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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1952
Page
10
The author questions Soviet participation in Helsinki 1952, noting Moscow’s control and the refusal to let the Olympic torch cross Russian soil. The piece argues Russia may avoid competition in some events, while praising the Olympic Village concept and contrasting Soviet performance with global peers.
Aryeh Attar of Tel Aviv, a noted javelin champion and IOC member, warned Russia will seek a propaganda victory at the upcoming Olympic Games in Finland. He said Russia may target events where the U.S. is weak, notably soccer, and could rely on successes in 400 meter hurdles, 3000 meter steeplechase, and women's field events. Attar predicted Russia could exploit notable Soviet results while downplaying others.
Boston January 15 Araujo the 20 year old Negro lightweight boxer defeats featherweight champion Sandy Saddler in a 10 round non title bout before a sold out crowd of 13 859. Amid delirious praise Araujo says he wants to beat Jimmy Carter for the world title.
Marine Lt Eddie Lebaron from Lodi California, a former College of Pacific All American football star, is returning from Korea. He is scheduled to leave for Alameda today and will be stationed in Fawati after a 30 day leave. He was wounded twice in Korean combat.
Jordan hosts Compton Tarbabes in a Coast League battle as both seek first league win. Jordan aims to slow Compton’s high scorers while Compton counters with a fast break led by Sav age, Selleck, Waner, and Drennen. Local rivalries and recent scores frame the night’s matchups.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15, UPI Charles A. Chuck Comiskey heir to the Chicago White Sox resigned as vice president amid a salary dispute and bid for tenure. His attorney Byron M. Getzoff said the dissension dated back to inadequate pay and lack of extended tenure for officials outside the Comiskey family. Grace R. Comiskey's attorney Thomas J. Sheehan countered that Chuck has been poorly advised. A board meeting including Mrs. Comiskey was set for Friday to resolve Chuck’s position.
Utica Daily Press reports Army coach Earl Red Blaik may take over Colgate after Paul Bixler resigns. Colgate athletics director William A Reid notes no direct applicants yet as a screening committee will be formed within a week or ten days.
GOSHEN N Y Jan 15 Harry Pownall Brooklyn born trainer and driver topped harness racing Grand Circuit last year with a .482 average from 123 starts winning 37 races with 36 seconds and seven thirds His 1950 competition included Del Miller Meadowlands Pa and Fran Ervin Aiken S C both high in the rankings.
New York January 15 AP writers and broadcasters weigh in on college sports. A majority say sports are overemphasized while a minority defend the focus. Many urge curbs on alumni funding and recruiting with calls for stricter rules or subsidies to curb influence on players and programs.
Detroit reporters covered the NFL update from the Lions where Pat after touchdown rules and potential changes dominated talks. Ed Grisinger, Lions president Max Highstone, Nick Nichol, and Merle Decker were among the officials cited as discussing alternatives to the automatic point after. The topic included moving the try back to longer distances and potential sideline kicks. Separately, Miami Beach Flamingos GM Joe Ryan announced Whitlow Wyatt would manage the team for the next two seasons with his first managerial post after coaching in the Southern Association.
Florence Chadwick, famed for swimming the English Channel both ways, was named Southern California Athlete of 1951 by the Helms Athletic Foundation. The San Diego swimmer will receive the award upon returning from New York. Other nominees included Maureen Connolly, Bill McColl, George Yardley, Pat McCormick, Jack Davis, Elroy Hirsch, Don Klosterman, Gifford, and Paul Cameron.
Poly High meets Excelsior in a 1952 Coast League basketball debut at Ison High gym. Class B prelim starts at 7. Poly, led by Bob Blake, seeks another win. Excelsior aims for first loop victory. Starter lineups and season notes provided for both teams.
New York January 15 United Press Board of Coaches ranked Big Ten powerhouse as nation’s No. 1 for the fifth straight week. Kansas closed the gap as Washington and Iowa rose, with St Bonaventure and Duquesne entering the top 10 for the first time this season.
Ellis Ryan was reelected president of the Cleveland Indians at the second annual stockholders meeting of the Cleveland Baseball Co. Also chosen were George Medinges as vice president Don Hornbeck as secretary Harry Small as treasurer and Harold McLaughlin as assistant secretary.
Idaho Vandals beat Washington State College Cougars 57-49 to split a Saturday Monday series. Idaho rises to third place in the Northern Division while the Cougars fall to fourth.
SAN DIEGO Jan. 15 AP Action on the PGA color line rule described by Joe Louis as a ban on non white players awaited the arrival of PGA President Harlan Smith and two black entrants for the San Diego Open. Louis challenged the ruling while Bill Spiller qualified and Eural Clark did not. Local sponsors prepared for possible PGA acceptance decisions and announced that entries would be subject to PGA approval if not accepted.
Official motion pictures of the 1951 World Series are available to Long Beach fans. Retired NL umpire John E. Beans Reardon will lend the 16 millimeter films free to clubs churches Boy Scout groups and similar organizations. To borrow, call Reardon at TEM.
Kansas remains the top ranked college basketball team in the AP poll with 22 first place votes and 790 points, despite University of Minnesota edging ahead in first place votes by one. The Jayhawks beat Nebraska 69 to 66, with Illinois and Indiana also strong, as the weekly standings list teams and points on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 scale.
Pittsburgh reporters note four rookies joined the Pirates contingent for spring training in California. Pitchers Jack A. Maddy of Philadelphia and Francis J. Holloran of Manhasset New York catcher Jack L. Smith of Eugene Oregon and infielder James E. Rice of Redondo Beach California reported to the rookie camp opening in San Bernardino February 18 and running through March 3.
Los Angeles Jan 15 Coast Baseball League directors meet to discuss 1952 season issues. Topics include player options from majors after open classification, working agreements limits, possible 25 man rosters, money splits for top four finishers, spring training deadlines, radio rights, and plans for a postseason series with the coastal champion versus the Japanese or Mexican champion. The league marks its pentennial with a celebratory events list and schedule adjustments.
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