Garver at Crossroads in NFL and Baseball Power Plays
Ned Garver, once baseball’s babyface sensation, sits at a crossroads after a disappointing baseball season with the Tigers and a provisional contract aiming to restore his earlier $26,000 pay. NFL owners meet to decide Baltimore Colts division placement, with a potential East or American Conference alignment to avoid costly West Coast trips.
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St. Louis Browns
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Salery
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Colts
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George Marshall
Washington Redskins
Chicago Cards
Chicago Bears
NFL Owners Draft 360 Collegiate Stars in Long Session
Philadelphia AP report on 12 NFL owners and staff drafting 960 players in a 14 hour session. Har ry Babcock of Georgia was the top pick for the 49ers as they sought a long pass catcher. League talks focus on player limits division placement 1953 schedule and visiting team guarantees.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
San Francisco 49Ers
Harry Babcock
Georgia University
Babcock
Bert Beil
Baltimore
Bell
Top Track Stars Vie In Meet At Philadelphia
More than 400 athletes including five Olympic artists and many national and foreign champions compete for top honors at the ninth annual Philadelphia Inquirer Indoor Track Meet in Convention Hall. The pole vault features Rev. Robert B. Richards aiming to surpass his last five marks, after clearing 15 feet 3 inches last winter, a standard once reached by Warmerdam and Las. Also listed are college basketball results from Seton Hall, Niagara, Marshall and other schools.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Convention Hall
Robert B. Richards
Richards
Cornelius Warmerdam
Don Las
Finland
Dolin hints at Cleveland football bid amid San Francisco talks
Dolin, Cleveland’s operations chief, said he might join a deal if a syndicate led by Abe Saperstein acquires the San Francisco 49ers. Morabito plans a $400,000 price. he recently returned from San Francisco after medical advice to sell. Meanwhile, Rocky Bridges signs with Brooklyn as Dodgers add players Hughes and Walter Moryz, bringing signees to 20.
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Dolin
Cleveland
Nate Bolin
Abe Saperstein
Sa Fraficises Jfers
Bub Dd
Bief
San Frafasco
Saperstein
Tony Morabito
Morabito
49Er
Rocky Bridges
Brooklyn
Iit Or Mae Infighter
Dressen Plans Super Fireman Role For Black
Dodgers manager Chuck Dressen outlines a versatile pitching plan for Joe Black, using him as a relief fireman and occasional starter to cover injuries and rest. Black accepts the option of a knuckler added to his curve and fastball, aiming for a busy season with the pennant chase set to be tough. Black also notes possible bullpen starts if five starters are available, and plans a spring workout with Roy Campanella at Hot Springs.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
Chuck Dressen
Joe Black
Joe
Chuck
New York Yankees
Black
Reguars
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Dressen
Dodger
Iit
Decatur, Til
Staley Manufacturing Co
Staley
N. J
Newark A.C
New Jersey
Dresson
Amglet
Hot Springs
Roy Campanella
WPIAL Sets Title Game For March 13
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Committee announces the Glass A championship playoff is scheduled for March 13. The group outlined tournaments and post season games after the regular season ends February 17, with Class B playoffs two days later and Class A contests within four days after the close of the schedule.
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Assoctavey
Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Committee
Nassel
Corry High Backs Vying For First Section TV Win At Franklin
Corry High cagers travel to Franklin seeking their first Section TV League win as they face Nurseryite. Varsity game at 8 15 follows a Jayvee matchup. Beavers miss one or two regulars with key players sick or injured. Coach Schwab lists Hatch Lloyd Elchynski and Cassett in forward and backcourt roles. Other slated players include May Coates and Hixson. Franklin also winless after two starts, a cellar battle anticipated.
