Poll Shows One Out of Three Willing to Pay Fee for TV
The Chicago Herald American reports 18,056 voters in 23 states favored a small fee to see football games on TV. Three options were tested: pay-per-view, current NCAA control, unrestricted access, and regional Big Ten telecasts. Results show 33 percent support pay, 41 percent for current plan, 35 percent for unrestricted access, and 28 percent for regional telecast. 3 percent lived where TV is undeveloped. Data sent to Asa Bushell, NCAA TV committee chair, before next week’s convention.
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Washington
Orange Bowl official calls to forget East in bowl selections
Orange Bowl official Buck Freeman, head of the schedule committee, said it will be hard to sell an eastern team for the New Year Classic after Alabama crushed Syracuse 61 to 6 in the bowl, expressing disappointment and noting a possible shift away from eastern selections for future plans.
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Stagg Hospitalized at 90 for intestinal illness
Amos Alonzo Stagg, 90, is in a Stockton hospital for treatment of an intestinal disturbance. Doctors said his condition is serious but not critical and he will remain there for an indefinite period. He entered on New Year's Eve and will miss the National Football Rules Committee meeting in Jacksonville. He is co coach at Susquehanna University and father to Amos Alonzo Stagg Jr.
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Cardinals Sign Five More Pacts For Season
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that more than half the squad have signed contracts for the coming season. Five deals were finalized with outfielder Hai Rice pitchers Harvey Haddix and Willard Schmidt third baseman Vern Benson and first baseman Neal Hertweck. Rice and Haddix were on the 1950 roster. the others had brief stays with the Cardinals but mostly played with minor league clubs.
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Yankees Edge South In Senior Bowl Thriller
North squad defeated the South 28 to 13 in Mobile as Agganis of Boston University starred with two passing touchdowns and a setup. The crowd of 18,000 witnessed a four-year series tied at two all with Marts Beckley and Bruney contributing early scores for the North.
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Maryland
Jack Scar
Bath
Fred Bruney
Harry Agganis
Gene Gedman
Indiana
Joe Fortunato
Mississippi State
Ed Mioduszewski
William and Mary
Mangrum and Wall Vie For Los Angeles Open Lead
Lloyd Mangrum posted a 72 to reach a two day total of 141 tying Art Wall for the lead after two rounds on the Riviera course. Wall shot 71 today to reach 141 while Harry Bassler stood two back at 143 with Ralph Evans and Jackie Burke at 145 and 146 respectively.
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Jimmy Wemaret
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Smiley Quick
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Honolulu
Harry Bee
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West Chester Player Signs with Boston Braves Pact
Earl Hersh, the 20 year old slugging first baseman for West Chester State Teachers College, has signed a contract with the Boston Braves for a substantial bonus as announced in West Chester.
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Badger Squad Heads East
Wisconsin football team left Pasadena aboard a chartered plane at 10 12 a m Pacific time to return to Madison Wisconsin. They expect to arrive about 6 45 p m UPST. Players carry only hurt pride from a 7 0 loss to USC and look forward to a possible game in Southern California next October against UCLA.
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Santa Anita Morning Works Reveal Mixed Entries
Training notes from Santa Anita show a crowded day with numerous horses like Bleeker Dutch Brief Crusade and Atomic Speed listed in mile and faster tempos. Times range from about 1 01 to 1 43 with several sprints and steady gallops among horses including Lark's Music, Sinanjo, and Poverty Bay as handlers seek form ahead of upcoming events.
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Bowl payouts from South sugar and orange bowls rise
Southeastern Conference schools collected substantial bowls money as four major New Year games paid out about $372,500 to the league with Alabama, Georgia Tech, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida and Texas among the earners. Individual shares varied, with Alabama receiving about $102,500 after conference deductions, while Texas kept most of its $52,000. The Rose Bowl remained the richest post season classic with around $400,000 gate receipts and $500,000 in TV and radio revenue.
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Hialeah Work Tab Shows Stakes Preps At Park Circuit
Florida reports from Hialeah Park note One Count and Crafty Admiral clocked solid times in seven furlongs and a mile as prep trials for the Flamingo and Widener handicaps. Battlefield and other stakes winners also ran, with Sweet Patootie and Sweet Patootie listed among juveniles charting six furlongs. Several contenders for the 100000 Flamingo Stakes trained, including Mr Paradise and Royal Bay Gem.
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Turbine cars invited for future Indianapolis races
Indianapolis CP report notes turbine motorized cars invited to 1953 54 races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. President Wilbur Shaw announces rule changes allowing turbine entries regardless of size with future limits. He cites fewer mechanical parts as an advantage but higher turbine temperatures as a drawback.
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Paul Dean Named General Manager of El Paso Club
El Paso Texas announces Paul Dean a former St. Louis Cardinals star of the 1930s is named general manager of the El Paso club in the Arizona-Texas League. Tom Love announces Dean is joining as sole owner by purchasing Dick Saunders interest and plans a move from Dallas with his family in the coming weeks.
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San Francisco Charity Seeks $30,000 Guarantee for Title Fight
Promoter William D Kyne seeks a $30,000 guarantee to support a 15 round light heavyweight title bout with Yore and $23,000 to Carl Olson, contingent on California Athletic Commission approval. The event date and venue to be announced later.
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Bet on Jockey Tony DeSpirito Seizes 1952 Fame
New York reports Tony DeSpirito rode 51 races from December 24 to December 30 setting a world record of 389 wins in 1952. A hypothetical $10 per race wager across those seven days would yield profits between $179 and $243 depending on outcomes, despite a bad Friday with eight nonwins. The story notes his vacation and ties to horse King’s Quest, rider of his first win and the record setter.
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Ticket Sales Beat Last Year Despite Poor Pi Rates
Club officials reported season plan ticket sales for 1953 were more than 5000 dollars ahead of 1952 despite the Pittsburgh Pi finish. The figures reflect growing fan support and unchanged pricing strategy, with officials optimistic about continuing revenue gains.
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Oslo Paper Nominates Vaulter Bob Richards For Peace Prize
The Oslo Dagbladet nominated vaulter Bob Richards for a hypothetical 1952 sports peace prize citing his summer Helsinki Olympics work to foster international peace and brotherhood. The paper also criticizes ice hockey as least likely to promote unity and notes Richards’ cross national encouragement among rivals.
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Baltimore Seeks 15,000 Season Tickets for NFL Bid
Baltimore remains short of the 15,000 season tickets required to revive an NFL franchise lost in 1951. As of yesterday 13,036 books have been sold for six 1953 home games, with 283 more added for a total. The owner and coach are not yet announced, but the club will use personnel from the defunct Dallas Texans.
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Early-Day Ceger Dies at Greenwich Hospital
Stamford Connecticut and Greenwich Hospital sources report the death of George Edwin Smith 62 a longtime mail superintendent for 22 years and a former professional basketball player. He died last night after a long illness in Greenwich Hospital.
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Fair Grounds Races Race results and scratches
Race results from the fair grounds include Race 1 with topa Laan Popera winning in 1:47 4/5 over 6 1/2 furlongs, note scratches Als Bouchon Kernor Aagnus Copnit Rab. Race 2 lists Ms Le Hac e Keene with a 1:13 time, scratches not specified. Race 4 features Perpin Lee Popata and Halt Denny West with times around 23 3/3 and 6.20 odds, no scratches. additional horses include Zee Foxy Adelie and Heart one Konerey among others.
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