Army Football Star Trent Named Man of the Year
Lt. John Trent, 1949 Army captain and West Point graduate, died in Korea while aiding his troops. The Football Writers Association named him Man of the Year, plaque awarded to his parents in Memphis, Tennessee, and the trophy will reside at West Point for one year.
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DES Moines
John Trent
Korea
Trent
Football Writers’ Association of America
Bert McGrane
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Football Writers’ Association
Walter Trent
Memphis
Tenn
Middies Face Undefeated Portsmouth Trojans Next
Coach Paul Walker's Middies regroup after a big shooting weekend as they prepare to host Portsmouth's unbeaten Trojans Friday night. Tiger Ellison notes Portsmouth's aggression and efficiency, while local boosters support Ellison's travel and living expenses for the Dallas trip.
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Middies
Portsmouth
Trojans
Middie
Walnut Hills
Tiger
Ellison
Portsmouth-Springfield
Hamilton-Lima
Big Blue
Billy Rohr
Penman
Dallas
Tex
Armco
Boosters
Lone Star State
Tiger Seeks Caldwell for Dallas Clinic In August
Ellison plans a two fold mission in Dallas for a coaching clinic linked to the North South All Star game. He aims to recruit Sid Gillman as faculty and lure Charley Caldwell or Bear Bryant, with Bennie Oosterbaan or Bert Ingwerson as backups, to form a strong coaching faculty.
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Ellison
Dallas
Sid Gillman
University of Cincinnati
Tiger
Charley Caldwell
Princeton
Bear Bryant
Kentucky
Wildcats
Oklahoma
Caldwell
Bennie Oosterbaan
Michigan
Bert Ingwerson
Illinois
Bert
John Ingwerson
Armco
Diddle's Towels Ignite Wildcats Fame Origin Tale
Ed Diddle recalls the towel toss that became his trademark after a late game shot by Carl Lamer at Western Kentucky. The habit started when a tossed towel dropped on his head and drew laughter, sparking a signature move that delighted fans. Diddle now plans to showcase the act with Kentucky All-Stars in June, as Paul Walker observes the spectacle with his own towels.
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Paul Walker
Ed Diddle
Western Kentucky
Tennessee Poly
Carl Lamer
Lamar
Diddle
Kentucky
Size Of O I Doubtful Openers Set April 22
The Class D Ohio Indiana Baseball League considers six or eight teams this year after removing Portsmouth Zanesville and Muncie Ind franchises. Newark Lima Marion Springfield and Richmond Ind remain in the league. Major league clubs withdrew from Muncie Portsmouth and Zanesville and new owners may take over, with a January 28 meeting to decide season format and post season plans.
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Frank Colley
Portsmouth
Zanesville
Muncie
Ind
Newark
Lima
Marion
Springfield
Richmond
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Colley
Aracy
Seine
Ohio colleges cage results and major scores
Dayton 74 Loyola Chicago 46 and National Association games included Boston 91 Washington 86 in overtime Syracuse 73 Baltimore 65 New York 79 Fort Wayne 76 Minneapolis 69 Rochester 57 Tri Cities 83 Indianapolis 79 Sheboygan 95 Kansas City 81 Louisville 71 Denver 60 St Johns 63 Syracuse 53 Anderson 61 Franklin 59 Texas 56 Rice 54 Holy Cross 67 Creighton 47 LaSalle 85 Bowling Green 57 Tulane 49 Georgia Tech 45 Alabama 56 Tennessee 55 TCU 42 Arkansas 3.
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New York
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Kansas City
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Denver
St. Johns
Anderson
Franklin
Texas
Rice
Holy Cross
Creighton
LaSalle
Bowling Green
Tulane
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Tennessee
TCU
Arkansas
Discrimination Blast At NCAA Spurs Dallas Meeting Test
Delegates converge on Dallas for the NCAA convention led by Hugh Will ett of Southern California as racial discrimination charges surface. Mack M Greene of Wilberforce accuses the NCAA of bias and notes Negro members risk social indignities in Texas while Walter Byers says about 350 colleges may attend as the sanity code on scholarships and work requirements is debated.
