Wisconsin USC Rose Bowl outlook shifts to worry
In Pasadena a cautious mood replaces optimism about a Big Ten defeat of the Coast in the Rose Bowl. Wisconsin, a legitimate Big Ten co champion, faces USC as doubts rise over the Trojans offense despite a 9 game win streak and lingering questions from the regular season results.
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Hawkeyes Open Big Ten Play With 85-77 Win Over Wolverines
Iowa City Iowa The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Michigan 85 to 77 in the Big Ten basketball opener for both schools. The win showcased strong shooting and strong defense as the Wolverines were slowed throughout the game.
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Butler Tops Ohio State 63 60 in Indianapolis
Butler University erased a late deficit to defeat Ohio State 63 to 60 in Indianapolis. Paul Ebert fouled out in the fourth quarter as Butler improved to 2-1 against Big Ten foes.
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Hoosiers Fall To Kansas State In Desperate Finish
Indiana credit failed as Kansas State completed an 82 to 80 non conference win on a 35 foot winner by substitute forward Jack Darby with five seconds left in Manhattan Kansas.
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Monmouth Beats St Olaf 66 62 In Narrow Hoops Win
Monmouth triumphed 66 62 over St Olaf to improve to five wins in six starts. Al McGehee of Moline led Monmouth with 19 points on eight field goals and three free throws while St Olaf’s Jim Varland totaled 15.
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College Basketball Scores And Highlights From Period Play
Butler edged Ohio State 63 to 60 while Kansas State won 82 80 over Indiana and Iowa defeated Michigan 85 77. Nebraska beat Quincy Til. College 85 74 as William Penn of Oskaloosa posted 74. Duke defeated Tennessee 89 82. Western Michigan 80 Loyola New Orleans 63. St Louis 64 Washington State 59. Southern Illinois UC 9 Central Michigan 53. Navy 88 Yale 73. Akron 85 Wheaton Ill 72. Illinois Tech 98 Illinois College Jacksonville 68. Quincy 85 William Penn 47. Chicago Teachers 80 University of Chicago 58. Monmouth 66 St Olaf 62. Wayne 92 Detroit 84. Grosse Ile Naval Air Station 77 Soo Tech 69. Detroit Tech 85 Ferris 19. Northwestern Michigan 66 Alpena JC 49. Beloit 72 Lake Forest 66. North Central 87 Grinnell 682 One overtime. Notre Dame 84 Marquette 64. Missouri 66 Ft Leonard Wood Mo 62 Fort Hays State 60 Omaha 67.
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Badger Band Assured Rose Bowl Trip
The University of Wisconsin band is assured a Rose Bowl trip for the January 1 game with Southern California after Abner A. Heald announced a fundraising drive that raised 37,000 of the 50,000 goal. Miller Brewing Co. offered to cover the shortfall, a move Heald called a satisfying culmination. The band will also perform at the Shrine East West game in San Francisco on December 27.
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Monmouth Park Charity Ball Raises Funds for Hospitals
The Monmouth Park Charity Fund Committee will disperse a record 58,500 dollars to hospitals leading charitable and social service organizations after auditing the 1952 Turf Charity Ball at Monmouth Park. The Ball netted 34,707 dollars, with the Jockey Club adding its 25,000 dollar annual contribution.
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Hamp Pool Profile Gets Rams Coach Background
Green Bay reports Hamp Pool, successor to Joe Stydahar as Rams coach, has extensive football experience. A Stanford graduate, he played end for the Chicago Bears from 1940 to 1943 and spent 1946 with Miami and 1947 with the Chicago Rockets as a coach and player in the other league.
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Notre Dame beats Marquette 84 64 in Milwaukee matchup
Notre Dame surged in the second and final quarter to swamp Marquette 84 to 64, remaining undefeated with its third win.
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Indian Swim Team Defeats St Olaf in Season Opener
La Crosse State College swim team opens 1952-53 with a 48 to 36 win over St Olaf in St Paul. Co-Captain Dave Gessert stars with two firsts and a new varsity 60 yard free record. Other La Crosse winners include Stramowski, Denny, and Davis in multiple events.
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Casey Stengel to be Honored in Kansas City July 30
Kansas City will observe July 30 as Casey Stengel Day by proclamation from Mayor William E. Kemp. The Yankee manager born Charles Dillon Stengel rose from Central High School athlete to manage the Kansas City Blues in 1945.
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American Rookie Excels in St Louis Flyers AHL Pace
Idaho born rookie Gayle Fielder shines for the St Louis Flyers in the American Hockey League scoring pace. Last season with New Westminster in the Pacific Coast League he scored 75 points and was named outstanding rookie. he aims to repeat the honor in the AHL this season.
