Fight Previews Weigh In On Boxing Comebacks and Title Dreams
The piece previews upcoming heavyweight clashes and returns, questioning Ray Robinson’s form after a long layoff and whether Kid Gavilan or Ernie Durano can surge. It weighs Ezzard Charles’s post Marciano mood against rivals Archie Moore Don Cockell and Norkus, with doubt over Charles’s 1955 form and a tight gate for future shows.
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Pirates Boss Predicts Bounce Back Season In 55 Club
Fort Myers Florida February 14 194? Pirates manager Fred Haney and general manager Branch Rickey opened spring training with 32 farmhands. Haney forecast a much improved club with better infield outfield catching and several young pitchers ready for major class.
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Chapman Signs For Eight Round Semifinal Bout
Huntington boxer Hosea Chapman and Dayton’s Bob Jackson are signed for an eight round semifinal on the Underwood-Humphreys card at Radio Center Arena February 24. Underwood will defend the state lightweight title against Noel Humphreys in a 12 round bout. Chapman has previously beaten Jackson in two fights.
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Olson and Jones End Pre Fight Drills in Chicago
Middleweight champion Bobo Olson and Ralph Jones wrapped up heavy drills in Chicago Stadium for a non title 10 rounder. The bout airs nationally on NBC East time and follows Jones’ shot at Olson after beating Sugar Ray Robinson in Chicago Stadium last month.
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Dukes Coach Remains for 1955 56 Season at Pittsburgh
Dudey Moore, coach of the National Invitation Tournament, is assured of his post for 1955-56 after a verbal agreement with university president Very Rev. Vernon Gallagher. Moore accepted a plaque at the Dapper Dan banquet for publicizing Pittsburgh sports in 1954.
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Redskins Sign Former End At Virginia Tech
The Washington Redskins signed their No. 30 draft choice Tom Petty an end from Virginia Tech. Petty 6 foot 2 183 pounds from Newport News Va played in the Blue Gray all star game last December.
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Underdogs clash as Graham and Beaver set for key games
Graham hosts the Indian quintet as coach Burrhead Bradley plots a sharp four quarter push to avenge a January 22 loss. Beaver, mired in eighth, faces the top ranked Princeton Tigers after a string of tough defeats and vows a must win to climb in area standings.
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Fifth Ranked Colonials Dominate Gobblers 82 57
George Washington despatched George Tech 82 to 57 for its 10th straight win and 19th season victory. Joe Petcovich scored a record 44 points, with 30 in the first half, while Tech played without Bill Matthews. John Quillen led Tech with 11 points, and Coates and Vincent added 10 each.
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Herndon Indians Triumph In Battle Of The Indians
Herndon High rolled over Matoaka 69 to 48 in a heated matchup billed as Battle of the Indians. Buddy Raines led Herndon with 6 assists and 10 of 11 at the foul line, while Matoaka’s Siebert Lusk top-scored for the loss with 10 points. Herndon built a 43-30 lead at halftime.
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Squad Of 43 Reports For GW Spring Drills
A group of 43 reported for spring football practice at George Washington University on February 14. The squad includes 17 lettermen and six backs expected to bolster GW's fall attack.
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Rocky Marciano to test nose in four round workout
Rocky Marciano prepares for a four round workout with rival Simmons in Grossinger New York as he weighs 208 pounds and awaits the nose test after a September cut against Ezzard Charles. Trainer Charley Goldman fears uppercuts while manager Al Weill notes no fight signing yet and a possible title defense versus Don Cockell in San Francisco later.
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Three more quintets enter NIT meet in New York
Louisville Manhattan and Niagara join the National Invitation Tournament field for the Garden finales March 12 19 at Madison Square Garden. The NIT adds teams from major programs while the NCAA plans nine at large selections.
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Wheels Down All-Stars Triumph Over Southside 118 102
The Bluefield Wheels defeated the Southside All-Stars 118 to 102 at Wade gym for victory number 11. Sam Hill led Bluefield with 38 points while Sam Addington scored 36 for the All-Stars. Bluefield led 62 48 at halftime.
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Dons Hold No 1 Spot In AP Basketball Poll
San Francisco Dons extend lead as top-ranked team after two wins improve to 18 victories in 19. Kentucky remains second with 867 points, while La Salle and Duquesne hold third and fourth. George Washington rises to fifth as Minnesota climbs to eighth and Marquette advances to sixth.
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Blues Knox Cage Tilt Canceled Tonight
The Bluefield State Big Blues versus Knoxville College game was called off after a late-night message from Knoxville stating they could not play. No reason given. reschedule unknown. Bluefield State plans a return game versus West Virginia State at Institute on Friday.
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BSC Faculty to Face Shepard Aces in Thursday Game
Bluefield State College faculty will meet the M L Shepard Aces Thursday at Arter Gymnasium. The faculty team features former professors and coaches from early 1900s, with Rev M L Shepard Jr leading the opponents. A women's game precedes the men, matching Park Central and BSC alumnae against Tazewell County High graduates. Mercer County Alumni sponsors the event to raise scholarship funds.
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