Pro Coaches Say Draft Hampered By One-Platoon
NFL coaches voiced that college one platoon hurt player quality and left scouts choosing pigs in a poke at the 1953 draft. The 12 teams selected 360 players over 14 hours, each picking 30, with Browns using the bonus slip to grab Bobby Garrett.
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Philadelphia
NFL
Cleveland Browns
Browns
Paul Brown
Stanford
Bobby Garrett
John Lattner
Notre Dame
Pittsburgh
Michigan State
Dick Dohoney
Penn
Jack Shanafelt
Paul Giel
Minnesota
Bears
Paul Cameron
UCLA
Lattner
Steelers
Rosse Johnson
Rice
Green Bay
Oklahoma
J. D. Roberts
Crawford Mims
Mississippi
New York Giants
Sam Morley
Washington
Stan Jones
Maryland
Larry Morris
Chicago Cardinals
Arkansas
Lamar McHan
Newcombe to Get Substantial Raise After Army Discharge
Newcombe plans a raise with Brooklyn Dodgers after his Army discharge on February 8. Bavasi denied any contract talks but indicated the 1954 salary would exceed last year’s Uncle Sam pay, potentially around 22000 dollars. Giants sign four pitchers while Yankees add Elston Howard Triandos and Bill Virdon. Cubs and Reds report further 1954 contracts. Stanky leaves Cardinals playing roster to clear spot for Jim Walsh.
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Don Newcombe
Brooklyn Dodgers
Newcombe
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Dodger
Buzzy Bavasi
Brooklyn
Sam
Dodgers
Bavasi
Newk
Giants
Charlie Fowler
Pete Modica
Mario Picone
John
Windy) McCall
Modica
Nashville
Yankees
Elston Howard
Gus Triandos
Bill Virdon
Eddie Miksis
Cubs
Redlegs
Bobby Adams
Jim Melton
Alex Kellner
Wilmer Shantz
Harry Minor
Athletics
Shantz
Bobby Shantz
Eddie Stanky
Cardinals
Jim Walsh
Hollywood
Draft Choices CHICAGO CARDINALS and NFL prospects list
A compiled roster of players by position and college, noting trades and team assignments across Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Baltimore, New York, Pittsburgh, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cleveland, Detroit and Portland. The sheet lists players like Lamar McHan and Gene Snipes with positions and schools, plus several trades affecting rosters.
Jones Is Honored By Norman Group
Norman Oklahoma January 29 1959 Gomer Jones is named line coach of the year by the Norman Junior Chamber of Commerce A framed citation was presented for guiding the Oklahoma Sooners Orange Bowl champions line which contributed to the season’s success.
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Norman
Okla
Douglass Lions Extend Winning Streak to Eight
The Douglass Lions clinched their eighth straight victory by beating Dungee 63-46 as they closed a three game week. Coach H. C. King watched Douglass surge in the second quarter to claim a 27-24 halftime edge and extend their lead to 52-40 in the third period.
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Douglass Lions
Muskogee
Lions
Dungee
H. C. King
Douglass Quint
Dosser Dinner Honoring Lawton Coach Set Tonight
A banquet paying tribute to Glenn Dosser, Lawton high school coach for 13 years before his retirement last November, will be held at 7 p.m. in the First Baptist church basement. OU line coach Gomer Jones will speak and show films of the Sooners clash in the Orange Bowl. The event is open to the public with tickets at 1.25 dollars covering dinner and entertainment. Dosser is expected to receive a thank you gift for his successful tenure.
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Glenn Dosser
Lawton High School
First Baptist Church
Gomer Jones
Sooneroes
Dosser
Dimes Golfing Weekend Benefit at Lawton County Club
Two golf events this weekend at Lawton Country Club raise funds for the March of Dimes. A Saturday and Sunday 18 hole sweepstakes will split proceeds between the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and golf prizes, with a $1 entry. Pro Woody Kerr to host a driving contest Sunday at 5 p.m. benefiting the March of Dimes. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Section of the PGA of America.
