Silhouette Seeks Santa Handicap Spot In Billito Sprint
Silhouette, a Rubin Jelks stable three year old, posted a strong workout and seeks a Santa Handicap berth at Billito track tomorrow. Little Sister W, the Midwee favorite, is rated second while Battle Creek aims for a fourth straight Billito win in the 440 yard sprint against a field of top quarter horses.
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Clancy Wollard
Gavilan Ready For Battles After Win
Gavilan to fight Tommy Ciarlo in Caracas on Jan 15 as part of a busy 1951 schedule after a split decision over Joe Miceli at Madison Square Garden. The Cuban welterweight then faces Paddy Young on Jan 26 at Madison Square Garden before awaiting Sugar Ray Robinson's plans for a possible title shot.
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Chicago
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International Boxing Club
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Stamford, Conn
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Bronx
Fight Results From Associated Press Summary
Paris Ray Robinson defeated Robert Ville in France by stoppage in the ninth round. New York Kid Gavilan defeated Joe Miceli on points in ten rounds. Hollywood Dave Gallardo defeated Cecil Schoonmaker on points in ten rounds in Los Angeles.
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Cecil Schoonmaker
Kentucky Faces St. Johns Five This Evening
Un defeated Kentucky the nations No 1 team carries a seven point favorite over fifth-ranked St Johns of Brooklyn tonight at Madison Square Garden. Coach Adolph Rupps Wildcats led by seven foot center Bill Spivey seek a sixth straight win as St Johns trains in a zone defense to counter Spivey.
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Sports Mirror: Notable returns and past champions
A recap of prominent baseball and boxing figures from past decades. Bucky Walters, former Cincinnati manager, returned as pitcher coach with the Boston Braves. Phil Terranova, ex NBA champ, drew Cuban rival Miguel Acevedo in Havana. Bob Feller earned Player of the Year honors by New York writers. Pat Abbott captured the Southern California Open with a 281 score.
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Parilli and Kentucky to visit Baton Rouge after Christmas
Kentucky's 1949 star Vito Babe Parilli leads the Wildcats toward a return to Baton Rouge to face LSU in the Sugar Bowl week. Coach Bryant at Mobile says Kentucky will bring its usual strong game, with plans for a one-a-day practice schedule before the trip.
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Babe) Parilli
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Hines and Susalla Leave Tucson for Palm Springs Club
Jimmy Hines and Eddie Susalla depart Tucson Country Club for Palm Springs Thunderbird Country Club. Hines signs a five year contract and will direct tours and events after winter, with Assoc Pro Susana also moving ahead for a January grand opening. Hines’ career includes Ryder Cup 1939 member and 1945 Tacoma Open win.
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Crack Field For Coast Race At Santa Anita For Breeders Stakes
Arcadia Calif December 23 A crack field of California bred two year olds shapes up for the 50000 California Breeders Champion Stakes at Santa Anita a week from today The meeting starts Friday and the Breeders Stakes headlines the Saturday card Eligibles and leading contenders include Mrs Goldstones Gold Capitol J T Taylors Patch Clifford Mooers Aegean and Miss Traffic the Mission Stables French Dandy and others.
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Mission Stable
Sellwood Planned Santa Anita Ride Before England Trip
Australian jockey Neville Sellwood prepared to accept mounts at Santa Anita for about seven weeks before sailing to England. He arrived with wife Alwyn and aims to ride for Lord Sefton in spring under contract with Maurice McCarten who approved Santa Anita rides. Sellwood may delay departure if a strong Santa Anita handicap ride arises and plans to ride Australian bred horses, citing admiration for John Longden's style.
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Badgers Squelch Mustangs in 63 43 Win
Tucson High Badgers rout North Phoenix 63 to 43 as Mitcham and Oden lead with strong defense and fouls dominate. Mesa and Phoenix Union win. standings show Tucson and Mesa atop Class A loop with North Phoenix slumping.
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Rebels Walloped and Locals Lauded in 90 56 Win
Arizona rout over Mississippi Southern boosts stock before eastern swing. Star guard Schuff led with 21 first half points and 21 for the game, while coach Enke adjusted to a center problem. Johnson returned later in the week as Arizona heads to Buffalo for the Swin carnival.
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Weather may decide Pro Champion as Rams face Browns
Cleveland estimates Sunday’s NFL title game at Municipal Stadium will hinge on field conditions. Rams coach Joe Stydahar notes California weather spoiled his players, while Browns emphasize that hard frozen turf can still support strong play. Rams are four point underdogs amid a season of close losses to Bears and Eagles.
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A-T Loop to Pick G-M Replacement at Winter Meeting
Arizona-Texas league to choose sixth Globe-Miami replacement at winter meeting in Juarez on January 6. President Dan Ponder says 1951 schedule will be about 135 to 140 games, with possible cuts from Sunday doubleheaders and longer rest between trips. Also to discuss Governors' Cup playoffs elimination.
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Arizona Forward Bob Honea Sinks 42 Percent Field Goals
University of Arizona basketball forward Bob Honea connected on 42 percent of his field goal attempts during the 1949 50 season, highlighting his scoring efficiency for the team.
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Races Set for Tomorrow at Billito Track
Nine thoroughbred and quarter horse races are scheduled tomorrow at Billito race track located on North First avenue and River road starting at 1 15 p m.
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Big o B Contest Findls Miami Subduing
Miami defeated Nogales 56 to 50 in a preview to the small school championship. Eli Lazovich i and Rudy Moreno paced the attack as the Vandals fought a determined Nogales club to the final minutes. A rematch is likely during the class B tournament in Tucson in March.
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