Wilson Takes Ryan's Place
Myron H. Wilson became president of the Cleveland Indians replacing Ellis Ryan who quit under fire. Wilson expressed strong confidence in Hank Greenberg as general manager, amid tensions over operation policies and the Indianapolis team purchase proposal.
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Doxie Moore Calls NBA Rules Too Involved
Philadelphia official Doxie Moore, supervisor of officials, argues rules are overly complex. He says current interpretations confuse referees and officials struggle to keep up, calling basketball the hardest sport to officiate and noting widespread understanding of the rules is flawed.
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Celtics Rally Past Syracuse for 88 83 Victory
The Boston Celtics beat Syracuse 88 83 to extend their NBA win streak to seven and maintain a one game lead in the Eastern Division. Bob Cousy scored 26 points and extended his consecutive foul-shot run to 26. The Fort Wayne Pistons defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 86 79 to push their unbeaten streak to six.
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Rabbit star Sureshot joins Mr Basketball title race
The trained rabbit Sureshot, nicknamed Mr Basketball of the animal world, competes with George Mikan for baskets at General Mills Farm Service in Minneapolis. Trained by Keller Breland, the jet black bunny shoots on a miniature court and draws regional appearances through December 23.
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Old-Time stars lead in Miami Four-Ball as Klein shines
Henry Picard and John Revolta, two era greats, meet Willie Klein and Al Brosch in round two. Klein and Brosch upset Sam Snead and Jim Ferrier 3 and 2, while Picard and Revolta beat Johnny Palmer and Clayton Haefner 4 and 3. Defending champs Pete Cooper and Claude Harmon fall 1 up to Herman Barron and Glenn Teal.
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Buffalo
Monfore Named UW Harrier Captain in 1953
A sophomore from Springfield Mass Tom Monfore was elected captain of the 1953 University of Wisconsin cross country team Thursday night. Monfore a AW student was awarded trophies as best runner at school and as best sophomore harrier.
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Morabito brothers place San Francisco 49ers up for sale
San Francisco 49ers owner Anthony Morabito 42 says he must sell due to heart ailment after a 7-5 season. Victor Morabito remains a co owner amid talks of a price above 300000. The move follows earlier high sale prices for other NFL teams.
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St Josephs College to Quit Midlands League
St Josephs College announced it will quit the Midlands Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in June 1954 while retaining membership in the Indiana Collegiate Conference. Midlands members include Lewis Lockport St Ambrose Loras St Norbert and St Josephs compete in football basketball and intramural sports.
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Badgers Tired After Session
Wisconsin football opened its Rose Bowl workouts in Pasadena behind closed gates amid cold weather and a reduced roster. Coach Ivy Williamson lamented fatigue and only 44 players available for scrimmage, forcing adjustments as the team plans longer practice sessions and tighter schedules.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Retires From Boxing
New York reports Sugar Ray Robinson has retired and seeks an elimination tournament to crown a new middleweight champion. NBA and New York State Athletic Commission unite on swift action with contenders Turpin Olson Durando Young Castellani and others for a European bout winner. Robinson cites not defending in time and wants to avoid disappointing followers while pursuing post boxing ventures.
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Prairie Du Chien Routs Mineral Point 84 55 in Conference Play
Prairie Du Chien defeated Mineral Point 84 to 55 to move to 2 1 in Southwestern Wisconsin Conference play while Mineral Point drops to 1 2. Jan Kieser scored 29 and Darwin Emerson 21 for Prairie Du Chien as Mineral Point could muster 19 by Bob Weitzel.
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Allen Harmon to Handle Rose Bowl Television Broadcast
Mel Allen and Tom Harmon will handle TV announcing for the Wisconsin USC Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. NBC sports director Tom Gallery announced. Harold Harper will do radio play by play with Braven Dyer as color commentator.
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Beloit Routs Macalester 72 62 for Fifth Straight Win
Beloit cagers stay unbeaten with a 72 to 62 victory over Macalester. Ray Whitlow scored 19 for Beloit while John Burger led Macalester with 22. Beloit surged to a 37-31 halftime lead and rested its subs in the second half.
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La Crosse Lady Keglers Shine In Elks State Bowling Tourney
La Crosse teams earned honors at Baraboo in the Elks Ladies State Bowling tournament. Elsie Swennes led one captain 2355 to place fifth, Ann Hegge captained another at 2213 for 48th. Fitzpatrick Schultz took seventh in doubles with 1086. Doubles and singles prizes went to multiple La Crosse pairs and players among 86 teams, 136 doubles, and 272 singles entrants.
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Shuffleboard Leaders and Mixed League Scores
League results show WW Tavern and Glen's leading the Pioneer Mixed with close totals and several 2 person teams rounding out the top. Tuesday Night Mixed reports Fischer's Bar and Idle Hour tied 8 all as Leonard's Midway and Red Lantern post strong showings.
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Baltimore Fans Pass 10 000 Mark In Sale Of Pro Grid Tickets
Baltimore reached the 10 000 mark in the tenth day of a drive to sell 15 000 pro football season tickets by January 22. NFL Commissioner Bert Bell said Baltimore must subscribe for 250 000 dollars worth of tickets to secure a league meeting decision and a potential Dallas franchise transfer to Baltimore if met.
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