Hurley Rejects IBC Offer For Matthews Maxim Bout
Seattle manager Jack Hurley calls the IBC offer for a Kid Matthews vs Maxim title fight inadequate and insulting. He notes Matthews would draw the fans and cites a potential summer outdoor bout in Seattle or Boise with a gate around a half million dollars as a possible outcome.
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Boise
Gallipolis Cagers Fall to Central Quintet 69 50
Gallia Academy suffers a 69 to 50 home defeat as Central opens with a strong first quarter and uses a closed defense to limit Gallipolis. Steve McKean leads Gallipolis with six field goals and Tommy Thomas adds four field goals and seven free throws. Central features balance with Smith and Cassaday scoring, while Gallipolis plans to host Columbus East next.
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Blue Devils
Steve McKean
Gallipolis
Tommy Thomas
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Cassaday
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Thomas
Siy
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Ken Curry
Clarence Jackson
Columbus East
Rupp Stays On After Bribery Scandal At Kentucky
Adolph Rupp said he would have retired but stays to face the scandal as Kentucky, No. 1 in the AP poll, opens Sugar Bowl Tournament play against Brigham Young while St. Louis meets Villanova. He noted 27 000 home fans and defended the game's appeal despite the controversy.
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New Orleans
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Associated Press
Brigham Young
St. Louis
Villanova
Rupp
Basketball Situation General
Lexington
Wildcats
Alex Groza
Ralph Beard
Dale Barnstable
Bill Spivey
Spivey
Offensive Drills Highlight Stanford Illinois Tilt
Pasadena report says offensive drills dominated Stanford and Illinois workouts as fans anticipate New Year's Day clash between Tommy O'Connell and Gary Kerkorian. O'Connell of Illinois and Kerkorian of Stanford, both 21, contrast as sophomore and senior with strong passing, running, and leadership shown in practice.
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Stanford
Illinois
Illini
Tommy O'Connell
Gary Kerkorian
Indians
Indians A s Top League In Fielding
The Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Indians shared the American League fielding title last season with a .978 percentage. A’s, under Jimmy Dykes, also led in double-plays with 204. Pete Suder topped second basemen with .987, eight errors in 595 chances. Other leaders include Vernon at first, Carrasquel at short, Kell at third, Groth Mele Woodling in the outfield, and Hogan behind the plate.
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Athletics
Jimmy Dykes
A's
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Mickey Vernon
Washington
Chico Carrasquel
George Kell
Detroit
Johnny Groth
Sam Mele
Gene Woodling
New York
Jim Hogan
Cleveland
Bratton Beats Minnelli In Milwaukee Bout
Johnny Bratton from Chicago defeated Livio Minnelli of Italy by decision in Milwaukee. The brief boxing card showcased Bratton maintaining pressure over ten rounds. The report notes the bout and mentions the 1916 Florida basketball season history for context.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Johnny Bratton
Chicago
Livio Minelli
Italy
University of Florida
Gator
Indians Announce 39-Man Spring Roster In Tucson
Cleveland lists 39 players for camp in Arizona as of March 1. Regulars show few big hitters with Bob Avila tops at .305 last season. rookies Fridley Hutson Malmberg Wilson Conyers Kina man Montalvo Kinaman provide limited batting punch. Pitchers Kerrigan Dickey plus Montalvo and Hutson new to manager Al Lopez.
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Ariz
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Jim Fridley
Dallas
Eulas Hutson
Wilkes-Barre
Hank Greenberg
Merril Combs
George Stirnweiss
San Diego
Harry Malmberg
Bobby Wilson
Herb Conyers
Conyers
Indians
Jim Hogan
Birdie Tebbetts
Joe Montalvo
Dick Kinaman
al Lopez
Lloyd Dickey
San Francisco
Bob Kerrigan
Montalvo
Hutson
Russians May Play In Olympics
Russia moves toward Olympic participation with a preliminary agreement to attend Helsinki July 19 to August 3 and possible Oslo events February 14 to 25. The U S plans include 79 competitors in Oslo and about 450 in Helsinki, as editorials push Russian athletes to raise their standards.
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Big Ten Teams Surge In West Coast Nonconference Play
In San Francisco, Iowa beat California 69-64 and Wisconsin defeated Oregon 82-77 as Big Ten teams begin final nonleague play. Al Nicholas scored 23 for Wisconsin while Iowa extended its win streak to six. Michigan fell 62-60 to Penn State in the Steel Bowl at Pittsburgh with Jess Arnelle's late field goal sealing the Penn State victory.
