Major league talks loom over Buffalo bid and divisions
Philadelphia hosts a pivotal meeting as five leagues discuss a 14 team lineup, Buffalo bid for a draw, and division alignments. Key issues include the player draft, pool allocations, and ensuring harmony after mergers. Holy Cross leads AP basketball poll with 14 straight wins as Duquesne climbs.
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Giants reshuffle brings speed and hustle to lineup
New York Giants owner Horace Stoneham backs Leo Durocher’s push for a faster, more defensive team. Key moves include acquiring Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky to boost infield defense while trading away slugging but slow-footed stars like Gordon and Marshall. New faces include Harshman, Thompson, Westrum, and Mullin, with Dark and Stanky shaping the new era as the club pivots to speed and hustle.
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Johnny Mize
Walker Cooper
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Oswald Kolwe
Football Rules Group Continues Sessions At NCAA Meeting
Pinehurst NC January 17 observers report the NCAA football rules committee entering the second of three deliberation days. The scene was orderly and quiet contrasting with last week’s New York meeting as the committee reviews the college football rules and possible changes for next season. No official announcements will be issued until after the session adjourns.
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Key Club Bowlers Hit High Scores At Bowl-Aire
Ralph Carroll led a 10-player blaze of scores in the 200 Glub event at Bowl-Aire with 215 232 two of many bowlers over 200. C Howles 245 Robert Rastetter 299 Hurl bub 291 and Walley Loveland 293 posted standout marks as Dunnee MéKean Paul Hurl bub and others joined the strong showing. Shuffleboard slate lists Teague schedule at the Boston House and Frank's Tavern against Bowls Gate.
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Joe June Helsch
Russ Cassett
Walley Loveland
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Fights Last Night Brooklyn Bout Ends in Outpoint Victory
Walter Haines 143 Brooklyn outpointed Johnny Mart TO 183 Brooklyn in a sharp boxing card, securing the win on points. Haines led early rounds and controlled the pace through the middle, while Mart TO challenged but could not overturn the decision.
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Junior High Five Trims Sparta For Ninth Straight
The Junior High Five extended their win streak to nine by defeating Sparta 53 to 20 on the local court. Coach Hanna’s squad opened 16-4 and led 28-9 at halftime, with 24 players used and Hodie McLean scoring 14 points while Jack Seoul and Eddie Hatch added nine and eight. Tomorrow they travel to Waterford for a 4 o'clock game with the Bisons.
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Stan Spence
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Red Embret
Tom Ferrick
Spartansburg
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Blue Jays
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Charles weighing bout with Elkins Brothers in Washington
Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles weighs a potential title clash with the Elkins Brothers in Washington next summer. Jake Mintz, Charles co-manager, says promoter Goldie Aherne offered $35,000 or 40 percent of the gross, with a right to arrange as part of the Washington sesquicentennial celebration, and plans to discuss the proposal further.
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Charles
Goldie Aherne
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Rossbacher's Lead Sparks High Three-Game Series
In Men's A League Rossbacher's Insurance swept Corry Hudson and edged ahead as Ralph Carroll and Jack Castor starred for the Milkmen with strong three-game totals. Sterling Milk and Cobbett's traded high marks while Zaleneck's and Hammond's posted notable scores. In Pro basketball and college play, results include Anderson and Denver, and Ohio State over Michigan in men’s hoops.
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Beavers Visit Youngsville In Gloomy Season Start
Cory High School travels to Youngsville aiming to rebound after a tough start. The 8:15 varsity game follows a Jayvee doubleheader as coach Fred Schwab seeks a season sweep and a record above .500. Beavers face Youngsville’s Haight Brown and Pollard era on the floor with Coleman Spaulding Ottaway Pitts in a heated rivalry.
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Erie Tech
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Doug Spaulding
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Roger Ottaway
Art Pitts
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Pep Wins Featherweight Title Knockout In Fifth Round
Will ie Pep stops Charlie Riley in 1:05 of the fifth round to reclaim the featherweight crown. Pep, from Hartford, weighed 123 1/2 pounds. Riley 125 1/4. The bout saw four rounds of Pep dominance before a decisive uppercut and knockout move sealed the win.
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