Wisconsin and Trojans Trade Injury Stories
Wisconsin and Southern California discussed Rose Bowl injury updates with Harland Carl’s knee worry and Bob Peviani and Bob Cox flu and hip issues. USC emphasized air attack and completed drills as coaches expressed mutual respect and readiness for New Year’s Day showdown.
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Calif
Wisconsin
Southern California
Badgers
Harland Carl
Bob Peviani
Bob Cox
Peviani
Cox
Trojans
Jess Hill
Hill
Ivy Williamson
Carl
Wilhelm and Roberts Tops Records Show
Wilhelm leads NL rookie marks in earned runs and winning percentage finishing with 15 wins and 3 losses for a 0.833 pace. Robin Roberts tops NL relievers for Philadelphia, while Warren Spahn leads with 183 strikeouts. Wilmer Mizell and Herman Wehmeier yield most bases on balls at 103.
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Hoyt Wilhelm
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Robin Roberts
Wilhelm
Chicago
Warren Hacker
Associated Press
Hacker
Giants
Boston
Warren Spahn
Wilmer Mizell
St. Louis
Herman Wehmeier
Cincinnati
500 Winner Won’t Be Back
Troy Ruttman, the 1952 Indianapolis 500 winner, says he may not enter the 1953 race. The 22 year old has quit the Agajanian team to avoid leaving them in the lurch and cites possible private business or a move to Ferrari with Ascari as a forthcoming option. Agajanian signs Chuck Stevenson to drive the new car at Indy.
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Los Angeles
Troy Ruttman
J. C. Agajanian
Agajanian
Ruttman
Ascari
Ferrari
Chuck Stevenson
Indianapolis
Willie Utzman
Wisconsin Band Prepares to Signal 14 Badger Touchdowns
Wisconsin band will signal up to 14 Wisconsin touchdowns in the Rose Bowl against Southern California. Director Ray Dvorak says two steamboat whistles from Wisconsin Dells will accompany the band on its train to California, each with its own oxygen tank and seven blasts per tank.
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Wis
University of Wisconsin
Badger
Southern California
Ray Dvorak
Dvorak
Wisconsin Dells
California
Mangrum Overcomes Hand Injury to Win Montebello Open
Lloyd Mangrum, a Los Angeles born golfer, wins the Montebello Open with 207 despite a deep gash on the back of his left hand from a doorway. Jerry Barber of La Canada and Bobby Harris of San Jose tie for second at 209.
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Montbello
Calif
Lloyd Mangrum
Los Angeles
Mangrum
Jerry Barber
la Canada
Bobby Harris
San Jose
Trojans Given Nod by Slim Vote Margin
A close informal Rose Bowl poll shows USC favored by 44 to 42 with 7 predicting a tie. Officials coaches writers and Tournament of Roses dignitaries participated in the survey in Pasadena California.
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Pasadena
Calif
USC
Wisconsin
Johnson to Manage New Ulm Ball Club
Fairfax native Bob Johnson will manage the New Ulm Brewers of the Western Minnesota League next summer. Johnson led Fairfax to the Western Minnesota title in 1952.
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New Ulm Ball Club
NEW Ulm
Bob Johnson
Fairfax
New Ulm Brewers
College Basketball Scores Roundup
A list of college basketball results includes George Washington 113 over Duke 87 and Baylor 66 over Indiana 91. Other notable outcomes feature Oklahoma 72 over Teas 51 and Texas A&M 52 over Brigham Young 86 with several more games across conferences and regions.
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Duke
W. Va
South Carolina
Mississippi
Arkansas State
Vanderbilt
Baylor
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Purdue
Loyola Chicago
W. Michigan
Northwestern
Butler
UCLA
Bradley
DePaul
Southern Illinois
Murray State
Dayton
Drake
Iowa State
Beloit
Stetson
DuQuesne
Detroit
Wayne
Mich
St. Mary's
Tulsa
Louisiana State
Oklahoma
Teas
Oklahoma A & M
Texas A & M
Brigham Young
Gophers Open Big Ten Season Against No 2 Illinois
Minnesota faces undefeated Illinois in a season opener with rebounding and defense crucial. Illinois star center John Kerr contrasts with Minnesota big men Kalafat and Mencel while guards Bredar Remoras and Reed lead a fast break effort.
