Roamer lauds Syracuse in Hollywood howls over game
A Syracuse observer nicknamed The Roamer shares impressions from Los Angeles about Syracuse University basketball. He notes strong defense and teamwork, cites Billy Gabor’s injury issues, praises Lew Andreas’ praise of Gabor passes to Stickel and Schultz, and mentions a Syracuse alumni gathering and a Santa Monica party for the team with local fans.
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Stark's Mike Stark Impresses In Roamer's Tourney Hype
The Roamer praises Syracuse star Mike Stark as the key player amid a buzzed los angeles and san francisco charity tour. Helms foundation backs a 15000 capacity dream venue while Syracuse coach Lew Andreas previews a tough game against Marshall with Gabor limited by foot issues.
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Helms
Syracuse University
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Helms Foundation
New Year Editorial Takes On Press and Coaching Pieties
A critical column decries self appointed press agents and unfair quotes, laments live wire insiders dictating stories, and notes coaching rumors as Earl Blaik and Jim Tatum spark debate about military and college programs. It questions accuracy in sports reporting and the influence of civilian coaches in army leadership rumors.
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Jock. Sutherland
Marshall 11 Point Favorite Over Orange Billy
Syracuse may be without Bill Gabor as they face Marshall College of Huntington in the final of the Los Angeles invitation tournament. Marshall features a strong attack and beat Idaho 73 to 44 in the semis. If Gabor plays, Syracuse relies on Stickel Stark Newell Schulz Jarvis. the Orange seek to repeat as finalists.
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Durocher to Direct Stars
Leo Durocher, reinstated manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, will manage the National League all star team in St Louis. NL president Ford Frick said Durocher volunteered to let Burt Shotton manage in recognition of Shotton's pennant win, but Frick declined due to Shotton's non participation next season and lack of current player data.
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C C NY Beats Santa Clara 56 to 47 at MSG
City College of New York scored an easy 56 47 victory over Santa Clara at Madison Square Garden using fast breaking and strong defense led by Mason Benson who limited Santa Clara star Frank Laney to two field goals. UCLA edged Long Island University 66 64 in OT in the opener.
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St Patrick's Downs St Mary's In High School Basketball
St Patrick's high school team defeated St Mary's Cortland 47 to 29 on the Pats' home court in last night’s contest. Key players included Hayes Woods Hughes Dextere Galvin Rane Carbet Papavichre Meagher Gibbons Bana Adams Chevers Porarty Wilde Dennis Lynan Walker with multiple scorers contributing to the win.
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Orange Athletes Among Sno Birds Ski Meet Participants
LAKE PLACID The Syracuse University ski team is among 13 collegiate squads at the Sno Bird Invitational tourney over three days. The meet opens today with St. Lawrence the defending champion and Dartmouth favored to win the championship.
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Michigan, Penn State And Bama Are Picked
OSCAR FRALEY notes in New York that 1947 New Year’s Bowl selections favor Michigan over Southern California, Penn State over SMU, and Alabama over Texas, with Omaha-style odds and commentary on Crisler and Gilmer. The article lists multiple bowls and underdog projections along with proclaims Shrine and Orange bowl favorites and humorous lines about betting.
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Fraley
Fearless
Alabama
Texas
Crimson Tide
Bama
Harry Gilmer
Bobby Layne
Miami Faces Syracuse In Orange Bowl Boxing Opener
Syracuse and Miami Universities prepare for the Orange Bowl boxing opener at Coral Gables Coliseum. Miami is favored to win as three national contenders return, while Syracuse seeks revenge after a prior 7 to 1 defeat. Gerry Au Clair faces Johnny Demos in a key 125 pound bout.
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Coral Gables Coliseum
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Wisconsin
Bob Seay
Coral Gables
Gerry AuClair
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Johnny Demos
Orange
Fight Results By the Associated Press
New York Gerry Gavilan and Albert Tyler drew in a 10 round bout in Providence Benny Jack outpointed Billy Kearns in Providence Chicago Al Johnson stopped Frankie Best in 6 rounds Omaha Joe Danes outpointed Jim Lee in 10 Lewiston Young Tiger Flowers outpointed Al Michaud in 10 Boston Tippy Larkin outpointed Pete Manchin in 10 Holyoke Henry Hall outpointed Ted Lowry in 10
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Albert
Buster" Tyler
Drew
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Billy Kearns
Chicago
al Johnson
Frankie Best
Omaha
Joe Danes
Jimmie Lee
Boston
Tippy Larkin
Pete Manchin
Holyoke
Mass
Henry Hall
Ted Lowry
Susce Named Manager of Batavia Pony League Club
Batavia Clip pers of the Class D Pony League announce George Susce will manage the Batavia baseball club in 1948. Susce, 38, Cleveland Indians coach since 1941, replaces Jack Tighe who moves to Flint Michigan. Susce, Pittsburgh resident, began with the Philadelphia Phillies and played as catcher before coaching battery men in Cleveland.
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Batavia Clippers
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Jack Tighe
Fliint
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Indians
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland
Philadelphia Phillies
Denmark to host six-nation football train in June
England Poland Wales and Norway will play Denmark in Copenhagen in June 1948 as part of Denmark's pre Olympic training program.
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Wales
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End of Army Notre Dame football series marked in 1947
Mirror recalls that after the 1947 game Army and Notre Dame ended their long football series. Other notes cover Vern Stephens leading the AL in RBIs with 109, Cornelius Warmerdam winning the Sullivan memorial trophy, and Temple stopping Stanford's 11 game streak before a large crowd in Philadelphia.
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Vern Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Cornelius 'Warmerdam
Oklahoma Sooners Could Surpass Past Passing Fame
Coach Bruce Drake says this Oklahoma University basketball team is the best passing outfit he has coached yet faces shallow reserves and defense. Look for improvement next year when Treeberger becomes eligible.
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Oklahoma University
Sooners
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