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Fred Schwab
Corry Area
Eddie Hatch
Ted Bichynski
John Gibson
Mit Marsh
Crawford County
Hamilton
Canada
George W. Keppler
Meadville
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Arthur DeBalse
Lawton
Oklo
Cincinnati Reds
Ted Marchibroda
Franklin High
Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Bagh
Marchibroda
Ted
St. Bonaventure
Univeritty
Detroit
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Massillon
Ohio
Tigers
Corry High
Franklin
Beavers
John Gibaon
Jim Hannan
Frank Lloyd
Ted Elchynski
Syback Scott
Larry Cassett
Ted May
Jim Coates
Bob Hixson
Elso
Titusville
Rockets
Ol City
al Durkin
Gealy
Brown
Graham Ab
Troy Favored Over Bob Jones in NBC Ten Rounds
Troy, a 20-year-old Washington D C Negro and former Golden Gloves standout, headlines a nationally televised 10-round bout against Bobby Jones from Oakland at St Nichols Arena. Jones, 27 with 57 fights and a 5-16-6 record, has never fought in New York and is considered an undercard challenger as Troy aims to extend his knockouts and keep pace with top contenders.
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Willie Troy
Bobby Jones
Oakland
Calif
St. Nichols Arena
Troy
Washington, D. C
California
Jones
Bowling and Baseball Standings Highlight Evening Matches
Johnson Brothers led the National League by 19 games after a by Barrett and Thompson Maple Products split with EachOther’s Soft Drinks. The league table lists Johnson Brothers Bis 10 and Thompson Products 44 wins, with several teams posting varied scores in recent play. In the American League, Aero Supply extended its lead by 5½ games after a 342–point win over Thomas Motors, while TAGM Electric climbed into second with a close victory over Al's Clothes Shop. Standings show Aero Supply 46 wins, TAGM Electric 46, and Ajax Tron Works 36 among others with multiple teams posting individual game tallies.
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Johnson Brothers
McTonas Steel
Thompson Miple Products
Eachomer
Johnson Brothers Bis
Thompson Products
Otner
Davis Insurance Blue General Telephone
Superior Cleaners
McInnes Steel
Thompson Maple Products
Oiher's Drinks
Davis Tngurance
Paul's
General ‘Telephone
Aero Supply Keklers
Thomas Motors
Tagm Electric
Sith
Aero Supply
Saht's
Ajax Tron Works
Butchison
McGonnell’s
Aera
Bil
Alg Hutchison
MccConnell
Ajax
Stahl
Cory-Tametown Jew in VFW Ladies A League action
Corry-Tametown and Leeds battled in the Ladies A League as Langhurst Stewart led Cory-Tametown with 679 and 789 series while Moordink contributed 730 for Merrdink s in the Meordink s 730. Leeds posted 772 726 832 and Veterans Auto Sales led the Men s League with 698 729 801.
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Cory
Corry-Tamestown
Leed
Ey Langhurst
Stewart
EK Moordink
Langhurst
Cory-Jametown
Meordink
Tad
Erna Chase
Sakanlt
Sileks
VEW
Penelee
Veterans Auto Sales
Brigham’s Suncea
Penelee No. 1
Penelec
Brigham’s Sune Ooo
Youthful Pete Russell Jr Tops League Bowling Night
Youthful Pete Russell Jr led the league with a 289 game and a 60s series. Ed Kepbel, Btapiey Anderson, Gerald Lillie, Ken Harvey, Harry Erwin and others posted solid scores including Wally Kerstetler 315 and C VanTassel 200 as Fuller 203 Chuck Jackman 212 and Harvey 204 helped VFW go to first in Tour 104 standings.
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Pete Russell Jr
Ed Kepbel
Harvey
Sal Manganero
Lissue
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Rio Grande
Cincinnati Bible
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Beaver Club
Corry
ED “Moose” Krause
Notre Dame
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Ritz
Carl's Arc Grocery
T. S. Kelsey
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Hannan
Warren
Bob Jones
Fultz
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Geary
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CUBS
Shicago
Leon Brinkopf
Chicago Cubs
Randy Jackson
Bill Serene
Gub
Phil Cavarrella
Brinkopf
Egeer
Emeerdink’s House of Furniture
Bumstead
Chick Young
Blondie
Penelée No. 2
Vete Sans Auto Sales
Brigham
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