballot result, lacking three quarters approval from ten sections. Syracuse University once hosted the tourney but now must play at Armory due to Archbold Gym capacity. If revived and Syracuse hosts, the schoolboy meet could be held there as well.
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Valparaiso Beats Puerto Rico 61 to 37 in Outdoor Win
Valparaiso from Indiana defeated the University of Puerto Rico 61 to 37 on an outdoor court. About 600 spectators watched the game as Valparaiso showcased a tell and smooth passing style in the easy victory.
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Durocher Scrutiny Grows Over Off Field Antics
New York based report notes baseball elders uneasy about Leo Durocher's off field conduct. They acknowledge no wrong on the field yet fear his public excesses harm baseball's image. Critics cite poker games, alleged fan altercations, Hollywood gossip, and a self styled actor ego, while praising his talent and fit with Brooklyn.
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Bears Draw 754546 Fans in 1946 Season Home and Away
Chicago Bears drew 754,546 fans over 17 games in 1946, setting a pro football attendance record. The Giants at Polo Grounds saw 62,358, with 50,006 turned away. Away from home the Bears had 468,231 attendees in 10 games and 286,315 in seven home games.
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Palisade bowling team takes fifth in city meet
Palisade pintopplers rolled into fifth place in last night’s city bowling tournament at the PLAV alleys with a score of 3,070. Pass and Seymour leads the handicap division with 3,204 while Beehner five heads the actual pins at 2,852.
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Yvonne Ostrander leads in Women’s Victory Bowling League
Miss Ostrander Yvonne Ostrander tallied 579 for the night and helped her team in the Women’s Victory Bowling League. Rachel Capperall posted the high single game 265 and finished with 562 series in strong showing.
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Montreal 4 Toronto 1 in AP hockey results
Associated Press hockey results show Montreal defeating Toronto 4 to 1. Other scores include Tulsa 8 Houston 4 in the U S league and St Paul 6 Dillon 2. Pacific Coast League games Oakland 8 San Francisco 1 and Portland 6 Anchorage 2 noted. New Westminster 5 San Diego 3. No U S League games scheduled.
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