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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1950
Page
24
New York November 29 United Press All-America football team for 1950 lists strong bowl favorites including the Bears and Sooners. The article notes the point system and top selections, with details on voting thresholds and headlining players headed for national recognition.
Doak Walker of the Detroit Lions sports a square toed ankle fitting shoe during kicking duties after converting an extra point. The former SMU All America is the Lions’ versatile kicker and place kicker in one.
Lanky Russ Christopher the relief hurler who helped the Cleveland Indians win the 1948 AL flag may pitch again. He is recovering from heart surgery caused by childhood rheumatic fever and convalescing at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. His surgeon said he can lead a normal life and may be able to pitch again, though it is not probable. He will return to San Diego and decide about his baseball future next spring.
California Oklahoma Texas Clemson lead early favorites for major bowls. Rose clash California vs Michigan. Sugar Oklahoma vs Kentucky. Cotton Texas vs Tennessee. Orange Miami vs Clemson. Washington & Lee awaits Gator opponent with Wyoming or Tulsa possible. Alabama Nebraska declined bowls.
John Carroll University star fullback Carl Taseff earns a backfield spot on the first All-Catholic All-America team chosen by the National Catholic Welfare Conference in Washington. He is the nation’s second leading scorer, joining Notre Dame’s Bob Williams Ollie Matson of San Francisco and George Masaco of Los Angeles Loyola in the backfield.
Cleveland Barons host New Haven Eagles in a game spotlighting Johnny Holota in a New Haven uniform while Barons miss Ken Schultz who injured his shoulder in Pittsburgh last week.
The Akron district Golden Gloves boxing tournament will be held January 10, 17 and 24. Fighters from Summit Portage Medina and Wayne counties are eligible to enter.
McKinley High School ticket office opens today for pickup of basketball game tickets at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse. Assistant city athletic coordinator Chuck Wright will be available until 4 30 p m.
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