Herman Hickman a Colorful Yale Coach Seeks Respect
The Readers Digest profile paints Herman Hickman as a multi facet figure from Tennessee with a sharp wit and stadium presence. It notes his All America football career at Tennessee his wrestling stint and his impact on Yale's public image and team morale through humor poetry and memorable quotes.
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Herman Hickman
Yale
Aryteur
Slickman
Celebrity Time
Tennessee
Herman
Hickman
Harvard
Princeton
Louis Marciano bout moved to Madison Square Garden Oct 26
Promoter Jim Norris moved the heavyweight title clash between Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano from the Polo Grounds Oct 11 to Madison Square Garden Oct 26 to avoid interference with the World Series and possible Giants participation in the baseball classic.
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New York
Jim Norris
Joe Louis
Rocky Marciano
Joe
Rocky
Polo Grounds
Madison Square Garden
New York Giants
Norris
Giants Face Dodgers With Mixed Polo Grounds Edge
New York talks set as the Giants bring a 7 win streak in 11 Polo Grounds meetings against Brooklyn. Dodgers lead the year series 13 to 10 in 23 games played.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Dodgers
Giants
Brooklyn
Giants fortune telling sprinkles hopes for 1952 pennant
A St Petersburg palm reader and a Philadelphia seer teased the Giants with omens of a late-season surge. Leo Durocher recalled she warned of a rough start, then a strong finish after July 27, while a Philadelphia predictor forecast Dodgers losses and a Boston win for Bobby Thomson's homer in the final Boston game.
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Carl Lundquist
United Press
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Fla
Philadelphia
Leo Durocher
Giants
Palmist
Fitzsimmons
Durocher
Durocker
Guy
Adam
Dodgers
Boston
Bobby Thomson
Thomson
Leo
Notre Dame Ranks Fifth in AP Poll as Detroit Clash Looms
Notre Dame sits fifth in the first 1951 AP college football poll, behind Michigan State California and Tennessee, with Oklahoma fourth and Notre Dame garnering nine first place votes. The ranking follows a 48-6 win over Indiana and hinges on Friday night’s game versus the University of Detroit.
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Tennessee
Okla
ED Corrigan
NEW York
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Frank Leahy
University of Detroit
Will Leahy
Indiana
Hoosiers
Trish
Biggie Munn
Texas
Ohio State
Dlinois
Maryland
Texas A and M
Mlinois
Texas A & M
Georgia Tech
Washington
Georgia
Princeton
Oregon State
Duke
Kentucky
Clemson
Ohio State Faces Michigan State Tilt After Scout Warning
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes and star scout Ernie Godfrey warned that the Buckeyes must improve their ground game to contend with Michigan State. Godfrey said Ohio State has the ability to beat MSU, but would be lucky to win. Hayes planned intensive offensive drills while praising the defense for its scoreless SMU effort and noting inexperience behind the line.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Michigan State
Ernie Godfrey
Spartans
Godfrey
Woody Hayes
Hayes
Scarlet Warriors
Southern Methodist
Woody
Bucks
Toughest Test Of All Ahead
High Point High Black Bison face a tougher challenge as Burlington Bulldogs, coming off an injury-plagued loss to Reynolds, seek a stronger lineup at home. Coach Stan Huffman describes Burlington as a rough, capable unit and vows a full-strength effort to push Tony Simeon and his standout Bison.
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Tony Simeon
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Burlington Bulldogs
Bison
Durham
Stan Huffman
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Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Huffman
High Point
Stan
Tem
Tom Wood
Lanny Sorrell
Dick Gantt
Alden Bean
Monk Falls
Jim Jarrett
Bucky Barger
Bob Macomson
Giants Rally Into Pennant Pace After 3 1 Win
New York Dodgers fell to the New York Giants 3 1 in Game 1 of a best of three playoff. Eddie Stanky Sal Maglie Whitey Lockman Jim Hearn express confidence and say Brooklyn doesn’t deserve to win as Giants push toward the pennant.
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Eddie Stanky
Brooklyn Bridge
Giants
Stanky
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Sal Maglie
Whitey Lockman
Jim Hearn
Nice Going Shepard Tops In Grid Contest
David Shepard wins the week with the closest point total amid a field of Pick s the Winners entrants. Winners receive tickets to Wake Forest versus Richmond. other prizes include gifts from local stores. Entries must be in by Friday noon for weekly and grand prize consideration.
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Shepard
Wake Forest
Richmond
C. E. Weisner
Edgewood Avenue
High Point Rign School of
Burlington
Gene Bouldin
Forest Hill Drive
City Appliance Co
Mike Wiupecki
Boulevard
Mall pass-Kearns
Paul Younts
High Point
Whitman, Hollingsworth
Pangburns
Cecil
Enteprise
The
Enterprise
Tar Heels Bolster Ends State Sets Defense Duke Works For Vols
North Carolina drills to strengthen end positions with freshmen Ellenwood and Starner joining the squad as they plan a trip to Austin. Duke continues heavy practice ahead of Tennessee, with Joe Self the only projected absence. Wake Forest lacks Miller and Paletta as they prep to face Richmond. NC State tightens pass defense to slow Clemson’s aerial attack led by Billy Hair.
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Duke
Miller
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Texas
Durham
Duke University
Tennessee
Pitt
Joe Self
Wake Forest
Tom Rogers
Bill Miller
Leon
Raleigh
North Carolina State
Clemson
Billy Hair
Beattie Feathers
Wolfpack
Tigers
Coach of Year Caldwell Leads Tigers to Unscathed Season
Charlie Caldwell early in fall adds Prestone anti-freeze to his Princeton Tigers car. He claims one shot lasts all winter and guarantees protection against freezing temperatures. Caldwell emphasizes no other brand matches its protection.
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Charlie Caldwell
Princeton Tigers
Charlie
Giants Face Elimination as Dodgers Push Pennant Spin
Giants aim for one more win at the Polo Grounds to clinch the National League title and reach the World Series against the Yankees. Manager Leo Durocher starts Sheldon Jones or Sal Maglie while Charley Dressen weighs ace Preacher Roe or Don Newcombe to keep hope alive after a 3-1 loss at Ebbets Field.
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Leo l. Petersen
United Press
Baseball Glory
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Polo Grounds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Giants
Leo
Sal
Barber
Daroener
Massie
Larry Jansen
Yankees
Dressen
Charley
Preacher Roe
Don Newcombe
Jim Hearn
Bobby Thomson
Durochermen
Hearn
Andy Pafko
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