Underdogs Impress In $13,000 International Four-Ball
In Beach Ma on December 19, underdogs upset top pros in the second round of the $13,000 International Four-Ball. Notable results include Julius Boros and Doug Ford losing to Miami duo Buddy Godwin and Lloyd Wadkins, and Pat Fletcher with Stan Leonard defeating favorites Demaret and Burke. Rick Mayer and Tommy Bolt posted a strong 10 under par team score. The event advances to quarterfinals and semifinals Saturday with a 36-hole final on Sunday.
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White Sulphur Springs
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Chicago
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New York
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New Orleans
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Cleveland
Johnny Revolta
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West Hartford
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Skip Alexander
St. Petersburg
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Cary Middlekoff
Memphis
Bill Nary
Los Angeles
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Grossingers
Rick Mayer
Tommy Bolt
Maplewood
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White Plains
Glenn ‘Teal
Buffalo
Mayer
Bolt
Dave Douglas
Newark
del. Arid
Jim Turnesa
Max Faulkner
England
Max Evans
Detroit
Ed Furgol
St. Louis
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Inwood
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Jimmy Clark
Laguna Beach
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Ed Oliver
Marshall Beats Morningside 103 100 in NAIB Tourney
Marshall College of Huntington, W V a former NAIB champion, defeated Morningside College of Sioux City 103 to 100 in a losers bracket game of the NAIB basketball tournament. Ray Knauer led Morningside with 36 points while Rod Hussey added 20 as Marshall surged to a 20 point third quarter lead before Morning side fought back to a close finish.
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Pitt and Virginia to clash next fall in football
The University of Virginia and the University of Pittsburgh will meet in football next fall for the first time. Nebraska returns to the 1953 schedule after one year, Minnesota after four years, and Northwestern after a two-year lapse. The schedule includes West Virginia Oklahoma Nebraska Notre Dame Northwestern Minnesota Virginia North Carolina State Penn State.
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Deer Season Not Extended In West Virginia
State conservation officials deny rumors that the deer hunting season will reopen on December 25. Richard W. Workman, editor of West Virginia Conservation, says reports spread mainly in Nicholas County and statewide that the season would run for three more days, but authorities confirm no extension.
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Missouri Five Reaches Finals in NAIA Preseason Tourney
Southwest Missouri State Hears of Springfield defeated Washburn 66 to 55 to advance to the NAIA preseason tournament final in Kansas City. Forrest Hamilton led with 21 points as Southwest Missouri shot 87 percent from the field while Washburn hit 32 percent.
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Bill Yearsley
Washburn
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Christenberry Reverses Verdict in Garden Bout
New York December 18 Billy Graham of New York was awarded the decision over Philadelphia’s Joey Giardello after New York State Athletic Commission Chairman Christenberry altered the scoring. Original judge Agnello shifted Graham from 6-3-1 to 7-6 on points. The change gave Graham the victory on points as Giardello’s camp prepared to pursue legal action.
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Agnello
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Anthony Ferrante
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Brooklyn
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Joe Angello
Charley Shortell
Associated Press
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Keed
Elkins' Jack Wallace Scheduled Out After Appendectomy
Elkins West Virginia co captain Jack Wallace of UNC underwent an appendectomy in Chapel Hill and will be lost to the Tar Heels indefinitely. Coach Frank McGuire called his condition excellent and noted Wallace’s scoring impact with 848 points as a sophomore and 322 as a junior, affecting the Dixie Classic opener against Holy Cross in Raleigh on December 29.
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Elkins
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Tar Heels
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Holly Cross
Raleigh
Marciano Parents Return Home From Italy Trip
Mr and Mrs Fiorino Marcheggiano Rocky Marciano's parents depart Rome for New York after a brief stay in Italy. They are returning as the world heavyweight champion prepares for future bouts.
Charleston Pioneers Top Sissonville In Kanawha Valley Clash
Rod Hundley led Charleston with 31 points as the Golden Lions defeated East Bank 83-65. Charleston also beat South Charleston 63-18, Dunbar fell 52-44 to East Bank, and Sissonville dropped 63-18 to East Bank in a night of league games in the Kanawha Valley.
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Doby and Rosen Lead 1952 AL Slugging and RBIs
Larry Doby of Cleveland tops the American League in slugging with a .41 average and shares the home run crown with 22, while Al Rosen drives in 145 runs for the Indians. Mickey Mantle follows in slugging, and other leaders include Luke Easter and Vic Wertz. The Yankees set two major records, with Stengel’s club achieving 29 straight seasons with 100 homers and pennants in 19 seasons.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
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Spiders Upset Mountaineers 83 65 In Richmond Hoops
Richmond Spiders hit 51 percent of their shots in the first half and pulled away after intermission to defeat West Virginia 83 to 65 in a Southern Conference game. Bob Witt led with 22 points as Richmond built a big early lead and held off WVU’s late surge.
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Oklahoma Regents Yank Bowl Spectator Trip After Ban
Oklahoma regents reversed a plan to send 24 lettermen and wives plus staff to the Orange Bowl at Miami as spectators. The emergency meeting vote, 6-1, followed a Big Seven rule against gifts to athletes, with the board seeking future Big Seven compliance and possible reentry talks with other conferences.
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Point Pleasant Big Blacks Top Reds In Tight Clash
Point Pleasant Big Blacks beat Charleston Reds 76 to 72 led by Dorsey with 35 points while Dale Russell scored 25 for the Reds in a close fall game. Junior Reds later fell 78 to 57 at Pt Pleasant.
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Rams Not Too Challenged By Lions In Mixed Lineup
Rams coach mentions action and recovery on each play as key, noting Cloyce Bax of Detroit has nine TDs in three games and 15 on the season. Fool discusses Herb Rich, Elroy Hirsch, and Box as top defensive/secondary alignments against the Lions, with Parker set to start at quarterback and Clark Layne listed among starters.
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U.S. Foes Pressure Sedgman and McGregor in Adelaide
Seixas and Trahert anticipate a tough challenge with Quist predicting no cakewalk in Adelaide. Seixas praises the showing but warns only practice will improve pairing, while Vie notes time to prepare starting Monday. Early in the set the Italians used several signals to win eight points before adjustments corrected the issue.
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DuPont Five Trims Alumni Quint 65 61 on Belle floor
DuPont High School rallied with a late surge to beat its alumni 65 61 on the Belle floor as Dean scored 16 and Whitman 19 for the winners while Palmer 17 and Seacrist 15 led the losers.
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Mount Hope Beats Gauley Bridge in opener
Mount Hope opened its 1952 basketball season with a 70 to 62 win over Gauley Bridge at home. Twiddle scored 29 points for Mount Hope, Dye tallied 19 for Gauley Bridge, with Mount Hope leading 17 18 14 21 for the final margin. In New York, Pat Brady replaced Danny Giovanelli as opponent for Danny Perez on the December 26 Madison Square Garden card featuring three 10-rounders and Vince Martinez against Don Williams on television.
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Pat) Brady
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