Illinois Bumps Michigan 96-66 in Big Ten Opener
Illinois cruised to a 96-66 victory over Michigan in the Big Ten opener at Champaign, showcasing scoring balance as reserves filled the last six minutes. Groffsky led Michigan with 14 points, while Codwell added 12 as Illinois neared its 1948 scoring mark. Wisconsin also won at Iowa 75-70 in the same night.
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Rough Mills Brothers Win Tag Match
The Rough Mills brothers of Camrose Alberta kept their undefeated tag team record at the Austin Armory Monday night. They lost the first fall to Ivan Kamaroff and Roy McClarty but won two straight to clinch the match.
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Holan's TV and Scovills Win Cage Contests
Holan's TV edged Dugans 39 38 in a tight City League game as Scovills defeated the Independents 60 40. Both teams lead the league with three victories each and two more games are set for Wednesday night at the old high school gym and Shaw gym.
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Luther Cagers Run Past St. Olaf 77 to 62
Luther College used strong shooting and rebounding to defeat St. Olaf 77 to 62 in a non conference game at Northfield. Noel Olson led the Oles with 23 points while Luther’s Ken Finanger added 20 as Luther built a 23-12 first-period lead and held firm thereafter.
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Yankee Ace Allie Reynolds Tops 1952 AL ERA Leader
New York veteran Allie Reynolds, 33, led the American League in earned run average with 2.07 after winning 20 games in 1952. He also struck out 160, threw six shutouts, and pitched 244 innings, sharing the ERA title with Mike Garcia of Cleveland in unofficial AP figures. Robert Shantz captured the most wins with 24 and Philadelphia’s lefty lost seven.
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Young Al Mengert to Turn Pro After New Year
Spokane report says Al Mengert runner up to Jack Westland for this year’s U S Amateur will turn professional after the first of the year.
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La Salle Tops First 1952-53 College Basketball Poll
La Salle named No. 1 in the initial AP poll with 26 first place votes and 692 points after a 77-70 win over Southwest Missouri. Kansas State held second with 16 first place votes and 552 points after a 81-60 win over San Francisco. Illinois, Seton Hall, and Oklahoma A M follow in the top ten. selections posted before last night’s games.
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Mac Cagers Bring Sharpshooting to Macalester
Dick Hanson of Austin and Justin Weeldreyer of Clara City are junior sharpshooters for Macalester College. Both pursue journalism and news photography coursework. Hanson, a forward, seeks public relations work while Weeldreyer, a 200 pound center, aims for advertising. Coach Dwight Stuessy relies on their shooting as the team faces the season.
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Rose Bowl tickets scarce as public sale ends
Pasadena brief notes only 3,500 Rose Bowl tickets were sold with demand exceeding supply. Wisconsin is co champion of the Big Ten and USC carries a tricky prep with Rosy plans and lineup shifts around Danboy Koch and Bukich.
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Red Wing Predicted To Top Northfield In Big Nine Action
Red Wing seeks a Christmas week win over arch rival Albert Lea to cement a 2 0 conference start after a 53 50 victory over Rochester. Northfield visits Red Wing as part of Friday’s Big Nine slate while Rochester visits Winona and Owatonna travels to Faribault in a crowded schedule.
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Four Austin Area Cage Games Set Tonight
Four Austin area basketball games are on tap tonight. All begin at 8 p.m. Blooming Prairie hosts Hayfield as undefeated 2-0 team seeks another home win. Canton visits LeRoy, Emmons travels to Lyle, and Adams hosts Elkton in a Little Six Conference clash.
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Owatonna Plans Extra Holiday Game at Worthington
Owatonna Indians add an 18th game to their schedule with a road game at Worthington on Monday December 22. The trip is part of a W day program in which Owatonna players will be paired with Worthington teammates and hosted in Worthington homes.
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NFL annual meeting set in Philadelphia January 23 25
NFL commissioner Bert Bell announced the league will hold its annual meeting in Philadelphia on January 23 to 25. Key topics include the Baltimore franchise status with 15 000 season tickets required, the 1953 college draft including the bonus pick, schedule and TV policy discussions, and the anti trust suit slated for trial January 26.
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Mantorville Rally Edges Rose Creek 59 58 in Back-and-Forth Thriller
Mantorville rallied from behind with 17 points in the fourth period to beat Rose Creek 59 58 in a non conference basketball thriller. Bill Bradford scored 22 points as Mantorville erased a 47 42 deficit after three quarters led by Ralph Wilson 29 for Rose Creek.
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White Sox Back Bonus Pitcher Keriazakos with New Deal
Seattle reports Gus Keriazakos, 21, will get a renewed chance with the Chicago White Sox after a three year bonus package totaling 22500 per year and an insurance endowment. Manager Lane cited strong scout recommendations and Keriazakos said he owes the club and baseball for the opportunity.
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Rams Lions in NFL divisional playoff close match
Detroit coach Buddy Parker says the Lions and the defending Rams are near even for Sunday’s playoff clash. The teams meet after earlier Lions victories and a potential sellout at 56,000 as they vie for a spot in the NFL championship against the Browns in Cleveland.
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Maxim Predicts Victory In Title Bout With Archie Moore
Light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim predicts a win over Archie Moore in their 15 round title defense. Maxim, upbeat and confident, cites his pay day of about 100000 dollars and his plan to use the left jab and hook to wear Moore down. Moore, making his first title bid at 175 pounds, vows to knock out Maxim as odds favor Moore at 8 to 5. The 9 pm CST bout will be broadcast and telecast.
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New Hampshire Lowers Amateur Boxing Age to 17
Concord officials announce the minimum legal age for amateur boxers lowered from 18 to 17. The move aligns New Hampshire with 43 other states using a 17 year old age limit for boxers.
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Carol Brill Converts Tough 3 6 10 Split in Bowling Match
Carol Brill of Lef ty's Bar in the Women's Progressive Bowling League converted a difficult 3 6 10 7 8 split during a match against Alcove at Bowl Alleys on Monday. She toppled scores of 131 142 143 for a 416 set as her team finished with a 2013 total.
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Holman Fights Suspension as Life or Death Battle
Nat Holman, suspended CCNY basketball coach, declared his fight to lift the suspension a life or death battle. He spoke Monday describing the struggle as crucial for his career and reputation.
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Winger Quint Raps Harding In Big Nine Victory
Red Wing remained unbeaten with a 63-49 non conference win over Harding Monday night. Bernie Raetz led Red Wing with 13 points while Wayne Deden Crimmins and McMahon added 10 each. Paddock led Harding with 14 points as Harding trailed 31-18 at halftime.
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Card Coach to Keep Job
Chicago Cardinals owner Walter Wolfner stated Joe Kuharich will remain head coach for 1953 with possible staff changes. Rumors of Kuharich’s release were denied as he completed a 4–8 season after taking over from Curly Lambeau. Assistant coaches Dick Evans Mike Nixon and Bill Daddie were not reappointed yet.
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No Tie Score When Rams Lions Tangle
Commissioner Bert Bell says Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams will not end in a tie. If tied at regulation Sunday, they will play a sudden death period with the first score deciding the winner in the National Conference playoff in Detroit.
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