Gallia Academy Faces Central in Injury Hit Showdown
Gallia Academy hosts Central tonight as coach Shrider copes with three injured starters including pivot Jackie Jackson. Steve McKean leads Gallia with 54 points in SEC play while Henry Niday has 51 as Wellston and Jackson County foes gain momentum.
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St. Joe
Rockets
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Henry Niday
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Natum
Athens
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Stydahar Lauds Browns Sportsmanship After Title Win
Los Angeles Rams coach Joe Stydahar praised the Cleveland Browns for their sportsmanship after the NFL Championship victory. He noted Otto Graham and Browns players greeted the Rams kindly, and Stydahar eyed a Pro Bowl clash with Paul Brown on January 12 as the two coaches lead All-Star teams. Several Browns stars were named for the American Conference squad, with others listed from the National Conference selections to be announced later.
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Joe Stydahar
Los Angeles Rams
Paul Brown
Cleveland Browns
Rams
Stydahar
Brown
Cleveland
Otto Graham
Studahar
Dante Lavelli
Lou Groza
Dub Jones
Tony Adamle
Len Ford
Ken Carpenter
Bill Willis
Chicago
Francis Polsfoot
Bill Fischer
Tom Wham
Washington Redskins
Paul Lipscomb
Rob Goode
Lauri Neimi
Sammy Baugh
Bill Dudley
Pittsburgh
George Hughes
Bill Walsh
Joe Geri
Jerry Shipkey
NEW York Giants
Arnold Weinmaster
al de Rogatis
Otto Schnellbacher
Emlen Tunnell
John Baker
Devitt Coulter
Eddie Price
Philadelphia Eagles
Mike Jarmoluk
Chuck Bednarik
Russ Craft
Pete Pihos
Oregon State Coach Kip Taylor Linked to Indiana Job
Kip Taylor, head coach at Oregon State, reportedly drew feelers about Indiana University vacancy. Taylor declined comment while not denying approach by Indiana officials as Clyde Smith had resigned after last season.
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Ore
Oregonian
Kip Taylor
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Indiana University
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Indiana
Clyde Smith
Pirates Slugger Kiner Extends Home Run Crown
Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits 42 homers in the 1951 season, winning his sixth straight home run title and tying a major league record once held by Babe Ruth.
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Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Babe Ruth
Vols and Terps Move South for Sugar Bowl Drills
Tennessee Volunteers practiced at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge while Maryland Terrapins trained in Biloxi Mississippi as final preparations began for the Sugar Bowl. The day offered clear cool weather with temperatures in the 50s by midday.
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Tennessee
Maryland
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
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Seals to Train at Home Park in 1952 Spring Camp
The San Francisco Seals plan spring training at their home park in 1952. The Cincinnati Reds have used Tampa Florida as their spring site since 1931, except during the war years.
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Cincinnati Reds
Tampa
Fla
IBC Otters Matthews Title Bout
The IBC offers Harry Matthews a light heavyweight title shot against Joey Maxim amid a feud with Jack Hurley. Matthews’ camp remains silent as the IBC pressures Hurley with a Feb 22 Maxim date and a gate percentage offer. If Hurley does not agree by week’s end, the chance may be lost.
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U?p
International Boxing Club
Jack Hurley
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Joey Maxim
Matthews
IBC
Hurley
A] Weill
Maxim
Weill
Cage Games This Week High School Schedule
The week shows multiple high school basketball matchups across Ohio with Columbus Central at Gallipolis and Athens, plus regional pairings including Gahanna Lincoln, Malta McConnelsville, and Glenford at Roscoe. College action lists John Carroll at Case and Ohio State at Washington, among others. John Hyder, Georgia Tech’s new basketball coach, earned letters in four sports as an undergraduate.
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Gahanna Lincoln
Malta-McConnelsville
P.m. Glenford
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Logan
Lancaster St. Marys
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Toledo
Wittenberg
Marshall
Hemline
Bowling Green
Colby
Baldwin-Wallace
Cincinnati
Xavier
St. Johns
Atlanta, Ga
John Hyder
Georgia Tech
Al Smitha Sees Higher Value in Top Ears for Horses
Lexington trainer Al Smitha argues that ears on a racehorse add at least $500 to its value, a claim rooted in his long career as owner and trainer. The insight reflects market attitudes toward conformation and desirable features in thoroughbreds.
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Lexington, Ky
NEA
al Smitha
Michigan State Sophomore Halfback Posts Big Yardage
Billy Wells, MSU sophomore halfback, averaged 8.42 yards per carry on 53 attempts during the season, showcasing productive rushing for the Spartans.
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Billy Wells
Michigan State
Aussies Take Davis Cup Lead With Sedgman McGregor Victory
Australia moved ahead two to one in the Davis Cup final after Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor routed Ted Schroeder and Tony Trabert 6-2 9-7 6-3 at White City Stadium. Schroeder struggled throughout, while Trabert battled valiantly as the crowd watched in Sydney.
