High School All Stars Hold Final Drills Today
PRESS BOX By HANK SQUIRE notes a state golf tournament set for El Rio in the second week of December. The recent Phoenix tourney elected Knox Corbett as golf association president and Max Klinger of Tucson as secretary, signaling a major winter event for the Old Pueblo in 1946. The piece also mourns the death of Hugh Fullerton Jr., famed baseball writer and statistician, in Clearwater at 72, praising his impact and generosity to peers.
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North Squad to Work Secretly Under Lights
Final workouts for the North and South all star high school football teams are set for today at the University of Arizona field with a 2 p.m. drill for the South and a secret evening session for the North under the lights. Miller’s Northerns plan a possible surprise, while Gridley’s Southerners defend their 3-1 betting favorite status and laud Manuel Aja and Jim Treguboff. Several Northern players remain sidelined by injuries or illness, but most are expected to play tomorrow at 8 p.m. Tickets remain on sale at Pioneer ticket service in Pennington.
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University of Arizona
Uni
Versity
Rollin T. Gridley
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Miller
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Walter Knox
Gridley
Manuel Aja
Glendale
Jim Treguboff
Milan Kalember
Prescott
Eddie Tomp
Clifton Center
Mickey Whiting
Holbrook
Don Hunsaker
Mesa
Mack McEuen
Coolidge
Pioneer
East Pennington
Screen Actor Recalls 1926 Rose Bowl Grid Classic
Screen star Johnny Mack Brown recalls Alabama’s 1926 Rose Bowl bid under Coach Wallace Wade. He describes husky star George Wilson of Washington, the fear he inspired, and Alabama’s 20 19 win with Wilson sidelined for part of the game.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Johnny Mack Brown
Johnny Mack
Alabama
West Coast
Wallace Wade
University of Washington
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George Wilson
Wilson
Arizona
Paul Bunyan
Wade
Braven Dyer
Los Angeles Times
Williams
Ariz
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Dyer
Braven
Living Daylights
Washington
Derby to be run May 4 at Churchill Downs
Louisville December 28 The 72nd Kentucky Derby is set for May 4 with Churchill Downs announcing the richest derby yet and a $100,000 added value, a $25,000 increase over 1945’s wartime race. Colonel Matt J. Winn, president of the track, confirmed the decision.
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Coach candidates circle Mississippi head coach job
Old friend Pete Cawthon is mentioned as a potential Mississippi head coach successor to Harry Mehre. Leo Meyer of Texas Christian is also considered. Ossie Bluege named 1945 Sporting News outstanding manager for transforming the Senators into a pennant contender. Odds on Southern California 15 points nearby imply tough wagering despite a small edge.
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Texas Tech
Arizona
Harry Mehre
Mississippi
Leo
Dutch) Meyer
Texas Christian
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Ossie Bluege
The
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Senators
Southern California
Casteel urges earlier December all star game date
Mike Casteel proposes moving next year’s all star game to December earlier, citing players’ wish to be home for Christmas and warmer weather weeks before. Frank Thomas faces traffic delays on arrival to Alhambra for a radio appearance as California police stop him for speeding, but he reaches the studio just as the program begins.
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Alabama
California
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Snorter Luster Sells Car After Eight Year Ride
Hugh Fullerton Jr reports Snorter Luster Oklahoma football coach sold his eight year old blue sedan in a “What’ll you give” sale. A bidder offered seven hundred dollars and Luster bought back his own departure with a brisk walk home.
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Snorter Luster
Oklahoma
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Maurice Richards Sets NHL Record with Five Goals
A year ago Maurice Richards of Montreal set a national hockey league record by scoring five goals and adding three assists in a 9 to 1 victory over Detroit.
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Montreal
Detroit
New York Tax Take From Racing Reaches New High
Three years ago New York state derived 10,491,993.92 dollars in taxes from running and trotting racing in 1942, reflecting a strong revenue stream from harness and thoroughbred activities amid wartime wagering trends.
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Fenimore Again Heads Bowls Stat Leaders
Bob Fenimore of Oklahoma A and M tops 1945 rushing and passing yardage with 1641 yards on 208 plays in eight games. He leads the nation and will appear in Sugar Bowl with Herman Wademeyer of St Marys and Stan Koslowski of Holy Cross among top bowl participants.
