Purdue Vote Key to Future of Big Ten Rose Bowl Pact
Purdue University will cast the pivotal vote on renewing the Rose Bowl contract with the Pacific Coast Conference for three more years. The current pact expires after the 1954 New Year’s Day game, with several Big Ten schools split on renewal. Faculty and athletic committee recommendations vary by campus, with final action to occur at the Big Ten spring meeting in Champaign, Illinois, May 20.
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Ninnon Cue Ace Leads Tie in World Three Cushion Meet
In Chicago, Kinrey Matsuyama of Tokyo and John Fitzpatrick of Hollywood share first with three wins, no defeats as the five day event runs through April 9. Other results include Chamaco of Mexico City beating Worst of Grand Rapids 50-40, Navarra of Buenos Aires defeating Rubin, and Ray Ore of San Francisco beating Bozeman 50-42. standings show tight race and high scores across 45 to 47 innings.
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Chicago
Kinrey Matsuyama
Tokyo
John Fitzpatrick
Hollywood
Matsuyama
Masaka Katsura
Fitzpatrick
Joe Chamaco
Mexico City
Harold Worst
Grand Rapids
Mich
Zeke Navarra
Buenosi
Arthur Rubin
Brook
Rayore
San Francisco
Jay Bozeman
Vallejo
Calif
Root
Jackie Robinson fills in at first base for Hodges
Jackie Robinson, the Dodgers infield star, covers first base as Gil Hodges sits out with arthritis. Hodges usually starts at first, leaving Robinson to showcase his versatility in the lineup amidst the injury.
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Jackie Robinson
Gil Hodges
Jacke Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bill Dudley Returns to Redskins as Coach and Player
Washington announces Bill Dudley back with the Redskins as coach and possibly player. Dudley, a former All-America pick at Virginia, a pro standout for eight years, previously coached at Yale and played for the Steelers, Lions, and Redskins. He may handle backfield duties and kick extra points and field goals, replacing Sam Baugh who held the post. Dudley also sells insurance in Lynchburg, Virginia when not in football.
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Washington Redskins
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Detroit Lions
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49er Halfback Wins Football Golf Tourney at Alondra Park
Bob White, San Francisco 49er halfback, won Alondra Park's third annual football golf tournament with a 66, narrowly beating SACC Coach Kon Griffin who shot 77. Defending champ Owen Hansen finished 82. Dear Dill won the long-driving contest with a 284-yard drive. Results list multiple players and divisions with various scores.
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Bob White
San Francisco
SACC
Kon Griffin
Owen Hansen
Dear Dill
Ulvisson Ross
Bill Foote
Santa Ate
Husky Andreagon
Long Beach T
Ted Calderone
Lincol
Skip Rowland
Iliser
Gen PL
George Smith
Washington
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Im Winkier
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Raiders Trounce Edmonton Nine At Cressey Park
Raiders routed Edmonton Eski mos 8 to 2 at Cressey Park in Comp ton Monday. Dale Coogan led the attack with a triple two doubles and a single as Las Alamitos Naval Air Base team cruised past the Western International League squad.
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Edmonton Eskimos
Cressey Park
Compton
Dale Coogan
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Inet
Thurston Oh
Trojan Baseballers Defeat Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo
USC edged Cal Poly 4 to 3 at San Luis Obispo Monday night. Mustang catcher Jim Zanoli had both USC hits including a run producing single, and Trojan third baseman Gary Robin hit a first inning triple. The Mustangs scored twice in the fifth with bases loaded.
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Bonham and Kenley shine in dual meet actions
Arizona State College at Tempe defeated Whittier College 44 to 46. Dave Kenley, a junior from Glendale, Arizona, vaulted 14 feet for the first time this season, becoming the fourth collegian to clear 14 feet nationally. Whittier’s Russ Bonham won the 880 yard run in 1:53.7.
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Tempe
Whittier College
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Dave Kenley
Glendale
Ariz
Russ Bonham
Whittier
Bowl King Bout Ends in Draw at Wilmington Amateur Meet
The King of the Ring feature ended in a technical draw when Babe Antunez 135 sustained an eye cut from an accidental head butt by Bob Freeman 123 in the second round. Tony Reyes 156, Golden Gloves novice champ, won a decision over Lloyd Fowler 135 in the main event. Other results included Sonny Varner 163 defeating Jony Valnen jeta 161, Jake Williams 154, John Herzog 178, Vic Pickney 148, Don Martinez 135 over Lloyd Williams 130, Lee Buller 167, Tom Cowies 274, Petro Vital etc.
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Lloyd Fowler
Sonny Varner
Jony Valnenjeta
Jake Willams
Tro JohnsJphn Herzog
Vic Pickney
AE Carter
Don Martinez
Lloyd Willams
Lee Buller
Tom Cowies
Petro Vital
Dee
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LA Keglers in ABC Spotlight
West coast bowlers take the spotlight in the American Bowling Congress Tournament in Chicago. California teams lead entrants with high averages including Rubber Tech No. 1 from Los Angeles and Sjestrom Bowling Equipment, while Texas and Chicago participants join the field. Notables include Lowell Jackson of Texas, Ernie Soest with Economy Industrial, and Barney Spinella with Broadway Bowl as strong contenders.
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Rubber Tech
California
Los Angeles
Detroit Pfeiffers
Max Gardens
Hank Lauman
Jeep Jeppson
Eddie Bayes
Harold Asplund
Sjestrom
Texas
Recreation Lanes
Houston
Lowell Jackson
ABC
Sjostrom
Fay Belcher
Tom Scalzo
Ernie Soest
Economy Industrial
Sorst Finshed
Langlois Seeks Title Shot After Narrow Win in Brooklyn
Pierre Langlois, ranked fourth in the middleweight division, beat Jim Beau of Stamford by a close unanimous decision at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway arena. He renewed his request for a spot in the tournament to crown Sugar Ray Robinson's successor as the elimination rounds move forward without him.
