Syracuse Meets Michigan State In New Year’s Eve Basketball Fight
Lawrence J. Skiddy notes Syracuse coach Lew Andreas eyes a victory over Michigan State, last year’s 22-4 Orange foe, in the year end showdown at the armory. Rivalry with Ben Van Alstyne and coaching staff changes since 1946 shape the anticipation as tickets reportedly remain available.
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Colgate
General Taylor Wins Support for ND Army Game Change
General Taylor urged college leaders to prioritize education over football spectacle. Notre Dame and West Point agreed to de emphasize the annual clash, scheduling the 1947 game at South Bend, and suspending meetings in 1948 and 1949.
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Army Setups Stirring Moves for McChesney Blaik Jones
The story reports ongoing chatter that Col Lawrence McChesney and coach Earl Blaik may move to new roles. Jones could become Missouri Valley Conference commissioner while Blaik is linked to Cornell or Dartmouth coaching. Jones likely stays at West Point for three more years. Blaik’s Army career may end Dec 31, 1949, with retirement possible.
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Michigan State Faces Syracuse In New Year Rubber Battle
Michigan State and Syracuse, each with five wins, prepare for a New Year’s Eve showdown at the Armory on W. Jefferson Street. Spartans seek revenge for last season’s 76-48 loss as 5,000 fans expected, with key players Roberts Waldron White Geahan Lumsden and Mazza leading the lineup. Syracuse eyes an eighth straight victory after closely watched wins over Rochester Bowling Green and a prior setback to Michigan.
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Rhode Island Rams Aim for 100-Point Pace at Madison Square Garden
Rhode Island State College basketball trims vacation to prep for a big showdown with St. John's in New York City. Coach Frank Keaney pushes two daily workouts as the Rams boast an 108-point-per-game average and look to impress in the Big Game while recalling past NIT runs.
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Kentucky Wildcats Upset by Oklahoma in Sugar Bowl Shock
Oklahoma A and M handed Kentucky a 37-31 defeat in the Sugar Bowl surprising the previously top ranked Wildcats who had ridden a 26 game winning streak and been favored to win the national title. The Aggies edged ahead 22-19 at halftime and kept Kentucky from reclaiming the lead.
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Armory Caps Capacity at 4300 for Games
Armory officials and Syracuse University will regulate attendance to avoid danger in case of fire. The W Jefferson St Armory drill shed now has a sealing capacity of 4300 instead of 5900 with seven exits to allow evacuation in five minutes as per Col William A Barry of the New York State Guard.
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Trojans Defeat L I U but N Y U Holds Fort
In a Madison Square Garden doubleheader, Southern California beat Long Island University 49 to 40 in a dull opener. Don Barksdale sparked N Y U with an 11 point burst early, helping the Violets build a 23 to 5 lead that grew to 37 to 19 at halftime.
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King George Becomes Patron of 1948 Olympic Games
London reports King George consented to serve as patron of the 1948 Olympic Games. Lt. Col. Bevan, organizing secretary, noted the king was also asked to officially open the Games, as King Edward VII did in 1918. In 1936 Adolf Hitler held the honor during Berlin.
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College Basketball Scores From Regional Meetups
The roundup lists numerous college basketball results across regions. Notable outcomes include Louisiana State 54 over Tulane 51, Indiana Central 47 over North Carolina State 58, and Colorado teams like Oklahoma A M 37 over Kentucky 31, with many other results showing scores and opponents across the Southwest Midwest and Far West sections.
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Boxing results roundup from Associated Press actions
Summary of several 15 round and 10 round bouts across cities including New York Newark Chicago Lewiston Omaha and Kansas City. Notable outcomes include Billy Arnold outpointing Jerry Florello and Abe Cestac defeating Clarence Brown by technical knockout. Franklin Frankie Ross defeated Eddie Letourneau in Lewiston.
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Abe Cestac
Argentina
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Indianapolis
Umpires to Dine at Syracuse Dinner Meeting
Syracuse chapter of the New York State Umpires Association holds its annual dinner meeting Sunday afternoon at Alello’s 1400 Grant Blvd. Dinner served at 1 30. A business meeting and election of officers will follow.
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Bowling leader tops Ladies Major League score tally
Beryle Vanderbook led the Ladies Major Bowling League last night with a score of 575 as the team hit high marks in a strong showing.
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Beryle Vanderbook
Ottawa Forum withdraws injunction against Bisons raid
In Ottawa a U P report states the Ottawa Forum Company dropped its injunction against the Buffalo Bisons of the American Hockey League. The move reopens talks on new arrangements affecting player transfers from the Ottawa Senators and other amateur clubs, seen as favorable to Canadian amateur players seeking US pro teams.
