Wildcats overwhelm Del E Webb 65 to 49 in local game
Arizona forwards lead scoring as Richmond nets 19 points to boost the undefeated Cats who sprint to a 13-0 start. Webb’s Bill Ogilvie adds 22 after a strong second half. San Diego State visits tonight with Don Nuttall and Kenny Hale leading the Tres. Junior high prelims pair Safford vs Mansfeld and Roskruge vs Wakefield.
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Sal Gumina
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Mansfeld
Roskruge
Wakefield
Richmond
Morris Udall
Cat
Earl Jones
Scottsdale High
Brigham Young, Nevada in Reno Invitational Final
In Reno Nevada December 21 the Nevada Wolf Pack edged Colorado A and M 42 32 while Brigham Young topped the University of San Francisco 45 36 to set tonight’s championship. Brigham Young vs Nevada will decide the title with USF and Colorado A and M in the third place game.
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University of Nevada
Brigham Young University
University of San Francisco
Colorado A & M Aggies
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Colorado
Brigham Young
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UCLA Cagemen Set Scoring Record Before Garden Tour
UCLA's basketball team added a new scoring record with an 83 to 18 victory over the Los Angeles police squad in a practice game, breaking a week-old 81 point mark set against Redlands. The squad prepares for an Eastern barnstorming tour culminating in a game against New York University at Madison Square Garden.
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New York University
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St Marys Knights Set to Tangle With Badgers Tonight
St Marys Knights of Phoenix who beat Florence Graphers 51 49 in a sudden death overtime battle Tuesday face unbeaten Tucson high Badgers at 8 p m. Preliminary p m game Cubs vs Marana. Knights edged Gilbert 37 33 last night and own wins over Phoenix Tech while losing to North Phoenix. Ed Cavanaugh Dick Ybarra lead team with Jim Gentry at center and Paul Rideau Conway Dougherty as guards. Badgers likely start Chet Vasey Brit Smith at forward Ned Darnell center Jack Howell 21 points Thursday and Ted Kline at guard.
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Dick Ybarra
Jim Gentry
Paul Rideau
Conway Dougherty
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Chet Vasey
Brit Smith
Ned Darnell
Jack Howell
Mesa
Ted Kline
Phoenix Union
Clarkdale
Chandler
Kingman
Jerome
Tucson
St. Marvy’s
Knights of Phoenix
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Bisbee
Tucson Leads In Early Arizona High School Hoop Showdown
Arizona high school basketball fans see a crowded race as Phoenix Union Tucson Clarkdale Douglas Jerome Kingman and Coolidge emerge as early leaders. Tucson defeated Mesa Glendale and North Phoenix while Phoenix Union faces Clarkdale as the two top large schools contend for the next title.
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Clarkdale
Douglas
Jerome
Kingman
Coolidge
Kittens Top Mansfeld Five In Final Period Rally
The Safford Wildkittens beat the Mansfeld Doodlebugs 34 to 22 after a tight three quarters. Carlos Durazzo scored 12 and Richard Gradillas helped with steals in the late minutes to seal the win. In lower B action Dunbar Junior Bullets overwhelmed Safford Flaming Arrows 56 to 7 led by Winfield Nicholson’s 23. Robert Trujillo scored 21 for Safford Yankees in a 35 to 14 win over the Atoms. Mitchell Spiders lost 21 to 15 to Pepsi-Cola Jackets as Demetrio Pacheco’s 11 points carried the Jackets. The youth teams break for Christmas and resume January 7.
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Richard Gradillas
Durazzo
Bob Miller
Dunbar Junior Bullets
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Winfield Nicholson
Safford Atoms
Safford Yankees
Robert Trujillo
AAU to discuss players leaving school and new commissioner
Arizona's Amateur Athletic Union begins a meeting in Tempe to decide whether ball players may leave schools to join independent teams and to consider appointing a basketball commissioner. Attending will be Dr. R. J. Stroud, Ford Hoffman, and John R. Allen, amid lingering questions about Ralph Baskett Gene O'Dell and other Webbers players.
