Downtown QB Club Backs Kansas Coach Sikes Solidly
Lawrence's Downtown Quarterback Club held its final 1952 meeting at the Hotel Eldridge and passed a resolution pledging full confidence in Kansas Coach J V Sikes amid recent criticism. About 125 members attended as Sikes was absent at a Stafford banquet. the club plans its Dec 8 banquet with J R Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian University as featured speaker. The resolution noted seven victories in 1952 despite injuries, while Sikes nears the end of a contract with Kansas U earning about 9500 dollars annually.
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J V. Sikes
Sikes
Stafford
Jayhawk
Cliff Kimsey
Frank McDonald
Dutch) Meyer
Texas Christian University
Meyer
Lawrence
K. U
Horned Frogs
Chi Galloway
Ken
J. W. Sikes
Mt. Oread
Georgia A
Shave
Texas
Courtship of the K U M game speaker film shown
After the Quarterback Club meeting Coach Kimsey narrated a film of the K U M game. The article notes that the locations for printing and circulation of related materials remain unsettled.
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Quarterback Club
Kimsey
Michigan State Repeats No 1 in AP Football Poll
Michigan State, unbeaten, closed its season with a 62 15 win over Marquette and was voted the nation’s No 1 football team by AP sports writers and broadcasters. Southern California and Georgia Tech followed, with Maryland dropping from eighth to tenth and Alabama rising to eighth after a midweek move.
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Fights Last Night Summary of Associated Press bouts
In Syracuse Ike Williams of Trenton stop Pat Manzi of Syracuse while Chico Vejar of Stamford defeats Miami’s rival. In Brooklyn Harold Johnson of Philadelphia outpoints Nino Valdez of Havana. In Boston Willie James of Boston KO Art Heiri of New York. In Chicago Sammy Rodgers of Benton Harbor outpoints George Berry of Gary. A note mentions glacier edge movement in warm season per the National Geographic Society.
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Stan Musial Dominates NL MVP tallies across five years
A five year look at MVP voting shows Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals as the leading National League performer, far ahead of rivals. The analysis notes Musial’s multiple top five finishes, with only Ralph Kiner matching him for top five placements once.
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Ralph Kiner
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Pirates
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Roy Campanella
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Jackie Robinson
Tulsa Eleven Chosen For Gator Bowl Matchup
Tulsa University will face the University of Florida in the eighth annual Gator Bowl on New Year's Day. Selection committee announced the pairing on Tuesday and officials will sign Friday night in Tulsa. Tulsa carries a 6 1 record with one defeat and one tie and will play Texas Tech on November 29. Basketball entries for the 1952 53 city program are due today at the Community Building office.
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Tatum Blames Bowl Fever for Terps Collapse
Maryland coach Jim Tatum attributes the Terps late-season downfall to bowl fever and public criticism from university president H C Byrd. He admits concerns over bowl eligibility distracted from Ole Miss and Alabama prep, noting a sharp fall after a 19 game win streak and Sugar Bowl title.
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Heavyweight Clash in Chicago Sets Stage for Title Shot
Jimmy Bivins and Ezzard Charles meet in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Chicago Stadium. The winner earns a June bout with the Marciano Walcott title winner. Charles seeks to reclaim the crown while Bivins eyes his first title bid. Bout to be broadcast nationally.
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James D. Norris
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Mountain punters dominate high altitude college game
Six of the nation’s 15 leading college punters play for Colorado Wyoming Utah and Montana schools at mile high fields. Zach Jordan of Colorado leads, sharing top ranking with Desmon Koch of USC as both hold strong averages with one game remaining. Jordan boasted a 43.2 yard average through last Saturday.
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Punters Seek NCAA Crown Amid Koch Lead and Jordan Challenge
The season centers on punter Koch holding a 48.2 yard 1950 record with a current 43.44 yard average on 45 punts. Jordan must outpace Koch against Notre Dame to claim the title, a feat that would make him the first in a decade to win twice. Other Rocky Mountain kickers rank: Spaulding 42.2, Bellis 40.7, Callahan 39.9, Westover 39.6, Cowley 39.5.
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Wyoming
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