Welterweight title hopes focus on elimination tourney
Matchmaker Al Weill aims to stage three welterweight bouts to crown the division leader if Ray Robinson abdicates. Robinson vs LaMotta for LaMotta's title Feb 14 in Chicago. Weill targets Cuba's Kid Gavilan, Charlie Fusari, Johnny Bratton, and Billy Graham for a March elimination format with two 15 round bouts, then a final match. Gavilan leads NBA rankings. Bratton and Graham also prominent contenders.
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Middlecoff Tops PGA Money Winners Early in Year
Chicago January 27 Professional golfer Cary Middlecoff earns 3033 dollars for just over two weeks on the winter tour placing him atop the PGA money list ahead of Lloyd Mangrum. Hi Ransom and Jim Ferrier follow with smaller totals as Ryder Cup standings show Sam Snead leading.
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Local boxing verdict favors Cuban fighter despite draw call
Referee Mark Conn ruled a draw 4-2 amid a bout where Joe Agnello and Arthur contributed scores for the Cuban. Local writers overwhelmingly supported the Cuban, with scores ranging from 6-4 for the challenger.
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Lenoir Rhyne defeats ECTC 61 to 55 in conference clash
Leo Gantorski scored 18 and Tony Sellari 20 as Lenoir Rhyne Bears toppled East Carolina Teachers College 61 55 in Hickory. Billy Wells went scoreless for four years, Teddy Fennell led ECTC, and Sonny Russell hit 25 for the visitors as LR gains a half game atop the standings.
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Detroit Institute Drops Football Over World Emergency
Detroit January 27 4 Detroit Institute of senna today became the first Michigan college to drop football due to current world conditions. Viras R Lougheed director of education said the action was the direct result of the national emergency reducing the number of men students in college. Many students would be called into military service or seek work in war plants. The school lists 2100 students including 150 girls.
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Freshmen Standout Leads Wake Forest Past Duke Imps
In Durham on January 27, Wake Forest freshmen edged Duke Yearlings 48 to 47 in a tight preliminary game. Ray Lipstas led Wake Forest with 16 points while Duke guard Charles Driesell added 15. The contest stayed close throughout.
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Harry Walker Named Columbus Red Birds Field Manager
Harry The Hat Walker, former National League batting champion, was named field manager of the Columbus Red Birds of the American Association. He will also play in the outfield and is reported to be the highest paid manager in Columbus history. Three Cardinals players Joe Garagiola Hal Price and Eddie Kazak signed 1951 contracts today.
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Riley and Doran Reach Doherty Amateur Finals in Miami
Polly Riley and Claire Doran advanced to the final round of the Helen Lee Doherty amateur tournament in Miami. Riley defeated Pat O'Sullivan one up after a dramatic finish, while Doran beat Betsy Rawls three and one. The final 36 holes slated for tomorrow night.
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Clemson Tigers Rout Davidson Wildcats 74-62 in ACC/SoCon Clash
Clemson extended its circuit record to 3-1 with a 74-62 win over Davidson. The Tigers led from early. Haugh and Snee paced the attack as Davidson briefly led at game start before Clemson pulled away. Snee contributed strong shooting despite limited details.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers 23 Marine wrestlers 9 win
Appalachian State wrestlers defeated the Cherry Point Marines 23 to 9 in Boone. Four Mountaineers won by fall Baird Finger York and Davis, while Gabriel won at 147 pounds by decision. Carrideau Gluczk Gregory won by decisions for Cherry Point.
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College Scores Report Across The Southeast And Midwest
A large basketball score roundup lists results from multiple games. Notable outcomes include North Carolina State 71 over North Carolina 58 and Wake Forest 65 over Duke 56, with various college teams and freshmen squads posted across the sheet.
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Mark Workman 50 Points Breaks WVU Scoring Mark
Morganton West Virginia State College Jan 27 Mark Workman scored 50 to set a new WVU single season scoring mark as the Mountaineers overwhelmed Salem 87 38 Workman hit 22 of 27 from the floor and raised his year total to 395 in 15 games averaging 26 3 points per game He had a 40 10 halftime edge and scored the first 17 points of the second half helping WVU widen the margin over Salem
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Tribe Wins Over Elon In Overtime Thriller
Catawba Indians edge Elon College 84 to 79 in North State conference overtime thriller. Larry Graham scores 23 points and Brevard Brown adds 21 as Graham carries the team in both extra periods. Elon’s Don Harthcox tops Elon with 19 points.
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Duke Snider Expected to Earn About 20000 in 1951 Contract
Duke Snider, Brooklyn center fielder, signed his 1951 contract with a substantial raise. Dodgers announced the pact but did not disclose figures. it is believed Snider will move from about 10000 to 18000 or 20000 annually. Reserve infielder Morgan also signed, bringing the 1951 Dodgers under contract to twenty players. Bobby, who hit .226 in his first NL season, is expected to receive around 7000.
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NBA Champs Ordered to Defend Titles by March
The National Boxing Association executive committee ordered champions Joey Maxim and Ike Williams to defend their titles by March 31 against NBA approved contenders or for Maxim only if a promoter schedules a bout. Possible opponents include Bob Murphy Archie Moore Bob Satterfield for Maxim. for Williams, John L. Davis and Freddie Dawson are listed as logical contenders with talks of a Williams Aragon bout in Los Angeles.
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Wake Forest Deacons Rally Past Duke Blue Devils, 65 56
In Durham 4500 fans watched Wake Forest erase a halftime deficit to defeat Duke 65 56. Dick Groat fouled out with 10:30 left as Wake Forest surged ahead led by Geary and McCotter with high scorers. Duke's Crowder totaled 14 while McCotter fouled out late.
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Guilford Quakers Triumph Over Western Carolina Cats
Guilford defeats Western Carolina 66 to 51 in a North State conference clash at Callowhee. Woodall led Guilford with 22 points, Venable added 21, while Ronald Rogers led WCTC with strong defense and breakaway plays. The Quakers built an 18-12 edge in the first half, led 31-21 at halftime, and kept a double-digit advantage the rest of the way.
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