Philadelphia May Get Louis Walcott Bout
Philadelphia eyed as venue for a scheduled heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott next summer. Promoter Herman Taylor said talks with both camps and Louis indicate a decision before January 26, with plans to stage the match at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium or similar venue. Louis has hinted the fight could be his last before retirement if a title rematch in New York’s Madison Square Garden results in a split decision loss.
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Cory High Beavers Face Erie Tech and Academy Next
Cory High School cagers return to action in Section I District 10, as Coach Milanovich’s team hosts Erie Tech tomorrow and travels to Academy Thursday. The Beavers seek to rebound after a 38-34 loss to Erie Hust, while Academy sits atop Erie rivals and poses a tougher test. The piece also notes ongoing NCAA football rule debates on substitutions and equipment, plus brief pro and college sports notes.
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Corry Quintets Break Even in Saturday Tilts
Corry's two independent basketball teams split Saturday night results. The Rockets beat Sheffield Penn-Bottles 54 to 44 after a slow start, with Fred Schwab and Joe Frisina each scoring 16. The Vets fell 66 to 30 to Erie Post 640 as Bill Averill and Dick Schneider were sidelined. Erie led 25-7 after one period and 93-16 at halftime, while Zuravleff led Erie with 15 points. Chuck Williams topped the VFW with eight. Also reports hockey and All-America Conference attendance data follow.
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Joe Frisina
Mike Otto
Bill Averill
Dick Schneider
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Erie Boys
Legionnaires
Zuravleff
Bileinikot
Kitovkin
Chuck Williams
VFW
Rockets Host North East In Calibra Division Clash
In the Calibra division of the County Independent Basketball League, the Corry Vets invade Wattsburg as the Rockets host the North East quintet. The junior high game starts at 9 o’clock with the VFW passers seeking a fourth straight win and the Rockets aiming to rebound after a loss to the Vets. Both teams, at full strength, enter with two wins and one defeat.
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Lesnavich Exhibition Tonight in Cincinnati Ring
Gus Lesnavich known as Belting Beauty from Queen City headlines a four round exhibition at Music Hall Cincinnati. He will face Shelton Bell of Youngstown after signing a later championship bout with Billy Fox of Philadelphia for Madison Square Garden March 6.
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Queen City
Eugard Charles
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Charles Camp
Billy Fox
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
Charles
Shelton Bell
Youngstown
Music Hall
Wayside Market Wins Two From Thomas Motors
In a postponed Elks Bowling League match Wayside Market defeated Thomas Motors Keglers. Wayside totals were 1027 875 981 against 903 979 933 for Thomas Motors. Jack Holt roll s 215 147 161 for Wayside and Laurie Baker led the shop with 160 224 154.
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All-Star State Soccer Team Named Eight Penn State Swarthmore and More
Eight members from Pennsylvania college teams were named to the national all-star squad. Swarthmore’s Christian Pederson and Olaf Valin join Temple’s Tom Lambert and John Hughes, Haverford’s Ian Jones on the first team, while Penn State’s Dean Hartman Ralph Rosterman and Fred Kretzler make the second team.
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New York
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National College Sieger Association
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Swarthmore
Tom Lambert
John Hughes
Temple
Ian Jones
Haverford
Dean Hartman
Ralph Rosterman
Fred Kretzler
Fenn State
Beaver Falls End Honored on All American Team
James Mulchelere of Beaver Falls was named to the Wigwam Wisemen All-American High School football squad. Third team includes Bob Evans of Philadelphia Catholic High and Len Shepard of Ardmore on the fourth team.
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Oklahoma
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Wigwam Wisemen of America
Bob Evans
Philadelphia Catholic High
Schoolboy cage races slated to begin this week
Associated Press reports pennant battles kick off across Pennsylvania scholastic leagues with top contenders in Black Diamond and Central Penn Conferences. Mahanoy City Maroons loom in Black Diamond while Reading Knights and Readings other clubs clash as pre season games open. Western and eastern circuits feature Duquesne at Farrell and Erie area matchups as districts start play and exhibition schedules wind down before league races commence.
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Canton
Sayre
Jersey Shore
Hogan Sets Pace In Los Angeles Open as Field Bows
Ben Hogan leads the Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club with a three stroke edge over rivals Knickerbocker Locke Ellsworth Vines and Ed Furgol, aiming for a third win in the event and a repeat of last year's 280. The field includes notable challengers all within one under par.
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Riviera Country Club
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South Africa
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Pasadena
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Pontiac, Mich
Penn State Gridders Welcome Home After Cotton Bowl
STATE COLLEGE Pa Jan 5 The Penn State football team received a rousing crowd of about 2000 on its return from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas where the Nittany Lions tied SMU 19 13 Coach Bob Higgins said the bowl result preserved prestige noting SMU star Doak Walker impressed him but Penn State stifled the Mustangs in the final 30 minutes and the team enjoyed a strong homecoming reception
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Doak Walker
SMU
NCAA Meeting Opens in New York This Week
About 300 colleges and universities gather in New York for the National Collegiate Athletic Association annual session. 600 to 100 mentors are expected to attend as coaches’ vacancies are discussed and action on the so called purity code is anticipated for January 10. Meetings run through Saturday with related AFC coaches committee discussions midweek.
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American Football Coaches Association
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