Alouettes Struggle Ahead of Key Clash With Tiger-Cats
Montreal facing ailing roster as Tex Coulter fractures his ankle and others suffer bumps and bruises. Coach Walker weighs using cripples while Hamilton and Toronto eye playoff stakes amid tight standings in the Big Four and ORFU races.
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Peahead) Walker
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Johnson Steps Up For Canadiens In Overtime Win
Montreal coach Dick Irvin moved defender Tom Johnson to center to replace the injured Elmer Lach. Johnson scored twice in the third period as the Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3 1 to stretch their lead in the standings.
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Albert Says Any Good US Team Could Beat Canada
Albert, back from his first and possibly last season in Canadian football with Calgary, says any strong American pro team could beat Canada’s best by 35 points. He credits some good players but believes no single Canadian squad rivals the NFL level, notes Calgary’s 3-12-1 record, praises teammate John Henry Johnson, and mentions plans for a weekly San Francisco sports TV show with potential coaching interest.
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Marciano to Fight Cockell in June
Rocky Marciano world heavyweight champion will clash with British titleholder Don Cockell in a 15 round title bout next June. The venue will be London or the United States depending on where the money is best. No final decision will be made until talks with Jim Norris of the International Boxing Club next week in New York.
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Alexander Cup For Maritimes Finalizes Maritime Competition
President W B Baldy George of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association said that the Maritime Major Hockey League clubs will play for the Alexander Trophy this year. The trophy, donated by Lord Alexander, is awarded to the major series champion. the Maritimes group remains as the sole surviving branch. George noted Maritime authorities responded with complete satisfaction to the trophy matter.
The Pie King Throws Jockey at Garden State Stakes Prep
The Pie King a British horse entered in the Garden State Stakes cracked out of the gate Thursday and either the horse or its saddle slipped causing English jockey Tommy Gosling to fall. Both horse and rider were unharmed. The animal then ran a lively workout through the back stretch jumping a four foot fence and stopping at its own barn.
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Notre Dame Uses Three-Man Platoon Against Navy
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy will entrust his undefeated team to a three-man coaching platoon for the Navy game as he recovers from a collapse after the Georgia Tech win. Athletic director Moose Krause named Joe McArdle Bill Barley and Bob McBride to direct the Irish.
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Moose) Krause
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Moscow Torpedo Falls to Germany in East Berlin Match
Moscow Torpedo lost 4-2 to a People's Police team in East Berlin in the opening game of four planned in East Germany to mark the friendship month. About 50,000 spectators braved drizzle to watch.
Robinson quits boxing to pursue food and dance
Sugar Ray Robinson says he will never fight again after retirement last December and amid reports of a comeback offer to challenge Bobo Olson. He claims he was offered up to 350000 dollars, with IBC’s Harry Markson noting a return could occur for a different price.
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Roofing paper production in Canada tops 41 million in 1951
The gross value of Canadian roofing paper production rose more than threefold over seven years to reach 41,879,200 dollars in 1951.
Mantle to Have Knee Operation Monday
New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle will undergo surgery on his right knee Monday in Springfield Missouri. Assistant general manager Roy Hamey announced the plan. Mantle previously pulled cartilage in the knee during the 1951 World Series and reinjured it last August causing a week out.
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