Lima South hires two famed officials for Middletown game
Lima South brought in two renowned referees for the Middletown clash. Mack Schafer, called the dean of Ohio referees, worked with Ned Garver, Detroit Tigers pitcher sidelined by a winter knee operation. Garver is easing back into action to strengthen his knee. The shy Ney, from Ohio, let his whistle speak for him. Meanwhile, Lima Central has seven wins and three losses and will face Middletown and Dayton Roosevelt this weekend as area prep schedules unfold.
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Saxton Fights Third Opponent in Middleweight Clash
Johnny Saxton faces his third middleweight foe tonight at Brooklyn's Eastern Air against Mickey Laur ent France. The Brooklyn standout has two losses in 44 starts, with wins over Giardello and Tiger Jones in heavier classes. Also on the card, Araujo returns in Boston, Giardello meets Cartier at MSG Friday, Wilson subbing at Sacramento, and Ward moves up to fight Troy in Detroit on CBS-TV.
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Tiger) Jones
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George Araujo
Teddy
Red Top) Davis
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Curley Monroe
Worcester
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Jimmy Carter
Young
Maurice Harper
Oakland
Sacramento
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Wilson
Harper
Moses Ward
Detroit
Cbs-Tv
Willie Troy
Washington
Olympia
Athlete's Body To Thorpe Pa
The widow of Jim Thorpe says his body will be moved from Tulsa to Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania. A memorial plan includes a heart and cancer hospital a Thorpe museum and a recreation center for children. Thorpe died of a heart attack March 28 in Lomita California and had cancer.
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Baltimore Boss Optimistic Dykes Eyes Fast Orioles Rise
New York report quotes Jimmy Dykes predicting the Baltimore Orioles will move up from last season's cellar. He cites an energized clubhouse, fan support, and a plan to strengthen pitching with Turley Larsen Littlefield Brecheen Coleman and Fanovich while noting the current nucleus plus raring to go from Wertz Young Groth Kryhoski.
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Dick Littlefield
Harry Brecheen
Joe Coleman
Frank Fanovich
Philadelphia
Haas Leads Golf Troupe To Phoenix Victory
Freddie Haas Jr. of New Orleans captured the Thunderbird Invitational in Palm Springs, finishing 20 under par for 72 holes at Thunderbird Country Club. He earned $2,000 after a final round 69 aided by a 10-foot eagle putt on 18. Bo Wininger, Marty Fargo, and Chandler Harper tied for second, with Johnny Palmer and Doug Ford close behind. Ben Hogan, in his first event since the British Open, posted subpar rounds but could not overtake the leaders.
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Lions Wrap Up CYO Title Colts Need One Victory
With one game left in the second round, the Lions clinched the American League title by edging the Cardinals 30 to 29 at Trinity Gym. The Lions improved to nine straight wins, the Wildcats won 41 to 29 over the Eagles, and the Panthers defeated the Hawks 12 to 9. In the National League the Colts led the Buffalos by one game after the Colts beat the Gophers 44 to 26 and the Bears beat the Buffalos 38 to 30 while the Rams edged the Bobcats 51 to 50. A single elimination tourney follows next weekend.
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All Year Play Elevates Grace Smith as Champion
Grace De Moss Smith, a Coral Gables housewife who moved from Oregon five months ago, won the Helen Lee Doherty Amateur Tournament in Miami with a 1 up victory after a rugged 36 hole match against Marlene Stewart of Fonthill Ontario.
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Frick backs minors in bid to curb radio TV rights
New York Commissioner Ford Frick urged major league clubs to limit radio and TV broadcasts in minor league cities. Speaking at the New York Baseball Writers dinner, Frick said clubs can restrict broadcasts in their own contracts. He cited minor leagues folding 22 leagues in 122 cities since 1949 and blamed major league broadcasts for attendance declines. Roy Campanella named Player of the Year. Paul Krichell honored for service.
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Paul Krichell
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Red Sox Rookie Crop Not As Abundant As In 1953
New York Boston will gather in Sarasota next month with few new players likely to crack the lineup. Harry Agganis may have the best chance, though he’s not on the official roster yet. Sons of former big leaguers Allen Van Alstyne and Guy Morton Van Alstyne join the rookie group, while Charlie Maxwell Bob Broome and Van Alstyne compete for outfield spots behind Williams Piersall Jensen.
