Case Against Rupp Dismissed In Athens
Mrs. Lucille Bradberry has ordered her attorney to drop the half million dollar suit filed in Kentucky against coach Adolph Rupp and others alleging a gambling scheme and manipulated point spreads. Attorney J A Fide said he would press the suit for alleged losses, while Bradberry’s husband stated the plaintiff withdrew.
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Athens
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Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Lexington
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Frank Costello
Ed Curd
Rupp
W. Lee Hkradberry
Fdge
Bradberry
George Chumbley
Chumbley
Edge
Hornsby Sells on Podbielan and King
Cincinnati manager Rogers Hornsby backs Podbielan and King for 1953. Bud Podbielan shown as a regular starter possibility after strong late 1952 showings. Clyde King viewed for control and potential role as Reds counterpart to Raffensberger, who won 17 games last season.
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Brooklyn
Redleg
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Raffensberger
Reds
Ohio University names Wilson and Comley swimming co captains
Sandy Wilson and Bill Comley were named co captains of the Ohio University swimming team for next year after a team election. Wilson competes mainly in the 220 and 440 freestyle, while Comley stars on the diving boards, finishing second on the low board and third on the high board at the Central Collegiate and MAC tournaments.
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Bill Comley
Ohio University
Oscar Thomas
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Glen Romanek
Comievy
Comley
Rockets Mohawks Open International Hockey Scrapping
Cincinnati hosts the opening of the International Hockey League final as the Grand Rapids Rockets meet the Cincinnati Mohawks for the Joseph Turner Memorial Trophy in a best-of-seven. Grand Rapids finished 27 32 1 and Cincinnati 43 15 4 in the regular season.
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Mohawks
Toledo
Exhibition Ball Results From Monday's Games
Chicago AS and St. Louis A split results with Cleveland A beating Hollywood PCL while Washington and New York A posted mixed scores. Philadelphia N defeated Milwaukee 5 0 as Brooklyn and Philadelphia A combined for a twin bill. Cincinnati B won 7 against St. Louis RB and Cleveland B as Los Angeles PCh also featured in the card.
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Hollywood
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New York
Portland
Tokyo Giants
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Indians Emphasize Big Three as Season Nears
Cleveland pitchers Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Mike Garcia, and Early Wynn project another strong season. Lemon blanked Hollywood Stars over five innings in a 5 4 win, while Garcia and Wynn have shown solid form. Feller debuting a new overhand delivery emphasizes improved control and shoulder conditioning.
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Indians
Bob Feller
Bob Lemon
Hollywood Stars
Eddie Malone
Mike Garcia
Early Wynn
Feller
Nelsonville and Beasley Mathews win City League tourney
Nelsonville defeated Athens Concrete 71 to 6 and Kep ler scored 28 for Nelsonville. Beasley Mathews beat The Athens Messenger 68 to 59 with Kachzenbach netting 32 and Seagraves 28 for the losers. Both teams advance to the semi finals.
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Pat O'Sullivan Wins Third North South Title
Pat O'Sullivan of Orange Conn won her third North South golf championship in four years by defeating Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville Ga 2 and 1 in the finals at Pinehurst N C. O'Sullivan, praised for her constant smile, led from the first hole winning a birdie three at the opening.
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Minneapolis Edge Indiana In Narrow Playoffs Finish
The Associated Press reports Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 81 to 79 to win the series in a tense playoff finale. Star players delivered late key baskets as the Timberwolves clinched the series on the road.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
QU Linksmen Head South Schedules Eight Matches
Ohio University's golf team sails Saturday for White Sulphur Springs Virginia for a 10 day southern tour and a triangle meet with Cornell and Washington and Lee Coach Kermit Blosser aims to improve on last year when the team split six matches The 1953 squad features Roger Pedigo Dave Kambo Dick Smail with Pedigo the defending Mid American champion Other returning players include Dick Guthrie John Alyea Bill Purmort Paul Van Nostran Dick Royce Jim Hussell and James Leonard.