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Lawton Country Club
National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis
Woody Kerr
Oklahoma
PGA of America
Reds Plan Pitching Overhaul And Rookie Influx
Cincinnati Reds outline a rebuilding plan after finishing sixth for four straight years. Manager Gabe Paul notes focus on right handed pitching and a large rookie contingent at camp. They expect improved defense with Ted Kluszewski and a strengthened catching trio of Seminick Landrith Bailey Baldwin Kinaman.
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Nashua
N. H
Cincinnati Redlegs
Tole
Reds
Gabe Paul
Andy Seminick
Hobie Landrith
Ed Bailey
Frank Baldwin
Dick Kinaman
Andy
Ted Kluszewski
Gus Bell
Jim Greengrass
Sterling In Opening Round of County Basketball Schedule
Elgin Owls after a 46 41 win over Fletcher seek a finals berth as Geronimo Cade and Sterling clash tonight. Sterling girls beat Faxon 38 28 to reach finals while Sterling boys routed Indiahoma 52 22 led by George Rother key 17 points.
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Tom Sharrock
Cecil Lamb
Elgin Owls
Fletcher
Geronimo
Owls
Sterling Boys
Indiahoma
Sterling Girls
Faxon
Cadhe
Cade
Fletcher-Elgin
Lawton High School
Elgin
Eagles
Tigers
Sterling
Leda Martin
Martin
Warriors
George Rother
Howard Roach
Bowling Scores Highlight Thursday League Action
Commercial Pins in the league report: Spartan swept three from Peoples, Peoples fell to Fairmont 2-1, and Public Service took two of three against A. F. of L.
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Peoples
Fairmont
Public Service
A. F. of
Roy's Food Store
Springer
Yates
Fairmont Eward
Carr
Clark Neely
Williamson
Curley
Hovey
Merritt
Easley
Stockton
Mynes
College basketball results roll across multiple games
A string of scores shows several upsets and close finishes with Creighton, Youngstown, Georgetown, Penn State, St Francis NY, St Johns NY, Elizabethtown, South Furman, Presbyterian, Tenn Tech, David Lipscomb, Mercer, Georgia, Tusculum, Maryville, Evansville, Valparaiso, Anderson, Indiana Tech, Ball State, Indiana State, Eastern Illinois, Franklin, John Carroll, Mt Union, Calvin, Ferris State, Rockhurst, Utah State, Wyoming and Montana all posting final tallies in various regional matchups.
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South Furman
Presbyterian
Tenn. Tech
David Lipscomb
Mercer
Georgia Twins
Tusculum
Maryville
Midwest Evansville (Ind
Valpariso
Anderson
Indiana Tech
Ball St
Indiana St
Eastern Illinois
Franklin
John Carroll
Mt. Union
Calvin
Ferris
Rockhurst
City
Utah St
Wyoming
Colorado A&m
Montana
Santa Clara Plans To Resume Football
Los Angeles alumni group hears Father Raymond Copeland S J say Santa Clara will field a team once finances are secure. The university plans major opponents and revived football after dropping the program in 1952.
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Santa Clara
Los Angeles
University of Santa Clara
Raymond Copeland
S. J
Father Copeland
Broncos
Tibbs and Holmes Victors In Regional Boxing Show
In Fall River and nearby cities, Tommy Tibbs defeated Augie Salazar on points as Graham Holmes outpointed Smitty Hicks. The card also featured Port land and Lewiston light bouts with Bert Gagnon losing on points.
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Worcester
Mass
Graham Holmes
Augie Salazar
Augusta
Maine
Smitty Hicks
Portland
Bert Gagnon
Lewiston
Wininger Shines In Thunderbird Lead With 61
Oklahoma’s Bo Wininger fired an 11 under par 61 to lead the opening round of the Thunderbird Invitational in Palm Springs California at 6 314 yards. Ben Hogan E J Harrison and others trailed the young star as Johnny Dawson set the previous course record with 63.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Oklahoma
Bo Wininger
Ben Hogan
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Wininger
Lloyd Mangrum
Johnny Dawson
Thunderbird
Johnson Favored Over Slade in Nationalized Light Heavyweight Bout
Harold Johnson of Philadelphia seeks a spring title shot against Archie Moore after a 3 to 1 favorite status for beating Jimmy Slade. The 25 year old, with nine straight wins, fights Slade in a 10 round nationally televised bout at St Nicholas Arena.
