NHL President Refuses Action After Conacher-Walter Incident
Toronto Feb 10 The NHL chief Clark Campbell declines league action over two incidents involving Charlie Conacher of the Chicago Black Hawks. Detroit Times writer Lew Walter accuses Black Hawk coach of assault in the dressing room. Campbell says reporters face risk entering clubs. He also minimizes Conacher grabbing referee Bill Chadwick during a Chicago Detroit game, blaming both sides. The Hawks lost 9 2 and Walter seeks assault warrant against Conacher.
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Pettit to Play in Pelicans May Be Final
New Orleans report says Pirates general manager Roy Hamey will send $100,000 bonus pitcher Paul Pettit to the Pelicans of the Southern Association. Hamey called rumors Pettit would join Charleston absolutely false and affirmed Pettit is signed to a New Orleans contract and could play double-A baseball there.
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Dean Calls for Amateur Reform of College Football
Harvard College Dean Wilbur J. Bender told students at Phillips Exeter Academy that no college can sustain top football without buying it. He urged ending recruiting and player subsidies, aligning practices with academic needs, and treating football as a college sport rather than an annex to the team.
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Cubs Buy Johnny Vander Meer From Reds
The Chicago Cubs announced the purchase of 35 year old left handed pitcher Johnny Vander Meer from the Cincinnati Reds. Terms of the sale were undisclosed. Vander Meer won five and lost ten for Cincinnati in 1949 and had a 116 and 116 lifetime record over 12 seasons with the Reds.
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Anderson Yellow Jackets Clinch District Crown Playoff Needed
The Anderson High Yellow Jackets overwhelmed Solomon Coles Hornets 65-38 to reach 6-1 in District 3A and share the lead with Wheatley Lions. A playoff will determine the state tourney entry. Donald Spence led with 22 points and Lawrence Hearne added 13 as the Jackets led 38-20 at halftime.
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Red Sox Sign 17 year old pitcher Ronald Root
The Boston Red Sox announced the signing of 17 year old Ronald Root of San Francisco a left hander who pitched Mission High School to a city title. He will join the San Jose California State League team this season and also plays in the outfield free and ready.
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North Carolina Cagers Exhibit Two Extremes
In Charlotte on February 10 students see High Point College ride an 18 game win streak while Wilmington College endures a 20 game losing run. The contrast highlights a season of sharp disparities in the region.
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Nelson Named Coach Beloit College Football Head
Beloit Wisconsin February 10 Carl Pill Nelson longtime Beloit High School coach was named the new head football coach at Beloit College.
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Anderson to resign coaching Bowling Green basketball
Harold Anderson says he will resign as coach of the Bowling Green University basketball team after one more season. The announcement comes as the team remains nationally ranked in the top bracket.
Kansas Cager Signs With St. Louis Club
Lawrence Kansas reports Jay Drake 20 a KU semipro catcher and basketball player withdrew from school and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals Drake will report to Houston March 12 for training He is the second KU baseball candidate to sign a pro contract joining Dick Gilman who signed with the New York Yankee organization.
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Karam Quits Job At Little Rock After bowl success
Little Rock Junior College coach Jimmy Karam resigns with contract set to expire in June. He cites personal business and says he is not seeking coaching jobs elsewhere. He had demanded salary and facilities improvements as conditions to stay.
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Bauer Sisters Reach Palm Beach Championship Final
In Palm Beach Florida Alice Bauer 22 and Marlene Bauer 15 both won semi finals to meet in Saturday's 18 hole final of the 40th Annual Palm Beach Women's golf championship at Palm Beach Golf Club Course. Alice defeated Mary Agnes Wall 2 up and Marlene beat Marjorie Lindsay 4 and 3. About 2500 spectators watched the 52 year old course as the Bauer sisters from Midland Texas advance to repeat title play for the seventh time with six prior finals appearances and three prior wins for Alice.
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Zatarain Named President of Mid-Winter Sports Assn
New Orleans February 10 Charles C. Zatarain is named president of the Mid-Winter Sports Association sponsor of the Sugar Bowl. He replaces Frank V. Schaub who served two terms as head of the organization after an unsuccessful bid for mayor in the January 24 primary.
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Injured Boxer Leaves Hospital In New York
Carmine Vingo a 20 year old heavyweight critically wounded in a Madison Square Garden bout on December 30 was discharged from St. Clare's hospital. He had been unconscious in the sixth round during the feature fight with Rocky Marciano of Brockton Mass.
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Giants Sign Two Players as Retained Contracts Rise
The New York Giants announced two more players signed to contracts increasing the list of returnees to 36. Phil Tompkinson and Rudy Rufer were added to the roster on Friday.
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Hilltoppers Host St. Marys Rattlers Saturday Night
The Hilltoppers meet the St. Marys Rattlers in a City Coliseum game at 8 pm. Edsmen aim to avenge a 60–50 loss in San Antonio led by Jim Hougerousse and Ed Neu, with Moe Hebb, Oscar Micheilod, and Bill Leahy contributing scoring depth.
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