Steelers Seek Quarterback as Trade Talk Swirls
Meadville and Titusville win as the Pittsburgh Steelers pursue a quarterback, with coach Joe Bach reportedly willing to trade stars Joe Gerl and tackle Frank Wydo to open the season. Parilli of Kentucky is eyed as a top college draw while local scores show Meadville, Titusville, and other area teams posting wins amid a busy slate of college basketball and hockey results.
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Pittsurgh Steelers
Joe Bach
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Bon Venture
Steelers
Joe Gerl
Frank Wydo
Bach
Gerl
Wyde
Ger
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Babe Parilli
Kentucky
Rochester
De Emphasis of College Sports Predicted to Continue
Associated Press survey of 215 sports writers and broadcasters from 1952 forecasts a broader push for de emphasis in college athletics with tighter control by presidents and NCAA. Many expect a return to saner levels, curbs on winning at any cost, and reduced costs or attendance pressures, while some fear the trend will fade and talent competition persist despite limited television exposure.
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Associated Press
New York
Jess
Bill Kelly
New York ‘Times
College Presidents Committee
NCAA
Iadio
Eal
Pete Norton
Tampa
Fla
Morning Tribune
Fred Russell
Nashville Penn
Norton and Russell
Raci
Blue Jays Fall at Warren 42 to 14 in 1951 clash
Corry Junior High Blue Jays lost to Warren Bealty School 42 to 14 as Warren led 17 to 5 at halftime. Key scorers included Jin Burkhart and Walter Wolfe for Corry, with Homan scoring 13 for Warren. Next, Corry hosts Titusville at 4 pm while NCAA TV program controversy continues. Roy Smalley signs with the Chicago Cubs for 1952 after a season hampered by a broken left ankle.
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OUBS
Smalley
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Roy Smalley
Corry Junior Tigh
Hixson
Burkhart
Sherwood
Waite
Ad Group
Carroll
E Hyer
Peiffer
Dugan
G Hanon
Wu ‘Warren
Mahaffey
Kittner
Warren
Rosa & Gorfida
Homan
Nelson
Gram
Massa
Forthart
Shatinek
Rickerson
Ryan
Brian
Kolimair
Foley
Louis wins fight to gain PGA approval for San Diego Open
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis wins PGA approval to play as an invited amateur in the San Diego Open, becoming the first Black figure to gain such access. PGA president Horton Smith confirms the decision, while a ban remains on Los Angeles pro Bill Spiller due to racial by laws. Louis plans to compete and continues his fight for civil rights in golf.
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Jess
San Diego
Calif
Joe Louis
Golf Association
Louis
PGA
Smith
Leland Gibson
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Bill Spiller
Spiller
Degroes
Hitler
Champing
Jacke Robinson
Metro
Adolphe Menjou
Bowling League standings and results across multiple clubs
The report covers Ladies A and B Leagues at Avalon Center with Thompson Maple, Mabel Shoppe, Leed's, Brigham's Hardware, Superior Cleaners, and Raymond's posting wins and losses. Top games include Barbra Group 179 and Rosie Baker 177. Standings show Model Shoppe leading A League with 49 wins, 19 losses, while Leed's and Avalon Center contend in B League.
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Thompson Maple
Mabel Shoppe
Leed's
Chapin's
Brigham's Hardware
Ingham
Raymond
Barbra Group
Rosie Baker
Clark and Young May Make Grace With Phill
Mel Clark and Dick Young, two Class A Eastern League graduates, look likeliest to win regular roles on the Philadelphia Phillies. Clark could take an outfield berth alongside Del Ennis, while Young, a better defensive second baseman, brings a strong bat after a 304 average in 140 games with Schenectady and 238 in 18 games with the Phillies in September.
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New York
Mel Clark
Dick Youn
Lenene
Philadelphia Phillies
Clank
Dute
del Banls
Young
Schenectady
Clari
Eddie Sawyer Young
Richie Ashburn
Liseman
Schenec Fady
Phillies
Altoona Man's Cage Fix Hearing Set for Jan 29
New York report details Daniel Lamont of Altoona facing a January 29 hearing on bribery charges tied to allegedly fixing a Madison Square Garden basketball game. Lamont, 4, is accused of bribing a New York University player for a New Year’s Day 1951 fix. prior schedule pushed two weeks. Other notes cover last night’s boxing results in White Plains and Newark.
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New York
Daniel Lamont
Altoona
Madison Square Garden
Lamont
New York University
Milwaukee 76 Fort Wayne exhibition score
Milwaukee 76 Fort Wayne 101 to 68 exhibition result with Taruanapolis and Philadelphia. Rochester game 109 and Imira Wbi double overtime noted. The Gulf of California cited as premier fishing grounds.
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Fort Wayne
Taruanapolis
Philadelphia
Rochester
NBA
Imira
Assault Case After Ring Bout Continues Today
Addition fil witnesses were summoned to Les Uty today as an investigation of the Rosale followitz a boxing match last Friday at S130, Sqlore Garden was continued by the grand jury. Right persons appeared before the grand jury yesterday to tell what they knew about the events created by Manager Tommy Ryan after his fighter Rocky Castellani was knocked down by Ernie Durando. Ryan accounted for the referee Ray Miller who halted the fight in the seventh round. Tony Pellané, another boxer managed by Ryan, had not completed his testimony when the investigation was adjourned. Deputy Inspector Cy Levy of the New York state athletic commission appeared yesterday and is likely to return. Others to be heard include Manager Chele Wergeles, associate of matchmaker Al Well who was struck and injured in Castellano’s dressing room after the bout, and AL Berle the timekeeper. The athletic commission said they do not know if any lessons will be learned.
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Rosale Followitz
Sqlore Garden
Eread
Weill
Tataid Athletic Commission
Livi
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