Travel and sports notes from Army Coast to coast
World billiards champion Ralph Greenleaf recalls early struggles and big-time breaks as he plans a national championship tour across towns and colleges. Army football moves spotlight to Lael Davidson 24, a record young coach, with Fleming, Sasse, and Wells in key roles. The column touches on Columbia Spectator criticisms of college football and a noted high school athlete Reagle moving from Titusville area to Corry High, amid shifts in local sports scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Greentear
Maj
Ralph
Greenleaf
Army
Torta Goneh
Lael
Gar Davidson
West Point
Iavidson
West Pointe
Warner
Mewi Beyr
Beehmile Mulh
Ute
API
Titusville Herald
Pete” Reagle
Corry High
Attinte
Cockranton
Reagle
Box Sebres
Pringles
Thompsons
Hulstichs
Titusville
Deelard
Reagie
Rey “Peis
Regio
Peeteemers Noy Freagié
Cochrabtoh
Egainst
Timayike
Conhrantom
Midwest Leaders Face East in Crossplay Showdown
Notre Dame meets Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh while Purdue travels to New York to face the Big Ten rival and top Eastern clubs. The big weekend also features Michigan against Princeton in Ann Arbor as interregional balance shifts in favor of the West amid high crowd expectations and standout backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirkley
United Press
Chicago
Midwest
Notre Dame
Purdue
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
New York
Pitt
Ohio State
East
Finidue
Northwestern
Boiler
Wildcats
Ares
Heartly Anderson
Noble Kizer
Pas- Ge
Knute Racine
Anderson
George Gipps
Kizer
Four Horsemen
Roy Horstmann
Jimmy Carter
Pret Hecker
Jim Purvis
Tes
Eight Horsemen
Jaskwhich
Luvkats
Melinkovich
Brancheail
Vejar
Koken
Banas
Sheeketski
Trish
Haskell
Drake
Carnegie Peck
Princeton
Michigan
Ann Harbor
Wolverines
Fritz Crister
Six Team Cage League Proposed in Northwest Pa
A six team semi pro cage league was proposed in northwest Pennsylvania with Union City Meadville Oil City Warren Corry and Eris as initial members. The Union City Ritz Five has signed players for the 1952-53 campaign and plans a Thanksgiving night opener. Meeting discussions aim to form an independent circuit with possible outside players and additional towns likely to be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Corry
Union City
Warren
Meadville
Oil City
Eris
Ritz Five
Maury
Strand
McCallion
Stankey
Pustn
Ritz
Wetten
Eric
Loop
Godfrey Scores KO Return To Ring In Philly Bout
Philadelphia October 25 George Godfrey formerly with boxing quit last year to become a wrestler returned to boxing with a technical knockout against Al Fay of Charter Oak Pennsylvania in a scheduled ground bout over eight rounds. The upset roped cheers as Godfrey reentered the sport after a layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Ring
Winesttess
Philadelphia
George Goutrey
Inge Philadelpha Negoo
Oxer al Fay
Chatleroi
Herrera Wins Over Battling Glaey In Nine Round Victory
In Pittsburgh on October 25 Tony Herrera the lightweight prospect defeated Battling Glaey Donor Pa in a lively ten round bout at Moloy Square Garden Herrera dominated most rounds and knocked down his unorthodox opponent several times while Glaey’s wild style failed to trouble the Mexican fighter weighing 135 pounds to 137 1 2. Spectators noted a brisk pace with action lasting two minute flurries between rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Tony Herrera
Battling Glaey
Donor
Moloy Square Garden
Herrera
Grazy
Gleay
Boxing Promoter Discusses Schmeling Baer Clash At Garden
In a colorful broadcast to correspondent Mister Johnston a New York promoter advocates Schmeling over Baer for a Garden bout with Sharkey next summer. He defends pushing his brother Charley and promises to fight to keep top matches in New York despite critics.
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Madison Square Garden
James Joy Johnston
New York Telephone Co
Mister Johnston
Baer
Laurel
Sharkey
Schmeling
Bat
Juabby
Bucr
Charley
Tse Charley
Garden
Tila Upland
New York
Hefren Beats Robinson In Third Meeting At City
Arden Hefren, 156, defeated "Smoke" Robinson, 154, by decision in their third amateur bout in Of City last night. The card featured several other decisions and KOs among local fighters with pockets of colorful commentary from the crowd and promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Hefren
City
Smoke” Robinson
Hefren
Locals to meet Al Maglisceau's team Saturday
Bolstered by a Sheffield win, High school grid players prepared for the Youngsville invasion with revived vigor. Al Maglisceau fields a stronger Buckenstraw Valley crew this fall, and the Beavers hope to extend their momentum after four straight losses. Dave directed a standout quarterback performance as the Beavers displayed heads up football. Contning the same play against Sheffield, they aim to upset Youngsville and follow with North East and Union.
