Unbeaten Jacks Have Six Cage Veterans Back
The Tucson Badgers host Mesa Jackrabbits in a hopeful clash at THS gym after a 8:15 showtime. Badgers list 15-man squad with Inglis Kenner and Montoya leading scoring, while Mesa brings six returning starters including Larson Pomroy Skousen and Shumway.
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Jacks
Badgers
Mesa
Rabbits
Dave Inglis
Lee Kenner
Dean Larson
Rabbit
Pat Pomeroy
Owen Skousen
Gordon Shumway
Jack Huffaker
John Allen
Inglis
Kenner
Bud Doolen
Dick Wheeler
Tom Kelly
Gil Montoya
Badger
Montoya
Billy Marshall
West Phoenix
Jim White
Cubs
Bunnies
Douglas
Tommy Teller
Jimmy Chapel
Lovell Heymore
George Jones
Howard Wilson
Cal Poly Beats Redlands 59 43 in Second Half Rally
In San Luis Obispo Cal Poly turned a two point halftime edge into a 59 to 43 victory over Redlands as Warner Kreutzberg and Hank Moroski led with 17 points each.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
U.P
Cal Poly
Redlands
Bulldog
Warner Kreutzberg
Hank Moroski
Pace stars as LAPD beats LA State 47 to 44
In a tight finish Jay Pace scored 14 points to lead the Los Angeles Police cagers to a 47 to 44 victory over Los Angeles State College. The game kept the crowd tense as the police edged ahead in the final minutes.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Police
Jay Pace
Los Angeles State College
Garcia Stops Lee in 12th Round Knockout in Manila
Five years ago Cerefino Garcia halted Glen Lee in the 12th round in Manila driving Lee down seven times to secure a dramatic knockout victory.
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Cerefino Garcia
Glen Lee
Manila
Lee
Rice Owls Seek Cotton Bowl Win to Extend Southwest Era
Rice the personality team faces North Carolina in the Cotton Bowl on Jan 2 aiming to extend Southwest Conference bowl success. Coach Jess Neely’s Owls, seven-point undercut as a favorite, rely on Tobin Rote and a “backfield of stars” including Sonny Wyatt Bobby Lantrip Billy Burkhalter. Froggie Williams lauds the squad’s intensity and his game changing plays propel the offense.
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Houston
Tex
Owls
Rice Institute
North Carolina
Colorado
Whizzer White
Tennessee
Southwest
Jess Neely
Tarheels
Charlie
Choo-Choo) Justice
Dallas
James
Froggie) Williams
Williams
United Press
Rice
Southern Methodist
Froggie
Neely
Tobin Rote
Rote
Sonny Wyatt
Bobby Lantrip
Billy Burkhalter
Vernon Glass
John Riley
Harold Kelley
George Glausner
Harmon Carswell
Louis Announces Exit From Title Chase and Tour Plans
Louis says he will not seek the heavyweight title again and plans a South American exhibition tour starting late February or early March. A charity bout in January with Albert Thompson is tentatively planned, with promoter William Kyne offering a February 22 San Francisco scrap. Louis expects a top opponent for an eventual match against NBA Champion Ezzard Charles.
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Los Angeles
Joe Louis
South America
Brown Bomber
Salt Lake City
Ezzard Charles
Louis
Marshall Miles
Albert
Turkey
Barnes Named End Coach on UCLA Staff
UPI reports UCLA will replace Mike Balitsaris with William F. Barnes as end coach effective December 31. Balitsaris resigns to take a southern job. Barnes and Balitsaris were teammates on the 1938 Tennessee Rose Bowl squad. Sanders long sought Barnes from Vanderbilt and moved his staff to UCLA.
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Los Angeles
UPR
Arkansas
William F. Barnes
Mike Balitsaris
UCLA
Balitsaris
South
Wilbur Johns
Barnes
Henry
Red) Sanders
Vanderbilt
Sanders
Southern
Citation To Resume Quest For 1000000 Earnings Next Month
ARCADIA California Dec 23 UP Citation the wonder horse of thoroughbred racing is within a few weeks of resuming his quest of 1 000 000 in earnings trainer H A Jimmy Jones commented at Santa Anita Trace track. He has been absent since Dec 11 1948 when he injured a leg at Tanforan race track. Jones expects his return in about three weeks to test speed in a sprint then chase rich purses at Santa Anita. Citation breezed five eighths of a mile in 1 02 3 5 with stablemates Ponder Derby sinner and Two Lea. He could beat Styme s all time money earning mark of 918 485 by earning 53 335. A Santa Anita Handicap victory would earn 100 000 and he may contend for two more 50 000 purses before the big race potentially reaching the million dollar total with wins.
