Middie Smith Makes Comeback at Xavier Highlight
Xavier University basketball star Middie Smith reflects on his growth from a tentative high school guest to a confident college leader. Athletic Director Al Stephan praises him as Xavier’s best player in 21 years, with totals near 1,000 career points possible. Smith plans graduation this June though pro offers and a job from Uncle Sam await.
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Harold Monck
Hamilton Catholic
Gene “Middie” Smith
Hamilton
Smitty
Smith
Xavier University
al Stephan
Xavier
Stephan
Middletonian
Sam
Eastern Kentucky
Ned
Chick Boxwell
Musketeers
Chick
Xavier Athletics Should Be Self Supporting Says Stephan
Stephan states Xavier aims for a sane level of athletics funding and favors self sufficiency. He weighs football scheduling options with Santa Clara seeking a 15000 guarantee and potential gate needs near 21000 to break even. weather risks could ruin the season. UD and Xavier draw large crowds and were top revenue sources last fall. College athletics is business.
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Xavier
Santa Clara
University of Dayton
Muskies
Earach fires a 702 in Yankee Road All-Star bowling
Mike Earach, Yankee Rd Bowl manager, rolled a 225 220 257 702 in the All-Star League to lift Burger past Ty's Pony Key. Ralph Lackey added 617 and Jasper Harrison 600 as Ty's sought momentum. The Eagle lineup saw several high games across leagues with no major changes in standings.
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Gordon Nein
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Duff's Cafe
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Duff's
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Steele
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Cliff Manning
Bud's
Wombold's
Walcott Fumes At Boxing Ultimatum Over Title Defense
Champion Jersey Joe Walcott criticized the New York State Athletic Commission after its ultimatum to sign a title defense by February 5 or lose the crown. He said he values his work with kids and faith over meeting commission demands, even if it freezes his title and limits earnings.
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N. Y.P
Joe Walcott
New York State Athletic Commission
Bob Christenberry
Commission
Christenberry
Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Skip Alexander Thanks Borrowed Courage For Life
Philadelphia sportswriters named Skip Alexander Most Courageous Athlete of 1951 at the Writers' Dinner honoring his return to golf after 17 operations from a plane crash. He credited borrowed courage and modern medicine, cited support from nationwide letters, and dedicated the award to servicemen in Korea. He serves as a pro at Lakewood Country Club in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Stewart
Alexander
Princeton
Dick Kazmaier
Bob Ward
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Korea
Kansas City
Lexington
N. C
South America
West Indies
Civil Air Patrol
Louisville
CAP
Evansville
Ind
Lakewood Country Club
St. Petersburg
Fla
Knockout Beatings Slow Jake LaMotta in Boston Fight
After a five month layoff Jake LaMotta returned to action in Boston and lost a 10 round split decision to Norman Hayes. Referees Manning Norton and Ricciotti scored Hayes 99-98, 98-97 and LaMotta 97-95. LaMotta weighed 169 pounds to Hayes lighter reach.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Bob Murphy
Jake LaMotta
Bronx
Norman Hayes
Jake
Hayes
Mel Manning
Johnny Norton
Joe Ricciotti
LaMotta
155 Golfers Vie For 60 Openings In Tucson Open
In Tucson Arizona a field of 155 players begins an 18 hole qualifying round for 60 spots in the Tucson Open. The prelims at El Rio Country Club start the week with the pro am schedule and Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago, a former winner, among the favorites after his Phoenix Open victory.
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el Rio Country Club
Lloyd Mangrum
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Reds Sign Four Players for 1952 Squad
Cincinnati adds Eddie Blake George McPhail Bob Borkowski and Hobie Landrith to reach 21 signed players for the 1952 season.
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Cincinnati Reds
Eddie Blake
George McPhail
Bob Borkowski
Hobie Landrith
Bowling scores wrap up in tight league showdown
Brith led by Stewart and Bowker with 507 while Garlikov posted 521 for Bnai Brith. Root guided Frostie to beat Oglesby Barnitz, and Mack rolled 505 as Tail Twisters defeated Lion Tamers 2-1.
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Ortman Stewart
O. Bowker
Manuel Garlikov
B'nai Brith
Charlie Root
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Oglesby- Barnitz
Gene Mack
Tail Twisters
The
Lion Tamers
Wildcats reclaim No 1 as College Poll scrambles
Kentucky climbs to the top of the AP basketball poll with 790 points, narrowly ahead of Kansas State and Illinois. Kansas State rises from seventh after beating Kansas. Illinois loses ground after a win by Duquesne and upsets in the top ten. Seton Hall and Holy Cross rise into the vicinity of the top ten.
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Holy Cross
Inland Holds Industrial Spotlight as Inland Container Debuts
Inland Container returns to action after a spring upset of Armco’s Triangles facing Sorg Paper at 7:45 p m at the YMCA. Armco meets Crystal Tissue at 9:45 p m while Miami Cabinet faces Berkeley Electric at 8:45 p m. Church League draws for double elimination next week with Holy Trinity already champion.
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New York Yanks to Dallas Eagles Under Giles Miller
Giles Miller, newly named NFL president, heads to Philadelphia to formalize changing the New York Yanks into the Dallas Eagles. He aims to lure talent and lift a struggling franchise, with coach candidate talk and Cotton Bowl home games planned.
