Uncle Sam Holds Key To Red Sox Hopes
Boston manager Lou Boudreau said 1953 chances depend on Uncle Sam but expected a better year than 1952. He noted losses of Throneberry and Brodowski, highlighted young players like Lepcio Gernert Stephens Booling Delock and Piersall, and eyed George Kell for third base if healthy. He stressed improving road performance and two to three year build for future success.
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Chicago
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Dick Brodowski
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Brodowski
Ted Lepcio
Dick Gernert
Gene Stephens
Milton Booling
Ivan Delock
Jim Piersall
Piersall
Bolling
Johnny) Lipon
George Kell
Detroit
Vessels Is Honored By Touchdown Club
Heisman winner Billy Ves sels received the Touchdown Club's annual trophy as the nation's top college football player in Cleveland. Al Feeney of Western Reserve was named outstanding local player. Mac Speedie was named Browns MVP. Dick Gallagher filled in as speaker for Charley Caldwell. Vessels criticized NCAA two platoon rule, saying it will slow the game and hurt fans.
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Billy Vessels
Oklahoma
Touchdown Club
Vessels
Cleveland Browns
al Feeney
Western Reserve University
Mac Speedie
Browns
Dick Gallagher
Santa Clara College
Princeton
Charley Caldwell
Wessels
Sooners and Aggies Meet in 44th Dual Meet Clash
Norman Oklahoma January 16 UP wrestling champions boast 19 straight dual wins as they face upset-minded Oklahoma A&M in the 44th annual dual meet set for 8 p.m. in the outfield house. Aggies recall past OU upsets breaking long A&M win streaks with memories of 1932 and 1951.
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Oklahoma A&m
Aggies
A&m
Paul Keen
Sooners
Paul Robertson
Aggie
One-Platoon System Winds Debate in College Football
New York dispatch reports coaches and star players dispute the shift to one platoon football for 1953. Expect lower scoring fatigue driven play and the rise of iron men, two platoons, and reduced specialization. Some fear more injuries and fewer T-formation teams as opinions split on the game’s future.
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New York
Ter
Steve Owen
New York Giants
Eddie Crowder
Okahoma
Tulane
Max McGree
Johnny Vaught
Mississ
Owen
Jess Hill
Southern California
Tourney Nears End With Four Semifinals In Pasture Meet
Four more games in the Big Pasture tournament staging semi finals. Randlett and Ryan girls open at 5 30 p m followed by Cache versus Union Valley boys at 6 45 p m Grandfield girls meet Devol at 8 15 p m and Temple against Appentone at 9 30 p m Devol upset Union Valley 38 36 as Dolly Hardin scored 24 while Devol fought through flu riddled play and Kirkpatrick led Devol with 28 points in a later loss to Temple
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Grandfield
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Appentone
Devol Girls
Dolly Hardin
Cadhe
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Devol-Temple
Coyotes
Negial King
Tigers
Bobby Kirkpatrick
King
Demons
Kirkpatrick
David Williams
Irving
Grandfield Girls
Cade
Bearcats
Dean Carroll
Betty Runnels
Ahpeatone
Redskins
Skins
Union Valley Girls
Norma Cresham
Lois Marie Kerr
Wolves Tame El Reno In Second Loop Victory
Lawton junior high clinched its second straight conference win with a 30 to 27 victory over El Reno after a 42 to 29 win against Chickasha on Tuesday. The Wolves trailed early but led 10 to 9 at halftime and pulled away with a 16 point third quarter while limiting El Reno to five. Lawton faces Norman next Tuesday with tip off at Lawton High School.
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Wolves
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Hunter
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Aldredge
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Coombs
Goldston
Tillman
Ausburn
Lawton Wolverines Face Pirates in Conference Test
Lawton high Wolverines visit Putnam City for a league game after a 58-57 overtime loss at Chickasha. Douglas Lions aim to rebound to 3-4 after a 42-29 defeat by Watonga. St Marys hosts Sterling in Southwest Catholic play at Cameron gym seeking first win.
