Middie Fans Wait For Daylight Ticketing At Dayton Coliseum
Local fans recall the old fair grounds as advance ticket sales for Friday night’s Dayton University Coliseum game are blocked by tournament rules. Bill Marquardt says gate access will be ample with staffed ticket sellers and first come, first served policy. He notes advance sales would only occur if teams are far apart, which would split tickets among four schools.
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Crown Chase Tied as Playoff Spot Goes Down to Final
In the Industrial League second round Aeronca and Sorg share first with 61 records after Sorg edged Miami 75 72 in OT and Armco beat Aeronca 51 48. Aeronca ends a 14 game streak with loss. Sorg and Aeronca meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the YMCA to decide the circuit's second round title. Armco clinches third with 5 2, Gardner ties Miami for fifth. Inland tops Crystal 66 46 for fourth.
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Xavier Coach Ed Kluska Wins Gipp Trophy
Ed Kluska, who led Xavier to an undefeated season last year, is named Little All-America Coach of the Year. He received the George Gipp trophy Tuesday night at the Knute Rockne civic testimonial banquet in Kansas City.
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Tuesday Night Fights Hit By KO and Points Decisions
In White Plains Bill Bossio from Pittsburgh knocked out Sonny Boshop of Trenton in three rounds. In Los Angeles Art Aragon defeated Leete Sols from Monterrey on points. In San Jose Eddie Chavez from San Jose outpointed Glen Hendershot from New York.
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Frick denies new police system to watch players
Baseball commissioner Ford Frick rejected reports of a new enforced “police” system to guard players from gamblers. He said protections are already in place, urging caution to prevent players from talking to strangers while noting no tampering has been found.
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LaMotta Faces Hairston in Detroit Bout with Retirement Threat
Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta warns he will retire if defeated soundly by Eugene Hairston in Detroit tonight. Hairston, confident in his chance, aims to topple LaMotta who has moved up to light heavyweight and seeks a path to Maxim.
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Silent) Hairston
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Illini clinch Big Ten title with MSU win
The sports mirror recalls past title moments noting Illinois defeating Michigan State 49 to 43 to seal the Big Ten championship. It also mentions historical coaching moves and notable bouts from earlier eras, including Army and Tennessee coaching ties and a New York boxing match.
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Timken Grid Coach Disappointed Quits
Canton Ohio coach Russell Jones resigns after seasons of disappointment with the Timken High football team. He will stay on the teaching staff. His 1949 squad went seven wins and two losses.
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Saddler Is "Lucky" After Montreal Disqualification
World featherweight champ Sandy Saddler left Montreal minus 500 dollars in his purse after a Monday night bout against Armand Savoie. He was disqualified by the referee for rough actions including hitting on breaks and using the gaves laces, with Emile Gauthier noting Saddler was lucky not to be suspended.
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Redskins Win First Pennant in 1917 Echoes of Miami Triumph
Miami University clinched a share of the Mid-American Conference with an 82 to 79 victory over Cincinnati in Oxford. