Today in Sport highlights 1954 tennis and Erie sports
The page covers 1954 tennis legends like Frederick J. Perry and Mias Jacobs, with Jacobs winning the America singles championship and doubles titles. It notes Erie's Academy High boys touring for three games, boxing matches at Public Auditorium, Tulsa basketball rising star Gordon Smock, and local baseball and basketball leagues with standings and upcoming schedules.
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Mias Jacobs
Dorothy Round
Helen Jobs
America
Jayer
Amiss Jacobs
Sarai Palfrey
Miss Palfrey
George Lott
Subsidization of Athletes Under Fire at College Meetings
United Press reports on a New York gathering of leaders from the NCAA, Football Coaches, College Physical Education, and Student Health groups discussing recruiting and subsidizing athletes. Round table and meetings address football evils and the push for schools to end athlete recruitment by boosting coaching.
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United Press New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
American Football Coaches Association
College Physical Education Association
American Student Health Association
Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association
J. L. Brown
United States Naval Academy
Malcolm Farmer
Yale
Fred Marvel
Brown
J. M. Swarts
Dana X
Bible
Nebraska
Lpver
John L. Grifith
Chicago
Themeeles
Griffith
Sportsmanship Brotherhood
Howard J. Savage
Carnegie Foundation
Savage
Gasoline Theft Suspected in Erie Garage Fire
Police and fire officials say gasoline thieves caused a $3,000 blaze in a Schaffner Brothers Co. garage at 1212 am Wednesday. Firemen from four companies battled flames shooting from windows as they tried to save a large truck. hose found on the truck hinted at siphoning gas.
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Erie
Schaffner Brothers Co
Iith
Ash
Wellenescay
Plames
Time Big Truck
A.P. Scully
Rose Bowl Opponents Tapering Off Practice
Stanford's football team arrived at Pasadena to prepare for the Tournament of Roses game against Alabama on New Year's Day. Head Coach Tiny Thornhill led the Cardinals in a light practice plan after arriving from Palo Alto. Alabama, already mostly done with practice, focused on polishing trick plays and passing drills in a secret workout.
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United Press
Cal
Stanford
Pasadena
Alabama
Tiny
Jim Moscrip
Thornhill
Thomas
Hevil
West Coast
Stres
Sports Parade reflects 1934 sports passions and protests
United Press surveys editors on a dozen topics from boxing to prohibition, naming Dizzy Dean and Lawson Little as outstanding individuals, celebrating Sarah Palfrey Crastin’s comeback, Columbia’s Rose Low victory, and debates on rule changes and the sport year ahead.
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Dizay Dean
Lawson Litttle
Dixy
Lawson
Witt
Little
Wightman Cu
Sarah Palfrey
Evir Poggy
Sarah
New Yorks Yacht Glub
Tommy
Onsball
A. Mackey
Mick
Detroit
Beavers Face Practice Ahead of Tie County League Cup
Cory High coach Howard J. Sheer announced Friday practice at 4 PM in Uyy Jub ue High gym for the Cory Beavers. Team members prepared for a league game against Water next week, following a holiday break.
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Howard J. Sheer
Cory High
Gogoi
William Myers
Uyy Jubue High
Wcink Wi
Bevis
Terry Blazes Way For League First Basemen
New York reports Terry set a National League record for first base fielding in 1923 1932 era with 122 games and 228 chances and two errors breaking marks by Louis Denean and Wally Berger Curt Davis of Philadelphia set a pitcher double play record of 12 in a season Hall of Fame era fielding notes credit Bill Terry Giants as best first baseman in 163 games with 1707 chances 431 double plays and 10 errors while Gus Suhr and Sam Leslie follow. Hughie Critz tops second base. Art Whitney best third. Gaby Hartnett leads catchers Warneke tops pitchers in chances Chicago tied for club fielding honors with a .077 team average and three triple plays by Boston Chicago and New York.
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New York
Decocke
Louis
Denean
Cincinnati
Wally Berger
Boston
Curt Davis
Philadelphia
Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Terry
Gus Suhr
Pittsburgh
Sam Leslié
St. Louis
Art Whitney
Aseman
Bill Urbanski
Gaby Hartnett
Chicago
Len Warneke
Yeord
Corry Plans Large New Year's Celebrations
Corry prepares for a big New Year’s party with plans by the lodge and Stan ford Hose Company open house. Hotel Corry Tavern hosts dances and events as various local groups join in festive observances. Officials anticipate improved industry and business in 1935, hoping for a brighter outlook after 1934.
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Fire destroys large Buffalo truck on Ripley road
A large truck owned by Montgomery Transportation of Buffalo was destroyed by fire west of Ripley on the Buffalo road early today. Initial reports of two occupants trapped were false. both driver and helper escaped injury.
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Motor Aid Transportation Company
Buffalo
Ripley
Buffalo Road
Demourdelle Chainman
David Lawrespe Ly
Joseph F. Guffey
cHicé
Rovelvell
Typ Crawford
MayAlver Ford
Gessiy Talcos
Fans' Show Outshines Londos Dean in Bout
Los Angeles crowd of 11 000 roared as Jim Londos defended his title against Man Mountain Dean. A mistaken fall early left referee injured and out, counted out for being outside the ropes. Londos then dominated the second fall, taking about 10 minutes to dispose of the challenger while fans protested the obstructed view.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Jim Londos
Londo
Man Mountain
Dean
Londos
Ln Bor
Fromi
Goose Grease Loss Highlights Odd Ticht Contest
Fragmented report describes a quirky match labeled tic ht game between Goose Grease and Torso teams. It recalls Mason Samuel Armstrong of Lancaster celebrating a birthday and joining the lodge at age twenty. The text devolves into disjoint anecdotes about chairs, money, and a torn ring before ending abruptly.
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Frederick J. Perry
Bill Tilden
Henri Cochet
Jack Crawford
William al- Laan
Texas
Fort
Academy High
Ambridge
Butler Toomorrow
New Brighton
Jon Brown
Johnny Vandywirk
Scranton
Tony Gamble
Joe Brady
Ordon Smoek
Register
Reggrder Ray Smock
Meadville
University of Tulsa
John Bull
They
Kane
Corry
Audienres
St. Edward's
Bradford
Ludlow
Ywarren
Base
Sheffield
Johnsonbure
St. Marys
Ae Ff
Len Koenecke
Dodgers
Dana X. Bible
Erie Police and Fire Department
Bisons
Bill Harris
Pittsburgh Pirates
Buffalo Club
Harris
Pirates
Filtsburgh
Thelizabeth Street Bridge
Hazelwood
Vincent Punicello
Hazelwoon
Merry Hospital
Oilec
London
Henry McLemore
United Press Sports Department
Cobbs
Joud Heimanns
Veachs
Cray
Ford
Todoyish
Exer
Bob Jonles
Columbia
Issaa
Perry
Diezy Dear
Gehrig
Baer
Helen Jacobs
Cochrane
Dempsey
Ars
Maodingham
A. Bauer
Schmeling
Sheen
Beavers
Terry Blazes
Phillies
Mark
Criz
Willie
Lord
Welden
Lewin
Splesman
Reynolds
Keefer
Miller
Carroll
Juhnsoh Brown
Baccus
Lip
Wy ‘Van'Tapsel
Mulderick
Rossbacher
Cady
Stroup Houpsters
Lancaster
Samuel Armatrong
United States
Armetro News
Parkesburg
Masonic Lodge
Howie
Quistol
Armory
Boston Beaners
Williams
Hixson
Sears
Chase
Mountain
Cobbett
Wesley
Stroup
Houghton
Brigham
Cogswell
Engle
Grand Union
Hew Years Foods
Jojuice
WBC
Grahams
Olivers
Aioe
Walensis
Alahriipat
Brazil
del Monte
Lleyn
Rialto
Pillsbury
Jae
Uuill
Puhil
Wea
Neith Aga
Erst
Allo Sect
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