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Arcadia
Calif
H. A
Jimmy) Jones
Santa Anita Trace Track
Calumét Farm
Citation
Tanforan
Jones
Santa Anita
Santa Citation
Ponder
Derby Sinner
Lea
Freeman McMillan
Steve Brooks
Two Lea
May
Stymie Mark
Stymie
Tom Schetter
Joe Rodriguez
Panthers
Fred Schuh
Genung
Douglas
Public Slow To Get Bowl Seats
New York dispatch reports the Rose Bowl ticket sale drew 6,000 on sale for the public but few lined up early. At 9 45 a.m. the box office opened and 2,000 fans bought 4,000 tickets while 2,000 remained unsold until later restocking drew stragglers.
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New York
Pasadena
Calif
John Q
Mexican Quintet Defeats Manila All Stars 39 to 34
The Mexican basketball team beat the Manila All Stars 39 to 34 to cap 11 of 13 island games. A brief ceremony celebrated Philippine Mexican amity with the flag and a Mexican blanket presented to Jorge Vargas. The Mexicans will fly to Honolulu on Dec. 26 then to San Francisco after two games in Hawaii.
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Manila All Stars
Jorge Vargas
Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation
T Mexians
Honolulu
San Francisco
Seattle Orientals edge Zebras in opening all-Oriental tourney
In SAN JOSE California on December 23 the Seattle Oriental All-Stars beat the San Jose Zebras 55 to 52. Eddie Wong led with 15 points while Chi Akizuki scored 17 for San Jose. Seattle advances to face Hawaii N A U all-stars in the semifinals tomorrow night.
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San Jose
Calif
Seattle Oriental All-Stars
San Jose Zebras
Eddie Wong
Chi Akizuki
San Ise
Seattle
Hawaii N.A.U
Tucson High Hosts Evening High School Basketball Card
At 6 45 p m the Tucson Cubs face Mesa Bunnies in Tucson High Gym followed by 7 p m Amphitheater Little Panthers meeting Douglas reserves in Amphi Gym. The night cap at 8 15 p m features Tucson Badgers against Mesa Jackrabbits in Tucson High Gym and Amphitheater Panthers vs Douglas Bulldogs in Amphi Gym.
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Reggie Russell
Tucson
Lee Kenner
Mesa
Kenner
Badgers
Amphi
Douglas
Tucson Cubs
Mesa Bunnies
Tucson High
Little Panthers
Douglas Reserves
Tucson Badgers
Mesa Jackrabbits
Panthers
Douglas Bulldogs
Kell Takes AL Batting Crown In Close Finish
Kell clinched the 1949 American League batting title with a .3429 average despite early season injuries. Ted Williams finished .0002 behind at .3427, marking the closest AL race on record. Williams led in homers and runs. Mitchell topped hits and triples, with several others hitting .300 or better.
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New York
George Kell
Detroit
Tiger
Ted Williams
Boston
Williams
Bob Dillinger
St. Louis
Dale Mitchell
Cleveland
Bobby Doerr
Mitchell
Cass Michaels
Chicago
Roy Sievers
Dom DiMaggio
Johnny Pesky
Red Sox
Vic Wertz
Walt (Hoot) Evers
Luke Appling
Pease May Start For USC In Salad Bowl Debut
Tempe reports Jess Pease may move from wing to starting end for USC in the Salad Bowl against Xavier on January 2. Coach Ed Doherty praised Pease’s rapid development after a notable early season touchdown grab against New Mexico A&M. Xavier halted drills for a four day Christmas break in Cincinnati and will travel to Phoenix for Wednesday workouts.
