Middletown Middies Coach Sees Work Ahead After Wayne Loss
Coach Paul Walker says Middletown Middies must improve rebounding and ball control after a Friday night defeat by Lockland Wayne. He notes 15 defensive rebounds to seven offensive, nine steals, and warns Franklin will be tough to handle, signaling hard work this week.
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Middletown Middies
Lockland Wayne
Walker
Tommy Dillmans
Cliff Hafer
Middies
Wayne
Franklin
Middletown Middies Coach Endorses Sharp Shooting
Walker praises his team’s run and shoot approach after a 29-for-59 night as the Middies hold off Franklin and prepare for a road test at Lancaster. Co captains Lawson and Back lead with 13 of 23 and four of 10 respectively as Watkins and Stokley provide inside attempts.
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Middies
Wayne
Owen Lawson
Eric Back
Ronnie Stokley
Charley Watkins
Franklin
Lancaster
Barney Otten
Fenwick
Feinthal Opens Strong Then Slumps in Big Bowling Night
Feinthal started with a 278 in a three game span at Fronter Lanes, leading Nein's Realty to a 2 1 victory as he followed with 167 and 181 games for a 626 series. Teammates and rivals posted high scores across the leagues, including Barach, Lackey, and Spruance, shaping a night of strikes and splits across multiple teams.
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Frontier Lanes
Middletown
Nevn Bros. Realty
Magnode Products
Feinthal
Nein’s
Billigmann
Chuck Kent
Magnode
Mike Barach
Ted Lackey
Marvin
Marvin's
Gardner records 258 in 626 series as Cardinals shut out Braves
R. Burkhardt set a Gardner game record with 258 in a 626 series helping the Cardinals blank the Braves at the YMCA. The Indians blanked the Yanks, the Cubs swept the Senators with Don Worman's 200 167 199 566, and the Giants downed the Phils with C. Mc.
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Cardinals
Braves
YMCA
Indians
Yanks
Cubs
Senators
Don Worman
Giants
Phils
C. Mc
Happy advises players on pension plan before Atlanta meeting
Former Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler counsels major league player reps on pension rights and warns against meeting Frick without their lawyer J Norman Lewis. He asserts World Series and All Star Game broadcast money belongs to the pension fund as players push for higher pensions amid owner resistance.
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Joe Reichler
New York
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Legatie
Atlanta
Ford Frick
Associated Press
Chandler
Versailles
Frick
J. Norman Lewis
Lewis
Ralph Kiner
Baseball
Chicago Cub
Palm Springs
Calif
Kiner
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
iLewis
Hoosier 5 rebounds after hiccup against UC
Indiana, ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason poll, routed Kansas State 92-66 after a poor showing at Cincinnati. Don Schlundt led with 25 points, sparking a strong early surge as Indiana solidified its title hopes.
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Hoosier
ED Corrigan
New York
Indiana
Hoosiers
Cincinnati
Kansas State
Associated Press
Bloomington
Branch McCracken
Don Schlundt
Schlndt
Light Rains Help Ohio Angers Fish Survive Drought
In Columbus Ohio water pollution chief Tom Gallagher notes light rain aided fish survival by diluting sewage pollution from drought periods. He warns that heavier rain would worsen oxygen levels and trigger larger fish kills despite the drought.
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Ohio
Columbus
Tom Gallagher
Water Pollution Control Office
State Division of Wildlife
Gallagher
Buck Cagers Seek Second Straight to Face St Louis Billikens
Ohio State aims for a second straight win as it travels to meet St. Louis University. The Buckeyes rely on speed and ball handling to compensate for height while aiming to repeat a 93-78 victory over Butler from the previous weekend.
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Billikens
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
St. Louis University
Buckeyes
St. Louis
Floyd Stahl
Bucks
Butler
Seals Expected to Be Sold This Week
Pacific Coast League president Clarence Rowland says the San Francisco Seals will be purchased this week. Rudy Shaffer and Bill Veeck have the inside track with Shaffer already depositing $25,000 of the $100,000 price and offering $40,000 more if former owner Paul Fagan relinquishes return rights for five years.
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LOS Angeles
Clarence Rowland
Pacific Coast League
San Francisco Seals
Rudy Shaffer
Bill Veeck
Schaffer
Paul Fagan
Tommy Hood Breaks Ankle In Scrimmage
Cincinnati university confirms UC freshman Tommy Hood, a 6 foot 5 inch center and former Seven Mile High School star, broke his ankle in a practice session and will not play for the rest of the season.