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Illinois
Ozzie Cowles
Illini
John Kerr
Ed Kalafat
John Waller
Minnesota
Kerr
Loyola of Chicago
Clive Follmer
Max Hooper
John Bredar
Irv Remoras
6-8 Haldorson Finds Range for CU Buffs
Burdette Haldorson, a 6-8 Austin product, came off the Colorado bench to score 16 points as the Buffs routed Washington State. He trails leaders Gompert and Bunte in scoring but shows range with five of seven field goals and six of seven free throws, and will see more work in the upcoming Christmas tournament at Kansas City.
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Colorado University
Big Haldorson
Ove Berven
Austin
Buffs
Washington State
Frank Gompert
Art Bunte
Gompert
Bunte
Haldorson
Kansas City
Rose Creek Cagers Fall To Dugans In City League
Rose Creek remained winless in the City League after a 55 43 defeat by Dugans at Shaw Gym. Dugans improved to 2 3 with Holton scoring 17 and Bendtsen adding 12 for Rose Creek. A late week game features Nates versus Independents at Shaw Gym at 8 30 p m.
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Creekers
Dugans
Shaw Gym
Holton
A. Bendtsen
Nates
Johnston Continues Free Scoring Efforts
NEW YORK Neil Johnston of the Philadelphia Warriors leads the NBA in scoring for a third straight week with 581 points in 27 games and a 21.5 average. Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics is second with 550 points in 25 games and a 22.0 average.
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Neil Johnston
Philadelphia Warriors
National Basketball Association
Johnston
Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics
Mystery Man Unmasked Wresting Card Prompts Speculation
The December 29 all pro wrestling show by the Veterans of Foreign Wars features a 30 minute or one fall opening match with an unidentified mystery heavyweight facing Mike Paidowsis of Steubenville Ohio. Promoter Tony Stecher and organizer Wally Karbo withheld the name, fueling speculation the mystery could be Hard Boiled Haggarty Len Hughes or Len Thesz.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Wally Karbo
Minneapolis
Tony Stecher
Karbo
Kinows
Haggerty
Len Hughes
Len Thesz
Paidowsis
Bob Leipler
Mys
Privett to Stage First Hockey Drill Tonight
Austin hockey team of the Southern Minnesota League holds its first formal practice at East Side rink due to incomplete Kinsman Addition rink. Coach Orv Privett invites interested players to 7 p m tonight. North Mankato looms as Sunday opener for the defending champions. Jim Sack, a Rochester Mustang alum, assists Privett.
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Orv Privett
East Side
Kinsman
Previtt
North Mankato
Privett
Jim Sack
Rochester Mustangs
White Sox and Red Sox in Hot Trade Talks
Chicago White Sox general manager Frank Lane says talks with the Boston Red Sox are active from a Florida vacation spot. Speculation centers on veteran Vern Stephens possibly being involved, though no confirmation exists. Lane warned any deal would involve equal value players.
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Boston
Chicago
Boston Red Sox
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
Vern Stephens
Red Sox
Turner TKOs Miceli in sixth round at Municipal Stadium
Gil Turner defeated Joe Miceli by a sixth round TKO at Municipal Stadium after a first round surge from Turner. The Army private from Camp Kilmer, N J earned the win in 58 seconds of the sixth. Turner eyes a bout with Bobby Dykes next, then Kid Gavilan for the welter crown.
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Gil Turner
Joe Miceli
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Turner
Municipal Stadium
Bobby Dykes
Slim Miami
Fla
Welter
Kid Gavilan
Rams Beat Browns 24 17 to Win NFL Championship
In a championship clash the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cleveland Browns 24 to 17 to claim the NFL title. The game marked a landmark victory for the Rams in a seasons defining showdown.
Lakers Rally Past College All Stars In Exhibition Win
The Minneapolis Lakers rallied in the second half to beat the College All-Stars 75 to 63 on Monday night. Vern Mikkelsen led the Lakers with 14 points.
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Minneapolis Lakers
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Lakers
Shrine game on WCCO TV with 3 30 p m start
The East-West Shrine football classic in San Francisco will be carried locally by WCCO TV Saturday. Start time is listed as 3 30 p m Minneapolis time.
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Wccotv
Minneapolis
Shrine all star game pits South and Yankee squads over 26th player
South coach Gustafson added Randy Kroyles to replace Buck McPhail for Shrine Christmas night game in the Orange Bowl. North coach Holcomb objected to the extra man while McPhail recovers from a cold. Yankees’ Chuck Hren is out with a partial bone injury, leaving the contest 3-1 in favor of the South.
