Wildcats and Fliers Tangle Here Again Tonight
Morse, veteran of bombing missions over Germany, nearly joined the East-West Shrine game after a telegram invited him. Coach Casteel and Hollingbery of the Western squad praised Morse as a crackerjack end matching top college players, with comparisons to Henry Stanton.
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Boyd Morse
Germany
Wildcats
San Francisco
Morse
New York
Mike Casteel
Percy Lacey
Casteel
Hollingbery
Stanton
Washington State
Henry Stanton
Arizona
University of Arizona Tops Williams Field 50 47 in Opener
The Arizona Wildcats opened their cage season with a 50 to 47 victory over the Williams Field Fliers. Center Bill Elder led with 16 points and rebounding, while Stundall added 10 and Genung 9 for the Cats. Johnson paced Williams with 12, and Charley Strasbaugh scored 9.
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Bill Lucas
University of Arizona Wildcats
Williams Field Fliers
Wildcats
Cats
Bill Elder
University of Oregon
Elder
Wildcat
Stundall
George Genung
Johnny McIntyre
R. D. Johnson
Williams
Soldiers
Charley Strasbaugh
Ohio
Udall
Bill Thompson
McIntyre
Benson High Bobcats
Marana
Dell Haverty
Bobcats
Bob Honen
Arizona
F Genung
Eeeeeeerses Troutz
F Elder
Cseeeeeres
Borodkin
Mortensen
Ereeeeee
Bradford
Williams Field
Johnson
R.D
R.C
Wagner
Morris
Orneceseee Slaughter
Eccencce Strasbaugh
Conard
Thompson
Slagle, Patten
Adam Walsh First Year Crowned Pro Coach Of Cleveland Rams
Cleveland December report notes Adam Walsh, new head of the Cleveland Rams, becoming the first pro coach to win a sectional title in his first season after coming from college ranks. It contrasts with Patsy Clark and Dutch Bergman who waited years. The piece also mentions a snow removal truck incident and quips about local figure Jeff Heath.
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Hugh Fullerton
Cleveland
Adam Walsh
Cleveland Rams
Washington Redskins
Patsy Clark
Dutch Bergman
Nelson rejects African golf offer
Chicago paper reports Nelson declined a proposed African golf arrangement. The terse note questions if he said or meant anything resembling a request to fade away.
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Chicago
Nelson
Bert Bell Sees Competition Boost in National League
Bert Bell argues that rivalry improves the National League highlighting ten teams in the circuit. Optimism notes include Chuck Hostetler discussing contract talks after the World Series. Also: high school attendance figures, a seven foot one inch basketball center at New Mexico School of Mines, and player position changes for Bob Rayner.
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Bert Bell
Bert
Chuck Hostetler
Detroit
Jack Zeller
Paul Brown
Massilon
Matty Brescia
Polar Tech
New Mexico School of Mines
Emmett Morganthaler
Note of frankness on the evils of perity
Branch Rickey recalled a minor leaguer who claimed he could spend 200000 dollars on ball players. Rickey said he attempted to buy some players but the buyer refused after price tags were set.
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Brook- Bn
Rickey
Dope Sunday Playoff Stats Draw Jitters for Fans
In ten regular season games Washington amassed 3549 yards and Cleveland 3546. The Rams averaged 46 yards per rush while the Redskins averaged 43. Sammy Baugh set new team and individual completion records, with Bob Waterfield close in yardage on fewer attempts and three more TDs. Waterfield also ranked high in interceptions. No matter how
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Washington
Cleveland
Rams
Redskins
Sammy Baugh
Bob Waterfield
Waterfield
Sammy
Bob
Enke and Richmond Return to Arizona After Navy Play
Fred Enke Jr and Lincoln Richmond, Tucson High alums, declined Annapolis football offers and will return to the university. In the Navy base at Norman Oklahoma, Enke starred in football as a triple threat, with Richmond as a skilled receiver and basketball standout. Arizona coaches welcome them back to bolster football, basketball and baseball programs.
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Fred Enke
Lincoln Richmond
Tucson
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Norman, Okla
Enke
Richmond
Norman
Mike Casteel
University
Pop” McKale
Arizona
Rivalry Game Returns as Trojans Meet Irish in 1946
The Trojans and the Irish renew their classic gridiron clash on November 30 1946 at South Bend after wartime cancellation. The following season Notre Dame travels west to face Southern California in the Coliseum, a sought after return to the traditional matchup.
