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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
5
New York December 14 Long Island basketball team defeated the Oklahoma Aggies in Madison Square Garden. The Blackbirds built early lead and held on for the upset over the former Kansas State standout.
New York December 14 observers favor earlier starts with many calling for 1 pm begins. Darkness and cold deter fans as many games finished in semi darkness last season.
Holy Cross shocks favored NYU 83-78 in a spirited first Garden game as Bob Cousy stars with 22 points and many assists. The bill at Boston features Holy Cross beating Dartmouth 85-53 and Harvard defeating Boston College 54-49.
Maryland coach Jim Tatum says teams need more material to build a winning squad and urges signing all available good players. He notes concerns over free substitution rules and two platoon systems, and observes coaches push rules to suit their offense. Western states hold about 21,120,000 irrigated acres.
The Philadelphia Athletics paid $100,000 and four players to the St. Louis Browns to obtain outfielder Bob Dillinger and infielder Paul Pahise. St. Louis received third baseman Frank Gustine and three rookies Billy Demars Ray Coleman and Rocco Ippolitto. The Boston Braves sent Bill Voiselle to the Cubs for Gene Mauch and cash and traded Marv Rickert to the Pirates for over $10,000 and a minor leaguer. The move fueled talk of a Braves housecleaning despite manager Billy Southworth denying plans for head chopping.
The House approved amendments to the Social Security Law, but the Senate did not act. Congress has adjourned, and no further steps can be taken until the next session.
A roundup of baseball chatter covers new ballrules and narrowed strike zones. Umpiring memories cite ball exchanges. bets weigh player trades including outfielder value. Reds talk Ewell Blackwell. scouts discuss Sam Jethroe and a potential Pafko for Wehmeier swap. Also notes Hank Greenberg on Joe Gordon dispute and attendance estimates at Madison Square Garden.
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