Cardinals Win NFL Title In Sneakers Romp Over Eagles
Chicago Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 28 to 21 at Comiskey Park to claim the NFL championship. Charley Tripp and Elmer Angsman each broke long runs for four touchdowns, Angsman 70 and 70 yard scores, Tripp 44 yard kickoff return, with Tommy Thompson throwing for the Eagles and setting playoff marks. Net receipts reach 119,839 from a 39,759 crowd and rights.
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Sammy Baugh
Michigan Wolverines benefit from free substitution rule in Rose Bowl season
University of Michigan, returning to the Rose Bowl after 46 years, used the free substitution rule to build specialized offensive and defensive units. under Crisler, the Wolverines dominated the Western Conference and scored 345 points while allowing 53. Star backfield included Chappuis, Elliott, Welsenburger and Yerges, who led in multiple Big Nine categories.
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Howard Yerges
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Gene Corricotte
Firerests End Tacoma Streak With 55 50 Win
In Tacoma on December 28, the Bellingham Firerests, led by player coach Gale Bishop with 19 points, stopped Tacoma Mountaineers eight game winning streak by securing a 55 to 50 victory.
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Badgers Set for Nogales Clash as Streak Hits Eight
The Tucson Badgers aim for their eighth consecutive win when Bud Doolen’s team travels to Nogales to face the Apaches. Led by Roger Johnson and Ned Darnell, Tucson has scored 402 points this season, while Nogales counters with Louie Alonso and Armando Preciado. Brit Smith returns to bolster the lineup as Rudy Castro steps in, and the team plans regular practices after a one day session.
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Armando Preciado
Tucson
Brit Smith
Rudy Castro
Brit
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Phoenix Union
Shotgun Snider Tops Tucson Club With 25x25 Score
Shotgun Snider led Tucson Gun Club trapshooters with a perfect 25x25 as daily shoots begin this week due to strong participation. Results list scores for many shooters including V Eckerfield and O O Mack, with Snider finishing flawless.
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D. Branson, Jr
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J. Hisler
E. Ferguson
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J. Patton, Jr
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D. Robison, Jr
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Bart Field Edges Rief In Madison Square Garden Bout
In a 10 round feature at Madison Square Garden three years ago Danny Bart field outpointed Morris Rief, 143, in a closely contested decision.
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Morris Rief
Madison Square Garden
Santa Cruz Polo Club downs Tucson 5 to 1
In four chukkers the Santa Cruz Polo Club defeated a Tucson team 5 to 1 at the Santa Cruz polo club field Sunday. Tucson players practiced at Hl Estacada ranch near Tucson before a large crowd, as polo returns to prominence in Arizona postwar.
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Unbeaten cage teams face tests in and around New Year's
Nevada Wolf Pack prepares for the Salad Bowl against North Texas State in Phoenix. Coach Joe Sheeketski says his team expects a tough battle and aims to prove themselves after a string of strong performances. Nevada arrived to train on December 29 with two-a-day workouts planned through January 1.
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Track At Tucson Raceway Near New Year With Quarter Horse Program
The Tucson track ends an 18th day of racing yesterday and plans a Thursday program featuring 10 races starting with two quarter horse events. Tommy Whelan, an 11-year-old chestnut gelding formerly at Agua Caliente, was nosed out by Wee Bit Saturday but won the sixth race yesterday over Lou Mate and Royal Hi in six furlongs taking 1:16. A jockey injury occurred when Mischief Cord fell on the first turn, injuring D Raftery who was taken to hospital and released.
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Georgia Coach Wallace Butts Offers To Quit
Georgia coach Wallace Butts at the University of Georgia offered to resign after accusing State Auditor B. Thrasher Jr. of distorting expenses linked to Butts' pay. Thrasher cited a total of 19,749.95 in the last fiscal year with breakdowns including 12,000 salary, 9,499.92 salary, 708.33 bonus, 1,541.70 subsistence, and 3,000 for Sugar Bowl contingencies. Butts stated his official salary is 12,000 annually and rejected Thrasher’s implication that funds exceeded his salary.}
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Los Angeles Open Narrows Field for 22nd Annual Event
In Los Angeles 460 golfers enter the Open with 100 professionals exempt from qualifying for start Friday. Notable names Bobby Locke of South Africa and Norman Van Nida of Austria are among the exempt. Remaining 260 hopefuls compete across nine courses for 150 berths to regular play.
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Redlands Bruins Headed to Pineapple Bowl Hawaii
The University of Redlands football team of 30 players plus about 20 supporters were set to depart San Bernardino today by two Pan-American Clippers for the January 1 Pineapple Bowl in Honolulu against the University of Hawaii.
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Wildcats Fall To St Francis At Garden 79 70
Arizona Wildcats suffer first loss of the season as St Francis Brooklyn beats them 79 to 70 at Madison Square Garden. Crum leads Arizona with 27 points, while Mele paces St Francis with 24 and Dolan adds 15. Richmond hampered by injury and Mele is ejected late for fouls.
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Muhlenberg Mules Lead Minor College Football Offense and Defense
Muhlenberg College’s Mules topped the minor college football leaders in total offense and rushing defense for 1947. The Allentown squad, 9–1, averaged 427.8 yards per game for total offense and held opponents to 115.4 rushing and passing yards per game. They finished second in rushing offense with 283 yards per game and completed 68 of 139 passes for 1,448 yards. Fresno State led minor passing offense, St. Lawrence led minor passing defense, and Muhlenberg scored 17 touchdowns during the season.
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York Olympic Weightlifting Set Arrives at YMCA
Ed Lamb YMCA physical director announces the York Olympic weightlifting set has arrived and will be in the gym permanently. YMCA lifters led by John Gibson are asked to attend 7:30 p.m. today for tryouts with the new set. Newcomers invited.
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Virginia Players Key in South's 33 6 Blue Gray Victory
In Montgomery Alabama on December 29 two Virginia seniors George Grimes and Bob Weir powered the South to a 33 to 6 win over the North in the 10th Blue Gray game. They combined for 21 points, more than half the South's total, delivering a decisive performance for the Gray team.
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Twenty Nominated For Anita Race At Santa Anita
Arcadia Calif Dec 29 Santa Anita resumes racing with focus on the $50,000 San Carol handicap on New Year's Day. Seventy thoroughbreds are nominated for the seven furlong feature led by Pronite Farm's With Pleasure, winner of the six furlong Monrovia Cup Saturday.
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Amphitheatre Falls to Globe 34 28 in Fouled Out Tilt
Globe over Amphitheatre 34 28 as four Amphitheatre starters fouled out. Tucson’s Billy Smith led Amphitheatre with 11 points while Globe’s Dominguez and Pavitch each added eight. Amphi will play St Marys Knights in Phoenix Jan 3.
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Golf teams tie at El Rio in blind bogey event
Six golfers posted 79s at El Rio Golf and Country Club in a blind bogey event yesterday. Teams led by Jim Vease and John Griffith beat Knox Corbett’s squad six under par. next Sunday Corbett seeks redemption. An New Year’s Day match between Sure Shooters and Blank Shooters is planned with co captains George Darnell and Dr Fred Medjin. Breakfast at 8 am precedes the event with egg nog on the menu.
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Lesnevich Chosen Boxer Of The Year By Ring Magazine
Ring Magazine names light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich as fighter of the year for four straight victories including a 59 second knockout over heavyweights. Jersey Joe Walcott, Sugar Ray Robinson and Rocky Graziano receive notable mentions in a year highlighted by fewer deaths and a strong showing for amateurs.
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