Stephens Key to Tucson Victory Hopes in 1949-50
Hank Squire analyzes Tucson high school basketball with coach Bud Doolen. Star center Paul Stephens, 6'10", is pivotal after Emil Rey's departure. Stephens faces frequent fouling, and Doolen must adapt to protect and utilize his big man for a successful season.
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Kid Flu
Big Boy
Badgers
Duncan
Carl Meyer
Gary Wade
Player Rebellion Reported Hushed Before It Hit Print
Eddie Briez reports of a major league player rebellion rumor once hushed before publication. Tommy Harmon turned pro earning 3200 dollars in radio broadcasts and personal appearances in the prior two weeks. The Washington massacre yesterday sparked a historic football feud.
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Player Rebellion
Eddie Brietz
New York
Tommy Harmon
Washington
Border Circuit Hoop Campaign Ready To Start
The Border conference basketball season opens this week with five of six teams in action. Non conference warm ups include Arizona State Teachers College at Flagstaff sweeping Snow College Ephraim. Schedule shows New Mexico vs New Mexico Aggies in Las Cruces, Texas Mines in El Paso, and Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe. Arizona opens at Flagstaff December 16.
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Associated Press
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Flagstaff
Snow College of Ephraim
University of New Mexico
New Mexico Aggies
Las Cruces
Texas Mines
el Paso
Tempe
University of Arizona
Tucson
Aggies Draw Fordham in Cotton Bowl Bid
New York December 9 The Texas Aggies accepted a Cotton Bowl invitation after SMU withdrew in favor of the Aggies. Aggies tied for Southwest title after SMU beat Rice 7 6. A&M beat SMU 19 7 on November 9. Notre Dame defeated USC 10 6 in Los Angeles. Texas beat Florida 26 0. Auburn edged Villanova 13 10. South Carolina crushed The Citadel 31 6. Texas Tech edged San Francisco 23 21.
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Fordham
Aggies
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Citadel
Texas Tech
San Francisco
Mexico Issues Stamp to Fight Malaria Funds
Mexico issues a charity stamp to raise funds for malaria control with proceeds supporting public health programs. Officials announce the stamp will aid vector control, treatment outreach, and vaccine research across affected regions.
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Mexico
Al Sharps Lip Reader Work-out Incident
Atlanta sportswriter Al Sharp hired a lip reader to decipher baseball huddles then backed off 20 paces calling him a so and so. The reader charged in and Sharp realized he had the real McCoy following the exchange.
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al Sharp
Atlanta
McCoy
Why should Judge Landis resign at Atlanta meeting
The letter questions Judge Landis credibility after photos from the Atlanta gathering show him enjoying himself with a drum-stick at the banquet and surrounded by striking companions. It mocks his stance and parodies him with a Gilbert and Sullivan verse while praising him as a good judge.
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Atlanta
B. B. Public
Auburn guard Mills ends varsity career vs Villanova
Ernest Mills wearing number 28 played his 28th and final varsity game for Auburn against Villanova. Summit New Jersey native Mills started his farewell appearance as Ken Overlin drew attention from a Broadway musical chorus watching Steve Belloise train.
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Ernest Mills
Auburn
Villanova
Summit
N. J
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Steve Belloise
Mickey Owen’s riot tale links to Dodgers move
The passage notes Mickey Owen joined the Dodgers after a clash involving Leo Durocher in Brooklyn last June. It also mentions Durocher and Larry MacPhail favor fighters whom they can recruit, praising Owen’s bold action.
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Mickey Owen
Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Durocher
Larry MacPhail
Time Marches On as 1940 Brings Two Thanksgivings
The era marks a rare calendar note with an extra Thanksgiving in the year 1940. Observers note how a second Thanksgiving occurred in November, a historical curiosity amid a period of national strain and shifts in public life.
Man crafts canes from 550 and 350 pieces of wood
George Gove of North Searsport Maine has created two canes built from more than 50 kinds of wood each. One cane contains 550 pieces and the other 350 pieces, reflecting a diverse material collection.
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Searsmont
Me. U.P
George Gove
Bears rout Redskins 73 0 to set NFL title record
Chicago Bears crushed the Washington Redskins 73 to 0 in the NFL playoff for the title, with 36 034 spectators watching as Bill Osmanski ran 68 yards for the opening TD. The game produced multiple records including points, lost footballs, and prize money payouts to players.
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Chicago
Bears
Washington Redskins
Big Bears
Redskins
Bill Osmanski
Invaders
15 000 Rose Bowl Tickets On Sale
Pasadena officials announced 15 000 Rose Bowl tickets will go on public sale Wednesday for the Nebraska Stanford game on New Year’s Day. Tickets priced at 4.40 with a four ticket limit per purchaser will be sold cash only at 8 30 a m outside the Rose Bowl, as the rest of the 72 000 seats were filled by applications.