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Bat” Allen
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Robinson Captures Welter Title After Brutal Battle With Bell
Ray Sugar Robinson won the vacant welterweight crown by unanimous decision over Tommy Bell in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Bell, a 5-1 underdog from Youngstown, shook Robinson with sharp left hooks, including a second round knockdown, but Robinson rallied from a tough start to dominate late and complete his 74th victory in 76 pro bouts.
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Marty Servo
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Cleveland
Eddie Joseph
Artie Schwartz
Copper Gloves To Be Staged Here In January Benefit
Ernie Lewis and Mike Quihuis plan a March of Dimes Copper Gloves amateur boxing tourney next month in the West Congress street tent. Lewis, chair of the Pima county March of Dimes committee, has staged bouts before the war and aims to run regular shows after this event. They seek boxers for the January benefit.
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Mike Quihuis
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Lewis
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Sports Mirror Recalls Historic Coaching and Big League Moments
Today a year ago John Barnhill, wartime Tennessee coach, signed a five year contract at ten thousand dollars annually at Arkansas. Three years ago the Yankees were voted No 1 team of the year by AP poll, narrowly ahead of Notre Dame. Ten years ago the Boston Red Sox collapse topped AP's biggest disappointments.
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Arkansas
New York Baseball Yankees
Notre Dame
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
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Boston Red Sox
Junior Rifle Club Seeks New Range at University of Arizona
The Tucson Junior Rifle club seeks permission from the University of Arizona ROTC to use the ROTC rifle range after reactivation of the national guard would end club use of the armory. If denied, the club will pursue alternative locations for the range and related matters including rounds for Robinson and Bell while Judge Jack O Sullivan and the United Press show differing support. A section notes the gross gate of $82948 was dampened by snow and rain.
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National Guard
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Bell
Jack O'Sullivan
United Press
Browns Yanks In Pro Finale
The Cleveland Browns and New York Yankees meet in the first All-America pro final. Browns, weather could be frigid near 20, with 50 000 expected. Akins out, Greenwood limited, Terrell bruised, Lund may start. Parker leads Yankee old time single wing attack with Prokop and Sanders.
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Cleveland
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New York Yankees
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al Akins
Don Greenwood
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Illinois
Ray Terrell
Bill Lund
Lou “Golden Toe” Groza
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Ace Parker
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Spec” Sanders
Eddie Prokop
Georgia Tech
Phoenix Quintet Beaches Finals In California Tournament
Phoenix and Long Beach reached the finals of the Chaffey Junior College basketball tournament in Ontario California after semifinal wins. Phoenix edged Fullerton 46-42 with a late surge, while Long Beach defeated Chaffey 70-43.
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UCLA Bruins Favored By Six Points Over Illinois
UCLA Gird Team 6 Point Favorite as Rose Bowl odds tilt to UCLA by six over Illinois. Halfback Cal Rossi’s sensational scrimmage boosts Bruin hopes while injuries to Orv Hatcher Wes Mathews stir concern. Jerry Shipkey remains sidelined for now. Illinois set to arrive in Los Angeles Monday.
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Buster Tonta Gal In Rillito Special Event
Sun Devil Post reports at Tempe with a special Sunday card at Rillito featuring a $2,000 300 yard special between Buster and Tonta Gal. Beaten at the gate last week, Buster seeks revenge while Tonta Gal eyeing fast times after a new track mark. Post time starts at noon with a 1:30 schedule for main races.
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Hoop Scores Across Schools and Colleges
College results include Arizona 65 over Webbers 49 and Phoenix Junior 46 over Ful lerton JC 42. High school scores list Phoenix Union 37 over North Phoenix 33, St Marys 37 over Gilbert 33, Thatcher 39 over Morenci 33, Winslow 31 over Gallup 24, and many other nocturnal matchups. Tonight features San Diego at Arizona and multiple pairs including Clarkdale at Phoenix Union and Tolleson at Jerome.
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