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Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Archie Moore
Jimmy Slade
St. Nicholas Arena
Faulk Aims for Helen Lee Doherty Final Showdown
Miami scene outlines a possible final between U S women's amateur champion Faulk and British titleholder in the Helen Lee Doherty tournament as Sunday finals approach.
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Miami
Fla
U. S
Helen Lee Doherty
Selvy closes on college scoring mark and major results
Furman star Selvy, at six feet three, nears the college scoring record with 48 points in a 109 79 win over Presbyterian. He trails Mikan and Lovellette’s marks as top scorer, while Colorado Aggies claim sole Skyline lead with an 67 64 win over Montana and Utah State beats Wyoming 62 46. Other results include St Francis NY over St John’s NY 67 48, Youngstown over Georgetown 78 74, and Penn State over Pittsburgh 91 85.
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Dixie
Mikan
College Hi
Selvy
Furman
Ace
Presbyterian College
Mark Lovellette
Kansas U
Minneapolis Lakers
Selpy
Colorado Aggies
Montana
Wyoming
Utah State
Aggies
Little Bob Betz
State
Harry Jorgensenyoming
St. Francis
N.Y
St. John’s
Youngstown
Georgetown
D.C
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Seeks Ninteenth
Western Kentucky
Regis
Holy Cross
New England
Boston Garen
Niagara
Boston
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Jack Larmour
Phil Wyant
Don Gaston
Glenn Chapman
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Garry Knaflee
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Samuel Dumas
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James Stander
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Max Magee
Tulane
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Jim Williams
Ken Hall
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Francis Davidson
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Oklahom
Robert Schoonmaker
Missouri
Richard Shinault
Texas Western
Ray Berry
Jesus Esparza
New Mexico
New York
Veryl Switzer
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Eocea Bay
Gene Snipes
Austin
William Harris
Ralph S
Houston
Jim Partridge
Chicago Bears
John Hudson
G. Rice
Bob Garlinson
D. C. Andrews
E. Hardin-Simmons
Julius Seaholm
Texas
Louis Woodard
Sam Houston State
McNeil Moore
James Lumm
Louisiana Tech
Sonny Cleere
T. Abilene Christian
Alvin Beal
B. Trinity
Tom Miner
Tulsa
Bob Hampla
Kansas
San Francisco
Joel Sweatte
Washington Merrill Green
Roger Nelson
Gilmer Spring
Jerry Coody
St. Mary’s
North Texas
Dorsey Gibson
Daniel McKown
Texas Christian
Robert Knowles
Ee Clemm, Jr
Southern
Thomas Bailes
John Crouch
Charles E. Smith
Buddy Gilliot
Edgar Wilhelm
Glenn Holtzman
Leo Rucka
Floyder
Don Goss
Southern Methodist
Cleveland
Morgan Williams
Carl Kautz
South Carolina
Ralph Reynolds
Leroy Fenstemaker
B. Rice
Robert Garbrecht
Donald E. Folks
E. Houston
Cleveland Bill Lucky
Don Miller
Mar Schuebel
George Cummins
Chester Lussy
Hardin-Simmons
John Taylor
Joseph Lundy
Richard Chapman
Dick Kircher
Raymond Novak
Nebraska
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Robert Chucke
T-E
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Ri Woit
Arkansas State
Jones Is
Norman Group
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Feete Rhodes
Rich'son Johnson
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Norwood
Alexander
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Scott
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Butler
Dimes
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Otto Howard
Howard & Howard
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Jim Bob Rucker
Creighton
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Elizabethtown
Fall River
Tommy Tibbs
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Bendix
Southwestern Radio & Sound
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Harrison
San Diego
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Slade
Prem
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Core
Faulk
Lee Doherty
Schick
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C Ave
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Tom Johnson
Buster Wyatt
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P&m
Bob Sims
Mgr
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