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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1952

Page

8

Boxing official reverses judge decision stirs debate

Sports writer critics NX Boxing Commission chairman Bob Christenberry for reversing a judge's scoring in the Billy Graham Joey Giardello bout. The reversal gave Graham the win amid fan backlash, with calls to respect official rulings and avoid overturning combat judgments.

A. L. Hardmen Robinson International News Service New York Bob Christenberry NX Boxing Commission Billy Graham Joey Giardello Giardella Graham Madison Square Garden Christenverry Christenberry N.Y York CPI Joe Agnello Agnello Agnella C. B. Powell Guarden E Philadelphian Garden Tea Lisioners Giardelo Potrell

Marshall routs Memphis State 102 to 76 in basketball game

Marshall College overwhelmed Memphis State 102 to 76 as speed and agility kept the visitors on the defensive end. Walowac led with 35 points while King and Walt Wallis contributed, and Frank Crum added late free threes.

Untington Marshall College Memphis State Marshall Tennesseeans Frank Crum Cart York Walt Walowae Sid King Walowac Joan Walnuts Merm Wallisa Marshall Genih Memphis Robinson Naum Kincer Ferguson G Bilen Emplis State Marshall Arnold Butelwelt Kinder Marshi Walowac Robinson Cram Stark King $ Ferguson Gillen York Barten

Bulldogs Draw Wrath of Brown

Dunbar High School's Bulldogs lost 63 to 36 to an alumni quintet on their home court. Coach Rector Brown warned of a shakeup after a disappointing start to the season and noted strong preseason effort but poor first two games. Don Miller led with six points. Paul Jones had 21 for the alumni. Jimmy Maxwell scored for the alumni.

Dunbar Rector Brown Brown Bulldogs South Charleston Don Miller Paul Jones Jimmy Maxwell Walker Lins Browns Leager Brosne Offensi Staafel Parker John Prehlik Prehlik Jay Girard Sherwin Gandee

Alumni Triumph Over Winfield High 91 to 49

Winfield Alumni, led by Gene Pickens with 28 points, edged Winfield High School 91 49 after a late rally faltered. Top Winfield scorers were Jimmy Fewell 16 Kip Payne 15 and Jackie Dent 14. Next for the Alumni is Buffalo at Wayne on Jan 6 on the locals court.

Winfield Winfield High School Gene Pickens Beacon Air Force Base Jimmy Fewell Kip, Payne Jackie Dent Wiatz Buffalo Af Wayne

Hurricane Juniors Defeat Buffalo 39 23 In Local Court Action

Hurricane Junior High School beat Buffalo Juniors 39 to 23 in a local basketball game. Buffalo players led by a 12 point performance, while Hurricane showcased balanced scoring and solid defense throughout the match.

Buffalo Hurricane Dee. T Hurricane Junior High School

Lions Coach Parker Calls Browns Underdogs Ahead of Championship

Detroit coach Buddy Parker accused Cleveland of milking injuries and age while claiming the Lions are a strong, even opponent for Sunday's NFL title game at Municipal Stadium. Browns veterans and Lions players face injuries and lineup questions as the era-defining matchup looms.

Buddy Parker Detroit Lions Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Parker Brown Sas Lions Cleveland Municipal Stadium Lions Marker Browns Asell Ince NFL Los Angeles Rams Jetruit Lions Otie Graham

West Virginia Tops South Carolina in Southern Conference Clash

West Virginia beat South Carolina 86 to 73 to claim a second straight SoCon win. Eddie Becker led WVU with 23 points while Johnny Peterson and Joe Smith paced the Gamecocks with 22 and 20 respectively.

Parker Brown Becker Nets Isner West Virginia South Carolina Mountaineers Gamecocks Johnny Peterson Mack Isner Johnny Coil WVU Eddie Becer Joe Smith Eddie Becker Peterson West Virginians Becker Yener Coz Holmes Careling Misee Smith Spadafore Col Berg South Carolina- West Virginia

Burr Boots 3 Winners Lead at New York Racing Meet

Racing roundup details Burr Boots three winners including Emerald Bill Stables Blue Square in a feature with 1.654 rope. Virgin riders Vier and Flight Patrol add wins while Joe Agnello mulls retirement after controversial Graham Giardello decision. Bertrandville edges in New Orleans as track goes slow then improves.

Frore Parkinday Lo Ranier Fmerald Bill Stables Blue Square Roe Jaciey Vier Duck Fire Fight Patrol Sam Soulinets Woolford Farm Corydon A.B. M Stables Sinn Fein Duntreath Farm Hoptown Fiele

California-Nebraska Basketball Game Canceled

California coach Nibs Price said his team could not reach Lincoln in time for the scheduled game. The California squad flew to Denver but could not secure onward transportation to Lincoln and remained there late today. Nebraska officials had to cancel the game due to travel delays.

California Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Athletics Department Nibs Price Denver Price

Small colleges show offense leaders in 1952 season

NCAA Service Bureau final stats list Jon Goulph of Sam Houston State and AL Conway of West Pointer amid top offense leaders for smaller colleges. Robert Andrews of West Virginia State ranks 15th in punting with 55 punts for a 28.3 average in nine games.

New York Jon Goulph Sam Houston State AL Conway William Jewell West Bair Titiness State Normal Gottieb Conway Bair N.C.A.A. Service Bureau West Virginia Jeaders Robert Andrews W. Va. State Andrews

Syracuse Orange Bowl Practice Under Light Florida Sun

Syracuse football workers opened Orange Bowl week with signal drills and passing work in South Florida. Coach Floyd Schwartzwa der emphasized no contact sessions to avoid injuries while the thin squad rests and trains in good form.

Miami Beach Fis Syracuse Schwartzwaider

Basketball results and acquisitions across colleges and leagues

A collage of scores from colleges such as Wayne, Pennsboro, and South Carolina, with teams including Memphis State, New York University, and Drake. notable buy is Pueblo Dodgers purchasing pitcher Conrad Grob who won 24 games last season for Sheboygan, hometown Gross Plains.

Senmassie Nien Poka Wankai Memphis State South Carolina Seattle New York University Texas Western St. Mary's S Calif Sly Detroit Southwest Missouri State Portland & Tt Marshall Wichita San Diego State Minnesota Mlingiy Wayne TJ Duquesne Drake Missouri Columbia Georgia John's North Carolina Art Wayne Indianapolis Pueblo Colo O. M. Hobbs Pueblo Dodgers Conrad Grob Grob Sheboygan Gross Plains Vis

Cainsford Seeks King Return in Middleweight Tourney

George Gainford, manager of Sugar Ray Robinson rival King, aims to reenter the middleweight scene after losing his champ. Gainford claims he has beaten both the NBA and the opposition to secure a June elimination for King, formerly of Binghar.

Cainsford King New York George Gainford

Hurricane Notches 51 win over Buffalo in season tilt

Jimmy Cook scored 32 points to power Hurricane High School to a 51 to Buffalo of Wayne. Gene Dunlap added 15 points while Napier led Buffalo with 23 and Ward had 11. Hurricane moved to 3 in four starts with a strong fourth period rally.

Jimmy Cook Hurricane High School Buffalo Wayne Gene Dunlap Napier Ward

Alumni Posts Victory Over Walton 49-30

Walton High School lost its fifth straight as the Alumni defeated Walton 49 to 30. Bob Maxwell led Alumni with 16 points while Roger Cox scored 15 for Walton. Final score shows Alumni 49 Walton 30 with early lead by Alumni.

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