Cuban heavyweight Mederos knocks out La Starza in Miami
Julio Mederos, an underdog from Cuba, starved La Starza of chances with a brutal fifth round stoppage at Miami Stadium. The victory lifts Mederos toward a possible April bout in Cincinnati with Ezzard Charles and marks a major step into the heavyweight picture for the previously little known challenger.
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Ohio Starts Spring Drills With Newcomers and Injuries
Ohio University opens first spring training under Coach Carroll Widders with AN Ohio and Mid American Conference players led by Erland Ahlberg. The Hohents will work out for 20 days before Saturday as Apr Fonski returns from injuries that sidelined varsity members last fall.
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National Hockey League Pad Protects Injured Player
In New York, Ivan Irvin, an NHL forward, wore a special pad to protect the shoulder as he recovers from an injury that sidelined him for seven games. The piece outlines his return potential and notes a midwinter shooting event involving Steubenville and other teams.
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Tourney Field Shrinks Amid At Large Hesitation
The NCAA awaits two final at large bids for the 24 team tournament as independents offer weak pickings. Bradley, Oklahoma City, and Drake are under consideration with combined 25 wins, while many losers from recent games head to the NCAA or NIT.
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Strawser Bows Out In Finale
Ohio University coach Strawser announces departure at season end. The team will turn next year with new freshmen as the program plans its post season strategy and coaching transition.
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Ohio Defends Swim Crown At Big Ten Meet
Ohio aims for its seventh straight Big Ten swimming title as three all-time greats headline the field at Ohio State. Michigan edged the Buckeyes 47-46 in a tuneup, while the 1500 meter freestyle leads opening session with five of last year’s top six individual finishers including OSU co captain Ford Kanno.
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Cats Name Coach Steinbrenner From Aquinas Background
Northwestern University yesterday named C Steinbrenner as backfield coach. The former Aquinas High School coach in Columbus and ex Giants halfback attended Williams College. Carthage-Troy high school plans a donkey basketball game Wednesday to fund a senior class trip.
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Spring training plagued by injured players and delays
Baseball’s spring camps open with multiple notable injuries from 1954 rollovers. Curt Simmons and Cass Michaels report arm and dizziness problems while Tom Alston faces thyroid concerns. Billy Martin’s delayed return from Army adds to the Yankees’ early troubles as Hoak and others miss time with injuries.
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Birdie Tebbetts Optimistic On Tigers After Spring Workout
Tampa report quotes Birdie Tebbetts praising his baseball squad after a vigorous two field workout. He notes all players in shape and uncomplaining about pains, calling the team young with enough veterans to stay steady. Line coach resigns at Springfield College. Trem Near appointed interim.
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Bobcats to Compete in Southern Ohio Rifle League Meet
Ohio University rifle team returns to action at Ohio State for a Southern Ohio Rifle League match on Saturday. Six teams compete on Columbus range including Dayton Ohio State and Cincinnati Xavier and Kentucky State. Dayton sophomore Bill Hilz leads with A classification qualification. The Bobcats travel March 17 to Lego Park Maryland for National Intercollegial Rifle matches.
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Blue Devil Opener Dates for Oak Hill Revealed
Gallipolis sources reveal Blue Devil football season openers for 1954 and 1957 at Oak Hill with the 1936 game also scheduled there.
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