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Trojans
South Bend
Coliseum
Phoenix Junior College Triumphs
Phoenix junior college edged Glendale junior college 46 43 in a hard fought basketball game the first of a weekend series. Don Douthit and Les Metzger each scored 14 for Phoenix Witche led Glendale with 13 points and the teams met again that night.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Junior College
Glendale
Calif
Rams Draw Crowds But Gate Won’t Cover Costs
A large crowd attends the game but the Rams struggle to break even as gate receipts fail to cover expenses. Home team faces financial strain despite strong attendance.
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Rams
Miss Bank and Piggin String Set for Billito Race Card
Racing at Billito Race Track features Miss Bank Piggin String and Lady Lee in a sprint focused program with eight races headlined by a 330 yard event. The card lists horses, weights and entries across distances from 330 to 440 yards plus a mile and one sixteenth finale, with Robby Ruffin and Johnny Greco noted for a Madison Square Garden draw a year ago.
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Billito Race Track
North First Avenue
Miss Bank
Piggin String
Lady Lee
Billito
Melville Haskell
Buster
Eagle Pass
Queeny
Railbirds
Bartender
Buster Brown
Bar Fly
Joe II
Nojoqui
Paisana Northington
Roper
Long Gone
Big Chief
Indio
Jake
Blackout
Little Texas
Ray Joe
Red Dust
Shoofly II
Brown Lady
Ladybug B
Midnight Lad
Oklahoma John
Redeem
Tio
Shasta Battle
Doc Lang
Double Witch
Mystic Rumble
Tropic Zone
Join Issue
Bendis
Thixton
Brown Splash
Tibo
Moalee
Scriptline
Wing O’blue
Fair Warrior
Sky Shoot
Slipover
Sky Nurse
Louis A. Miriam
Rocky Brush
Pontifract
Mill Bank
Nottingham
Robby Ruffin
Johnny Greco
Madison Square Garden
Pre-Tourney Favorites Upset in State Meet
In Phoenix at the Phoenix Country Club second round action sees only one pre-tournament favorite still alive. Tom Lambie advances after beating Knox Corbett. defending champ Norman Norred falls to C. D. Miller. Remaining pairings include Hopwood, Madison, La Prade, Bannister, Daniels, Lambie, Upton. The 36-hole final is set for tomorrow.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Country Club
Tom Lambie
Palo Alto
Calif
Lambie
Knox Corbett
Tucson
Norman Norred
Globe
C. D. Miller
Yuma
Earl Mayer
Kim Bannister
Bob Goldwater
Richard Hopwood
Howard Teeter
Los Angeles
Gray Madison
Joe Kosko
Loren la Prade
Bob Shelor
George Daniels
Dr. H. G. Kershaw
C. A. Upton
Milled
Hopwood
Madison
la Prade
Bannister
Daniels
Upton
Oakland Player Signed By Phils
Pete Ambrose third baseman from Oakland California has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. Ambrose, just released from the Navy, played with the Livermore naval base during service.
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Philadelphia
Pete Ambrose
Oakland
Calif
Philadelphia Phillies
Ambrose
Navy
Livermore
Panthers Face Bowie Quintet in Amphitheatre Duel Tonight
The Panthers host Bowie in a late doubleheader after overcoming Willcox 37-34 in the previous game at their gym. Bowie defeated the Arizona School for the Deaf Sentinels 38-24 in the first half, with Sheffield scoring 18 for Bowie. George Sick led the Panthers with nine points. Willcox guard Johnson had 10 for Willcox.
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Panthers
George Sick
Johnson
Willcox
Sheffield
Bowie
Sentinels
Chet Vasey
Bud Wood
Chandler
Phoenix
Phoenix Union High
Coyotes
Virden
N. M
Miami
Kingman
Clifton
Ft. Thomas
Benson
Marana
North Phoenix
St. Mary's
Glendale
Mesa
Clarkdale
Wickenburg
Prescott
Duncan
Thatcher
St. Johns
Jerome
Safford
Morenci
OConner Named Vice President of Chicago White Sox
Leslie M. OConner, after 25 years as assistant commissioner of baseball, retires to join the Chicago White Sox as vice president succeeding Harry Graginer. A 56 year old former secretary treasurer, OConner helped draft Landis era decisions and ran the office during his vacations.
