Northwestern Wildcats Vacation Before Rose Bowl Trip
The Northwestern Wildcats, bound for the Rose Bowl against California on January 1, were guests at a Pasadena Christmas party and attended a Hollywood radio show. Despite bruising scrimmage the day before, coach Bob Voigts noted improvement but said timing and play perfection still need work.
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Dodgers favored to win 1949 National League pennant
A release from Eb bets Field home of the Brooklyn Dodgers surveys expert opinion predicting Brooklyn will capture the 1949 National League title. Writers from Daily News New York Times Sun Herald Tribune Post and others foresee strong shows from Branca Barney Shotten and a healthier lineup. Others note Boston Braves eyes and return of youth for the Dodgers with confidence. The Shrine game and Sugar Bowl notes follow with Kirby out for East in the New Year context.
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Gar Wood retires from piloting Harmsworth boats
Gar Wood, eight time winner of the Harmsworth International Speedboat Trophy, said he is through piloting water speedsters but will enter a boat in the 1949 renewal. The challenge deadline for the race is January 1.
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Yankees Win Grid Battle
The Northern College All-Stars defeated the South 19 to 13 in the 11th Blue Gray game in Montgomery Alabama. Finn and Heck connected for two scores as fumbles by the South sparked the North's win in icy conditions before about 15 000 fans.
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Weather Impacts Idaho Birds as Officials Feed Pheasants
Idaho Fish and Game officials monitor winter conditions affecting upland birds. Maurice Lundy notes losses are low while emergency feeding continues. Jerome Red and Gun Club and Shoshone programs operate with local clubs expanding statewide. Guidance includes scattering grain away from roads and clearing snow before feeding.
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Wake Forest Sets Up Clash With Baylor in Dixie Bowl
Wake Forest plans a flashy backfield and top end to face Baylor in the Dixie Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Deacons shifted from the single wing to the T formation this season under coach Peahead Walker, a move he once resisted.
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Reiser Poised for 1949 Braves Role in Pennant Push
New York reports Pete Reiser known as the pistol expects to play all 154 games for the Boston Braves next season. Billy Southworth counts on him to help defend the National League title despite recent disinterest with the Dodgers. Ballots close next week for the Sullivan Award with Bob Mathias tipped as the likely winner for amateur athlete of the year.
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Pepper Martin Named Manager of Miami Tourists
John Leo nard Pepper Martin, famed Gas House Gang base stealer, is named a non playing manager for the Miami Tourists in the Florida International League on a one year contract. He will report in February to arrange spring training in Vero Beach, with the team signing a working agreement with Brooklyn Dodgers Ft Worth in the Texas League. Martin, 44, recently worked with the Dodgers scouting staff and briefly played as a place kicker for the Dodger football team before a leg injury.
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Cal Eleven Given Two Day Layoff
UC Berkeley coach Lynn Waldorf dismissed the football squad for a two day Christmas holiday saying the players are far behind regular season form. He added the Bears are catching up and will resume light work Friday ahead of the Rose Bowl matchup with Northwestern on New Year’s Day. Team will reconvene in Riverside Monday for intensified training.
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Pappy) Waldorf
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Sled dog races set four events in Idaho this year
Everett Heseman of the Dog Mushers club announces a Jan 8 race at the Roberts Ice Bowl 15 miles north of Idaho Falls. The series includes Feb 12-13 in McCall Feb 22 in Ashton for the American Dog derby and Feb 26-27 in Sun Valley. Races draw thousands of spectators.
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