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Dallas
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hugh Willett
Southern California
Texas
Mack M. Greene
Wilberforce State College
Ohio
Kenneth
Walter Byers
Chicago
Mulloy Wins Dixie Cup in Tampa Tennis Showdown
Gardnar Mulloy of Miami captured permanent possession of the D. P. Davis Cup by defeating Ham Richardson of Baton Rouge in four sets as Richardson retired with leg cramps in the fourth. Beverly Baker of Santa Monica beat Shirley Fry of Akron for the women’s title 6 4 8 3.
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Tampa
Tra
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Mulloy
Ham Richardson
Baton Rouge
Richardson
Beverly Baker
Santa Monica
Calif
Shirley Fry
Akron
Ohio
Penn athletics chief Edward Bushnell dies at 74
Morristown New Jersey AP reports Edward Rogers Bushnell 74 former graduate manager of athletics at the University of Pennsylvania and a noted distance runner star, passed away leaving a lasting impact on university sports program and track history.
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Morristown
N.J
Edward Rogers Bushnell
Universit of Pennsylvania
Zaharias Named Woman Athlete of the Year for 1950
Babe Zaharias receives the Associated Press woman athlete of the year award for the fifth time, adding to honors in 1932 1945 1946 1947 and 1950. She won the Ponte Vedra Club Women’s Golf Open 54 holes 228 with a late challenge from Marlene Bauer.
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Ponte Vedra Beach
Filia
Babe Zaharias
Dalas
Associated Press
Ponte Vedra Club
Marlene Bauer
Midland
Tex
Miss Bauer
Alice
Gussie Moran
Fla
Snead Keeps Lead At Los Angeles Open With Broken Hand
Henry Ransom leads by three strokes going into the final round of the Los Angeles Open with Sam Snead four back. Snead disclosed a broken left hand suffered two weeks earlier in Miami, yet remains a strong threat as Cary Middlecoff and Doug Ford trail by three and one stroke respectively.
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LOS Angeles
Henry Ransom
Sam Snead
Snead
Sam
Ransom
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis, Tenn
Doug Ford
Briarcliff, N.Y
Runner and 1920 IC 4-A mile winner dies at home
A former athlete who won the IC 4-A mile in 1920 and later joined the U S Olympic team passed away yesterday at his residence. The obituary notes his early triumph and his Olympic affiliation from that era.
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U.S
Unbeaten Scots Pace Ohio's College Cagers
Wooster's Scots ride seven straight wins to lead Ohio college basketball as Wilberforce and Capital chase top spots. Bowling Green visits Toledo to face a one loss Rockets while Muskingum and Wittenberg push in strong conference chases amid interstate games and scoring trends.
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College
Columbus. O
Wooster
Woosters
Kenyon
Otterbein
Wilberforce State
Tiffin
Wilberforce University
Kentucky State
Capital
Heidelberg
Marietta
Bowling Green
Toledo
Rockets
Falcons
Long Island
LaSalle
Miami
Muskingum
Wittenber
Cincinnati
Ohio U
Ashland
Thistle Downs Builder Harry Allhouse Dies at 66
Harry R. Allhouse a longtime race track steward in Cleveland Cincinnati and Detroit died of a heart attack in Miami Florida at age 66 He helped build Thistle Down race track and later gained sole control a few years after its construction He also sold the late Ed P Strong in 1932
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Cleveland
Harry R. Allhouse
Cincinnati
Detroit
Miami
Fla
Ed P. Strong
Hauselman’s Nips Panthers in 53 52 thriller
Hauselman’s five players hit double figures as they edged the Panthers 53 52 at the Armco Center yesterday afternoon. Stamper led with 15 points for Hauselman’s while Alex McCarty scored 15 for the Panthers. The twin bill was postponed due to snow, with two other games moved to Hubbard’s Coliseum in Richmond Friday night.
