Nash to coach Wellston football and basketball
George W. Nash was named head football and basketball coach for Wellston. He will be assisted by Lewis Parker, new freshman coach, and Richard V. Spencer, a newcomer, with Nash returning in August to resume duties.
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Four Wood Replaces One Iron For Everyday Golfers
A NEA Service piece by Gene Sarazen explains that average golfers should avoid the one iron. He notes Byron Nelson Sam Snead and Ben Hogan as long iron masters with upright swings. He recommends using a four wood and a slightly hooked driver, plus careful tee setup to build confidence and clean contact.
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US Amateur Soccer Team Fashions Greatest Upset
Walter Bahr scored the decisive goal after Joe Gaetjens deflected the ball in Belo Horizonte as the US amateur squad defeated England 1 to 0 in the World Cup. The eleven players hailed from varied professions and hometowns, including Frank Borghi, Harry Keough, Joe Maca, Charley Columbo, Eddie Mellvenny, Gino Pariani, Frank Valicenti, Eddie Souza, Johnny Souza, and Gaetjens.
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Tractors Take Bend Softball Tourney Victory
Richardson Tractor of Cheshire Ohio won the Bend softball tournament at Mason Tuesday night with a 1 0 win over Lakin in the final. Appalachian Power beat Smoker Billiards in the consolation. Lakin defeated Appalachian 8 5 in ten innings in the semi finals. The Smokers fell 3 0 to Richardson Tractor in the same night. First prize is 100 with gold medals for players.
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Television Now Boosts Boxing
New York reports that Television broadcasts push boxing to new heights. The International Boxing Club plans 70 to 72 indoor shows in the 1950 51 season with weekly Wednesday and Friday cards across multiple cities. Wed main events pay 1000 dollars per fighter, Fridays 2250 with percentage privileges, and all Friday broadcasts originate in New York while Wednesdays originate in St. Nicholas Arena and other cities.
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Wright faces Goldwater in Broadmoor Invitational second round
Colorado Springs details state Claude Wright of Denver matches Bob Goldwater of Phoenix in the Broadmoor Invitational second round. Yesterday Hi Lewis of Kansas City beat Bill Schlosser of Defiance 3-2 in the championship flight.
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Youngstown Owner Describes Minor Leagues’ Plight
Bill Koval co owner of the Youngstown Athletics in the Middle Atlantic League says minor league clubs struggle as majors telecast games. He cites Vandergrift Pennsylvania exit bankruptcy at Uniontown Pennsylvania liabilities of 13000 and cites a 70 percent drop in home attendance due to televised major league games. He proposes MLB cash support to offset lost revenue and notes rising costs threaten the circuit.
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Michigan State players land pro deals at high pace
Of 37 Michigan State baseball players signed by professional teams in the past 25 years, 20 secured contracts in the last three years, signaling a surge in recent alumni reaching the pro ranks.
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Michigan State
McConnelsville Edges Athens in 6-5 Junior League Tilt
McConnelsville Juniors scored four times in the third to take a 6-2 lead and held off a late Athens American Legion rally for a 6-5 win. Athens stranded 10 runners as McConnelsville evened the season series after Athens previously won at home 4-2.
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Lunchmen Chevies Win Way To Semi Final Spots
Nelsonville Coon's Lunch and Nye Chevrolet teams advanced to the Athens County softball semi finals at Sundown Park by beating Murray City Legion 8 to 6 and the Furnitures 8 to 5. Murray City built a 5 1 lead behind Sorrell and Simon homers, then the Lunchmen rallied for six runs in the fourth. The Chevies scored in pairs in four of six at bats and pulled away with timely hits including Dawley s triple, while the Furnitures staged a late three run burst but fell short. Semi finals set for Thursday feature the Chevies versus Nelsonville VFW at 7 30 p m and Lunchmen against Lowman s Dairy at 9 p m.
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Bearcat Gridders Get Coaching Jobs
Two former University of Cincinnati football stars Stan Klimczak and Alkie Richards joined Withrow High School as line coach and backfield coach under Head Coach Bill Gilliland. Klimerak, from South Bend, played end for UC 1946-49. Richards starred 1942 46 47 48 and will teach physical education.
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Withrow High School
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South Bend
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Villanova to Rebuild 1949 Coach Jim Leonard’s Nine Starters
Villanova College football coach Jim Leonard must replace nine of the 1949 starting players for the upcoming season. The overhaul aims to reload the roster and maintain competitive form after a year of turnover.
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