Rams and Browns Clash For NFL Title Sunday
Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Bears 24 to 14 to win the National Conference title, while the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Giants 8 to 3 for the American Conference crown. The Rams showcased Waterfield and Fears in a high scoring aerial attack as Groza's field goals sealed Cleveland's win on a frigid day.
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Hail to the Chief composer credit
The piece is a Scottish composition with words by Sir Walter Scott and music by James Sanderson. It was originally for the head of Clan Alpine, and its link to the U S president evolved over time.
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Richmond admits it cannot keep NCAA Sanity Code
University of Richmond confirms it cannot meet NCAA Sanity Code provisions and will remain ineligible under the code. President George M. Modlin notes the school cannot have athletes work jobs and study adequately while also earning room and board scholarships.
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Evening Star Ladies League Nears Close in Tie for First
Capper's Jewelry Store and Hershey Pints battled to a near tie for first as Farmers & Merchants National Bank GAA No. 2 and Bell Clothes trailed by one game. Hershey Pints swept Capper's Jewelry twice while Capper's edged ahead in the middle game to force a likely five game title decider on December 29.
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Oddities Mark 1950 College Football Season Across Nation
Colloquial roundup of unusual 1950 college football moments. Michigan Michigan defeated Ohio State 9–3 in a frigid Columbus game that earned Rose Bowl wishes, while teams produced record punts and odd plays. Notable incidents include Iowa holding with 25 seconds left, Washington’s last minute touchdown surrender to boost Don Heinrich’s pass record, and Marion Akins returning a punt for six.
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Gold Tooth Heist Sparks High School Game Day Tale
In a quirky scene players hunted for a missing gold tooth before the game. Rumor has it a high school coach strode into a dark dressing room and delivered a mighty pep talk to the rival squad.
Kaiser the World War I pigeon dies at 32
Kaiser, the famed war pigeon captured from the Germans in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 1918, died last fall at the remarkable age of 32.
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Ranzino Leads Scoring Across Conference Play
State's Ranzino has tallied 69 points in three conference games to lead the circuit. Dick Groat trails with 61 in two games, while Stan Najeway and Jay Handlan sit close behind. Saturday's results included West Virginia over South Carolina and Wake Forest over Virginia Military, with NC State routing Temple.
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Kansas Coach Praises Kentucky After Lopsided Loss
New York report on Kansas coach Phog Allen saying Kentucky has a great team after a 68 to 39 defeat. The Wildcats, led by seven foot junior Bill Spivey, stifled Kansas and prepare to face St Johns of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden.
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Musial Wins Fifth Batting Title With .346 Average
Stan Musial clinched the league batting crown for the fifth time by hitting .346 in 1950, matching his all time major league average. The St. Louis Cardinal star, a left handed hitter, previously won titles in 1943 1946 1948 and now again in 1950.
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Weekend college hoops results roll in
Bradley defeated Georgia Tech 85 to 55 while Texas A&M edged Southern Methodist 51 to 45. North Carolina State crushed Temple 83 to 61 UCLA beat San Jose State 82 to 59 and Notre Dame knocked off Northwestern 82 to 76.
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Sweden's Lagerlöf trilogy from a century ago
Selma Lagerlöf wrote a famed trilogy early in the 20th century centering on Sweden’s past. The sequence includes The Saga of Gosta Berling and its follow ups addressing historical and moral themes, establishing Lagerlöf as a premier Swedish novelist of that era. The comment about Bambino traces to its Italian usage for infant Jesus images, linked to Babe Ruth’s nickname origin.
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