Bobcats Host Cincinnati Bearcats In MAC Showdown
Cincinnati visits Athens to face Ohio University in a MAC clash as both teams chase wins. Bearcats aim to snap a two conference skid and push toward .500. Ohio seeks to defend its runnerup place with starters Hursey Betts Betts Sparks Murphy set to start.
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Ohio Gymnasium
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Queen City Crew
Western Reserve
Toledo
Bobcats
Ohio Quintet
Ohio Faces Real Test With Oberlin Mermen
Ohio University swims to a key meet against Oberlin with a young squad and veteran Yeomen in the spotlight. Bobcats aim to prove parity with Oberlin as Koester Romanek and Comley pace a versatile lineup while Hunsicker Ohmann Staley lead the Oberlin relay, breaststroke, and sprint events.
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Glenn Romanek
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Ohio Tankmen
Jerry Wooley
Tom Hartley
Alf King
Thomas
Don Gross
Larry Long
Dick Oldstein
PGA Action On Banket Color-Rule Court Clash
PGA President Horton Smith arrived in San Diego to address the Banket color rule controversy that bars non Caucasian players from PGA co sponsored tournaments. Louis Spiller and Clark joined the San Diego Open setup as Smith planned to take the case to the National Committee after meetings with local officials.
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Calif
Professional Golfers Association
Joe Louis
PGA
Horton Smith
Pebble Beach
Louis
Bill Spiller
Eural Clark
Los Angeles
Smith
PGA National Committee
Ellis Ryan Reelected President of Indians
Ellis Ryan was reelected president of the Cleveland Indians at the second annual stockholders meeting of the Cleveland Baseball Co. Also reelected were George Medinger as vice president Don Hornbeck as secretary Harry Small as treasurer and Harold McLaughlin as assistant secretary.
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Cleveland
Ellis Ryan
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Baseball Co
George Medinger
Don Hornbeck
Harry Small
Harold McLaughlin
Cage Games This Week Show Local High School Matches
Multiple league schedules list cage games in Athens County and surrounding leagues. Key matchups include Rome Canaan at Albany, Waterloo at Buchtel, Shade at Jacksonville Trimble, Ames Bern at The Plains, and Meigs County at Rutland, plus several other regional contests across M M at Roseville and more. The listings include weekday, Friday, and Saturday slots with college games featuring Ohio University opponents and regional colleges.
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Rome-Canaan
Albany
Waterloo
Buchtel Shade
Jacksonville-Trimble
Ames Bern
Plains
Muskingum Valley League
Phile
Glouster
Roseville
Meigs County League
Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Morgan County League
Stockport
Bartlett
Chester
Carthage
Troy Jackson
Ironton
Racine
Pomeroy
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Pt. Pleasant
Poca
Bremen
McArthur
Athens County
Buchtel
Carthage-Troy
Rome- Canaan
Shade
Vinton County
Hamden
Allensville
Perry County
Thornville
New Straitsville
Morgan County
Reinersville
Meigs County
Toppers Plains
BIS
Ames-Bern
Barboursville
Charles Reds
Wahama
Belpre
Woodsfield
Philo
New Concord
the Plains
Junction City
New Lexington
Ohio College
Cincinnati
Ohio
U. Miami
Western Reserve
Heidelberg
Denison
Muskingum
Mt. Union
Glouster Tomcats
Philo Electrics
Maria- McConnelsville
Rome
Uppers Plains
Buchstel
Trimble
Ames- Bern
Logan Bowlers Rally to Top Columbus All Stars
Logan capped the Thom as Recreation meet with a 1009 first game and a 136 pin win over the Columbus All-Stars. Mike Cyphers led Columbus with 630, while Floyd Preston and Edward Thomas each posted 618 series for Logan. Preston had a 226 high single and final scores included 217 175 226 for Preston, 218 211 194 for G Thomas, 191 190 206 for B Stroupe, and 184 173 179 for F Thomas.
