Arizona Wildcats' early hoops show solid vs tough early slate
The Wildcats won 64 to 63 over Morehead State and then lost 60 to 57 to Miami Ohio, signaling strong opposition only to face Wayne University in Detroit and Michigan State next. Star guard Link Richmond erupted for 32 against Morehead, fueling Arizona's steady bid for national ranking as Art Pollard braces for a full 1947 season amid a planned New Year's wedding.
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Arizona Wildcats
Cats
Wayne University
Detroit
Michigan State
Morehead State Teachers of Kentucky
Miami
Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl spark college football bowl hype
A statistical snapshot highlights stars like Charlie Trippi and Justice shaping major New Year bowl action. Trippi led in total offense for Georgia's undefeated season, while Justice topped kickoff returns and Yardage. Wedemeyer and Turner also feature for their teams with multiple yardage records and notable passes.
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New York
Charlie
Trippi
Justice
Wedemeyer
Southern Rebels Triumph in Blue Gray Classic
In Montgomery Alabama the Southern Rebels defeated the Blues 20 to 13 in front of 22 500 fans to extend their series lead to five wins against three. Harry Gilmer key on defense and offense delivered a 41 yard scoring pass to Duke’s Kelly Mote in the fourth quarter while Shorty McWilliams scored two rushing touchdowns.
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Ernie Case
UCLA
Illinois
Pasadena
Case
Oklahoma
Joe Golding
North Carolina State
Howard
Turner
George Blomquist
Golding
Wolfpack
Blomquist
Leslie
Palmer
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Rebels
Alabama
Harry Gilmer
Mississippi State
Shorty McWilliams
Gilmer
Duke
Kelly Mote
McWilliams
Rangers edge Blackhawks 3-2 in winless stretch
The New York Rangers halted a month without a win by defeating Chicago 3-2 in a tight game. The outcome adds a bright note to a rough stretch for the Rangers as fans look for momentum.
Bilito track features churned with multiple horse wins
Tonta Gal won the 330 yard handicap by four lengths over Annie. Foraker captured the 550 yard race in a photo finish over Drayab and Mere Flip, time 101.8 seconds just over the track mark. June Wing paid $52.60 on a $2 ticket in the first race and Billy 2 drove the second race daily double. A total of $25,237 was wagered. track secretary Clancy Wollard announced a Dude Ranch New Year special plus eight other races.
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Foraker
Billito Track
Ray Annie
Drayab
Mere Flip
June Wing
Billito
Billy 2
Buster
Senor Bill
Jeepy
Carrie Nation
Red Wagon
Clancy Wollard
Bulldogs face final Sugar Bowl prep amid injuries
Georgia to hold light workout in Biloxi before traveling to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl against North Carolina. Halfback Johnny Donaldson and guard Homer Hobbs remain sidelined with injuries, Donaldson out since before the Georgia Tech game. Tarheels also plan final Gulf Coast camp session with Sid Varney and Heywood Fowle cleared but slowed by ankle injuries.
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Bainbridge Navy
New River
N. C
Biloxi
Miss
U.P
Georgia Bulldogs
New Orleans
North Carolina
Bulldogs
Johnny Donaldson
Homer Hobbs
Donaldson
Georgia Tech
Edgewater Park
Gulf Coast
Sid Varney
Heywood Fowle
Treiner R. W. White
Kerr Satisfied With East Squad In Shrine Game Practice
Shrine game East coach Andy Kerr said he was satisfied with his squad after a practice session. West coach Homer Norton hoped for a dry field to offset the East's heavier line. Kerr, retiring Colgate mentor, oversaw punting and watched Ed Hirsch of Northwestern and Bob Orlando boot placements.
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San Francisco
Andy Kerr
Homer Norton
Kerr
Colgate
Ed Hirsch
Northwestern
Bob Orlando
LSU Football Team Expected in Dallas for Cotton Bowl
Louisiana State University squad to arrive by plane from practice in Dallas ahead of the Cotton Bowl game against Arkansas.
