Turn of the century boxing sharpens the ink in Saint Paul
A 1909 Saint Paul Pioneer Press sports section notes harsh language from era scribes about Jack Johnson’s heavyweight title reign and Ketchel’s fighting, cites Johnson's 12th round KO, and recalls earlier champs Sullivan Jeffries Willard and bare knuckle days, alongside modern legends and local high school football honors.
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Jess Paddoco
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Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
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Ketchel
Johnson
Jess Willard
Havana
Cuba
Willard
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh
Wagner
Pirates
Hans
College Basketball Roundup from Oklahoma City to Far West
Nationwide results from tournament first rounds and invites. Key wins include Oklahoma City 74 over Pennsylvania 62 and Tulsa 60 over Idaho State 59, with many others featuring Kentucky, Louisville, Western Kentucky, Murray, Indiana State, Hofstra, Xavier, Brigham Young, and San Diego State among listed games and scores.
TCU Faces Rebel Day Passer In Cotton Bowl Preview
Mississippi quarterback Eagle Day, famed for long passes then short throws, drives the Rebels offense. Day has 14 TD passes over three seasons and a standout all around game, with target Billy Kinard and prior big throws to Earl Blair.
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Miss
Texas Christian
Eagle Day
Mississippi
TCU
Day
Babe Ruth
Willie Keeler
Eagle
Georgia Tech
Lea Pasley
Houston Patton
Abe Martin
Martin
Billy Kinard
Earl Blair
Blair
Pasley
Pitt's Negro starter wary of Sugar Bowl role
Pitt halfback Bob Grier, a 196-pound senior, says he can handle the extra pressure if his knee holds up as he becomes Pitt's first Black Sugar Bowl participant. He inherits the starting fullback job after Tom Jenkins Injured knee. coach Michelosen notes Grier is a better runner but may alter the running game and defense.
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New Orleans
Bob Grier
Pittsburgh
Pitt
Georgia Tech
Grier
Tom Jenkins
Jenkins
W. K. Smith
John Michelosen
Former Kansan Leads Scorers In NBA Race
New York Clyde Lovellette of the Minneapolis Lakers has opened a lead over Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks in the NBA scoring chase. Lovellette has 558 points in 25 games to Pettit's 500 in 20, while Pettit holds the top scoring average at 25 per game.
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Clyde Lovellette
Minneapolis’ Lakers
St. Louis Hawks
Bob Pettit
Kansas All-America
Pettit
Hawks
Lovellette
Philadelphia
Neil Johnston
Lakers
LSU
Bob Cousy
Boston
NBA
Ave
Bos
Mikkelsen
Minn
Yardley
Ft. W
Sooners Booed as Basketball Fans Stay Home in Key Meet
At the Big 7 Conference Tournament in Kansas City Oklahoma lost 88 to 69 to Colorado in a first round game. Assistant coach John Grayson noted the arena was sparsely attended with only the coach, the team, two freshmen and a few others from Oklahoma present. The crowd favored the Sooners’ opponent amid lingering football game memories.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Three State Entries Romp In All-College
The All-College tournament progressed to semifinals as top seeds Oklahoma A&M, Oklahoma City University, Seattle, and Tulsa advanced despite upsets. A&M defeated Texas Tech 65-47, while OCU beat Penn 74-62, Tulsa edged Idaho State 60-59, and Seattle topped Loyola 74-70. The day featured late surges and clutch moments as favorites held firm.
Maryland Oklahoma Orange Bowl Preview Highlights Strong Defense
Miami reports UM coach Jim Tatum praising Maryland's defense as Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson braces for a versatile game plan. Wilkinson notes center Jerry Tubbs recovering from knee soreness, while Maryland fears a misstep could decide the Orange Bowl showdown.
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Bud Wilkinson
Jerry Tubbs
Tubbs
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Wilkinson
Pokes Rode Back Into Title Race In Tourney Play
Oklahoma Aggies rallied from a 13 point deficit to beat Texas Tech 65 47 in the All College Tournament at Oklahoma City. Mack Carter led with 25 points as Oklahoma State meets Oklahoma City in the semifinals. Seattle and Tulsa won their first round games and Washington upset Iowa in Seattle. Colorado and Iowa State advanced in the Big 7 with Colorado beating Oklahoma 88 69. Missouri meets Nebraska while Kansas faces Cornell in the other first round games. Semifinals start tomorrow.
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Mack Carter
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John Yates
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Jim Coshow
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Carl Cain
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Pep Meets Lefty In Video Scrap
Angelo Dundee, manager of Andy Arel, expects surprise as Arel, a 22 year old southpaw from Massena New York, faces veteran Willie Pep in a lightweight ten round bout in Miami Beach. The fight airs on ABC tonight starting at 10 p.m. EST.
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Massena
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Pep
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