Pie Traynor to Address Victory Awards Dinner in Morgantown
Pie Traynor former Pirates star will address the Victory Awards Dinner organized by Morgantown and Fairmont editors. He is praised as baseball's greatest third baseman with a 1920 37 career. the event also honors WVU coach Art Lewis and WVU amateur athlete Paul Bischoff plus scholastic football honorees.
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Pie) Trayn
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West Virginia University
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Paul Bischoff
Grafton
Helder Danongak
Kennedy
Donnie Griffith
Charleston
Stonewall Jackson
Top Jockey Eyes Record in Miami as DeSpirito Targets Mark
Miami December 23 Tony DeSpirito the nations leading jockey with 870 wins returns to ride hoping to break the American record of 288 set by Walter Miller in 1906 and tied by Culmone and Shoemaker in 1969. He faces a tight schedule with Havana Christmas Day and Miami races to chase the record.
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Aation
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Walter Miller
Joe Culmone
Willie Shoemaker
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Cuba
USC Halfback Psaltis Declared Ineligible for Rose Bowl
Pasadena December 23 USC Rose Bowl hopes took a jolt as star defensive halfback Jim Psaltis was ruled ineligible for the January 1 game with Wisconsin. The Pacific Coast Conference decision followed discovery that Psaltis played two games as a Santa Rosa Junior College freshman in 1949. USC petitioned the conference after the final Notre Dame game.
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Dick Nunis
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Badgers
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Wis
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Madison
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Bob Cox
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Miceli to Quit Ring Until Army Release
Philadelphia report says lightweight contender Miceli will retire from boxing until his Army discharge. The New York fighter, knocked out in 53 seconds of the sixth round by Gil Turner in Philadelphia, expects a six month stay at Camp Kilmer New Jersey and follows guidance of Manager Bob Nelson and Trainer Den Fiori.
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East Coaches Name Starting Lineup For All Star Charity Game
East coaches announced the probable starting offense for the all star charity football game in Santa Clara. Notable picks include Harry Babcock from Georgia at left end and Paul Dekker from Michigan State at right end, with a line averaging over 200 pounds. The backfield features O Connell of Illinois, McAuliffe of Michigan State, Reynolds of Pittsburgh, and Fortunato of Mississippi State. Scrimmage is set tomorrow against the San Jose Packers.
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Michigan State
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Tom Seaman
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Dan Sabino
Illiois
Chester Millett
Holy Cross
Vic Rimkus
Tor O'Connell
Illinois
Dan McAuliffe
Ichigan State
Bill Reynolds
Pittsburgh
Joe Fortunato
Mississippi State
Clarence Munn
Associated Press
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Eddie Anderson
Free Bruney
Tony Curcillo
Ohio State
al Brosky
Dick Tambure
Michizar State
Norman Montgomery
Purdue
Paul Haner
Villanova
Roger Zatkoil
Michigan
Joe’ Fortunato
San Jose Packers
AAU Bars Melchiorre From Chicago Tournament
Gene Melchiorre former Bradley basketball star was barred from an AAU sanctioned tourney in Chicago for suspected professional status. The Central AAU Bannished him after findings he accepted money in barn storming exhibitions. Acorn Lounge forfeited their tournament game but played an exhibition instead. Foster cited insufficient road work to keep him in top condition.
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Wilhelm Tops NL ERA Leaders as Giants Rookie Star
Hoyt Wilhelm a 20 year old Giants rookie led the National League with a 2.43 ERA for 1952. He won 15 games in relief with a .883 winning percentage, becoming the 11th NL pitcher to lead both ERA and wins in the same year. Robin Roberts had 28 wins, Joe Black 2.03 ERA, Warren Spahn 183 strikeouts, and Cincinnati’s Ken Raffensberger six shutouts. Phillies posted a 3.07 team ERA, Brooklyn 3.34.