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Washington and Lee
Kermit Blosser
Bobcats
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Davidson
North Carolina
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VMI
Individul
Roger Pedigo
Dave Kambo
Dick Smail
Blosser
Herb Branatter
Earl Davis
Pedigo
Athens
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Smail
Worsham Wins At Jacksonville Open Golf Classic
Lew Worsham captured the Jacksonville Open with four rounds of 68, finishing at 272 to tie Jim Ferrier's course record and hint at form for Oakmont. Ferrier finished second at 273, with Tommy Bolt third at 275.
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Fla
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Worsham
Clayton Haefner
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Ferrier
Tommy Bolt
Atlanta Girl Wins Peach Blossom Open in Playoff
Louise Suggs of Atlanta edged Betsy Rawls in a playoff at Spartanburg South Carolina to win the Peach Blossom Invitational Open golf tournament. Suggs sank a four foot putt on the second playoff hole to break the deadlock and claim the $3500 prize from the 54 hole event. Rawls played her home course and finished with a one over par on the decisive hole.
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Louise Suggs
Peach Blossom
Betsy Rawls
Atlanta
Canadiens Advance to Playoffs Despite Injuries
The Montreal Canadiens enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as slight favorites over the Chicago Black Hawks despite injuries. They closed the regular season with three casualties after a loss to Detroit. The semifinal series is a best of seven.
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Montreal Canadiens
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Detroit
Braves Move to Milwaukee End of Boston Era
Lou Perini announced the Boston Braves would relocate to Milwaukee after declining attendance at Braves Field. The move followed losses totaling about 1 million dollars over two seasons as Perini cited poor local support and Boston’s AL dominance. Major owners weighed in while Perini noted his inability to give away tickets despite gifts like automobiles.
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Bradenton
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Braves
Boston
Louis R. Perini
Milwaukee
Louie Perini
Bill Veeck
Browns
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Perini
Thim
Pittsburgh
Walter Francis O'Malley
Dodgers
James T. Gallagher
Cubs
Phillies
Bob Carpenter
Back Bay
Lopez Sees Two Team Race In 1953 AL Title Fight
Cleveland manager Al Lopez believes the 1953 American League race will be a two team duel between the Indians and the New York Yankees. He cites the same strong trio, power hitters, and solid defense, with Avila’s health and Easter’s knee questions, while noting pitching depth led by Lemon Garcia Wynn and possible breakout from Bob Feller.
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Mike Garcia
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al Rosen
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Suitcase) Simpson
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Dick Aylward
Dallas
Joe Tipton
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Garcia
Wynn
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Steve Gromek
Lou Brissie
Ted Wilks
Dave Hoskins
Top Phil Hurler Blanks Braves for Seven Innings
Robin Roberts the Phillies ace hurled seven shutout frames against Milwaukee as Philadelphia routed the Braves 11-5. Carl Erskine also went the distance for the Dodgers in an 8-0 win over the Athletics. Al Sima and Lenny Dixon limited the Yankees to six hits in a 9-0 Senators victory.
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Howie Fox
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Roberts
Carl Erskine
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Athletics
al Sima
Lenny Dixon
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St. Louis Browns
Larry Doby
al Rosen
Cleveland Indians
Hollywood
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Portland
Carl Sawatski
Paul Schramka
Fred Baczewski
New York Giants
Tokyo Giants
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Barons Defeat Warriors in Calder Cup Playoffs Start
Cleveland Barons brace for Game 1 against Syracuse without injured defenseman Rae Reigie who damaged his knee February 28. Barons, who finished first in the regular season, face Syracuse in a best of five series while Pittsburgh and Hershey begin their series in second and fourth seed respectively.
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Rae Reigie
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Syracuse
Reigie
Warriors
Pittsburgh
Hershey
Fights Last Night Brooklyn Zulueta Beats Smith
Zulueta of Cuba outpointed Wallace Smith of Cincinnati in a 135 to 138 pound bout in Brooklyn last night. Smith weighed 106 pounds in earlier rounds.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
Orlando Zulueta
Cuba
Wallace Smith
Cincinnati
Pro Football Stars to Speak at Youngstown Area Dinners
Cleveland Browns standouts Otto Graham and Lou Sae ban will address local basketball banquets. Graham will speak at Lowellville High School, while Sae ban is set for Girard High School.
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Cleveland Browne
Youngstown Area
Otto Graham
Lowellville High School
Lou Sae Ban
Girard High
Rehoa
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