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Tempe
Arizona State College
Xavier University
Jess Pease
Gila Junior College
Devils
Ed Doherty
Pease
New Mexico Aggie
Doherty
Hank Stanton
Phoenix
Cincinnati
Musketeers
Swaner poised for hero role in Rose Bowl tilt
Berkeley reports Swaner of California could reclaim stardom as the Bears prepare for Ohio State on January 2. The 190 pound back, once a highlight reel threat, battled a knee injury yet remains versatile and a potent backfield contributor with blocking ability and scoring flair.
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Berkeley
Calif
U.P
Jack Swaner
California
Grid Bears
Ohio State
Swaner
Three Syracuse Alumni Lead Sports Journalist Groups
Three Syracuse University alumni Marty Glickman Larry Robinson and Jim Burchard hold leadership roles in sports media. Glickman heads New York City sports broadcasters, Robinson leads New York football writers, and Burchard directs theennis press.
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Syracuse University
Marty Glickman
Larry Robinson
Jim Burchard
Glickman
New York City
Robinson
New York
Burchard
Theennis Press
Group Obtains Interest In Nationals Baseball Club
Washington December 23 UPI The sale of 40 percent of the Washington Senators stock to seven buyers led by John James Jachym signals possible shifts in control but does not oust Clark Griffith who still wields influence through a percentage share. The purchase from the Richardson estate for about 500000 came without Griffith's first offer and leaves ownership widely dispersed among Griffiths circle and new investors.
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UPR
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Griffith
John James Jachym
Jamestown
N. Y
Marine Corps
Detroit Tigers
Jachym
William E. Richardson
Richardson
William Richardson
Young Richardson
Panthers Seek First Triumph In Six Starts
Amphitheater high school's Panthers host the Douglas Bulldogs in a class A clash as Amphi aims for a first season victory. Coach George Genung leads a shorter squad against taller, stronger opponents with guard Fred Schuh out influenza. Preceded by a Douglas reserves versus Amphi JV opener at 7.
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Amphitheater High School
George Genung
Panther
North Siders
Douglas Bulldogs
Amphi
Otis Coffey
Invaders
Tucson
Dick Poe
Bob Hart
Glenn Criger
Don Estes
Dave Senning
Douglas
Schetter
Coffey
Clarence Olson
Frank Solano
Francisco Aguayo
Bob Durazo
Richard Smith
Bulldogs
Mangrum To Defend Tucson Open Title In 1950
Lloyd Mangrum, 1949 Tucson Open champion, confirmed he will defend his title at the 1950 Tucson Open to be held February 25. He has been sidelined since a September shoulder injury from a car accident and will test his arm in coming days. A pro am to open the event will be staged on the first day.
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Lloyd Mangrum
Mangrum
Tucson
Missouri Tigers Meet Terrapins in Gator Bowl Showdown
Missouri led by Don Faurot faced Jim Tatum's Maryland Terrapins in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville after both squads posted strong seasons. Missouri’s Dick Braznell scored 10 touchdowns on 136 touches for 820 yards while Ray Krause earned All American honors and Maryland's Ed Modzelewski ran 614 yards on 120 carries and six scores.
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Ray Krause
Maryland
Missouri
Tigers
University of Maryland Terrapins
Jacksonville
Fla
Don Faurot
Ohio State
Southern Methodist
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Kansas State
Jim
Mustangs Edge Coyotes With 51-49 Triumph
North Phoenix Mustangs defeated Phoenix Union 51 to 49 in a close class A boys game. Duane Tomlinson led the Coyotes with accurate shooting, keeping the score tight through the second half. Meanwhile St Johns beat Florence 44 to 42 in a B contest and Morenci defeated Abilene Christian 39 to 31.
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United Press
Phoenix Union
North Phoenix Mustangs
Mustangs
Billy Mann
Hosses
Duane Tomlinson
Coyotes
North Phoenix
Mesa
Rabbits
St. Mary’s
Tucson
Phoenix Tech
Yuma
Andy Yabo
St. Johns
Florence
Northerners
Herm Mineer
Arnie Ruiz
Gophers
Morenci
Turtle
Abilene
Tex
Christian High School
Miami
Nogales
Thatcher
Winslow
Holbrook
Carver
Peoria
Rapchak Sets MSU Scoring Mark and Season Record
Michigan State basketball forward Bill Rapchak holds the Spartans all time scoring mark of 528 points for three years play and the individual season record of 29 points set against Wu during the 1943 49 season.
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Bill Rapchak
Michigan State
Spartan
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