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Chicago Sports Exhibit Highlights Cubs and White Sox History
Chicago January exhibition at the Chicago Historical Society showcases baseball since 1876 with the original 1878 Thayer mask model, mementos of Adrian Anson, life sized Cubs and Sox uniforms, an 1876 uniform replica, Civil War era prison prints, and photos of presidents and World Series winners.
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Pop) Anson
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Washington
Faulk Takes Lead In Tampa Tourney
Mary Lena Faulk, an amateur from Thomasville Georgia, led the Tampa women's golf tournament after a four under par 70 in the opening round at Palma Ceia. Defending champion Louise Suggs and Babe Zaharias tied for second with Peggy Kirk. Betsy Rawls was six back as the record field of 213 entries began play.
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Thomasville
Miss Faulk
Palma Ceia
Louise Suggs
Cincinnati
Babe Zaharias
Pat Garner
Midland
Tex
Peggy Kirk
Ponte Vedra
Marlene Stewart
Fonthill
Ont
Patty Berg
St. Andrew
Inl
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S.C
Connolly and Sampson Take Australian Women’s Doubles
Maureen Connolly of San Diego and Julie Sampson of San Marino won the Australian women’s doubles title in Melbourne defeating Mrs Hawton and Beryl Penrose 6-4 6-2. Men’s doubles final featured an all Australian pairing between Mervyn Rose Don Candy and Ken Rosewall Lewis Hoad.
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San Diego
Julie Sampson
San Marino
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Mrs. Hawton
Sooner Cowboy Duel Tops Slate in Big Bedlam Clash
Oklahoma Aggies led by 6-10 Bob Mattick face Bruce Drake’s Sooners, riding a six game home win streak, in a high stakes battle at Norman. OC U Tulsa hosts Tulsa while Clarence Iba’s OCUs defense seeks another upset. Arnold Short of the Chiefs remains a top scorer, though cooled in recent game.
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Hank Iba
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Sooners
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Lawrence
Drake
Clarence Iba
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Hurricane
Doyle Parrack
Chiefs
Arnold Short
East Texas
Short
Bolt Holds Lead In Diego Open Round One
SAN DIEGO Calif Jan 16 UP Professional Tommy Bolt with a 66 held a one stroke lead over Jerry Barber as they entered the second round of the San Diego Open. Four first round 68s chased, including Lloyd Mangrum Jimmy Demaret Doug Ford and Jim Turnesa. Defending champion Ted Kroll shared a 71 with 17 others.
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Calif
Tommy _ Bolt
Jerry Barber
Bolt
Houston
Barber
la Canada
Lloyd Mangrum
Niles
Inl
Jimmy Demaret
Kiamesha Lake
N. Y
Doug Ford
Harrison
Jim Turnesa
Briarcliff
Warren McCarty
la Jolla
Pete Fleming
St. Andrews
Cannoneers To Play Chaffee Saturday
Fort Sill's Cannoneers return from a five game road swing to host Camp Chaffee Saturday night at 8 p.m. in Honeycutt gym. After beating Brooke Army 76 58 on Thursday they had earlier fallen 79 39 and then won 45 29 in the Texas swing. Jack Brown scored 23 and George Mucuga 17 to pace the Silk squad.
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Camp Chaffee
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Igh
Silk Squad
Jack Brown
George Mucuga
Cameron Aggies trounce Vance Air Force 76 to 52
Cameron Aggies defeated Vance Air Force Base 76 to 52 in a dominant Thursday night showing led by Fred Muller with 30 points. The win sets up a conference opener against Paris Junior College on January 26 in Cameron, with Cameron carrying a 10-3 record.
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Dan Toma
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Oklahoma 1952 Prep Grid Playoffs Gross Over $38 000
Oklahoma City reports the 1952 high school football playoffs grossed 38 392 dollars and 77 cents with 42 972 attendees across three classes. Ada beat Midwest City 33-6 for Class A, Tonkawa defeated Sequoyah 27-13 for Class B, and Tipton stopped Greenfield 12-0 for Class C.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma High School Athletic Association
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Midwest City
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Sequoyah
Tahlequah
Tipton
Greenfield
Johnson To Battle Slade In New York
Johnson of Philadelphia meets Jimmy Slade of New York in a nationally televised 10 round light heavyweight bout at St Nicholas Arena on Friday night. Johnson is the top contender for the 175 pound title and favored 4-1 to win, while Slade also carried 4-1 odds against Don Cockell in a previous bid.