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Miami
Randy Kroyles
Washington and
Lee
Oklahoma
Buck McPhail
Broyles
McPhail
Joe Greenhut
Gustafson
Oklahoma Star
Shrine
Crippled Children’s Hospital Fund
Yankees
Barney Fisher
Chuck Hren
Northwestern
Hren
Big Ten Tilt Opens With Illini, Hoosiers and Michigan Showdowns
Illinois and Indiana enter conference play as top title contenders after strong nonconference runs. Indiana defeated Iowa 91 72 led by Bob Leonard and Don Schlundt while Michigan upset Purdue 88 73. Minnesota opens its conference slate following a long layoff. Loyola Chicago, DePaul, and UCLA posted notable midweek wins.
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Gophers
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Hoosiers
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Kansas State
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Bob Leonard
Don Schlundt
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Schlundt
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Butler
Frank Petrancek
Loyola of Chicago
Bradley
Xavier
Ohio
Nebraska
Loyola
Western Michigan
DePaul
Southern Illinois
UCLA
Braves
Peoria
Pick Eveleth for Ice Test
Eveleth will host the Minnesota State Pee Wee Hockey Tournament February 7 and 8 per Don Clark of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association. Eight regional champions enter after late January regional play. Duluth defends.
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Anoka
Minn
Don Clark
Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association
Duluth
Philadelphia Bout Ends When Turner Stops Miceli in Round Six
Gil Turner from Philadelphia stops Joe Miceli of New York in 58 seconds of the sixth round at Philadelphia. The quick victory adds a notable win in Turner’s boxing record as Miceli falls in the middle rounds.
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Gil Turner
Joe Miceli
New York
East Shrine Names Starting Backfield For Charity Game
In San Francisco the East team announced its starting backfield for the Shrine charity game. Quarterback Tommy OConnell of Illinois, Don McAuliffe of Michigan State, Bill Reynolds of Pittsburgh, and Joe Fortunato of Mississippi State headline the East offense, with Clarence Munn coaching. The East will use the T single wing and spreads while Ray Eliot notes a heavy emphasis on passing.
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Mary Gregory
Santa Clara
Bill Rowekamp
Missouri
Tommy O'Connell
Illinois
Don McAuliffe
Michigan State
Bill Reynolds
Pittsburgh
Joe Fortunato
Mississippi State
Clarence Munn
Ray Eliot
Indians Win at Worthington 76 45 in Non-Conference Start
Owatonna Indians beat Worthington 76 to 45 in Worthington. It marked sixth win in seven starts for Owatonna while Harold Voss of Worthington and Winston Folkers of Owatonna led scorers with 24 points each. Indians resume play January 3 against Fairmont.
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Indians
Albert Lea
John Haigh
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Harold Voss
Fairmont
Knicks Tie Celtics For NBA East Lead After 80 75 Win
The Knicks won 80-75 over Milwaukee’s Hawks to move into a first place tie with the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Division. Boston and other teams were idle Monday night.
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Wayne Stages Breakaway Rally to Beat St Mary's
Wayne powered past St Marys 72 53 in Detroit Michigan behind Ernie Wagner who was held to one field goal at halftime but scored 10 points in a decisive third quarter rally to stay unbeaten.
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Mich
Ernie Wagner
Wayne
St. Mary’s
Manitoba Births Dominated NHL Roster Count
Among 105 National Hockey League players, 13 hail from Manitoba Canada. This regional representation highlights Manitoba’s notable impact in hockey talent pools.
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Province
Manitoba
Canada
La Salle Holds No 1 Poll Spot Ahead of Holiday Tournament
Undefeated La Salle of Philadelphia remains atop the AP college basketball poll as they head to Madison Square Garden for the eight team Holiday Tournament. They face De Paul in the quarterfinals while Manhattan Cincinnati St John’s Utah State and others also compete ending Tuesday.
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Associated Press
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Coaching Jobs Hustle Brown Heads to Three All-Star Games
Paul Brown coach of the Cleveland Browns plans to coach the North team in the Senior Bowl on Jan 3, then depart for the West Coast to lead a team in the all-star pro game in Los Angeles on Jan 10. He will also coach the Browns in the NFL title game in Cleveland next Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Walter Cartier and Pierre Langlois tied in Brooklyn at 161 and 159 respectively.
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Tom Canny
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Dixon
Huntington Hotel
Southern California Football Writers Chapter
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Tug) Wilson
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