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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1952
Page
10
The NCAA Television Committee warns that widespread college TV could curb over-commercialization but push recruiting and subsidy issues. A few top teams controlling profits may trigger hundreds of thousands to half a million dollars in play, reshaping U S college athletics.
The report notes frequent talks with Phonevision and Skiatron officials about pay-as-you-see television as a cure for televised games. It cites potential revenue from 35 million sets at $1 each, suggesting schools could receive a share of home receipts and fans would gain more viewing choices.
Felic Bocchicchio, manager of World Heavyweight Champion Jersey Joe Walcott, plans talks in Washington with an actor's agent about a $250,000 bid to defend the title against Harry Matthews. Walcott, en route to Lewiston, Pa., emphasized youth work over money and faces an NYSAC deadline to sign by Feb. 5 or forfeit the title. The bout could take place in Los Angeles, Detroit, or Las Vegas. agent is Harry Hunt of Los Angeles.
Hot weather expected to yield the lowest scores yet in the $10,000 Tucson Open, with players adjusting after rain in California and scoring in the 78 degree range. Two course records were tied during practice as Jack Burke and Jimmy Clark posted standout rounds, while Lloyd Mangrum eyes a third win after 1940 and 1951 success.
Canton hosts a testimonial banquet honoring Jim Thorpe, hailed by AP sportswriters as the greatest football player and all around athlete of the past 50 years. Branch Rickey will deliver the main address with Cy Young, Benjamin Fairless, Gov. Lausche, and Rep. Harrison among expected attendees.
Lebanon improves to 11 1 with a 53 41 victory over Centerville as Red Buck scores 24 and Back adds 24 in a mid game surge. Lebanon also won the prelim 44 30 led by Dick Beckett with 13 points.
West Elkton Yellowjackets beat Dixon 57 to 39 in a county league contest. The game featured a slow first period with a 2-1 score, a close half, and a 21-point third, led by Ray Craycraft with 14 points and a scheduled game versus Camden next Wednesday.
Cincinnati Hughes star Robin Freeman averages just over 38 points per game and faces Cincinnati Western Hills sharpshooter Phil Wheeler who averages about 25. Freeman has 499 points in 13 games while Wheeler has 314 in 13 games.
Cloutin' Clarence Henry and Bob Satterfield meet in a nationally televised 10 round heavyweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Henry, 23, from Los Angeles, is a favorite, undefeated in 12 fights, and rated among the top contenders. Telecast begins at 10 p.m. EST.
Theodore Kennell of Winthrop Mass a suspended jockey was released on 5000 bail awaiting trial in superior court on five indictments charging race fixing at Rockingham Park in 1950 He pleaded innocent to the charges and was among jockeys suspended from New England tracks last summer for allegedly taking bribes from gamblers
Jim Konstanty the Phillies relief ace talks of a return to form after a poor 1951 campaign. He describes a planned Florida spring training, lighter workouts, and renewed focus to regain his best pitching. Konstanty plans to arrive early in Clearwater before Feb 21 with an eye on a strong year.
Duquesne coach Dutley Moore says his undefeated team is good with height balance and shooting but lacks bench depth. He notes upcoming tougher tests and expects improvement next season with most players returning. Moore emphasizes speed defense and controlled fast breaks over flashy plays.
Mauri Rose, 46, legendary Indianapolis 500 figure, retires from auto racing after 15 Memorial Day races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He won in 1947 1948 and co won 1941 with Floyd Davis. He cites risk to his two children and will focus on his Lockheed aircraft engineering job in Burbank California.
National League games featured a 97 96 Philadelphia over Boston and 100 72 Indianapolis over New York. Ohio colleges posted varied results including Toledo 68 Kent State 67 and Bowling Green 72 NC State 67. Other listings include Union City and Wake Forest wins.
Ollie Matson of San Francisco was named last season’s most valuable West Coast football player earning the Glenn S. Warner award. The presentation was made in Palo Alto by 80 year old Glenn S. Warner, former Stanford and Carlisle coach.
Stanford end Bill McColl, an All America player, was named the Breitbard Athletic Foundation Star of the Year for 1951 in San Diego. He was chosen over Maureen Connolly, tennis champion, and Kenny Davis, Golden Gloves featherweight champion. McColl formerly starred at a local high school.
Mana ger Leo Durocher of the National League champions the New York Giants will be feted at the Manchester Union Leader charity fund dinner tonight. Also honored are Boston Braves president Lou Perini and Red Sox infielder Johnny Pesky.
Lawrence Tech coach Don Rider led his team from the floor with six seconds left, trailing John Carroll 65 60 after calling the game the worst officiating in 15 years. A minor melee occurred under the Carroll basket as players retreated, and the result was recorded as a nonforfeit loss for Lawrence Tech in their 14th start.
Philadelphia action brings a new NFL franchise to Dallas named the Texans. Giles E. Miller, 31, Texas textile magnate and head of a 16 member syndicate, becomes the league president, the youngest in NFL history.
Cleveland Indians announce outfielder Bob Kennedy and pitcher Dick Rozek have signed for the 1952 season though terms remain undisclosed. The farm club in Indianapolis signed catcher Quincy Troupe, age 29, who previously led the Cleveland Buckeyes to a Negro World Series title and now manages in Caracas. Hal Naragon, a Barberton, Ohio native, serves in the Marines and the team seeks more relief behind the plate.
Franklin Wildcats beat Monroe 47 39 at Wilmington to push stay near .500 and threaten first in Little Six. Jack Hollon led with 20 points for a 205 season total as Franklin won its third straight, closing strong after Wilmington nearly narrowed the gap.
Indianapolis motorists stake $20,000 in incentive awards for the 36th annual five mile race at the Speedway on May 30. Carl H. Wallerich notes the Lap Prize Fund is fully subscribed, rewarding the race leader at $100 per completed lap. Late subscribers will receive first opportunity to participate.
Boston defeats Detroit 3 to 1 as Hershey tops St. Louis 2 to 1 and Cincinnati shuts out Buffalo 4 to 0 in the baseball scoreboard update.
The Trenton Wayne Township basketball clash with Seven Mile has moved from Friday to Saturday due to a missing official. Both teams lead the Butler League, and the Saturday loser faces near elimination from title contention.
The Butler County Basketball Tournament will be held at Wilson Junior High School in Hamilton on February 14 15 16 21 22 23. Ten teams compete with top three advancing to the district tournament in late February. J W Elwell will manage. officials Watson Kruzeski and Elmer Roberts. Draw at Court House 4:00 p m Monday February. Tickets go on sale February 12 at each high school. Athletic Committee members listed.
Clyde Lovellette of Kansas extended his hold on the top average in the NCAA scoring race with 31 points to lift his season mark to 26.9 per game and 376 tallies in 14 games. LSU’s Bobby Pettit dropped to 25.8 after a 19-point night. several players sit just over 24.0. Kentucky leads teams with 83.7 points per game while Oklahoma A&M allows 44.5 per contest.
Two Church League games end 51 50 and 42 41 as Trinity Gym hosts final regular season. United Brethren edge First Baptist 51 50 with late rally. Church of God hold off Bethlehem Lutheran 42 41. Trinity routs St John s 93 35. Calvary Methodist routs Maple Park 81 60. Drawings for double elimination tourney held. pairings to be announced Sunday.
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