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St. Mary’s
New Orleans
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Rose
Orange
Gilmer
Stan Koslowski
Holy Cross
Miami
Allen Dekdebrun
Cornell
Howard Maley
Southern Methodist
Rains Threaten Sugar Bowl Game
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 28. Sugar Bowl promoters fret as rain again threatens workouts for St. Marys and Oklahoma A and M. Starting lineups announced: St. Marys ends Don Schultz Ed Ryan tackles Al Beasley Harvey Adair guards Carl De Salvo Bill Bland center Vic Cuccia backfield Denny OConnor Herman Wedemeyer Charles Cordeiro Wes Busch. Aggies ends Neil Armstrong Glenn Moore tackles Howell Tait Bert Cole guards J C Colhour Thurman Gay center Marv Wilkerson backfield Nate Watson Bob Fenimore Cecil Hawkins Jim Reynolds. Aggies limited by light flu. St. Marys drills indoors Biloxi camp after rain ends.
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U.P
St. Mary’s
Oklahoma A. & M
Jimmy Phelan
Don Schultz
Ed Ryan
al Beasley
Harvey Adair
Carl DeSalvo
Bill Bland
Vic Cuccia
Denny O’connor
Herman Wedeme
Biloxi
Blue-Gray Game Rematch Echoes Five Years Past
The summary recalls the third annual Blue-Gray clash in Montgomery Alabama where the North All-Stars triumphed over the South All-Stars by 14 to 12 in a classic rivalry game from five years ago.
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South All-Stars
Montgomery
Ala
NCAA Backing U S Participation in 1936 Olympic Games
A decade ago the NCAA resolved to support full United States participation in the 1936 Olympic Games held in Germany, aligning college athletic bodies with national team efforts and international representation. The action underscored cooperation between amateur sports groups and national Olympic aspirations amid mounting global tensions.
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Arizona Wildcats fall to San Diego State 39 36
In San Diego California on December 28 the Arizona Wildcats college basketball team faded in the second half and lost to San Diego State 39 to 36. The game featured a tight scoring battle with both sides trading leads early on. Arizona’s offense struggled in the final period as SDSU pulled away to secure the win.
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Alabama Trojans In Final Rose Bowl Workouts
In Pasadena California December 28 1950 Alabama and Southern California prepared for the Rose Bowl with final hard workouts and coaches indicating starting lineups. Alabama coach Frank Thomas said the team is in good condition and will field the usual starting lineup against USC with Lowell Tew possibly replaced by Frank Fedak if Alabama receives.
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Coaches Support More Bowl Games After War
Montgomery dispatch notes that six top college coaches favor more post season bowls to sustain public interest. Only one objects, suggesting limiting entries to conference champions. Dodd and Moore push for expansion. Morrison proposes annual circuit representation. Bryant and Waldorf also weigh in, arguing bowls boost fan interest and play.
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Southern Methodist
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Bernie Moore
Louisiana State
Ray Morrison
Temple
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Maryland
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Morrison
Moore
Dodd
LSU
College basketball scores from early rounds and matchups
In Oklahoma City second round action midweek results include Brigham Young 53 over Manhattan 43 and North Carolina 43 over New York. Morgan State 52 beat Yeshiva 37. Ohio State 62 over Michigan State 42. Bradley Tech 72 over Ripon 49. Oklahoma Aggies 46 over Kansas 28. Baylor 45 over Oklahoma 42. Pepperdine 57 over Texas Christian 45. Farragut Naval Center 45 defeated Portland University 38. Midwest and Southwest matchups list Kelly Field 37 over Texas A&M 36.
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Holy Cross Struggles for Shoes Ahead of Bowl Practice
Holy Cross team in Miami scrambles to borrow footwear after equipment misrouting in Washington on the way from Worcester. Star halfback Stan Koslowski treated with penicillin for suspected influenza in his hotel room as coach Jack Harding stays upbeat about the Cru’s readiness.
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Fla
U.P
Holy Cross
Washington
Worcester
Mass
Crusaders
Stan Koslowski
Jack Harding
LSU Coach Bernie Moore Led Two National Titles
In Baton Rouge, Bernie Moore, LSU coach, stands as likely the only mentor to guide teams to national championships in two major sports, winning the track and field NCAA title in Chicago in 1933 and claiming the mythical football crown with the 1936 squad.
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Louisiana State
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Atom Bowl to open New Year on Kyushu rubble gridiron
In Nagasaki on New Year’s Day two American service teams will play the first Atom Bowl on a field cleared of debris from the atomic blast. Marine Lt. Angelo Bertelli of Notre Dame and Navy Lt. Bill Osmanski will lead the two teams from the Second Marine division in occupation duty. Marine Corp. Paul G. Donat organized festivities with Japanese girl cheerleaders and a Marine band joining the event.
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Angelo Bertelli
Notre Dame Fame
Navy
Bill Osmanski
Holy Cross
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Marine Division
Kyushu
Marine Corp
Paul G. Donat
New York City
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