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Justice
Trippi
John Rauch
Georgia
Y. A. Tittle
Louisiana State
Arkansas
Dallas
Tex
Illini UCLA Odds Remain 6 to 5 for Rose Bowl
Pasadena December 30 The Rose Bowl odds stayed 6 to 5 with UCLA or Illinois the choice but 12 of 14 East and Midwest writers favored the Bruins The game is seen as a tossup by bettors Weather was clear and tickets fetched 40 a single 75 a pair and 100 for a four pack
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Pasadena
UCLA
Illinois
East
Midwest
Bruins
Dempsey invites ex-wife home. daughters with him
Jack Dempsey hosted his ex wife Hannah Williams at his Los Angeles home today but did not confirm reconciliation. He said Mrs Dempsey and their daughters Barbara and Joan arrived from New York and joined him there.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Hannah Williams
Badgers Triumph Over Globe In Tucson Showdown
The Tucson high Badgers rout the Globe Beavers 62 to 34 Saturday night, led by Roger Johnson's three third quarter field goals and a 42 25 edge after three quarters. Guard Jack Howell scored 11 late points, while Homer Osborn led the Beavers with 10. Glendale's Cardinals loom Thursday in a return at Glendale.
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Roger Johnson
Badgers
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Howell
Safford
Johnson
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Ted Kline
Badger
Chuck McKissick
Jack Edwards
Pavlich
Bud Doolen
Tolson
Howard
Orr
Judson
Smith
C-F
Globe
Markichewich
Wee Hogan
Wee
Mesa Acain Faces Tough Opposition
Temple December 30. The East Central conference eyes a three berth race for the state high school basketball tournament. Defending champion Mesa Jackrabbits enter as a top rival but face a crowded field including Florence Gophers Coolidge Bears Gilbert Tempe Chandler and others as the fight tightens. Ray Casa Grande Hayden and Superior are viewed as weaker entries.
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Mesa Jackrabbits
Jackrabbits
Florence Gophers
Coolidge Bears
Bob Riddell Captures Schoeler Cup Shoot
Bob Riddell won the J. D. Schoeler cup for the second time with a 272x300 score at the Dr. A. G. Schnabel rifle and pistol range. Roy F. Dunlap and Albert Ruiz trailed with 271, followed by J. B. Kitchens 258 and others down the list.
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Bob Riddell
J. D. Schoeler
Albert Ruiz
J. B. Kitchens
John Epley
Jack Lahr
W. W. Cassell
Elizabeth Hine
GC. F. Seagencoller
Fred O'Connell
D. W. Murphy
Copper Gloves Event To Be Held January 20
Ernie Lewis and Mike Quihuis announce a January 20 Copper Gloves scraps show in a West Congress tent donated by Herman Ray. Manny Cocio Frankie Kruski Joe Sachen and other headliners headline a 135 card program with bleachers planned after New Year. Lewis will obtain a city license for boats despite the tent being just over 200 feet from the city limits.
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Congress Street
Arizona
Tucson Boxing Commission
Tucson
Ernie Lewis
Mike Quihuis
West Congress Street
Herman Ray
Lewis
Manny Cocio
Frankie Kruski
Armory
Joe Sachen
Tony Zale Named Fighter Of Year
The Ring magazine named middleweight champion Tony Zale fighter of the year for 1946. The award highlights Zale as the standout performer in a year of prosperous boxing globally but noted a talent dip in the sport’s depth.
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Tony Zale
New York
Ring Magazine Today
Hardin-Simmons Favored In Alamo Bowl Debut
In San Antonio the first annual Alamo bowl pairs Hardin-Simmons and Denver University. Advance tickets foresee a 25,000 capacity crowd as both teams finish training. Hardin-Simmons is the strong favorite in pre game dope.
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San Antonio
Tex
Hardin-Simmons
Denver University
Abilene
Wildcats Arrive In Detroit For Wayne Game
DETROIT December 30 The touring University of Arizona Wildcats arrive for a New Year s Eve basketball game with Wayne University It will be the third stop in their Midwestern invasion The Wildcats snapped a six game winning streak with a 60 57 loss to Miami at Cincinnati Paul Schachenberg scored for Miami Link Richmond led Arizona with 16 points
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University of Arizona Wildcats
Wayne University
Arizonians
Michigan State
East Lansing
Wildcats
Miami University
Cincinnati
Miami
Arizona
Paul Schachenenberg
Link Richmond
Morehead Kentucky
Louisville
Sugar bowl tickets traded for whisky and tires in New Orleans
New Orleans ad scene show tickets swapped for whisky, tires, a room, and other goods ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Barter range includes three tires for three tickets, a refrigerator, a shortwave radio, or a room priced at uranium-rate terms, despite tax and ticket-sale warnings.
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U. S
New York
McComb
Miss
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Tarzan” Silverstein
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