Olson v Turpin: Rugged Ring Action Continues
In a hard fought bout Olson and Turpin clash through rounds nine with sustained inside exchanges. Olson pockets multiple body shots and head combinations while Turpin answers with sharp jabs and a decisive late round edge. AP scoring favors Olson in several early rounds while Turpin keeps pace through mid rounds.
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Olson
Carl
Turpin
Randy
Jet
Bobo
Vincent Nardicello
Tigers Face Native Sons In Lethbridge Tonight
Medicine Hat Tigers seek their first win in the Western Junior Hockey League as they meet Native Sons in Lethbridge after a 10-0 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Oil Kings beat Calgary Buffaloes 8-2 in Cowtown, with Normie Ullman leading Edmonton with a hat trick.
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Medicine Hat Tigers
Native Sons
Lethbridge
Tigers
Edmonton Oil Kings
Oil Kings
Calgary Buffaloes
Cowtown
New Pyltone Treatment Promises Piles Relief
Advertisement touts a liquid remedy called New Pyltone for internal piles issues. It claims the liquid reaches the lower intestine folds and soothes irritation sores or swellings with one bottle proving results or money back. Available at modern druggists.
Leafs Tie Wings on Nesterenko Goal
Eric Nesterenko scored in the third period to earn Toronto a 1-1 tie with the Detroit Red Wings, preserving the Maple Leafs’ point in the late game.
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Eric Nesterenko
Toronto
Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings
Corriveau Tops Early QHL Scorers in Season Opener
Andre Corriveau of the Valleyfield Braves leads the Quebec Hockey League in points after four games with six goals and three assists for nine. He shares top scoring honors with Leo Gravelle and Jackie Leclair of the Ottawa Senators, while Leclair tops the league in assists. Rip Riopelle of Ottawa has eight points, followed by Jim Farelli of Valleyfield and Fern Perreault of Chicoutimi Sagueneens with seven each.
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Montreal
Andre Corriveau
Valleyfield Braves
Quebec Hockey League
Corriveau
Leo Gravelle
Jackie Leclair
Ottawa Senators
Gravelle
Leclair
Rip Riopelle
Ottawa
Jim Farelli
Valleyfield
Fern Perreault
Chicoutimi Sagueneens
Olson Wins Narrow World Middleweight Title Bout in NYC
New York saw Bobo Olson outpoint Rarly Turpin to claim the world middleweight title. Olson is listed with Hawaii origin while Turpin hails from Leamington Spa England, and the bout went 15 rounds.
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New York
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Hawaii
Rarly Turpin
Leamington Spa
England
Casey Stengel Named Manager of the Year
Casey Stengel is named baseball manager of the year for the fourth time in five years with 107 of 179 votes in the AP poll. The New York Yankees skipper cited his team, front office, and coaches for the honor as he reflects on a storied career and recent championships.
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Glendale
Calif
Casey Stengel
Stengel
New York Yankee
Baseball Writers Association of America
Associated Press
Yankee
Casey
Tigers face tough start in Western Junior Hockey League
The Medicine Hat Tigers brace for the 1953-54 WJHL season after a 10-0 opener loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings. Coach Ron Craven and manager Bill Hunter urge patience as four holdovers blend with new players, with Zanier praised for solid goaltending and the team expected to improve after early setbacks. Local writers compare Oil Kings to last season and predict progress through the next games in Lethbridge and against SONS.
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Tigers
WJHL
Native Sons
Lethbridge
Bengals
Sons
Crow’s Nest Coalers
Moose Jaw
Regina
Crow’s Nest
Bellevue
Babe McAvoy
Ron Craven
Bill Hunter
Medicine Hat
Oil Kings
Kings
Oilers
Capital City Crew
Calgary
Murray Armstrong
Bud Syversen
Ben Hemmerling
Syverson
Hemmerling
Hugh
Lethbridge Herald
Buchanan
Eric Watt
John Garoe
Ron Hemmerling
Jerry Penner
Val Fonteyne
Frank Bell
Cavan Lake
Bell
Frank
Connaught Golf Club
Medicine Hat Curling Club
Calgary Buffs
Edmonton
Shriners
Calgary Stampede Queen
Calgary Boy Scouts
CAHA Moves To Remove MMHL From Competition
CAHA action to withdraw the Alexander Trophy draws MMHL president C Rev MacDonald to demand an explanation. He says CAHA is pressuring the MMHL to quit and questions which trophy the MMHL can compete for and if it may face the Allan Cup winner. MacDonald criticizes CAHA handling of affairs last year.
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Glace Bay
N. S
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
CAHA
C. Rev MacDonald
MMIHL
Halifax Atlantics
Canada
Lord Alexander
MacDonald
W. B
Baldy) George
George
MMHL
Teague
CATIA
Casey reflects on five straight wins question
Casey says the club and his coaches deserve thanks for the job they did while acknowledging no one has won five straight. He recalls being asked how he would win five in a row and notes he knew people who won four, but none who achieved five.
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Fellas Kent
Casey
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Billy McNeill
Ray Kinasewich
Don Franchak
Don Reggeveen
Jackie Moore
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Vic Dzurko
John Cray
Mickey Boston
Mr. Pile
Y ‘Raim
Sam
Canadian Pacific
By Bob Myers
Tiger Hockey
Hunter
Zanier
Purgatory
Trail
Gas City
Jack Bellamy
W. Stripling
G. McCracken
Han
Doylan
Eax
Oldsmobile
South Railway
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