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Pirro No. 2 Five Takes Sixth Place
The Pirros No. 2 finished sixth in the city bowling tournament at P I A Valleys after a 423 handicap. The Skylights lead with 3,295 handicap and 2,905 actual pins.
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Sauer's Homer Gives Rosabell Plumbers
Sauer's homer in the 10th inning followed by Ed Sauer on base led the Rosabell Plumbers to a 4-2 win over Samp son Motors at Arroyo Park in Los Angeles.
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Crowley Resigns to Lead Rockets Bid for Chicago
Sleepy Jim Crowley quits as All-America Conference commissioner to become head coach and executive leader of the Chicago Rockets. Backed by William Toohey and John Brogan, the Rockets plan a $250,000 rebuild, courting talent from Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn and more as they challenge the Bears.
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Reliable Nick Dilella Leads Suburban Bowling Standings
Nick Dilella's Reliable team dominated the suburban division of the Greater Syracuse Bowling League last night by shutting out the Show Cases 3-0 to take first place. Vic Bozyck led individual scoring with 656, as Eastwood Sports Center posted 2,816 and Hiawathas 1,035 for top group game scores.
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Parochial League Leaders Hit Away Games
CO LEADERS Cathedral and St Lucy s travel to foes Friday. Cathedral invades St Patrick s court while St Lucy s meets St John the Evangelist at North High School for key matchups.
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Alwain’s Takes City Pin League Lead In Narrow Shift
In the City Bowling League Alwain’s rises to first as New Process Gear loses top spot after a three game series. Amos-Rice beats Gear 3 0 while Alwain’s sweeps Turners 3 0 Toal standings show Gearmakers dropping from first place with Alwain’s one game ahead. Paul Stein tops Turner scoring with 628 series along with several 600+ totals among other notable marks.
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Impeciato Emerges as Central High Football Coach Candidate
Impeciato May Coach At Central is the No. 1 candidate to replace Adam Markowski who resigned. He previously played end at Central, attended Western Maryland College, and served as a major with airborne infantry in Europe. Alumni and students are cool to him, though he aided Markowski when available from a government position last fall.
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Basketball Scores From Washington to Fort Wayne
A sports roundup lists scores across leagues with Washington leading Boston 70 to 60 and Philadelphia 62 to Pittsburgh 00. Rochester and Syracuse trail in the National League as Fort Wayne nips Youngstown 57 54.
Wyoming coach denies anti semitic remark during loss at Madison Square Garden
Ev Shelton of Wyoming defended his outburst after a 57 to 48 defeat, saying his comment about New York Jews was descriptive and not a racial slur. Nat Holman and Joe Lapchick urged caution as the incident drew strong reactions and calls for action from the coaching community.
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Bowling League Narrow Scores Shake City Division Night
In the Greater Syracuse Bowling League Adelphis beat Leading Spas 2 1 while Burzynski led a 2 1 victory for Deptula High over Adelphis. New Centrals toppled by Highways 2 1 and P A c Gt blanked Leading Spas 8 0. Multiple teams traded wins as leaders remained in top spots.
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Upsets Hit College Hoops On New Year Eve Card
Upsets shake the college basketball slate as Holy Cross falls to North Carolina State 58 to 42 in Indianapolis. Earlier, Oklahoma A&M beats Kentucky 37 to 31 in New Orleans. Harvard routs Indiana Central 58 to 7. The action also features Butler at Northwestern and other pre Sugar Bowl eve games.
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Bridges bowls 100 games in 11 hours 40 minutes
Pontiac driver Bud Bridges rested after bowling 100 games in 11 hours 40 minutes. He averaged 182.1 over 27 games with a high of 245 and 435 pins, logging 18,28 pins and using 1,722 balls weighing 17,552 pounds. He called the feat a secret ambition.
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Rochester Buys O'Brien from Pirates in 1947 deal
Outfielder Tommy O'Brien of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sold outright to the Rochester club of the International League, announced by General Manager Roy Hamey. O'Brien was to join Pittsburgh this spring after a season with Hollywood in the Pacific Coast League, but Billy Herman opted not to fit him into the Pirates 1947 plans with eight other outfielders on the roster.
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Rickey to Speak at College Baseball Coaches Meeting
Branch Rickey general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers will address the annual meeting of the American Association of College Baseball Coaches in Hamilton. Maj. Paul Amen of the U.S. Military Academy announced Rickey accepted the invitation to speak at the two day gathering beginning January 6.
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