Russians win hockey crown as U S takes second
In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy the Soviet Union captured the Olympic hockey title by defeating Canada 2 0. The United States earned the silver medal with a 9 4 victory over Czechoslovakia. Dick Doughery of International Falls Minnesota scored a hat trick in the final period to seal the win for the U S.
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Germany
Italia Hill
Franz Kapus
Tofana Chute
Austria
Art Tyler
Rochester
N.Y
Switzerland
Doucherty
Willard Skola
Eveleth
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Gordon Christian
Bill Cleary
Cambridge
Mass
Dick Meredith
Minneapoli Ss
John Mayasich
Yuriy Krylov
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Tofana
America
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Norway
Ameran Serreame
Ted Farwell
Vontague City
Andy Miller
McCall
Idaho
Larry Damon
Burlington
Marvin Crawford
Lebanon
Soviet Union
U.S
Sugar Ray Bobo title bout moved to April 20 at Wrigley Field
The middleweight title clash between Ray Robinson and Bobo Olson was reset to April 20 at Wrigley Field for 15 rounds. Matchmaker Jackie Leonard announced the date after earlier planning April 27 due to baseball scheduling. Arrangements were finalized by Truman Gibson and Olson’s manager. Gate and TV rights total about 100000 dollars with a hoped 25000 in attendance. Olson was KO'd in two rounds by Sugar Ray last December in Chicago.
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Ray Robinson
Bobo Olson
Jackie Leonard
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Leonard
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International Boxing Club
Ac Puberty
Teleke
Olson
Sugar Ray
Chicago
Committee Is Approved Players Rebuffed On Salary
Major league owners refused to raise the minimum salary from 6000 to 7200 and kept the World Series TV and radio rights under commission control. A three man committee will review the salary structure. Ford Frick will consult the Pension Committee before a new contract. Cy Young awards were announced and the AL plans spring exhibition changes removing the four balls for intentional walks.
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New York
Ford Frick
John Galbreath
Pittsburgh
Joe Cronin
Boston
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Feller
Baseball Writers
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J. Norman Lewis
Frick
Browns Sign Gene Kapish From Notre Dame
Cleveland Browns owner Paul Brown announced the signing of end Gene Kapish from Notre Dame. Kapish joins the NFL club as a new roster addition ahead of the upcoming season.
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Cleveland Browns
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Gavilan Targets Waterman in London comeback bout
Kid Gavilan, eager to prove still the welterweight ace, meets Britain's Peter Waterman in a 10 round clash at Harringay Arena. The Cuban veteran trains hard since arriving Jan 24, boasting he can beat all rivals including Basilio and Saxton. Waterman, 21, seeks his breakout win to make his name.
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America
Ring
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Saxton
Martinez
Duke Splashers Defeat The Citadel 54 to 30 in Durham
Duke University swimmers under coach Jack Person dominated The Citadel 54 to 30 in Durham. Led by captain Sam McMillan and teammates Gary Verhey Tucker Fletcher Emmett Pace Steve Young and Richard Morgan the Blue Devils swept eight of ten events marking their fourth straight win over The Citadel.
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Sam McMillan
Gary Verhey
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Emmett Pace
Steve Young
Richard Morgan
Blue Devils
Freeman scores 41 in Buckeye victory over Indiana
Robin Freeman led Ohio State with 41 points as the Buckeyes defeated Indiana 100 to 82 in a televised Western Conference game. Freeman boosted his 115 game total to 508 points, averaging 33.8 per game.
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Ohio
Robin Freeman
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Ohio State
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