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Chicago
Leslie M. O'Conner
Chicago White Sox
Harry Graginer
O'Conner
Kenesaw M. Landis
Landis
Florida
Frankie Sink No 1 athlete of the year in AP poll
Three years ago Frankie Sink of Georgia was voted No 1 athlete of the year in an Associated Press poll.
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Frankie Sinkwich
Georgia
Associated Press
Badgers Edge Chandler In Hoop Contest
The Tucson Badgers narrowly defeated Chandler 26-23 after a back and forth game. Lee Carey scored late to seal victory as Chandler tied the game seconds earlier. Bud Wood led Chandler with six points for the visitors.
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Badgers Edge
Associated Press
Tucson Badgers
Chandler
Tucson
Chandler Wolves
Badgers
Lee Carey
Phoenix
North Phoenix High Mustangs
Mustangs
St. Mary’s Knights
Smith
F Vasey
Carey
Avereeseeesess Tolson
Dunlap
City Basketball Schedule Gives Upsets In Week Two
The City basketball league results include Les Beans beating the Little Foxes 32 30 at Armory gym. Upheaval includes Oury Park Tigers falling to Ochoa Center Raiders and other matchups as Bluejackets topple Hi Y and All Saints defeat Police Department Panthers. Schedule through Jan 2 listed with venues and matchups.
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Les Beans
Little Foxes
Armory Gymnasium
Oury Park Tigers
Ochoa Center
Raiders
Knights of DeMolay
R.A.T
Bluejackets
All Saints
Police Department Panthers
Tucson Laundry
Ochoa Center Hawks
Fl Centro Dons
Manhattan Chargers
City Recreation Department
Jr. Hi-Y
Davis-Monthan
Tucson Laundry Juniors
Ochoa Center Hornets
de- Molay Knights
Ochoa
Ochoa Center Rats
Carrillo Center
Hi-Y
Hawks
Les Beaus
Southside Veterans
el Centro Dons
Tucson Laundry Lions
Falcons
Beau Jack Wins Unanimous Decision Over Willie Joyce
Beau Jack, the former lightweight champion from Augusta, defeats Willie Joyce of Gary, Indiana by a unanimous 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Crowd unrest and divided ringside reaction follow the verdict with Joyce rising in late rounds and Jack earning a cut over his right eye. A rematch in February appears likely.
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Ted Meier
New York
Beau Jack
Augusta
Madison Square Garden
Willie Joyce
Gary
Ind
Joyce
Ringsiders
Benny Leonard
Frank Forbes
Jim Hagen
Jack
Associated Press
Beau
Willie
Webb Chosen Head of Baseball Club
Multi millionaire Del E Webb, part owner of the New York Yankees, becomes president of the Kansas City Blues in the American Association. The announcement came from Leland S MacPhail at a dinner honoring manager Bill Meyer who will return next spring. Webb has contracting interests in Los Angeles and Phoenix and succeeds Roy Hamey as president.
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Kansas City
del E. Webb
New York Yankees
Kansas City Blues
American Association
Webb
Leland S
Larry) MacPhail
Yankees
Bill Meyer
Blues
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Roy Hamey
Tuesday Night Prep Lineup At Davis and Ochoa Center
A string of local games schedules includes Davis hosting action at 9 p.m. versus Ouro Park Tigers. Monthan meets Hi-Y. Jan 2 features Weekday clashes with Hawks facing Junior Hi-Y at 7 p.m. and Bluejackets vs. Les Beaus at 8 p.m. All Saints faces Ochoa Center Hornets at 9 p.m.
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Ouro Park Tigers
Davis. Monthan
Hi-Y
Ochoa Center Hawks
Junior Hi-Y
Bluejackets
Les Beaus
All Saints
Ochoa
Hornets
Trapshooting Set For Sunday at Tucson Gun Club
For the first time since the war began trapshooting will be held at the Tucson Gun club tomorrow afternoon starting at one o'clock. The club sits half a mile south of the El Conquistador hotel. Public invited. twelve gauge shells available but shooters must bring their own weapons.
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Tucson
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