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La Crosse Curling Club Hosts Open House
The La Crosse Curling Club invites the public to an open house on Sunday with three matches on new artificial ice. Local curlers will face Mike Stewart of St Paul and teams from Galesville and Centerville. Free instruction sessions are offered during the event.
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Van Galder shaping Fresno State into a West Coast football force
Fresno State under coach Clark Van Galder posted an 8-2 record against 10 tough opponents. The team defeated Cal Aggies Pepperdine Utah State San Francisco State Whitier Occidental San Diego State and Nevada while losing to San Jose State and College of Pacific. Gary Van Galder earned all city honors at Fresno High School and earlier lettered at Central. Harlan Philippi resigns as Lanesboro high school basketball coach citing board concerns. Don Voss and Wally Hintz win freshman football medals at Carleton College. Bonfire of feats continues as Luther College and Loras College players chase scoring records and national small college receiving marks.
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Central Red Raiders Triumph 53 43 At Marinette In Third Win
La Crosse Central High School used a fast break to beat Marinette 53 43 at Marinette. Gerry Thompson scored 17 and Dick Hackett 12 as Central built a 34 26 halftime lead and maintained pressure through the third period.
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Rasmussen Nets 36 As Spartans Top Mauston
Sparta High star Jim Rasmussen scored 36 points against Mauston, missing his school record by one as the Spartans won 70 to 51. He hit 16 field goals and four free throws to lead the attack while Dave Reisinger added nine points and Bob Murphy and Bob Krueger paced Mauston in a losing effort.
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Big Ten Names Giel Most Valuable Player of 1952
CHICAGO Paul Giel Minnesota’s All America junior half back was named the Big Ten’s most valuable player for the 1952 season. Voted by conference coaches and officials including Tribune editors, Giel led a list of stars such as Al Brosky, Gene Gedman, Bell Fenton, Ted Topor, Chuck Hren, Fred Bruney, Earl Heninger, and Dave Summinski. He received 14 first place votes and four second choices.
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Value of Paul Gladu Shown by Playmaking and Scoring
Providence Reds star Paul Gladu displays dual impact in the AHL this season. His career tally stands at 208 goals and 201 assists, underscoring his balance of scoring and setup ability for his teammates.
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Penn State Track Loses Ashenfelter Line After Graduation
End Of Line STATE COLLEGE Pa Penn State track is without an Ashenfelter for the first time in seven years as Horace Don and Bill have graduated.
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Marguerite Ann Norris Named President of Detroit Red Wings
Marguerite Ann Norris was named president of the Detroit Red Wings and Olympia Stadium succeeding her father James D. Norris. The 25 year old Smith College graduate will base her operations in Detroit and make her debut at a press reception. She becomes the NHLs first woman executive.
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Dick Boushka Stars As St. Louis Quint Tops Washington State
St Louis University’s 6 foot 5 sophomore Dick Boushka led the scoring as the Billikens beat Washington State 64 to 59 in the home debut. Boushka emerged as a bright young prospect while Prairie du Chien ace Campion also contributed.
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Rose Bowl renewal eyed by Big Ten officials
A confidential AP poll of Big Ten and PCC officials suggests continued support for renewing the Rose Bowl pact. Key players Michigan State Iowa and Wisconsin may decide the 6–4 vote, with Indiana favoring renewal and Northwestern staying against it.
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Don Beck Leads Purdue Domination Over Wabash Quint
Purdue 87 Wabash 64 in a pre Big Ten tuneup. Don Beck tallied 16 points to pace the Boilermakers as Denny Blind and John Toeppe added 12 each and John Ceremody 10. Purdue set a school scoring mark with 87, breaking the prior 85. Wabash dropped to 2-2 with the loss.
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Dempsey Praises Rickard at Memorial Bowl Dedication
Jack Dempsey praised Tex Rickard at Henrietta Texas for promoting boxing’s golden era. He predicted future million dollar gates with TV and radio rights and admissions. The speech honored Rickard, once Clay County sheriff, at the $100000 Tex Rickard Memorial Bowl dedication.
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Hoyt Wilhelm Threads Ironman Season With 71 Appearances
The New York Giants pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm led the National League in earned run average with a 243 mark and logged 71 2/3 innings in the first three months and 87 1/3 innings from July 16 to Sept 28. He appeared in 71 games, breaking the club record for appearances previously held by Ace Adams at 70.
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Johnny Lindell Leads Pacific League Hurlers in MVP Season
Former Yankee outfielder Johnny Lindell returns to the majors as a pitcher and headlines the Pacific Coast League. The 36 year old right hander posted a 24-9 record for the pennant winning Hollywood club, leading the league in victories and winning percentage and ranking high in complete games with 26. He also led in strikeouts, low hit games and fewest bases on balls.
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