Athlete of the Year in Central New York
The central New York Sports scene names Joey DeJohn the Athlete of the Year. DeJohn, a middleweight, scored twelve knockouts and beat notable rivals including Sonny Horne and Len Taglia, with a growing professional profile and a planned 1949 slate featuring top contenders. Barone also rises in national rankings, while Anton Randik is billed for a potential DeJohn bout in Buffalo.
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New York
Joey Delohh
Joey
I* Priest
Sonny Horne
Horne
Buffalo
SymaenKe
Tta
Soln
Wuit Anton Randik
Chicago
Anton
Carmen de John
Fandik
DeJonn
Buffel
Buffala
Joe Netro
DeJohn
Bowl weather may mar New Year's Day grid battles
Rain threatens several bowl games on New Year's Day with heavy skies forecast for the Shrine, Orange, Sugar, and other bowls. Athletes from Northwestern to California and Oklahoma to North Carolina face uncertain conditions as organizers plan for large crowds and substantial proceeds for Shrine hospitals.
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Shrine
Alvo Xeeven Bo
Can
Northwestern
Bya
Pacific Coast
California
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Oregon
Georgia
Clemson
Missouri
Villanova
Novara
Stan Meath
Baylor
Wake’ Forest
William and Mary
Okla Jama A
Prairie View
Fairbanks
Alaska
Nolo
Ladd Piel
Agein
University of Alaska
Cam
Tampa
Fla
Missouri Valley
St. Thomas
West Virginia
Texas
el Paso
Drake
Phoenix
Aud
Occidental
Colorado
Fresno
Calif
Bettter
Pasadena
New Orleans
Dallas
Tex
Jacksonville
Pla
Memphis
Tenn
Birmingham
Ala
San Diego
Tate Okies
Hani
Dean and Custis and the 1949 Syracuse grid balance
The piece lauds Seb Mean of Cornell as Dean and Custis’s standout and highlights Cornell’s season turning points. It mentions the passer Pesos and the Orange, notes the Fact Finders Committee headed by Chancellor Willem Tolley to review Syracuse football, and foresees continued planning for 1949 with emphasis on stability and forward momentum.
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Willem = Tolley
Sisse
Syracuse
Queson
Bill Orange
Jewel Ens
Ase Mall
Karall
Cornell Named Team of the Year in Central New York Football
The article honors Cornell as Team of the Year in Central New York football, noting a strong season with only one defeat to West Point. It highlights Syracuse’s basketball progress, Ed Shokes as Baseball Player of the Year, and mentions standout athletes from St. Vincent’s and Central, plus ongoing league changes and management shifts in Syracuse.
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Lawrence J. Sreddy
Syracuse
Farewil
Central New York
Central New Yorks
Seb Mean
Corneil
Michdne Cornel
Cornell Football News
Letty James
West Point
Pets
Syracuse Cheefs
Syracuse Nats
Yesr
Syracuseoxicles
Rod Clete
Joe McDenziel
Sel Ung
Roy Simmons
Ed Shokes
Clyde Vollmer
Eddie Will
Feas
Billy Jenkins
St. Vincent's
Gaport Sar
Baskettahip
Badin
Central
MacArthur Stadiumy
William Hofmann Dake
Ang Generaly
Vith
Las Allis Selains
Rae
New York State
Wamner
Mildred Scott Posts High Total in GE Electronics Meet
Mildred Scott posted a high total of 604 in the GE Electronics event. Other top scorers included Langue with 174 168 and 152, Mary Brennan second with 838, Anne Chemansky third with 437. Delia Shel had no scoring, while Alive Chazhanjian scored 210 and Marlon Mathews 202.
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Melured Sare
Electronics ‘Namer
Langue
Postilmg
Mary Brennan Owas
Anne Chemansky
Delia Shel
Chazhanjian
Marlon Mathews
Unclear Sports Standings Draft Sparks Confusion
An OCR dated fragment outlines National League standings and mentions teams and players in a jumbled sequence. It references Biden and several proper nouns with scattered scores, schedules, and a Spurs related note, but the text is fragmented and lacks coherent events.
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Bnet Es
Hyena
Eden
SCE
Pavel Ies
Sheba Ean
Ty Waterisa
Dana Asis
Tom
Spurs
Business Men
Dowling Leogue
Crandell Leads Orange at Tight Fight in Syracuse Arena
Crandell’s dramatic debut for Syracuse University fresh man Mar Crandell stops Art Sin in a late exchange drawing a crowd of 2,619 as high school betting on contests sparks a major scandal, with officials calling for action to curb illegal gambling in school sports.
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CONAL
Syracuse
Uni- Varsity
Mar Crandett
Bouy
Belind
University of Miami
Vandal
Champ Hare
Roy Simmons
Crandell
Crandel
Jett Sney
Janel Miso
Lacy
Sheesyening
Intercollegials
Harrisburg
Onicad
Otter Syracuse
Mark N. Punk
Wesern Pennsylvania
Dim Huba
Gerry Au
Sai Claip
Ray Fine
Fank
Sears
Penn State
Alumi
Ware
Billy Wihames
University of Vorginia
Jaghtin Benleet
Lean weiehi-Crandell
Phils Cather Improbable Scherffing Controversy Rumor
A garbled report cites Phillies catcher lamenting Scheffing and a Chicago link. Names and places are unclear, but the piece references tension around pitching and management in a stormy press context.