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Yankee Pitcher Reynolds Wins Hickok Athlete of the Year
Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees was named Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year at Rochester events, receiving a $10,000 diamond belt. He beat heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott 142 to 130 in coast-to-coast voting by sports writers, following Phil Rizzuto as 1951 winner.
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Chadwick Prepping For Straits Swim
Florence Chadwick begins a two week training camp in Sanford Florida to prepare for a June attempt to swim the 42 miles across the Straits of Gibraltar. She is noted as the only woman to swim the English Channel both ways.
Dusak Signs With Pirates for 1952 Season
Branch Rickey, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced Erv Dusak has signed for the 1952 season. Dusak joined the Pirates from St. Louis in a trade last year.
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Illinois Bounces Back Shatters Purdue In Big Ten Clash
Illinois rebounded from a DePaul loss to crush Purdue 84-57 in Champaign. Carl McNulty led Purdue with 18 points while Rod Fletcher had 17 and Jim Bredar 15 for Illinois as the Illini built leads 26-11, 37-27 and 57-45.
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Fixer Charged With Tax Evasion in Multiple Years
Salvatore Sollazzo, a former basketball game fixer jailed at Sing Sing, faces trial on charges he evaded 264000 dollars in federal income taxes. He was indicted for evading 53776 dollars in 1945 and previously for 210779 dollars in 1944 after pleading guilty to fixing games at Madison Square Garden.
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Salvatore Sollazzo
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Sing Sing
Indians Name Three For Dallas In Texas League
The Cleveland Indians named three Negro players for possible play with their Dallas farm team in the Class AA Texas League. Al Smith 24 and Dave Pope 26 both infield and outfield players and Dave Hoskins 26 an outfielder are under contract to the Indianapolis farm system but have not played there. All three previously starred in the Puerto Rican League and Wilkes Barre last season.
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al Smith
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Pay Out For Rosen Promised By Hank
Cleveland Indians general manager Hank Greenberg says Al Rosen will play third base at a reduced salary this season. Rosen underperformed last year after a strong rookie season and is expected to earn less than 15000 dollars.
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Middies Retain No 1 Ranking In AP Weekly Poll
Ohio high school basketball headlines include Middletown beating Lima South and Lima Central while the Middies extend a 13 game win streak to stay atop the AP poll. Robin Freeman of Cincinnati Hughes posts 50 and 36 point games, reaching 499 points over 13 outings as the state leader.
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Middletown Beats Lima Central for 100th Win Coach Paul Walker
Middletown defeated Lima Central 58-43 securing Coach Paul Walker his 100th win as mentor of the Middies while Cliff Hafer was held scoreless. Also notes win over Lima South and a tense Scio Carrollton tie amid a 12-10 1939-40 historical context. Freeman and Bevo Francis highlighted scoring feats across the region.
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Cridersville
Cage Results Across Ohio and Midwest Colleges
Wilberforce College defeated Cedarville 70 to 62 and Toledo beat John Carroll 71 to 57. Duquesne topped Villanova 83 to 61, Illinois downed Purdue 84 to 57, Iowa State beat Nebraska 78 to 72, Oklahoma City won over Drake 61 to 47, Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 88 to 51, South Carolina beat Georgia Tech 67 to 51, and Tennessee edged Georgia 68 to 62.
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Ed Robinson Signs With White Sox In 1952 Season
The Chicago White Sox announced first baseman Eddie Robinson signed for the 1952 season, giving GM Frank Lane a noted raise for the holdout. At the same time third baseman Bob Dillinger sent back his signed contract, leaving three players unsigned.
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Honor for Thorpe Canton O Wednesday testimonial dinner
More than 600 people are expected for a Wednesday night testimonial dinner in Canton Ohio honoring Jim Thorpe the legendary all around athlete who once played for the Canton Bulldogs pro football team.
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Franklin Wildcats Clash with Quakers in Wilmington
Franklin’s Wildcats aim for a .500 season as they travel to Wilmington to face the Quakers in a six game slate for area schools. Lebanon hosts Cedarville, Seven Mile seeks a win at Sharonville, West Elkton hosts Dixon, and Mason visits Adam Township as the busy week of basketball begins.
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Fights Monday Night Results From Major Cities
In Boston Norman Hayes outpointed Jake LaMotta in a 10 round bout. Rex Layne stopped Bob Carner in Salt Lake City. Johnny Bratton defeated Bobby Rosado in Providence area and Dave Rollins beat Don Ward in Chicago.
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Dick Savitt Wins Australian Singles Title
A year ago Dick Savitt of the United States defeated Ken McGregor of Australia in the Australian Singles Tennis Championship final.
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U. S
Ken McGregor
Australia
Smiles and doors highlight community notes in 1952 column
Will Rogers quote frames a piece urging optimism and understanding. A Detroit beauty contest winner is noted as Miss Sewer Cleaner of 1952. An ad promotes MODERNFOLD DOORS at WIDDLE TOWN LUMBER CO., 1925 Central Ave, phone 23636, touting rust resistant frames and accordion folding for easier wall space.
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Widdletown Lumber CO
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