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Tom Hood
University of Cincinnati
Seven Mile High School
Butler County
Demarco Ekes Out Decision in Brooklyn Bout
Paddy Demarco from Brooklyn won a 10 round decision over Carlos Chavez of Los Angeles. The bout ended with Demarco ahead on points as Chavez failed to meet the 140 pound weight limit.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn
Paddy Demarco
Carlos Chavez
Los Angeles
Tail Twisters Sweep Ortman Stewart In AL Action
Manny Garlikov of Ortman led the league with a high series 190 188 184 562 as Tail Twisters swept Ortman Stewart. WPFB tripled over Barbers Dr Pepper tallied a 3 point win over Lion Tamers Knights of Columbus defeated Oglesby Barnitz 3 1.
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Ortman - Stewart
WPFB
Barbers
SOL To Crown Gridiron Champion In 1955 Season
Southern Ohio League members agreed to resume football in 1955 after Lima High School consolidation and Mansfield league program completion. At least four league games needed in 1955, six teams with Lima and Mansfield, plus Portsmouth Middletown Hamilton Springfield. Basketball schedule adjusted with round robin in 1955. carnival set May 16. cross country at Mansfield Oct 15. Lima High School admitted. officials named: Bonemus president Blount publicity Amick vice president Lingrel secretary.
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Lima
Mansfield
Portsmouth
Middletown
Hamilton
SCL
Lima High School
Jim Blount
Miami U and Dayton Clash for Early Season Prestige
Miami University faces University of Dayton at Withrow Court in a key midwest rivalry. The Redskins seek to defend the MAC title while the Flyers aim to reclaim national status after rebuilding. Dayton holds a height edge with Horan and Uhl, while Miami relies on Gunderson Bryant and Klitch to pace scoring. Freshmen meet in a 6:30 preliminary.
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Dayton
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LaSalle
John Horan
Bill Uhl
el i Gunderson
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Dick Klitch
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Gratis Faces Dunbar in Rugged Class B Versus A Clash
Gratis High, 8 game winning streak at 65 ppg, hosts Dayton Dunbar from Class A in a key test. Gratis relies on 6-foot-5 Charles Via and 6-foot-4 Paul Duncil to counter Dunbar’s 17-point Al Peters. Morrow travels to Kings Mills for Warren County league action after eight straight wins.
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Middletown
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Dunbar
Greenville
Charles Via
al Peters
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New Paris
Wayne
Morrow
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American airmen lead English amateur league with Burtonwood Gunners
A US Air Force team based at Burtonwood in northern England tops nine league games with 95 goals for and 38 against. Capt. Ted Zitrick says the squad began as a novelty but now contends for the division title. A reserve team is undefeated in six matches and 40 to 50 airmen travel to each game as growing numbers of base players join local factory club fixtures.
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England
United States
Burtonwood Gunners
United States Air Force
Burtonwood
Ted Zitrick
Sonnel
Zitrick
Hanford
Calif
Mohawks Lead IHL Week as Cincinnati Faces Marion Friday
Cincinnati Mohawks hold a two game lead in the International Hockey League after a dominant week winning all four games. Johnstown slips while Marion, Grand Rapids and Toledo jockey for spots as Kentucky Stars change coaches and Ray Marshall takes over at center.
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Cincinnati Mohawks
Mohawks
Marion
Toledo
Troy
Louisville
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Sextet
Jets
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Troy Bruins
Bruins
Ohio Barons
Alex Wood
Kentucky Stars
Ray Marshall
Milwaukee
Managers Try To Pull Trades As Spahn Eyed By Giants
At the major league meetings hopeful managers pursue trades despite the pension plan dispute. Milwaukee seeks New York's Thomson while Giants demand Warren Spahn, Cleveland chases Clint Courtney for Larry Doby, Cubs sell George Metkovich to Braves for 10000. NL raises visiting team share and approves lights for Sunday games. AL sets 1954 All Star in Cleveland July 13 and 1956 game in Washington. NL selects 1955 site.