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Pierre Langlois
Nlea
Jim*ni Beau
Stamford
Sugar Ray Robinson
Rocky Castellani
Luzerne
Bobby Sykes
Beau
Langlois
Hockey Playoffs Shuffle Across Leagues
Disjointed playoff notes across leagues mention Hershey and Vancouver style matchups, best of five semifinals, best of seven series, and schedule hints. Key references include Boston Chicago Montreal and Cincinnati with incomplete team names and unclear dates.
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Soverms
Putspureh
Western Dengue Waipasdmonton
New Westmninster
Saskatoon
Tsar Katoup
Walcott pushes $50 ringside seats for Marciano bout
Joe Walcott arrives in Chicago to promote the April 10 heavyweight title fight at the Chicago Stadium. The International Boxing Club aims to sell 10 400 ringside tickets at $50 each for the nationally televised bout. Marciano trains in Holland Michigan while Walcott plans a clean fight and hopes for a first round knockout or a 15 round decision. Walcott weighs about 199 pounds and will train at the Midwest Athletic Club.
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Jersey
Joe Walcott
Rocky Marciano
Chicago Stadium
Joe
International Boxing Club
Walcott
Marciano
Hol
Philadelphia
Midwest Athletic Club
New Orleans Open May Fold Ends Golf Event
Patty Berg won the New Orleans Open for the second year, but sponsors warned the event may fold after two troubled seasons. Berg, from St. Andrews Illinois, edged Babe Zaharias by four with a 76 final round to finish 227. organizers cited small crowds and potential losses around $2000 this year.
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Patty Berg
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St. Andrews
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Babe Zaharias
Tampa
Fla
Fred Ketchum
Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee
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Patty Bers
Babes Zaharias
Mi— Mia
Jackie Pung
Louise Suzpa
Betty Rawls
Alice Bauer Hagge
Moore Victor at San Diego Defeats Buford in Ninth
Archie Moore world light heavyweight champion scored a ninth round technical knockout over Oakland heavyweight Frank Buford in a scheduled 10 round non title bout. Moore from San Diego weighed 180 pounds while Buford was listed at 200. Moore dominated with jabs and body work, the stoppage came at 1:56 of the ninth after Buford grimaced. Referee Joe Stone called off the fight as Buford turned away. The bout featured Moore forcing the action from start to finish and a first round knockdown on Buford by a left hook for an eight count.
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San Diego
Archie Moore
Oakland
Frank Buford
Moore
Buford
Joe Stone
Boxing Results and Notable Knockouts Across Cities
Box score style recap lists several bouts with champions and contenders. Arch Moore and Louis are named in wins, with multiple cities including Chicago New Orleans and Lewiston reporting results. Names such as Jimmy Been and Terry Ryan appear among the highlighted matchups and venues.
Jockey Rides All Six Mounts to Victory at Gulfstream
Miami story notes 19 year old jockey Charlie Burr riding six of his mounts to win at Gulfstream Park on Monday. He started with Puff, then took the third, fourth, and fifth, added Swadelle and Greg Arrow later to lead Gulfstream jockey standings with 20 wins, surpassing Fernando Fernandez.
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Fla
Charlie Burr
Gulfstream Park
Arkansas City
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Bil
Shah Jahan
Burr
Swadelle
Greg Arrow
Bure
Fernando Fernandez
Jet Fleet
Charles Heavy Favorite to Avenge Layne Defeat
Ex champion Ezzard Charles and Rex Layne meet in a 10 round heavyweight bout in San Francisco on Wednesday night. Charles, a 1-4 favorite at 31 and about 185 pounds, seeks a return shot at the title while Layne aims for his first title bid. The nationally televised fight is set for 7 p.m. with a $40,000 gate predicted by promoters. Charles has won six since a disputed loss to Layne last August. Layne faded in his previous outing against Roland La Starza. If Charles wins decisively, he and co-manager Tom Tannas plan to challenge the Marciano-Walcott winner in Chicago on April 10.
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Ezzard Charles
Rex Layne
Timmy Murray
Lou Thomas
Charles
Cincinnati Battler
Layna
Lewiston
Utah
Layne
Roland la Starza
Tom Tannas
Joe Walcott
Chicago
Walcott
Martiano
Local Mechanic Wins Big Prize for 1952 Racing
Clay Smith of Long Beach led mechanics awards as Wynn Oil Co announced a 2500 dollar non endorsement prize. He claimed 1200 dollar prizes for grooming the winning J C Agajanian No 98 Indy entry driven by Troy Ruttman in the 300 mile race. Smith topped AA national championship points at Phoenix with 2080, highest among competitors.
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Long Beach
Wynn Oil Co
Azusa
Carl ©. Wynn
Smith
Indianapolis
J. C. Agajanian
Troy Ruttman
Phoenix
Ariz
Eight AAU Women Defend Indoor Swimming Titles in 1953
Daytona Beach Fla eight 1952 national AAU women's indoor swimming and diving champions expected to defend titles at the 1953 meet. Patricia McCormick Long Beach Olympics star leads in one and three meter diving. Others include Gai Peters Walter Reed team and Jackie Lavine Community Builders Swim Club with multiple events.
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Patricia’? McCormick
J. Edwin Aspinwall
Gai Peters
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Jackie Lavine
Sven Community Builders Swim Club
Barbara Stark
Berkeley
Calif
Carolyn Green
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Chicago Community Builders Swim Club
Marilee Stepan
Lake Shore Swim Club
Chicago
Lafayette
I Swim Club
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