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New York
Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Jimmy Slade
St. Nicholas Arena
Johnson
Slade
Don Cockell
England
Cockell
Cubs Lineup Looks Stable With Few New Faces
CHICAGO It is expected the Chicago Cubs will field a largely familiar roster with limited new faces this season after finishing fifth in 1952. Manager Phil Cavarretta aims for a first division spot, hoping for added punch from Hank Sauer in the outfield and a possible right field stint for Cavarretta himself. Preston Ward returns from military service to compete for right field, joining Sauer in left with Hal Jeffcoat or Frankie Baumholtz in center. Dee Fondy retains first base duties, Roy Smalley at short, Ransom Jackson or Bill Serena at third, and Eddie Miksis at second. Clyde McCullough is back behind the plate, acquired from Pittsburgh. Starting pitchers named include Bob Rush, Warren Hacker, and Paul Minner, with Johnny Klippstein, Turk Lown, Sheldon Jones, and Bob Schultz expected to improve. Bob Kelley also projected to rebound after a 4-9 season if he overcomes his slider issue.
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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Phil Cavarretta
Wid Mathews
Cavarretta
Hank Sauer
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Preston Ward
Sauer
Hal Jeffcoat
Frankie Baumholtz
Dee Fondy
Roy Smalley
Ransom Jackson
Bill Serena
Eddie Miksis
Clyde McCullough
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Rush
Warren Hacker
Paul Minner
Johnny Klippstein
Turk Lown
Sheldon Jones
Bob Schultz
Bob Kelley
Courtney Refuses Contract With Browns In Standoff
United Press reports that Courtney of the St. Louis Browns rejected a 60 percent salary raise, seeking land. Browns president Bill Veeck remarked he was not concerned. Earl Harrist signed near his prior $8,000, while Pete Suder and ee Scheib joined the Philadelphia A’s. Bubba Church inked with the Reds and will train in Tampa before the Feb. 26 camp start.
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St. Louis Browns
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Sporting News
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Veeck
St. Louis
Earl Harrist
Philadelphia A’s
Pete Suder
Munn Calls For Gradual Two Platoon Transition
Michigan State coach Clarence Munn urged a one year grace period before enforcing the NCAA two platoon ban. He argued senior players under the old system should finish their careers without sudden rule changes. He cited training time and high school players adapting to new rules as key concerns for fairness to players and coaches.
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Munn
Michigan State College
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Cage Scores From Regional Basketball Matches
A roundup of scores across multiple conferences with North Texas State barely beating Hardin-Simmons. Notable results include Seton Hall over Dayton and Virginia Tech top Beckley W. Va while Navy defeated Virginia. Other games feature Boston University, Massachusetts, Loyola Maryland, Mount St. Mary’s, and more.
Riverside Cancels Tonight's FSIS Tilt
Riverside cancels tonight's senior basketball game with Fort Sill Indian School due to a flu epidemic affecting the Riverside team. The game is postponed to a later date while Fort Sill junior high games at the Indian School gym proceeded this afternoon starting at 1 30.
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Seton Hall Maintains 17th Straight Win as Dukes Shines
New York Jan 16 Seton Hall led by Walter Dukes with 39 points powered an 82 to 74 victory over Dayton securing their 17th win. Clarence Bevo Francis of Rio Grande broke the season scoring record with 51 points in a 101-53 rout at Columbus. Eddie Solomon posted 60 for West Virginia Tech in a 101-65 win. Other top results included Wyoming over Denver, Utah State over Utah, Navy over Virginia, and Mount Union ending a six-game streak.
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Bevo) Francis
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Catlin Third in Philadelphia Football Lineman Poll
Tom Catlin of Oklahoma placed third in the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association poll for lineman of the year. He trailed Donn Moo maw of UCLA and Elmer Wilhoite of Southern California, two leaders in the voting.
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Tom Catlin
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Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
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