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Panthers
Armco Center
Center
Richmond
Ind
Richmond Center
Panther
Stamper
Alex McCarty
Mohawks Slide To Third Place In AHL Standings
The Pittsburgh Hornets remain second in the Western Division but 15 points behind Cleveland after a 4-4 OT tie with Providence. Cincinnati Mohawks drop to third as St Louis wins 2-0. Cleveland defeats Indianapolis 5-4 as Ray Cerasino accounts for the late winner. Buffalo loses 5-2 to Springfield.
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Cleveland
Providence
Hornets
Cincinnati Mohawks
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Ray Ceresino
Buffalo Bisons
Springfield Indians
Beat Bradley Looms in Garden Clash with St Johns
Drake St Johns Niagara join the roster against Bradley as Peoria’s 14 game win streak tests its nation leading mark at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky NC State and USC loom in a crowded top race with major conferences shaping week plans and key showdowns ahead.
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Drake
St. John’s
Niagara
Bradley
Peoria
Ill
Braves
Madison Square Garden
Brooklyn Redmen
Syracuse
Oklahoma A and M
Aggies
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Tulsa
Kentucky
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Blackbirds
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Columbus
Duquesne
Princeton
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LaSalle
Hoosier Captures First Trapshoot Of Season Here
Four inches of snow did not stop Middletown Sportsmen's Club from its first registered shoot of the year at West Middletown ranges. Boyd Lamberson of Centerville tied for first in the handicap and placed second in the 16 yard event to win overall honors at 93 of 100. Lamberson and Russ Schueller each shot 47 in the 16 yard final with S E Bertram of Richmond tying for first in Handicap at 46 of 50. Kilmer of Dayton led 16 yard with 48 of 50, Davis of Richmond shot 41 for fourth in his first registered shoot. Next Middletown shoot set for February 4.
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Middletown
West Middletown
Boyd Lemberson
Centerville
Ind
Lamberson
S. E. Bertram
Richmond
G. E. Kilmer
Dayton
Russ Schueller
Russells Point
Kilmer
C.H. Davis
Middletown Sportsmen's Club
Fox drive nets animal for Warren County bears club
Ham Johnson reports another Ridgeville fox drive raised proceeds for Ridgeville Church. Drivers meet at Pageville next Saturday at 0:30 a.m. All persons are welcome to join the drive.
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Ridgeville
Warren County Bears
Ham Johnson
Pageville
Johnson
Illini and Hawkeye clash in Big Ten title showdown
Illinois with two wins in a row faces Iowa in a key No. 1 battle. Illinois beat Wisconsin 71-60 in OT and Minnesota 70-62, while Iowa beat Purdue 73-63. Michigan State rises as dark horse after 67-62 win over Northwestern. Indiana topped Ohio State 77-62 and Wisconsin beat Michigan 61-52.
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Illinois
Iowa
Chicago
Wisconsin
Illini
Minnesota
Champaign
Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
Michigan State
Ohio State
Spartans
Bill Garrett
Indiana
Sugar Ray Robinson Bout Postponement Sought
George Gainford, manager of welterweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson, asked approval to postpone the title defense against Bobby Dykes in Miami from January 22. He spoke after meeting promoter Major W. H. Pebles and proposed Robinson appear in Miami in March to allow weight recovery before the February 14 middleweight fight with Jake Law.
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New York
George Gainford
Sugar Ray Robinson
Robinson
Bobby Dykes
Miami
Gainford
W. H. Pebles
Jake Law
Ohio University Opens Natatorium in New Facility
Ohio University dedicated a new natatorium costing 430000 dollars in Athens. University officials Carroll Widdoes and Gordon K. Bush spoke at the ceremony while Ohio State coach Mike Peppe and several Buckeye swimmers participated in an exhibition.
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Ohio Uniersity
Mike Peppe
Ohio State University
Carroll Widdoes
Ohio U
Gordon K. Bush
Hockey Scores and Standings Brief
New York edged Chicago 3 2 and Detroit defeated Boston 3 0. In the American League Springfield beat Buffalo 5 2 while Pittsburgh and Providence needed overtime to tie. Cleveland outscored Indianapolis 5 4 and St Louis defeated Cincinnati 6 2.
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Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Springfield
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Providence
Cleveland
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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