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Pasadena
Calif
U.P
Rose Bowl
Cape Cod Vista Popular Tower Draws Visitors
Forestry officials report that during the past summer 4 282 visitors from 41 states and 12 foreign nations climbed the forest fire observation tower to view the lower Cape Cod panorama in Wellfleet Massachusetts.
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Cape Cod
South Wellfleet, Mass
U.P
AAU Restores Amateur Rank of Luisetti
Angelo Hank Luisetti won reinstatement to amateur status after a brief film pay period. The A A U overruled its registration panel and restored his eligibility, citing sufficient punishment already served. The Western convention also discussed track timing changes and policies affecting players like Tom Harmon.
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Angelo
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Board of Governors
Charles F. Hunter
San Francisco
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Harmon
American Olympic Association
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Reich
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Berlin
Phoenix Gridmen Lose By One Point
St. Marys high school Phoenix fell 8 to 7 to Mt. Carmel of Los Angeles when a last minute safety decided the southwest Catholic football league title. Quarterback Larry led Mt. Carmel in the hard fought contest played yesterday in Phoenix.
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Mt. Carmel High
Los Angeles
Larry
Notre Dame finishes with USC then picnics with rodeo in Arizona
Notre Dame’s football team, fresh from a 10 to 6 win over USC, relaxed at Litchfield Park Arizona. The squad rode into the mountains for a picnic and planned to watch a rodeo before resuming travel to South Bend via Phoenix at 8 45 p m. The win turned a mediocre season into success despite a late close call as USC defensive miscues and Notre Dame’s drives produced the scoring.
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Notre Dame
University of Southern California
South Bend
Phoenix
Trojans
Arizona Poloists Sweep Eighth Cavalry in Fort Bliss Series
The University of Arizona poloists won 9 2 yesterday and 9 6 on Saturday against the Eighth Cavalry at Fort Bliss led by Jimmy Taylor and Bill Dent. Arizona prepares for a two game set with New Mexico Military Institute, a longtime tough opponent, marking the start of the season series.
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Army
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Bill Dent
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Dent
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Harry Wilson
Arizona
West Point
Institute
Reynolds of St Mary's Safety Sets Invaders Two Points
Reynolds of St Mary's stepped out of bounds during a punt in the end zone, awarding the opposing team a safety and two points. The play altered the score late in the game and energized the visiting squad.
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St. Mary’s
Invaders
Hawaii Gridiron Beats San Diego 33 to 7 in Honolulu
The Hawaii Rainbows overwhelmed San Diego State 33 to 7 before 23 000 fans in Honolulu. Joe Kalukukui scored a TD on the opening drive with Buddy Abreau converting, Kalukukui and Collins connected for two shovel passes to TDs, and Axel Wilen and Harry Chock added long runs. San Diego sacked for two interceptions as rain fell throughout the game. The Aztecs depart for the mainland Thursday aboard the Matsonia.
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San Diego State
University of Hawaii
Roaring Rainbows
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Hawaii
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Buddy Abreau
George Kita
Jim Sims
Kalukukui
Collins
Axel Wilen
Harry Chock
Matsonia
The Earth Described as Oblate Spheroid Shape
A scientific description states the earth is an oblate spheroid. The term implies the planet is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator, a finding supported by measurements and geodetic studies.
VOLS HAVE 43 VICTORIES AND ONLY SIX DEFEATS
New York December 9 Tennessee leads major college teams over five seasons with 43 victories, six losses and three ties. The Volunteers outscored opponents 1,160 to 155 in 52 games, averaging 21.55 points per game while allowing 3.65 per game by Santa Clara’s defense.
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Pittsburgh
Boston Bees Likely to Change Ownership Leaders Remain
Boston Bees near sale to Albert H. Powell who plans to complete negotiations soon. Bob Quinn to stay as general manager if he is persuaded. C F Adams confirms price agreement but minor details pending. Adams previously stepped in with funds in 1935 and owns Suffolk Downs racetrack.
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Boston Bees
Albert H. Powell
New Haven
C. F. Adams
Powell
Boston Club
Adams
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Suffolk Downs
Bicycles with Small Motors Rise in Great Britain
The use of motor assisted bicycles is growing in Great Britain as more riders adopt compact motorized cycles. Authorities note rising numbers of such bikes on urban roads and commuter routes, prompting discussions on safety and regulation.
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Great Britain
Taylor and Stowe Dominate Pima Pistol Medal Matches
Members of the Pima Pistol club held two medal matches with J. M. Taylor winning the center fire national match plus a personal handicap, and Merle Stowe taking the small bore national event plus standard club handicaps. Taylor posted 254 actual with a 45 handicap for a 299 score. Stowe’s results followed, listing various shooters and scores in both events.
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Pima Pistol Club
J. M. Taylor
Merle Stowe
Stowe
Taylor
TEI Insta Aevce
Teeous
Ae Tracy Nanintetlsalimeastiomeesis
Mansfeld
Wyatt
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