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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1950

Page

6

Record Field Set For Rillito Romps Dec 16

Rillito track hosts a strong winter meeting seventh week with 78 entries including the big herd of horses. Feature events spotlight two short distance races led by Abbotsford and Bon Galus with Jusamar in pursuit as Abu ford seeks redemption after a cautious start.

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Pros Set Line For LA Bowl

The Browns and Giants, meeting in a playoff for the Conferente crown, each placed four linemen. Cardinals two, Redskins and Steelers one each. Five Thirty draws the six furlongs with Tommy Whelan and Mort's Missie to beat, while Deliville aims to threaten. Halftimed races include a 440 yard dash by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Pro Bowl selections feature five linemen for the main game on January 15.

Cleveland Browns New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Washington Redskins Fittsburgh Steelers Manny Figueroa Bluebloods Five Tommy Whelan Mort Missie Deliville Avery Righthss Los Angeles Philadelphia Eugles Goie Hot Pepper Jis Lad Nas Mae Poison Ivy Iing Denver Nogales Los Angeles metropoliInto Mottag Jim Sky Tommy Hanty Tency Little Dandy Oerty Teont Pareles Gara Thle Kling Soey Golns Anniversacy Satchel Britches Veethaupuecor Eagle John Gretra Walter Barnes Eagles Pete Plhos al Wistert Chuck Bermarile Giants Browns Dsolster Bob Shaw Chicago Dinals Cleveland Mac Speedie Bill Walsh Pittsburgh Steelers John Cannady Chuck Bednarik Philadelphia Eagles Bill Fischer Walter Barnes Weldon Humble Willis al Dirogatis Lou Grote Paul Lipscomb Arnie Weinmeister Philadelphia Eagies John Green Philadelpha Eagsete Pinos Eagies Ray Poole Mae Speedie Otto Graham Jim Hardy Harry Gilmer Charlie Conerly Halebacks Joe Geri Elmer Angsman Gene Roberts Bill Dudley Otto Schmelbacher EmJen Tunnell Marion Motley Pat Harder Jerry Shipkey Tony Adamie Furianys Phoenic Inn Plenty Dainty Son Michigan Eilgibin Hignerra Gamue Deeb Uaumar TefFar Soofly Hern Mhivger Fanita Walgit Arizona Chiat Barner Yebot Gal Witl Witte Sit Ors Missie Delmlte iWeeThInty Tommy Whali Thars Kamkar Lady Styblan Dwe Dady Captain Lad Little Mouse Joe Joe Phoenix Little Howl Wiles Bullet Junior Ward Sly Tom Cheaper Tim D Mbe Abe Tae Towsky Bert Jady

Rams Bears in NEL Playoff Clash At Coliseum

Los Angeles Rams host the Chicago Bears in a pivotal National Conference game to decide the league winner and earn a shot at the NFL title. The Rams seek a home win and rest while Chicago eyes a rare upset on the road. Kickoff is 3 p.m. Tucson time.

Bob Myers Los Angeles Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams Bears Rams Cleveland Browns New York Giants Ram Dan Reeves Chicago Hardy Jim Hardy Chisago Cardinals Lon Angeles Ram Hiteself Joe Stydahar Norman van Brocktin Bob Waterfield Waterfield Johnny Lujack George Halas Georga Gulyanies Julie Rykovich Fred Curly) Morrison Sitter van Brocktin Glenn Davis W. T. Smith Dick Hoerner Tucson

Five Top Quints Face Tough Tests

New York December 16. Five top ranked teams Kentucky North Carolina State Kansas Indiana and Kansas State enter a night of pivotal games with a combined 20 1 record. Kentucky hosts Kansas State while North Carolina State meets Temple in Philadelphia Indiana faces Kansas State at Manhattan and Oklahoma A M versus SMU highlight a crowded schedule.

New York Ma Yeast Yeaon Kentucky North Carolina State Kansas Indiana Kansas State Hach Tere Temple Philadelphia Midwest Southwest Oklahoma A&m Southern Methodist West California Sam Raozino Wolfpack Manhattan i¢State Ohio State Purdue Lexington Clyde Lovellette Spivey Lovellette George Mikan SMU Hank Missouri Valley Washington Berkeley Louisville Seton Hall Murray State West Texas Princeton Cole Rate Penn State Shode Island State Syracuse John Carroll LaSalle St. d Joseph's Yale Sornell

Plain Dealer Says Veeck Deal Coming

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports potential return of Bill Veeck to baseball as owner of the St. Louis Browns. It notes meetings in St. Petersburg, references Veeck as former Cleveland Indians owner, and mentions a possible $2,000,000 purchase, though Veeck and DeWitt deny a deal.