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Ken McGregor
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Tony Trabert
White City
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Sedgman
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McGregor
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Bainbridge (Md.) Naval Station
Ray Robinson Matthews Share 1951 Ring Honors
Ray Robinson named Fighter of the Year and Harry Matthews chosen as the best all around fighter for 1951 by Ring Magazine. Matthews is No 1 light heavyweight challenger to Joey Maxim, while Archie Moore slips to No 2 and Harold Johnson follows. Joe Louis sits at No 5 among heavyweights. Ezzard Charles leads light heavy challengers, with Rocky Marciano ranked high among heavyweights.
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Ray Robinson
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Ring Magazine
Nat Fleischer
Robinson
Matthews
Sugar Ray
Fleischer
Joey Maxim
Archie Moore
Harold Johnson
Joe Louis
Louis
Ezzard Charles
Rocky Marciano
Kayo
Nelson Award To Be Given Johnny Bright
Johnny Bright of Drake University named 1951 Swede Nelson award recipient for sportsmanship by the Gridiron Club of greater Boston. Award to be presented January 11 in Boston.
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Johnny Bright
Boston
Drake University
Gahanna to visit Zaleski in Columbus basketball clash
Gahanna Lincoln of Columbus invades here tomorrow night to face the Zaleski quintet in a 7 o clock tip off. The matchup features two local programs in a late season showdown.
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Gallipolis
Columbus Central
Gallia Academy Blue Devil
Columbus East Five
Dick Shrider
Shrider
Zaleski
Gahanna Lincoln
Columbus
Here Comes Charlie Coach of the Year Trio Named
The last three winners of the football coach of the year award include Charles Wilkinson Charlie Caldwell and Chuck Taylor in a line dating back to the award’s history.
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Charlie New York
NEA
Charles
Bud) Wilkinson
Charlie Caldwell
Chuck Taylor
Stanford Coach Taylor Sees Rose Bowl Confidence
Pasadena California Stanford coach Charles A Taylor known as Chuck reiterates a winning philosophy ahead of the Rose Bowl against Illinois. He says the team believes they can win and has not altered that mindset despite the matchup.
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Calif
Stanford
Charles A
Chuck) Taylor
Taylor
Illinois
Football Writers Association of Southern California
College and NBA Scores From Wednesday Action
Indiana Central edged Muskingum 78 in the Big Seven Tournament first round. Oklahoma defeated Stanford 77 71 and Kansas beat Colorado 76 56. Kentucky topped UCLA 84 53. St Louis 63 Dartmouth 45. In the NBA Milwaukee 78 New York 76 and Baltimore 103 Philadelphia 0vertimes. Fort Wayne 94 Boston 66.
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Scandal Time in College Basketball Shocks Nation
A sweeping 1950 51 college basketball scandal involved 31 players from CCNY LIU NYU Manhattan Kentucky Bradley and Toledo with Salvatore Sollazzo as the bribe master. Dozens faced arrests and sentences as Judge Saul Streit denounced commercialism, while schools barred games and players fled amid a year of bribery and suspensions.
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City College of New York
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Manhattan
Kentucky
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Toledo
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T. Sollazzo
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Manhattan College
Junius Kellogg
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Iowa Bears Seek Sixth Straight Win In Coaches Tourney
Iowa aims for a sixth consecutive victory as Wisconsin and Michigan enter the postseason round robin. Iowa faces California in San Francisco while Ohio State beats Oregon 61-57 as Ralph Armstrong scores 21 for the Buckeyes. Kentucky leads AP poll. UCLA loses to Kentucky. Illinois eyes sixth win hosting UCLA.
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Pitt
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Hornets Defeat Syracuse Sharpshooters In Hockey Clash
The Pittsburgh Hornets, Western Division leaders, beat the Syracuse Warriors 4-3, extending Syracuse’s winless run against Pittsburgh. Cincinnati Mohawks tied Indianapolis Capitals 2-2 in overtime after a late third period comeback and a fight between Jean Denis and Larry Zeidel led to misconducts.
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Pittsburgh Hornets
Hornets
Syracuse
Warriors
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Mohawks
Indianapolis Capitals
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Mohawks
Larry Zeidel
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Muskingum Falls 78-72 In Tourney
Indiana Central Greyhounds toppled defending champion Muskingum 78 72 in the Midwest College Basketball Tournament opener. Woody McBride scored 28 to fuel the Greyhounds rally as Muskingum’s Billy Geyer led with 21. Only three regulars from last year’s squad returned.
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Muskingum
Ottawa
Kansas
Wabash
Indiana Central Greyhounds
Muskingum Muskies
Muskies
Woody McBride
Greyhounds
McBride
Billy Geyer
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Donoghue Stops DAndrea in Yonkers Ring Fight
Roger Donoghue 153 pounds from Yonkers New York defeated Vinnie D Andrea 148 pounds from New York City at St. Nicholas Arena New York in a boxing bout reported by the Associated Press.
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St. Nicholas Arena
Roger Donoghue
Yonkers
N. Y
Vinnie D'Andrea
Dayton Flyers travel by train to Salad Bowl in Phoenix
The University of Dayton football team departs by train to Phoenix Arizona to face Houston University in the Salad Bowl on New Year's Day.
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University of Dayton
Phoenix
Ariz
Houston University
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