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Ouisville
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Washington
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Albany
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Charlie Maxwell
Bob Broome
Ted Williams
Jimmy Piersall
Jackie Jensen
Hoot Evers
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Gene Stephens
Sunny South Trips Ahead For Dayton Xavier Fives
Ohio college basketball previews Columbus reports Dayton Flyers and Xavier Musketeers embarking on a heavy travel week with 53 games statewide and across 11 states. Xavier plays Murray State Centenary Loyola New Orleans and Mississippi Southern while Dayton faces Loyola Memphis State Loyola Chicago and Loyola of New Orleans as Bevo Francis leads Rio Grande in a strong national scoring week.
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Fenwick Freshmen to Star in CYO League At Trinity Gym
Fenwick High's freshman squad showcases an all star effort in a CYO Basketball League game at Trinity gym tonight. The event features a group from Fenwick Frosh and aims to display upcoming talent in a local athletic showcase.
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Rose Beats Hartwig For Australian National Tennis Title
Lefthander Mer vyn Rose trimmed Rex Hartwig 6 2 0 6 4 6 2 to win the Australian National Tennis Championships today.
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Rex Hartwig
Unbeaten Hilltoppers face Bowling Green test
Western Kentucky, with 19 wins, meets Bowling Green as the top unbeaten teams thin to five. Ed Diddle’s squad could extend its perfect run if they win, while Kentucky eyes more action and a chance to hold atop the AP poll. Other unbeatens include Villanova, Connecticut, and Norwich as Frank Selvy of Furman chases a scoring record. Seattle seeks No. 20 in a two-game week, and conference races loom with NCAA berths in reach.
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Clemson
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Notre Dame Coach Leahy Resigns Over Ill Health
Notre Dame football coach Frank Leahy resigned citing ill health after an 11 season era marked by major success second only to Knute Rockne. He said he may pursue business ventures while speculation swirled about a successor from his Notre Dame staff, including Terry Brennan and Bob McBride, with insiders unsure who will take over.
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Hugh Devore
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Bernie Crimmins
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Hoosiers Warmup Before Big Ten Return
Indiana resumes play after a two week break with a home game against Louisville as the lone Big Ten matchup of the night. Northwestern at Michigan State is the key clash for league standings while Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio State posted wins to improve or stabilize their positions. Dick Garmaker led Minnesota with 24 in a 79-71 win over Michigan State. Paul Ebert and Robin Freeman scored 22 each for Ohio State in a 77-73 victory over Purdue.
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Queen City Five Takes Pin Lead
In the Cincinnati Times-Star 16th Annual Ladies Tournament Central Ohio Supply Co of Columbus led after the team event with a 2,960 total on a 2,599 pins and 369 handicap. Frank's Cutups of Dayton trailed with 2,941. Florence Korte and Isabelle Jones of Akron took second in doubles while Betty Miller of Indianapolis led singles with a 455.
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Leahy Resigns as Notre Dame Coach After Collapse
Notre Dame head football coach Frank Leahy announced his resignation after collapsing during the Georgia Tech game. In a hotel suite scene in Chicago he recalled the near death moment on Oct 24 and said Hesburgh assured staff salaries for next year. Florence Leahy stood with him as photographers gathered outside the Ambassador East Hotel.
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Journal Racks Up 2 823 In Pin Meet
The Journal bowling team finished out of the running in the Miami Valley Industrial Bowling Tournament in Dayton yesterday by scoring 2 823. Ed Fabing led Journal with a 528 series and Dan Imbronyev added 516.
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Leahy’s Coaching Record Beats Most Irish Mentors
Summary of a historical coaching record notes Knute Rockne's 105–12–3 from 1918 to 1931, Leahy’s 87–11–9 with six undefeated seasons and four national titles, Hank Anderson and Elmer Layden guiding Notre Dame in the 1930s, and Leahy’s prior success as Boston College coach with 20–2 over two seasons and line coach stints at Michigan State.
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Ice hockey and basketball scores across leagues
In a mixed results slate, Boston defeated Toronto 2 0 while Detroit beat Chicago 5 1. Buffalo edged Cleveland 3 2 and Syracuse topped Providence 5 3. International leagues saw Louisville 4 over Troy 2 and Cincinnati 9 best Milwaukee 8.
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