Cueveland Cleveland Plain Dealer Bill Veeck St. Louis Browns the Plain Dealer St. Petersburg Veeck Cleveland Indians RU DeWitt Browns DeWitt Voock Tucson Ciren

Jacks After No 2 Over N M Quintet

FLAGSTAFF Dec 18 The Lumberjacks of Arizona State College at Flagstaff aim for a second basketball win tonight against New Mexico Western of Silver City after a 30 23 half time lead and Pancho Alvarez the top scorer with four points. In a preliminary, Eastern Arizona Junior College from Thatcher defeated the AxBabes of Flagstaff 43 2.

Flagstaff Arizona State College Flegstafé New Mexico Western Jacks Pancho Alvarez Arizona Junior College Thatcher Axbabes Plagstaff

Speedway Bowlers In Head Pin Play

The Speedway lanes head pin tournament gets underway today and will continue for the next two weekends with play set for Friday Saturday and Sunday after this week. Merchandise and cash prizes will be awarded to tourney winners. The entry fee is 2.06 dollars. A ladies handicap is slated for tomorrow afternoon at the Speedway alleys.

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Stov e League Buzz and Navy Officer Romance

Across the pages a former Midshipman, Dave Bannerman, leaves Annapolis for life beyond the Naval Academy as a ring of romance with Monette J. Cyaney forms. Ed Koto, a Rams scout, praises the Border Conference, while Senator Edwin C. Johnson rejects baseball commissioner rumors and reflects on past ties with Branch Rickey.

Johnson Gteord Husky Army Navy News Bannerman Monette J. Cyaney Annapolis Frederick Academy Harry W. Dew White Mediate Rams Davette

National League and Conference College Basketball Results

A scrambled OCR style list shows numerous college basketball scores across the National League and Border Conference plus invited tournaments. Notable results include Murray Kentucky 52 over West Texas 44, Arizona State 59 over New Mexico Western 31, New Mexico ASM 62 over Wichita U 78, and Marshall Invitational results with California 72 and Pepperdine 73. Additional scores feature many regional colleges such as Chandler 38, Santa Cruz 4, Denver 40, and Loyola 62, with multiple state and city teams in Arizona, New Mexico, and surrounding areas.

Murray West Texas Marshall Arizona State Neale New Mexico Western New Mexico Asm Wichita U.ry Richmond Davidson MIT Coast Guard Academy Eastern Kentucky Dayton Ohio Princeton Colgate & Mina Fis Commacticut Tanchars Culvar Stackinn Avatin Texse South Dakota Craighton New Hampshire Norwiel BaPauw Lake Forest Conneticut

Famechon calls Flanagan 1000 to Pep in bout recap

In a New York arena recap, European featherweight champion Famechon says it takes 3000 Flanagans to equal one Willie Pep after his 10 round win over Glen Flanagan at Madison Square Garden. The draggy bout drew 4,742 and $13,699 with judges split on rounds.

Jack Hand New York Rey Famechon France Glen Flanagan Tof St. -Paul Minn Madison Square Garden Pep Famechon Willie Pep Loase Tost Att -Suskind St. Paul Jack “Walton Bill Healey Flenagan Flanagan Glen Del Sandy Saddler New York Wale Sarily Pamechon St Louis Charley Riley Marcune Coney Island Bill’ Bossio Vic Cardell Hartford Conn Walter Basilio Syracuse

Salas defeats Davis for unanimous lightweight title win

Hollywood reported veteran Charlie Salas edged John Ti. Davis in a unanimous decision at Tegion stadium before 3,200 fans. Salas used a seven pound weight edge and relentless lefts to the head, scoring with a strong eighth round burst that visibly shook Davis. Judges Corey Hart and Frankie Van marked Salas ahead by four and five points respectively. Davis showed timing issues and remained mostly on the defensive as Salas pressed the action throughout the bout.

Hollywood Charlie Salas John Ti Davis Tegion Stadium Atvantage Phoenix Ariz Tarig Salas Oakland Calif Frankie van Tommy Hart Frank Holborow Salay Arizona Pete Shoord

Wildcats Face Aztecs In Tucson Tonight At Home

Arizona Wildcats host San Diego State in a late season test at Bear Down gym. Coach Fred Enke relies on center Sid Kaif in a balanced lineup as AZ seeks a fourth straight win and 68th in a row at home, while SDSU counters with Bud Mille and Bobby Phelps.

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OSU searches for Wesley Fester successor

Ohio State University moves to select a new head football coach after Wesley Fesler resigns. President Bevis and Athletic Director Larkin pledge a dignified, thorough hunt aiming for a genius who values more than wins. Three candidates have applied and several leading coaches are speculated.

Frits Howell Dick Larkin Wes Foster Fesler Gat Vso Stason Northwestern Ohio State Miinits Michigan Larkins Bucks Chicago Barry Strobel R Osg Chuck Massillon Ohio High Schoal Sid Gilwan Cincinnati University Woody Mayes Miami University of Paul. Brown Cleveland Bud» Wilkinson Oklahoma Don _Faurot Min Aouri Nick Wasylik OSU Colgate Warren Gaer Drake University Joh Toulin Port Arthur Tex Gamiea

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