Georgia Coach Wally Butts Laments Season Struggles
Georgia football coach Wally Butts voices gloom over the team’s performance amid upcoming clash with Texas Longhorns in five days. He calls the squad miserable and notes a rough mood around practice as the Bulldogs prepare for a tough battle and possible comeback, with optimism tempered by recent results.
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Miami Beact
WPI
Wally Butts
Georgia
Wsery
Nnne
Calis
Butts
Bulldogs
Texas Longhorns
Prophet of
Gronm
Texas
Sooners Rely On Mitchell For Sugar Bowl
Oklahoma faces North Carolina in the Sugar Bowl with quarterback Jack Mitchell as the focal point. Coach Bud Wilkinson notes Mitchell’s strong play and potential impact as the team prepares for the January 7 game in Biloxi.
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Biloxi
Oklahoma
North Carolina Tarheels
Jack Mitchell
Looney
Bud Wilkinson
Oda
Mitchell
Wilkinson
Junior Wightman iNet Squad Named
A list of youth stars named to the Junior Wightman iNet Squad spans Galileenia and regional clubs. The nine named players include Barbara Jane Scariest, Maureen Callerine Connally, Sana Mosca, Jovephy May, and Dorothy Wale pman, with provides from San Diego Coral Gables Berkeley and other locales.
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SRW
Yuri
Sunior
Law Pontus Association
Galileenia
Tene
Baltimore
Neney Aimor
Dallas
Adriehne Sjoldberg Ayaces
Barbara Jane Scariest
Ballumore
Beverly Joyce Baker
Sana Mosca
Cali
Barbara Beeker
Penvia
Til
Maureen Callerine Connally
San Diego
Aisa
Laur
Low Jatin
Coral Gables
Fla
Blame Lewscki
Hai
Kanek
Mich
Marjone McCord
Berkeley
Cality Path Pale
Wout Worth
Voss
Tuan Andress Sinn
Jovephy
May
Dorothy Wale Pman
Chicana
Young Tennis Star Seals Indoor Crown in Clear Victory
A 15 year old girl defeats Elamsi Lewicki 6-4 6-0 to defend her national indoor singles title. She dominates the last 12 games on the wood covered courts, extending her winning streak to a second straight indoor crown.
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Ewestnet Ild
Mass
Lawia Lou Jai
Fea Mallywonndt
Elamsi Lewicki
Hamiranick
Mielty
Onder Else
Podolak to Wrestle Here in Syracuse Showdown
Walter Podolak the Golden Superman faces a strong slate led by Ethelbert Man Mountain Morgan and Wladislaw Tallingt at the Syracuse arena. Opponents include a 325 pounder Moraan from Georgia Creek Kentucky and another 300 pounder popular in past shows.
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Iwresul
Syracuse
Senet
Matinen
Walter Podolak
Golden Superman
Lon
Wily Ethelbert
Morgan
Wladislaw
Eynonastie
Hicks
Previo
Parheels Ready Despite Conditions Say Coach Snavely
North Carolina prepares for New Year’s Day action as Chaney Tustice and Hosea Rodgers lead the two hour workout. Coach Carl Snavely expressed satisfaction with the team’s showing in varied weather, noting their performance in dawn and cold conditions.
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Vammond
North Garolina
Ney
Chaney Tustice
Hosea Rodgers
North Carolina
Carl Snavely
Nuggets Edge Hammond in Close Late Basketball Tilt
Denver fought back from a deficit to lead 61 83 with three minutes left as Ward Gibson scored 13 for the Nuggets. Hammond’s club trimmed the margin late but Denver held on for the win in a high tension national game.
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Denver Nuggets
Hammond
Denver
Hammond Buccaveers
Nuigaels
Carpenter
Glamack
Patsick
Mammond
Oi Denyed
Sahel & A
Uda
Schayes and Cervi Lead Nats Past Tri-City Blackhawks
Dolph Schayes scored 28 points and Al Cervi contributed 17 as the Syracuse Nationals beat the Tri-Cities Blackhawks 93 to 81 before 2,587 fans at the Coliseum. McDermott managed four points while Macknowski and Otten added key low posts in the late stretch.
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Syracuse Nationals
Coure
Blackhawks
Coliseum
Nats
Syracuse
Dolph Schayes
Canery
Hanaon
al Cervi
Gy Biyi
Bobby McDermott
McDermost
Cervi
Schayes
Ure Moline
Don Guten
McDermott
Otten
Tri-Cities
Roy Yews
Pseymane
Yas Olien
Ratkovicz
Macknowski
O'Keeffe
tosKure
Billy Gabor
If T
Acto
Rose Bowl Tickets Sell High on Resale Market
Pasadena chatter notes Rose Bowl tickets listed for 50 dollars, well above the 36.50 regulation price, with market speeds reflecting demand for the Michigan versus Southern California showdown. Injured players Ed Peterson and Hank O Keeffe were limited, leaving seven Sat action participants. The Packers beat Waterloo as Syracuse’s Anderson and Byam Ames boosted leap standings.
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Pasadena
Gall
Michigan
Ith
Ed Person
Hank O'Keeffe
Syracusans
Silitrait
Anderson
Packers
Waterloo
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Chet Vinel
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Mirakdy
Atlanian
Love Iron
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Aubigs
Tim Bow Foothill
Gana Wetween
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Wight
Don Burson
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Custis
Cornel
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Pesos
Yeas Tne Orange
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Andreas Floess
Mildred Scott
Kayo
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Mikel
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Sem Tidett
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Sooners
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