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LOGAN
Thomas Recreation
Columbus All-Stars
Mike Cyphers
Columbus
Floyd Preston
Edward Thomas
Preston
G. Thomas
B. Stroupe
Nicamienae
F. Thomas
Cage Scores A Series Of College Basketball Results
Ohio State defeated Purdue 85 to 69 while Wittenberg beat Ohio Wesleyan 71 to 66 and Youngstown lost to Fenn 39 to 76. Central State routed Kentucky State 98 to COLLEGE Seton Hall fell 69 to 52. Kentucky beatfinois 748 Indiana 66 Kansas 69 Nebraska 66 Iowa 78 Northwestern 64. Duquesne edged Westminster 58 Fordham 80 St Peter's 46 Minnesota 70 Michigan 60 Butler 77 Wabash 66 Indiana State 64 Beloit 59 Bradley 77 Wichita 61.
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Wittenberg
Ohio Wesleyan
Youngstown
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Central State
Kentucky State
New York
Kansas
Jayhawks
Nebraska
Illinois
Indiana
Illini
Iowa
Northwestern
Wildcats
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Westminster
Kentucky
Frank Ramsey
Georgia
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Michigan
West Virginia
Wake Forest
Louisville
William and Mary
North Carolina
Davidson
George Washington
Virginia Tech
Seton Hall
Siena
Comiskey Clan Faces Resignation Fallout at White Sox
The Comiskey family plans to handle the sudden resignation of Chuck Comiskey as vice president and secretary of the White Sox. Grace R. Comiskey, the club president, and the board of directors must decide how to proceed.
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Chicago
Comiskey
Chuck Comiskey
White Sox
Chuck
Grace R. Comiskey
Ohio Fishing Digest Out in Few Weeks
The Ohio Division of Wildlife announced the new Ohio Fishing Law Digest will be available within a few weeks. A statewide liberalization of regulations prompts a revision and the 1952 licenses will cost $2 with a 25 cent writing fee.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Division of Wildlife
TV Free Loaders Criticize Matthews TV Fight
Seattle observer Jack Hurley notes Harry Matthews looked weak in a Cleveland light-heavyweight bout with Danny Nardice. Hurley cites Chicago letters praising Matthews as a lousy fighter and complains viewers complain about free TV coverage.
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NEA
Jack Hurley
Harry Matthews
Danny Nardice
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Matthews
Hurley
Chicago
Jayhawks Again Top Ranked In AP Poll
Kansas remains No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll with 22 first place votes and 790 points after a 69 66 win over Nebraska. Illinois is second with 23 first place votes and 773 points, Kentucky third, while Indiana drops from four to fourteen after losses.
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University of Kansas Jayhawks
University of Illinois
Associated Press
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Kansans
Nebraska
Ilinois
Indiana
Seton Hall
Ohio State
Iowa
Siena
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Illinois
Kentucky
St. Louis
St. Bonaventure
Duquesne
Washington
Kansas State
West Virginia
Unbeaten White Falcons Rout Rutland Five
Wahama's White Falcons defeated Rutland 67 to 29 for their ninth straight win. Center Jim Barton scored 19 points in three quarters, with Kenny Smith adding 14, while Rutland's Bill Wilford led the losers with 13.
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Rutland Five
Rutland
Wahama
Jim Barton
Ralph Sayre
Barton
Falcon
Kenny Smith
Bill Wilford
Baugh Still Best In 23rd Season
CHICAGO NBA Sammy Baugh finished his 23rd consecutive season with the Redskins, setting NFL records on every pass or run. Red Grange called him the best ball handler and faker, predicting he could play until 45.
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Baugh
Chicago
NBA
Sammy Baugh
Washington
Logan to Host Fifth SE Ohio Junior High Tourney
The Southeastern Ohio Athletic League charity event returns to Logan High School gym on Saturdays Feb 2 9 and 16. Eight teams compete with a foul-shooting contest and trophies for champion runner up and top shooter.
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Logan
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
Logan Junior High School Athletic Department
J. R. Hankison
Dwight Diller
Marion Allen
Ramon Smith
Russell Milliken
Middleport
Gallipolis
Wellston
Pomeroy
Athens
Nelsonville
Jackson
Bat School for Indians Aims to Boost offense in spring training
The Cleveland Indians will take five regulars to a six day batting school before spring training begins February 26. Larry Doby Luke Easter Al Rosen Harry Simpson and Ray Boone posted a .2558 combined average last season. A rookie outfielder But Hutson from Wilkes Barre will also join for extended evaluation.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Larry Doby
Luke Easter
al Rosen
Harry Simpson
Ray Boone
Tribe
Hutson
Wilkes-Barre
al Lopez
Araujo Upsets Saddler In Non-Title Bout At Boston Garden
Georgie Araujo a 20 year old from Providence Rhode Island defeated world featherweight champion Sandy Saddler in a 10 round non title bout before a sellout crowd of 13859 at Boston Garden Saddler led late before Araujo unleashed a fierce finish securing his 39th win in 40 pro fights and 26th straight.