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Sedgman Beats Seixas In Fifth Davis Cup Decider
In Sydney, Frank Sedgman crushed Vic Seixas 6-4 6-2 6-2 to clinch the Davis Cup for Australia in the fifth and deciding match. Ted Schroeder had earlier defeated Mervyn Rose to keep the challenge alive as crowds cheered Prime Minister Menzies who presented the trophy. Sedgman’s flawless serve and groundstrokes capped a dominant display over three days, with Seixas fighting hard but unable to match the Australian ace.
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Frank Sedgman
America
Vic Seixas
Ted Schroeder
Mervyn Rose
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White City
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Seixas
Robert Menzies
Schroeder
Central Plains Invade Athens In Twin Bill Tonight
Columbus Central five and The Plains battle Athens Bulldogs in a 7 30 p m doubleheader. The Plains seek consistency after a 1 3 start while Central features Joe Charney Leroy Hashman and others. Nuzum leads the Bulldogs with 144 points in six games as Barnes and Evans support. Tickets at the door. not on regular season pass schedule.
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Indians
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Harry Lackey
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Joe Charney
Leroy Hashman
Wood
Gene Sharpe
Carl Michael
Don Poston
Coulter
Quinton Meek
Harold Poston
Wayne Williams
Bernie Boyer
Little Bulldogs
Larry Williams
Phil Merchant
Pat Smith
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Lackey
Dick Nellis
Bill Barnes
Ralph Nuzum
Red Evans
Wee Willy” Whaley
Big Ralph
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Nuzum
Barnes
Evans
Ex-Fighter on Trial for Evading Army Induction
Carl R. Wellmeier of Dayton Ohio and cousin Donald M Nesse faced federal court in Cincinnati for conscientious objection to military service. Wellmeier admitted interest in West Point or Annapolis after high school graduation while Nesse declined induction even for non combat duty.
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Carl R. Weillmeier
Dayton
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Nesse
Joseph C. Bullock
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United Brethren
Caldwell slams bowl games as commercial promotions
Princeton University football coach Charles Caldwell told alumni in Cleveland last night that postseason bowls have no purpose for college football and are driven by commercial interests.
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Cleveland
Charles Caldwell
Princeton University
Wooster High Names Temporary Coach Amid Recovery
Wooster High School basketball is led by interim coach Al Johnson as Ken Zuercher recovers from an emergency appendix operation. Johnson, normally a junior high coach, will guide the team until Zuercher returns.
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Wooster High School
al Johnson
Ken Zuercher
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Logan Is Named Co Captain Of Blue Team
Dick Logan of Ohio State was named a co captain of the Blue team for the Blue and Gray game. The announcement from Montgomery notes Logan joins captaincy duties for the squad.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dick Logan
Ohio State
Turner Brings Rookie of the Year to Madison Square Garden
New York reports boxing rookie of the year Gil Turner from Philadelphia faces Vic Cardell of Hartford in a ten round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Turner, 26 wins 22 KOs, 21 years old, fights tonight at 10 p m EST on ABC radio and NBC TV. Turner has defeated Fusari and Docusen, both who challenged Ray Robinson, and has beaten former lightweight kings Ike Williams and Beau Jack in his Philadelphia buildup.
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Gil Turner
Vic Cardell
Hartford
Turner
Philadelphia
Charlie Fusari
Bernie Docusen
Ray Robinson
Ike Williams
Beau Jack
Ameche Sets Two Freshman Rushing marks in 1951
Wisconsin freshman Alan Ameche established two Western Conference rushing records during the 1951 grid season, highlighting his standout debut year and notable early impact for the Badgers.
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Alan Ameche
Wisconsin
Stengel answers Army critic with sharp telegram
Casey Stengel, New York Yankees manager, received a military letter berating his tactics against the Red Sox. He replied by telegram, "If you're so smart, let's see you get out of the Army."
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Casey Stengel
New York Yankee
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CAGE SCORES COLLEGE THURSDAY NIGHT
College results from multiple tournaments list Kansas State over Nebraska 87 67 and Missouri over Iowa State 49 42 in Big 7 and Dixie Classic scores including North Carolina 49 Southern California 45 Cornell 58 Wake Forest 51 N State 71 Navy 51 Columbus 66 Duke 58 Southwest Tourney Baylor 53 Texas Christian 69 Rice 57 Midwest Tourney Wayne Mich 59 St Thomas Minn 55 Indiana State 69 SEC La 55 Steel Bowl Penn State 62 Michigan 60 Pitt 73 Virginia 49 Other Games St Johns 66 Utah 57 NYU 108 Arizona 76 Wisconsin 82 Oregon 77 Duquesne 88 CCNY 51 Bradley 61 Marquette 52 Dayton 76 Hamline Minn 56 John Carroll 59 Case 57 High School results listed final scores and standings for various teams.
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Kid) Matthews
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