Promoter Solomons Battles Bout Doubt Amid Theft
London promoter Jack Solomons faces a potential postponement of heavyweight Harry Matthews versus Johnny Williams as promotional plans stumble. Meanwhile thieves raided Solomons office in Seattle, stealing cigars whisky a camera and 48 in cash and damaging records.
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Harry Matthews
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Solomons
Billikens seek early season form in tough schedule
Saint Louis University aims to defend the Missouri Valley title with a fresh bench after graduating five, dropping an 81 71 decision to Ohio State in Columbus. The Bills face Washington State at home next, while Valley peers post solid starts with Oklahoma A and M and Tulsa winning key openers.
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Oklahoma A & M
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Tulsa
New Mexico A & M
Lawrence High Lions Fall Short in Late Rush
Lawrence High School trails North Redskins 50 57 as Don Valliere’s Lions attempt a 22 6 final quarter rally from 28 51 down but fall short. Herbie Cain scores 24 for the Redskins in this 1952 53 season opener report from Wichits.
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Wichits
North Redskins
Lions
Don Valliere
Redskins
Bird Herbie Cain
Wildcats edge Drake in overtime to open Big Seven season
Kansas State surviving a 78 73 overtime win over Drake as 31 free throws carry the Wildcats past the Bulldogs in Manhattan. Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska also posted openers as the Big Seven season begins with several strong showings and Kansas State’s Dick Knostman scored 32 points.
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Drake
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Oklahoma
Art Bunte
Frank Gompert
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Sterling Jones
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Phog Allen
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Sparky Starcup
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Acord
Dick Knostman
Indiana
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Lions fall behind as Redskins hot in first half
The Redskins shoot 15 of 26 in the first half while North struggles to clamp down. Lawrence dominates for the Redskins with 24 points, including eight early field goals, as North mounts a late rally but falls short. North ends with 35 of 54 from the field and 20 of 32 at the line.
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Frank ‘Black
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Ray Shibley
Joe Stevens
Stevens
Shibley
Fifteen Colleges End 1952 Football Undefeated
Fifteen colleges finished the 1952 season without a loss or tie. Maryland State remained in the elite by defeating North Carolina A and T 10 to 7 for its seventh straight win. Virginia State, however, dropped out after a 29 to 7 loss to Florida A and M in a game billed as the Negro college championship.
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Maryland State
North Carolina
Virginia State
Florida A & M
Touted State Disappoints In Its Opener
Kansas State struggled in a 79 73 overtime loss of Drake in Manhattan. Gardner faces a scoring burden as Dick Knostman led with 32 points, while outside shooting and rebounding were weak. The opener suggests State may be a one man club with more work ahead before two home games against Indiana and San Francisco.
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Legion Baseball Banquet for 1952 Junior Club
American Legion Lawrence Dormey Liberty Post No 14 sponsors a 6:30 pm banquet at Chuck Wagon Cafe for the 1952 Legion Junior baseball team. Turkey dinners on the menu. Team members will be accompanied by a Legion member under O Starkey. Special guests include Stanton Ball Jay Drake and Clarke Keys, former junior players and longtime Journal correspondent.
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Legion
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Jay Drake
Clarke Keys
Journal
Old Pro Rule Fight Ends As AAU Keeps Amateur Status
Spokane reports the Amateur Athletic Union closes its 64th convention with a firm rejection of relaxing eligibility rules. A proposal to reinstate former professionals after three years failed amid fears it would erode amateur ideals. Avery Brundage opposed the change via a message, warning of lost gains. Douglas F. Roby and Louis G. Wilke were reelected as leaders for 1953.
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Amateur Athletic Union
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
AAU
Douglas F. Roby
Detroit
Louis G. Wilke
Barrilesville
Okla
Bowling Night Scores Highlight Local League Action
KLWN swept all three games against Lawrence Paper while Drake's Bakery beat VEW Foehler's in two. Fritzel Lockers took two from Stadium Bar ker shop, Luke Smith won two from Rawlings Feed, Winter Chevrolet edged Auto Glase, and Granada Cafe lost all three to Stadium Bar ker shop. Individual and team high scores listed for the season with Olmsted of Winter Chevrolet leading individual marks.
