Eagles Rout Rams 14-0 as Christmas Scheduling Sparks Debate
In Los Angeles at the Coliseum the Philadelphia Eagles upset the Los Angeles Rams 14 to 0. Tommy Thompson connected for a 31 yard touchdown to Ferrante, Leo Skladany blocked a punt for a score, and Cliff Patton kicked two extra points. Weather kept attendance to 22,245 as Commissioner Bell declined a Christmas postponement.
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Waltonites elect Ronald Batterson as Berkeley chapter president
Ronald Batterson becomes president of the Berkeley county Izaak Walton League, succeeding Max Shockey. A note claims the mink is the muskrat’s worst enemy in the wild state.
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Three Va College Teams Face Out of State Quintets
William and Mary travels to Bowling Green as Chet Giermak leads a strong lineup while Virginia Cavaliers return from two losses to meet George Washington at Charlottesville. Washington and Lee aims to rebound hosting George Washington as top OD stars pace a 165 point state ranking.
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College Basketball Scores From Around The Nation
The college basketball results feature Cal beating St Josephs 79 65 Cornell 60 Yale 57 West Virginia 67 Ohio Wesleyan 48 and Wash State 56 Buffalo State 90 Vermont 50 Holy Cross 49 New York University 34 Army 70 St Lawrence 53 Canisius 55 California 53 Long Island 58 Denver 43 Colgate 76 Princeton 68 LaSalle 60 Temple 58 Muhlenberg 75 Pennsylvania 57 Shepherd 73 Fairmont State 69 Georgia Tech 78 Davidson 59 Duke 81 Wasn t 6 Clemson 75 Richmond 3 Georgetown 58 Harvard 53 Georgia 77 South Carolina 62 Navy 75 Maryland 62 Virginia 68 George Washington 64 Union 73 Emory Henry 61 American University 65 Roanoke 61 Louisiana State 73 Florida 49 Mississippi State 47 Alabama 44 Purdue 71 Bradley 65 Wisconsin 62 Marquette 45 Northwestern 66 Notre Dame 56 Nebraska 69 Baylor 5 Illinois 67 Oklahoma 47 Cincinnati 55 Western Kentucky 54 Louisville 64 Xavier 47 Missouri 73 Michigan State 54 William and Mary 53 Akron 49 Toledo 59 Eastern Kentucky 52 St Louis 80 Texas Christian 53 Washington 66 Wayne 35 DePaul 59 Chicago Loy. 53
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Harrisonburg High Tops Caroline County 44 34
Harrisonburg High School basketball defeated Caroline County 44 to 34 for their second win in three starts. Players from both teams contributed as the game stayed competitive through the fourth quarter.
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Kentucky Teams Loom Far Below Last Year's Form
New York dispatch notes Kentucky programs stumble this season as St John’s upset Kentucky 69-58 while Western Kentucky loses to Cincinnati 55-54 and Eastern Kentucky falls 59-52 to Toledo. Louisville, Purdue crush Bradley 171-65, and Long Island U tops Oklahoma A&M 38-31 as LSU and CCNY emerge strong.
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Crosby and Hope Take Shared Ownership with Rams
Los Angeles Rams prepare for comic relief as Bing Crosby and Bob Hope near 10 percent ownership each. Agreement awaits final signed documents after Eagles defeat.
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Latin Lives in DC Schools Pushing Modern Usage
In Washington on December 19 a New Deal era policy aims to keep Latin alive in DC schools. About 11 percent of high school students and 15 percent of junior high pupils enrolled as Emilie M. White, head of the language department, advocates teaching Latin with modern terms such as habeas corpus and ex post facto.
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Baseball rules clash with old scout on takeout plays
New York reports the baseball rules makers faced dissent from 80 year old scout Jack Doyle who defends aggressive slides. He argues rough, bold play is part of the game and likens it to football passion. Umpire Bill Summers explains intent to curb dangerous plays.
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Duel at the Cotton Bowl: Froggy Williams vs Art Weiner
The report notes a Cotton Bowl duel between Froggy Williams of Rice and Art Weiner of North Carolina as standout ends. It alludes to a mocked NBA directive steering officials to Waterloo via Tama Iowa for a game, with a farmer offering transport and tickets for a price.
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Trade talks between Yankees and Indians drag on hours
During a major league meeting the Yankees and Indians officials discussed possible player exchanges for two and a half hours. They agreed to each submit a list of players they would trade, but the Yankees’ list contained nine names not raised in the initial talks.
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Toynbee Hopes to Finish History Early
Arnold J. Toynbee who has written the Study of History for more than 15 years believes he may complete the work sooner than his 1952 estimate. The professor notes progress and expresses optimism about an earlier completion date.
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Electric Railway Quitting at Year-end
Baltimore will end service on the Baltimore and Annapolis railroad after 69 years. Deteriorating roadbed and aging equipment prompted the Maryland Public Service Commission to approve a bus replacement plan starting New Year.
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