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New York Giants
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Associated Press
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Brave
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St. Louis
Herm Wehmeier
Cincinnati
Murry Dickson
Pittsburgh
Ken Raffensberger
Curt Simmons
Phillies
Broonlyn
Pass Defense Worries Drew
Alabama’s first string offense impresed as Syracuse passes met the defensive unit in a long scrimmage. Coach Harald Red Drew criticized the defense. Offensive tackle Jack Smalley reinjured a leg with extent undetermined. Bart Starr Ralph Carrigan Harry Lee and Jerry Lambert sidelined by hurts or colds. Rome practice ends tomorrow. The 24 man squad departs Birmingham by plane Friday night for Miami.
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Birmingham
Miami
Schad
University of Miami
Duke Cage Coach Remains Hospitalized After Collapse
Duke University basketball coach Harold Bradley collapsed after a 113 to 87 loss to George Washington University at Uline Arena. Bradley, described as in good shape, was kept in a hospital through today for tests, with details on his ailment not released.
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Clendenin Alumni Game Seeks Former Players
Alumni from Clendenin High School were urged yesterday to contact Henry Young about joining the Clendenin Alumni game scheduled for Friday night. Young, the Clendenin Junior High School coach, is coordinating the event.
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Betsy Rawls Tops Woman Money Winners in 1952 Golf
Betsy Rawls led the 1952 Ladies Professional Golf Association money list with 14 505 in purses, winning seven events and tying for first in another. Betty Jameson was second with 12 660, while Louise Suggs earned 10 083 and claimed the U S Woman's Open title at Bala Golf Club. Corcoran called the season a sign of growing interest as 21 open events paid a record 385 000 in prize money.
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England
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Wichina Kus
Regey Kirk
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Betty Bust
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Dallas
Beverly Hanson
Betty Dodd
San Antonis
Shirley Spork
Howling Green
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Turpin in No Hurry for Bout
London December 28 Brit light heavyweight Randy Turpin shows no rush to face Archie Moore for a title, with manager George Middleton saying no official contact has been made and a Turpin Moore bout is unlikely soon. Moore’s side indicated willingness for next summer while boxing interests seek a match. Turpin recently relinquished the European light heavyweight title to chase a middleweight shot as Ray Robinson vacated the middleweight crown.
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Proxies Say No to Football Bowls in NCAA Postseason Debate
A National Collegiate Athletic Association survey shows college presidents mostly oppose football bowls while athletic directors and players largely back post season events. The report notes bowl finances, attendance, and experience influence support, with decisions to be considered by the NCAA convention in Washington.
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Nitro Wildcats rally past Poca in tight 68 61 win
Denny Brick sparked an 11 point burst in the fourth period lifting Nitro to a narrow 68 61 victory over Poca after trailing by 19 at halftime. Clarence Parking led Poca with 31 points while Brick finished with 27.
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Bob Calli
East Bank Varsity Edges Alumni 57 54
East Bank varsity players led scoring with Roy Willisme Scent out front as the team topped the alumni 57 54. A third period run turned a 24 23 halftime edge into a final one point victory. John Plyson scored 19 and Raymond Olingon 13 to pace East Bank. Ralph Connor 21 and Basil Harless 17 for the alumni.
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W. Va. Tech
Ziegler Contemplates Quitting Pro Football
Decatur Georgia Frank Ziegler ex Georgia Tech fullback says he plans to end his pro football career with the Philadelphia Eagles to enter business with his brother. He has been with the Eagles since 1948 and is spending Christmas with his wife’s relatives. The University of Texas scored 181 points in its first seven games this season, one less than the 1951 team.
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Wes Westrum Reaches 1953 Giants Agreement
New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum settled on a 1953 season deal at the team office Christmas party. Westrum, a regular catcher, is a Fouke resident and played 114 games with the Giants last year.
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North South Teams Drill for Christmas Game
North and South teams finished drills for the annual Christmas game. South coach Andy Gustafson predicted a win, while North coach Stu Holcomb expected a tough contest. The game is drawing a record crowd as the series stands 3-1 in favor of the South.
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Swim Champ Seeks To Divorce After Unconsummated Marriage
Chicago swimmer Lavine Sack seeks divorce from Charles Suman of Baraboo Wisconsin claiming their marriage on May 9 last year was never consummated. Suman allegedly left to visit his parents immediately after the ceremony and did not return, with Sack stating they have had no further contact since his August visit following the Helsinki Olympics.
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