St John’s No 1 in cage poll bow to Kentucky Wildcats
St John’s University of Brooklyn led the AP college basketball poll with 837 points and 36 first place votes, but Kentucky remained strong at No 2 with 687 points after a recent upset loss to Minnesota. The top 10 included Illinois Kansas State Indiana Kansas Washington N C State Seton Hall, with La Salle dropping from ninth to 12th.
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Chet Nichols Emerges as NL's Most Effective Pitcher
New York reports Chet Nichols a slender 20 year old rookie with rookie poise tops National League with an 11 8 mark. He finished strong winning seven of his last 11 starts and posted three shutouts. Maglie Jansen Newcombe Spahn and Roberts among 20 game winners. No hitter by Cliff Chambers on May 6 highlighted Pirates Braves clash.
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Snow Forces Second Cancellation of Cage Games
County High cancels its District Five contest with Mussleman due to snow. Coach Hunter Maddox leads a veteran lineup anchored by Robert Gipe six feet plus who starred for Te Boyd and The Judges open home play against WW Coca Dommes. Junior Varsity starts at 7 p m. James Wood travels to Strasburg for opener after Friday’s St Joseph cancellation. a green squad is promised at home December 20 at 2 p m.
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Abbott, Dean of Minor League Managers, Dies
Washington report says Spencer All-League Managers figure Abbott died after long illness at a hospital. The veteran manager known for guiding numerous minor league teams passed away, leaving a notable mark on baseball's farm system.
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Brooklyn Redmen Fall Hard In National College Action
The Brooklyn Redmen lost 81 to 40 as college teams posted mixed results across the nation. St Louis Kansas State Michigan and several others won big while Boston College and Georgetown posted decisive victories in notable actions.
Cleveland Indians Acquire Restelli From Senators
The Cleveland Indians announced their purchase of outfielder Dino Restelli from the Washington Senators in a straight waiver transaction. Restelli, 27, played parts of 1949 50 and 61 seasons with the Pirates and 21 games with Pittsburgh last summer before moving to Hollywood in the Pacific Coast League where he hit .287 with 19 homers. He had been claimed off waivers by Washington last October.
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Artie Kiracofe Fires 417 in A League Bowling Night
Artie Kiracofe rolled games of 130 144 and 134 to make a 417 set and lead the American Legion to a 1696 team total. O'Sullivan Plant, Buncutter Tire Co., and Home Beneficial Life also posted strong sets as Lions Club and other teams fought for position in the standings.
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Bocetti Wins Leigh Williams Memorial Trophy in S C Area
Norfolk club selects Gil Bocetti Washington and Lee University quarterback as most valuable football player in the Southern Conference area. He will receive the Leigh Williams Memorial Trophy January 7 at the Sports Club jamboree. Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma will be guest speaker.
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Nellie Fox Inks Chisox Contract
Chicago White Sox second baseman Nellie Fox signs a contract amid reports of a new salary as he celebrates his 24th birthday. The details are not disclosed.
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Bad Weather Delays Terps Practice Ahead of Sugar Bowl
Maryland football may not practice on the turf for the New Year’s Day Sugar Bowl against Tennessee. Snow and near zero temps threaten cancellations with limited workouts at the Armory until the team leaves for Biloxi on the 26th. Players depart for holidays after Thursday’s practice.
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Snow Cancels Race Card at Charles Town
Snow causes cancellation of race card at Charles Town. Early reports say highway approaches from Washington and Baltimore were treacherous, delaying travel for attendees and participants.
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