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Georgie Araujo
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Sandy Saddler
Boston Garden
Araujo
Saddler
Baker Declines Fame Hall Push for John Franklin Baker
Salisbury readers note balloting for baseball’s Hall of Fame next month has some Eastern Shore residents backing John Franklin Baker. Baker, soon to be 66, has always avoided publicity and rose to fame as a power slugger with Connie Mack’s Athletics and later the Yankees. He led the league in home runs five times from 1911 to 1916, though his peak single season total was twelve during the deadball era.
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Salisbury
Maryland
John Franklin
Baker
Trappe
Connie Mack
Athletics
Yankees
Giants
Yanks
Brooklyn Born Driver Tops Grand Circuit
Brooklyn born trainer and driver Harry Pownall led harness racing's Grand Circuit last year with a .482 average after 123 starts yielding 37 wins 36 seconds and seven thirds. He dethroned 1950 leader De Miller of Meadowlands Pa who posted a .424 average. Fran Ervin of Aiken S C stood third with a .411 average.
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N.Y
Harry Powna
Reinsman
Universal Driver Rating System
Saratoga Springs
Pownall
de Miller
Meadowlands
Miller
Fran Ervin
Aiken
S.C
Tips for Bowlers by Buddy Bomar
The article outlines common faults in bowling such as dropping the ball behind the line and improper release. It advises using a towel at the foul line to diagnose faults and stresses open practice during off times to improve during league play. It emphasizes open play sessions on Saturdays and Sundays and corrects technique with deliberate practice.
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Buddy Bomar
Unbeaten teams clash as Chauncey hosts Racine in county tabloid play
Southeast Ohio basketball action features Chauncey Blue Devils visiting Greyhounds in Nelsonville while Corning’s Railroaders head to Zanesville to meet Rosecrans 9-2. Other county games include Bremen at General five and Pomeroy facing Racine in SEC play.
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Southeastern Ohio
Nelsonville
Greyhounds
Lowell Cole
Chauncey Blue Devils
Hounds
Blue Devils
Corning
Zanesville
Rosecrans
McArthur
Bruce McLin
General Five
Bremen
Jackson Ironmen
Ironton
Pomeroy
Panthers
Racine
Chester
Coolville
Carthage-Troy
Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Pitt Appoints Red Dawson as Football Coach
The University of Pittsburgh named Lowell Red Dawson as head coach after Len Casanova’s resignation. Dawson, then backfield coach at Michigan State, accepted by telephone and signed a three year contract with undisclosed terms after a two hour Pitt board meeting.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Lowell
Red) Dawson
Pitt
Dawson
Michigan State
Len Casanova
Pitt Board of Trustees
Araujo Defeats Saddler in Non-Title Bout in New York
In New York George Araujo from Providence defeated Sandy Saddler by outpoint in a non-title fight at 10 rounds. In New York Willie Troy from Washington DC knocked out Dick Anderson of Cleveland in 8 rounds.
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Boston
George Araujo
Providence
R. L
Sandy Saddler
New York
Willie Troy
Washington
D. C
Dick Anderson
Cleveland
Poca Hosts Point Pleasant In 7 30 Tip Off
Poca Dots host Point Pleasant in a 7:30 contest after a 4 1 run with one loss. Allen Davis sparks Poca with 20 point nights and a 39 point game vs Hurricane. Point Pleasant, 5 2 on the season, features Bill Dorsey leading scorers with 97 points while Foglesong has 87.
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Point Pleasant
Poca
Big Blacks
Nitro
Allen Davis
Blacks
Ripley
Jack Morton
Earl Foglesong
Johnny Withers
Bill Dorsey
Don Waldie
Jack Fowler
Dorsey
Foglesong
Ripley Jayvees
Little Blacks
Syracuse U Expands Winter Sports TV to Include Swimming
Syracuse University expands its winter sports television coverage to include swimming while wrestling and gymnastics are shown on a local TV outlet.
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Syracuse University
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