Free throw nickel system eyed by Ohio Wesleyan coach
Paul Walker considers adopting Ohio Wesleyan’s free throw nickel scheme after noting nine conversions in 22 tries against Hamilton. Boss Strimer at Ohio Wesleyan uses the bet on every make or miss to fund team parties, a practice that helped recent wins like 17 of 21 against Dayton.
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Paul Day
Paul Walker
Hamilton
Bob Strimer
Ohio Wesleyan
Dayton
Strimer
Fights Last Night By Associated Press
Los Angeles fighter Jackie Wilson 149 stopped Tommy Bell 14914 in San Pedro. Sacramento report notes Jesse Flores 14 Stockton outpointing Art Sota 17 Oakland. Miami card has Sylvester Perkins 162 Chicago beating Randy Brown 161 New York. Danbury bout sees Jim Beau 161 Norwalk stop Sid Miller 162 Youngstown 0.
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Los Angeles
Jackie Wilson
Tommy Bell
Youngstown
Sacramento
Calif
Jesse Flores
Stockton
Art Sota
Oakland
Miami
Fla
Sylvester Perkins
Chicago
Randy Brown
New York
Danbury
Ratterman Silent on AFC Transfer Rumor
CINCINNATI AP George Ratterman said he had read in the papers about a possible switch from the Buffalo Bills to the Yankee-Brooklyn Dodger AFC group. He declined to confirm the report, adding he has no objections if the move occurs.
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New York Daily Mirror
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Bigger Meets Seen For Women Golfers
In Dallas Fred Corcoran, architect of the men’s tour system, en route to Miami discusses a plan for a women’s golf touring schedule. He envisions 20 tournaments annually with 10 winter and 10 summer events for the feminine links brigade.
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Tex
Fred Corcoran
Corcoran
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Fla
Feminine Links Brigade
Demaret Sees Hogan Putt Style As Humpered By 10-Foot Puts
Long Beach AP report on Jimmy Demaret after Hogan edged him in a playoff for 2000 top money. Demaret jokes Hogan’s new putting is a humpbacked motion to pick up 10-foot putts, and notes Hogan’s lead after a 20-foot and a missed two-footer. Hogan says his style isn’t much different, while observers cite weight on the left leg and high grip.
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Jimmy Demaret
Ben Hogan
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Ariz
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Balcony collapse injures nine at West Virginia high school game
In Richwood a crowded gym balcony collapsed during a basketball game injuring nine. Summersville’s Glen Drennen suffered a fractured vertebrae while Richwood’s Jim Chapman endured chest and back injuries. Richard Nicholson remained for observation. About 50 spectators were on the balcony. officials will likely investigate the cause.
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Jim Chapman
Richard Nicholson
Illinois Minnesota Big Nine clash tops weekend basketball
Illinois and Minnesota meet in Champaign for a pivotal Big Nine game. Illinois carries a 12-1 record with home-court edge while Minnesota is 13-0 in the conference. This 69th series duel since 1906 shows Illinois leading 43-25 but not beating Minnesota since 1945.
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Midwest
Minnesota
Associated Press
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Gophers
Monroe Junior High Tops Hamilton Catholics 55 31
Monroe Junior High defeated Hamilton Catholic ninth graders 55-31 at the Monroe gym. Estell Mallory scored 25 points to lead the Hornets, who built a 32-22 halftime margin and extended it to 45-26 by the final period. Noggles led the visitors with 18. In the prelim, Monroe High reserves lost 58-44 to Hamilton Catholic JV with Bernie Justice scoring 16 and Reigert totaling 18 for the Ram seconds.
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Estell Mallory
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Ram
Toppers Louisville Hog Show In New Loop
The infant Ohio Valley Conference markets its strong teams for big tournament bids. Western Kentucky leads, Louisville hopeful as NAIB contender. a second Kentucky team possible if district bids allow. Eastern Kentucky could gain if the second selection goes wide.
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Leshners to face Shartles in Legion carnival prelim
Leshner's of Hamilton meets Shartles of Middletown in a Thursday prelim at the high school as the American Legion hosts its third in a series of basketball carnivals. The Post 218 quintet then faces Morris-Christian All Stars of Muncie Indiana in the feature.
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Michigan State Joins OSU 1951 Football Schedule
COLUMBUS Ohio State announced booking Michigan State to complete its 1951 football schedule. The Bucks and Spartans will play October 6 as the second game of OSU's season. It will be their first modern meeting since 1912 when Michigan State won 35 to 20.
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Columbus
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Sports Mirror Highlights From Past Years
Today marks a replay of Marcel Cerdan's European middleweight title defense with a second round knockout of Giovanni Manca of Italy. Also noted is L B Mayers Honeymoon winning the Santa Maria Handicap by four and a half lengths, Roy Weatherly categorized I A in the draft, and the Boston Red Sox signing Jimmy Fox to a 1939 contract for about $30,000.
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Giovanni Manca
Italy
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Honeymoon
Roy Weatherly
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Fox
Cleveland Beats Washington In Hockey Blowout
In American League action the Cleveland team defeated Washington 6 to 1, delivering a decisive victory and marking a strong performance by Cleveland. Washington struggled offensively as Cleveland controlled play from start to finish.
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Cleveland
Washington
Trinity High Romps To Win Over Journal
Trinity High beat the Pan thers 61 to 39 at Trinity Gym in the featured twin bill. J Conrad led with 17 points, Don Crowley 16, and Mike Long 12 as the winners pulled away after a slow start. Brewer topped the Pan thers with 14, while Holy Trinity reserves trailed 36-31 at half.
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Ohio State area college hoops: Wesleyan, Kent win tight contests
Ohio Wesleyan defeated Ohio University 52 to 44 as Jud Millicon led with 19 points. Kent State beat Baldwin Wallace 66 to 59 with George Fulton pressuring Selgo. Hiram crushed Kent State Canton 96 to 56 behind George Spikerman 33 points. Ohio Northern beat Huntington 73 to 65. Dayton topped Kentucky Wesleyan 63 to 40 for its 10th win.
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Armco Vets Dine Await Decision On 1949 Season
At the Armco Vets annual banquet in the Manchester Hotel Elmer Schneider team business manager said the league for next season will be chosen by the players soon. He noted the club finished in the red for a second year and plans aim to boost gate receipts next summer. Paul Galeese activities director served as toastmaster. about 25 players and officials attended. Hosts were Charles Hook and Leo Reinartz.
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Schneider
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Leo F. Reinartz
East Works
Mason Comets Beat Kings Mills 38 23 in High School Gym
Mason Comets won 38 23 over Kings Mills after previously defeating Carlisle last Friday night Batsche scored 14 points and Hutchinson led Kings Mills with 10 Mason held the lead each quarter and also won the preliminary 29 15.
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Ohio High School hoops see key clashes as season nears end
Ohio prep slate centers on Lakewood and Akron South with big losses after graduation. Lakewood faces its toughest test after a nine game run as two regulars depart. South seeks win number ten while losing Feeman Spicer and Taylor. Other top matchups include Coshocton at Lancaster and Portsmouth at Springfield with several cities chasing league crowns.
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Hamline Extends unbeaten run with 14th straight win
New York AP Hamline's undefeated basketball team stretched its streak to 14 in a row by defeating arch rival St. Thomas of St. Paul 52 to 49. Hamline trailed early but rallied to lead 26 to 24 at halftime as Western Kentucky Minnesota and Villanova sat out.
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