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New York
Milwaukee Braves
Sid Gordon
Thomson
Giants
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Charlie Grimm
Cleveland
Clint Courtney
Baltimore
Orioles
Larry Doby
George Metkovich
Chicago Cubs
Braves
National League
Washington
College Cage Results Highlight Local Wins
Akron 64 over Oberlin 55 and Detroit Tech 96 over Ashland 85 show midseason action. Earlham 88 defeats Wilmington 61. John Carroll 76 over Youngstown 61. Niagara 79 beats Toledo 62. Indiana 92 over Kansas State 66. Minnesota 62 over Tulsa 60. Wisconsin 75 over Loyola Illinois 54. Notre Dame 75 defeats Northwestern 66. DePaul 90 over St Norbert 47. Oklahoma A M 62 over Texas 60. Cincinnati Deportes 74. Covington Catholic 62. Delphos St Johns 68 over Lima St Johns 60.
Champion Returns in Bid for Hialeah Turf Handicap
Sunglow from Miami Brookmeade Stable, winner of the 1951 Widener, is being brought back to form by trainer Preston Burch. He is aimed at the $50,000 Hialeah Turf Handicap this winter, a race no horse has won both Hialeah classics.
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Miami
Brookmeade Stable
Sunglow
Preston Burch
Local soccer team grows with league move and invites
Zitrick notes the squad formed with men of soccer experience, then joined a league. The team now plays about three games weekly, gaining fame and invitations to play in Scotland and Ireland.
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Zitrick
Scotland
Ireland
Indiana Heads Top AP Poll As Hoosiers Edge Kentucky
Indiana tops the season college basketball poll with 1,264 points to Kentucky’s 1,194. Duquesne, Oklahoma A M, and Kansas follow in the top five as new faces join the preseason list including Minnesota, Oregon State, Wyoming, Dayton, California, St Louis and Oklahoma City.
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Kentucky
Wildcats
Hoosiers
Duquesne
Oklahoma A&m
Kansas
la Salle
North Carolina State
Kansas State
Illinois
Louisiana State
Seton Hall
Washington
St. John’s
Brooklyn
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California
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Oillaheane City
Holy Cross
Garrett Holds West Coast Passing Crown for 1953 Season
Blond Bob Garrett of Stanford leads major college football in passing for 1953 with 118 completions on 205 attempts for 1,637 yards and 17 touchdowns. Georgia’s Zeke Bratkowski sets all time yardage and attempts records, surpassing John Ford’s four year marks.
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Bob Garrett
Stanford
San Marino
Calif
West Coast
Georgia
Zeke Bratkowski
Garrett
Ncaa Service Bureau
Bratkowski
John Ford
Hardin-Simmons
Too Many Video Commitments Hurt Rio Grande Newt
Rio Grande coach Newt Oliver defends his team after a four game East swing. He blames himself for the Garden loss to Adelphi amid television appearances. The Red Storm also lost to Villanova in overtime and beat Buffalo State Institute and Providence College. Bevo Francis leads a trip to Bluffton Friday.
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Ohio
Newt Oliver
Oliver
Madison
Villanova
Buffalo State Institute
Providence College
Bevo Francis and Company
Bluffton
Knights Deny Bid For Yankee Stadium By Knights of Columbus
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports the Knights of Columbus discussed buying Yankee Stadium for over 1.1 million dollars, with a 75 year lease proposed. Luke E Hart, supreme knight, says the deal was not completed and the report is false. George Weiss of the Yankees declined to comment.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Yankee Stadium
New York
Knights of Columbus
Luke E. Hart
New Haven
Conn
Ebert Barnes
New York Yankees
Barnes
Yankees
Hart
Yankee
George Weiss
Spartans Top Item At Big Ten Meeting
CHICAGO The Big Ten winter meeting opens with Rose Bowl nominee Michigan State as the session's main business. Commissioner Kenneth L Tug Wilson will present the Spartans athletic standing report to athletic directors and faculty representatives.
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Chicago
Big Ten
Kenneth L
Tug) Wilson
Spartans
Drunkomenter and ego meter proposed for drivers
A Indiana University doctor imagines a drunkometer to gauge driving impulses from alcohol. Critics call for an ego meter to measure egomaniacs on the road. Separately, Middletown Optimist Club outlines plans for the first annual Home and Better Living Show March 2 to 6 at the National Guard Armory with local merchants displays and TV star entertainment.
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Indiana University
U. S
Charlie
Middletown
Optimist Club
Civic Association
Layton Goodman
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