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Lawrence Paper
Drake
Rakery
VEW Foehler’s
Fritzel Lockers
Luke Smith
Rawlings
Winter Chevrolet
Auto Glase
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Granada Cafe
Roehler
Drake's Bakery
Tarker
Lake
Seixas Pulls Off Shock Victory Over Sedgman in Australia
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia stunned Australia at Kooyong by defeating Frank Sedgman 8 6 3 4 6 4 to win the Victorian championship, ending Sedgman’s two year hold on the title and boosting U S hopes for the Davis Cup. Maureen Connolly won the women’s crown by defeating Sampson 2 6 3.
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Australia
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Frank Sedgman
Seixas
Uncle Sam
Kooyong
Sedgman
Don Budge
U.S
Maureen Connolly
San Diego
Calif
Sampson
Julie San Marino
College basketball title race opens wider without Kentucky
No. 1 Kentucky is out after NCAA punishment for subsidization and eligibility. La Salle, Seton Hall, Notre Dame and Illinois emerge as early title contenders, with Kansas, Kansas State and LSU also showing strength. Midwest and West teams mix in a wide, uncertain race as the season starts.
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Clyde Lovellette
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Pensacola Naval
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Washington
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Arkansas
Billy Hester
Vessels Named Back of Year in AP Poll Honor for Wessels
New York Oklahoma's Billy Wessels earned the outstanding back of the year in the AP post season poll, adding to Heisman Memorial Award Maxwell Trophy and Cleveland TD Club Award. He led 1952 in rushing 1070 yards on 168 attempts plus 145 kickoff return yards and 18 total touchdowns.
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Billy Wessels
Associated Press
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Vessels
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Paul Giel
Maryland
Bank Scarbath
Cleveland
Ohlo
Eddie Crowder
Ohishoms
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Bock McPhail
Squires Lost To Jayhawks For Season
Kansas University basketball center LaVannes Scoooter Squires, a promising Wichita junior, is withdrawn from school and hospitalized for a lung condition. Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson said he will not play this season and may need weeks or longer for diagnosis. He could start anew after recovery, with academic marks preserved.
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Squires
Wichita
Kansas University
Ralph I. Canuteson
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Norton
Canuteson
Kansas
Phog Allen
Watkins Memorial Hospital
Jayhawker
Collins Sets Decisive Bout With Salas At Boston Garden
Collins chosen to defeat former World Lightweight Champion Laura Salas of Monterey Mexico in a 10 round bout at Boston Garden tonight. Salas returns to action after losing the crown to Jimmy Carter last October.
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Boston
Laura Salas
Monterey
Mexico
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Motel Group Seeks Funds To Promote State Travel
Kansas Motel Association plans seek a state appropriation to boost tourism. Clarence W. Glassen of Phillipsburg, executive secretary, says the group will ask Gov. Arn to include the item in his recommendations. Jack Hill of Topeka was elected president, with B. E. Sraidagawatha, M. L. Forsythe, and Harry Lose named to key posts.
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Kansas Motel Association
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Big Association
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Jack Hill
Topeka
B. E. Sraidagawatha
M. L. Forsythe
Salina
Jona
Harry Lose
Odds on Collins Raise Questions in Sellout Clash
The postponed matchup drew a guaranteed 13,909 fans in a sellout, a figure unmatched since Boston’s Jimmy Maloney faced Tom Henney in 1930. Odds makers favor Collins at 10 to 4, a choice critics deem puzzling amid the hype and crowd turnout.
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Tom Henney
One Bowl Tilt Over Evansville Ends in Defeat for ASU
Indiana travelers helped Arkansas State score five points in the fourth quarter of the fifth annual Refrigerator Bowl, but Western Kentucky prevailed 24-19 in Evansville. Manila Vidal and John Keldus, both of Gary, crossed the goal line, while Keldus intercepted a pass by Jimmy Felix and returned it 19 yards. Felix, nation’s top collegiate passer, completed 16 of 25 for 127 of 201 season totals and was named outstanding player as about 9,000 fans watched in mild sun Jean.
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Manila Vidal
John Keldus
Gary
Vidal
Keldus
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Felix
Soldier learns numbers from American troops in Korea
A South Korean soldier attached to a division in Korea learned counting in English by watching American soldiers at their pastime. His sequence includes words like aer, dueee, troy, four, five, seven, eight, ning, aen, jack, queen, king, reflecting informal imitation.
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Aer
Dueee
Troy
Ning
Aen
Jack
Queen
King
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