Vancouver boxer reports a bribe during bout
Vancouver boxer Sonny Jones claimed a $300 bribe offer to throw a first round in a six round prelim. The accusation drew attention from the Vancouver athletic commission and police after Jones reported the incident following his decision over Blackie Vanderveer. He cited a identifiable man seen at the arena.
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Despirito Suspended By Tropical Park Stewards
Miami AP Tony Despirito, leading jockey with 370 wins, is suspended 10 days by Tropical Park stewards for a faulted ride in Wednesdays race and faces a possible extension after an interference near the finish. He rode out Thursday before the ban. Nightgown interfered with Dom W near the finish, triggering a disqualification.
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Piercing leg pains urged relief with T R C's
An ad praises Templeton's T R C's for quick relief of stabbing sciatic leg pain. It claims the remedy costs 65c or $1.35 at drug counters and targets readers seeking leg pain relief.
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Shore calls Syracuse-Pittsburgh game worst reffing in years
Eddie Shore executive vice president of the American Hockey League and Syracuse Warriors owner blasts referee Red Storey for losing control in the Syracuse versus Pittsburgh game. Chuck Blair of Pittsburgh is hospitalized with a facial fracture. Shore vows to reiterate the criticism at the league meeting.
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Schroeder Aims to Sign Australian Tennis Stars
Former U S Davis Cup star Schroeder heads to Australia with offers to turn pro for Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor. A sports publicity man said Schroeder will approach the two Aussies after the Davis Cup matches, while Schroeder will cover the events for Australian media.
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Australia
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Italy Leading in Davis Cup Match
Italy's Gianni Cucelli and Marcello Del Bello fought back from two sets down to beat India's Sumant Misra and Naresh Kumara 1-6 1-6 6-2 6-2 13-11 in Brisbane. The victory gives Italy a 2-1 lead in the interzone semi-final as India faced three match points in the 14th 16th and 20th games of the final set. Italy needs one more singles win to reach the interzone final versus the United States in Sydney.
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Stadium growth could boost Vancouver WIFU bid
Edmonton Eskimos president Ken Montgomery says a new Vancouver stadium for the British Empire Games could improve Vancouver's chances to join the Western Interprovincial Football Union. He notes WIFU executives cited venue quality as a hurdle when Vancouver's entry was rejected last January. Edmonton and Calgary supported Vancouver. Saskatchewan opposed.
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Hockey's Big Seven By the Canadian
The list highlights top players from Canada and the league with Howe and Lindsay among Detroit and Montreal stars. It ranks players with scoring totals 31 27 26 24 23, noting teams Detroit Montreal and Toronto in a midseason star tally.
Calgary Boxer Dies After Intra Mural Bout
Donald A. Millard, 22, a Calgary native and Colorado School of Mines student, collapsed after an intra mural boxing tournament at Golden near Denver and died early Thursday. Deputy medical examiner William Thornburg said a brain haemorrhage caused by a blow led to his death. Millard, a junior, boxed Lionel Wickard from Minatare Nebraska. referee Fritz Bennicke noted no knockdowns under national collegiate rules.
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Lionel Wickard
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Fritz Bennecke
Miami Open Golf Tourney Underway
Doug Ford, 30 year old Harrison, New York pro, took the early lead in the $10,000 Miami Open, shooting a three under par 67 despite gusty winds. Stan Horne of Montreal joined the top 25 with a 71 while Stan Leonard of Vancouver and Pat Fletcher of Saskatoon posted 75 and 76 respectively.
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Montreal
Stan Leonard
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Pat Fletcher
Saskatoon
Regina at Calgary seeds WJHL Tonight
Regina visits Calgary in the WJHL Tonight broadcast with Saturday and Edmonton trips on December 13 as Regina meets Edmonton and Crow's Nest appears against Medicine Hat.
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Canadiens beat Black Hawks 3-2 on Curry double
Floyd Curry of Montreal scored twice as the Canadiens edged the Chicago Black Hawks 3-2. Gordie Howe starred for Detroit with two goals and two assists in a 10-1 rout of the Boston Bruins.
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Curling Schedule For Tonight At Milford Arena
Four matches are listed for tonight at 4:00 with Lait facing J Cocks Morris meeting Osborne ACT 1 clashing Oliphant and Emery taking on Dunn in a light schedule of curling events in Milford Massachusetts. A death ends a long barbering partnership in Milford as Joseph B McClure 90 dies after 74 years as a barber with Frank H Thomas 92 who has cut hair for 76 years. In Augsburg Germany US Army Pte Tommy Bryson 19 is sentenced to life for rioting in a tavern and raping a barmaid after Thursday trials.
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Fred Haney Named Pirates Manager in 1953
Fred Haney signed a one year contract to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates, succeeding Billy Meyer who resigned after a woeful 1952 season. Haney, 54, comes from Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast league and began managing in 1935 with Toledo.
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Peirson Out With Broken Jaw For Bruins
Boston Bruins winger Johnny Peirson will miss two weeks with a broken right lower jaw. He sustained the injury Sunday night after an elbow from Detroit’s Tony Leswick and confirmed the break after Wednesday’s 4 1 victory over the Rangers in New York.
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Apprentice Jockey Williams Commands High Price
Vancouver apprentice Ronnie Williams, 17, with 89 career wins, rejects a $10,000 contract bid from Mrs John Gormley. Born in Red Deer and raised in Vancouver, he stars at the Transoran meet in California after starting at Lansdowne Park.
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NHL Leaders Standings Detroit Tops With 32 Points
Detroit leads the division with a 13 7 6 record and 32 points. Gordie Howe tallies 31 points and 16 goals while Delvecchio has 19 assists for Detroit. Bruins Henry has 3 shutouts and Lindsay earns 54 penalty minutes.
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Alberta sets rules to auction natural gas rights
Alberta government issues regulations to stimulate gas exploration by offering crown reserves rights at public tender. Applicants submit requests to the director of mineral rights, with licenses for exploration likely covering about 17,000 acres.
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Alberta
Mines Department
Canada Could Alter Queen Title Across Realms
London reports Commonwealth delegates at a conference tentatively consider allowing each member country to adapt the Queen's official title. In Canada the form might read Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Canada, subject to parliamentary approval.
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Freighter Sinks In Frisco Bay After Collision
In foggy conditions off Alcatraz, the Norwegian freighter Fernstream sank after colliding with the Hawaiian Rancher. Forty two crew members fled to lifeboats with one wrist injury reported. coast guard rescued all.
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Youth Killed Bobby Too Young to Hang
London Reuters reports Derek Bentley aged 19 was sentenced to hang for his part in the murder of a policeman during a rooftop gun battle with Christopher Craig 16 who fired the fatal shot. Craig was detained indefinitely during the Queen's pleasure due to age.
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Reuters
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Tuberculosis Catching But Curable Says Xmas Seals
Christmas Seals fund early X ray programs to detect tuberculosis cases when cure chances are highest. The disease is described as catching yet curable with timely screening and treatment.
Ceylon and China to Trade Coconut Oil Under Pact
A Ceylon official mission in Peiping reports Communist China will buy 10 000 tons of coconut oil under a general trade agreement. The agreement signals expanding Sino Ceylon trade as the Sevastopol, a 7 176 ton Russian ship, loads 6 000 tons of rubber for China.
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Belgium Senate to consider army expansion plan
The House approved a military program for Belgium to field 180000 regular troops next year plus 30000 in anti aircraft defense. The measure now goes to the Senate as Christmas Seal contributions are income tax deductible.
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