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Sheffield
Youngsville
al Maglisceau
Buckenstraw Valley
Beavers
Wolverines
Warren Counnty
Wert
Dave
Tha
Schofield
North Fast
Union
City
NEW GRID RULES FAIL TO REDUCE U S CASUALTIES
United Press reports that 1932 safety rule changes did not stop prep school and street football deaths. With half the season gone 13 fatalities are noted, none in college games. One college injury involved Loyola New Orleans freshman Martin Hugh Williams during a practice scrimmage. Three schoolboys died from blood poisoning after football cuts or scratches. Four died from broken necks and five from internal or head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin Hugh Williams
Loyola
New Orleans
Jones Guides USC Past Stanford in Narrow Win at Palo Alto
USC coach Howard Jones defied norms by allowing a press writer on the Trojans bench as Orville Mobley and Ford Palmer helped the visitors build a 13 point lead. Mohler and Griffith added key runs to seal a 13 to 0 margin over Stanford, proving USC a major national contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Howard Jones
Hoath
University of Southern California
Souther California
George H. Beale
United Press
Bint White
Stanford
Palo Alto
Los Angeles
Howard Harding Jones
Tiis
Stainford
Troyin
Pop Warner
Cardinals
Southern Cyluimas
Warburton
McNeisty
McNeish
Ford Palmer
Palmer
Southern California
Jones
Mohler
Tome
Homer Griffith
Thiele
Trojan
Lori
Griffith
Dave Gay
Ford
Pittsburgh football players recover after Ohio State game
Pitt players graded from the Ohio State matchup with injuries. Except for Joe Tormey and center George Shotwell, the squad went through a lengthy practice in preparation for Notre Dame, with Tormey nursing an old injury and Shotwell badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Dot
Ohio State
Joe Tormey
George Shotwell
Tormey
Shotwell
Notre Dame
Hornsby Signs With Cardinals For 1933 Season
St Louis Cardinals announce Rogers Hornsby signed for the 1933 season. Hornsby will be a player under contract with an unconditional release at season's end to pursue free agency, per President Sam Breadon. Breadon denied Hornsby as future manager candidate, stating he remains a player under Gabby Street. Also notes Julia Higley’s upcoming 90th birthday near Townville.
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Cubs
St. Louis
Rogers Hycksby
Chi Ign Cubs
Ew SC Louis Cardinals
Sam Breaden
Hornsby
Hornby
Breadin
Caritinala
Ne Can
Brendon
Rog
Chas
Gabby" Street
Shanager
Street
Breadon
Rural Road Plan Prompts Residents to City Access
Fragmented OCR text outlines rural road improvements and restrictions for residents, noting a monthly payment and service by carrier. Mentions a blue route and uprisings to rest, with emphasis on connecting farmers to city friends and roads under consideration for the section.
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Pittsville
Columbia Spectator
Charl— Es
Columbia University
Wweek
Spectator
Vitalo
Nicholas Muray Buller
St Des Moines
N. Y.U
Ramblers
Panthers
Pitt Stadium
Harwood
McCollum
All ‘Stars
Rambiers
Robinson
Red Jones
Claro
Kid Carter
Kansas Cit. J
Pete Sultsgiver
Ivan John
Rockland
Rich Gregory
Buller
Frankie] Kames
Jack Vergilis
Don Ariolil
Due Bois
Terry Bish
Summerville
Young Sharkey
Putneyville
Johnny Himka
Butler
Charley's
Chick Develin
Chick
Max
Anq Canzoneri
Petrotie
Tony
Billy Meat
Canzoneri
Petrolle
U.S
National Honers
Towis
Yale
Iowa
Frst
U U Uder
Hak
Rickie
Orville Mobler
Aulthack
Mack Cashel
Kiwanis League
Greene
the Ave
Christensen
Sas
Scott's
Tame Bears
Weigel
Merritt
VanTassel
Gulick
Scott
Sheen's Trained Seals
Allen
A Jones
Julia Higley
Townville Fyde
Townville
Keister
S ‘Etre
Model Dary CO
Tio Corry
Penna
Oraylra PA Corry
Tate Hee
The
United
Walsted
Mirror
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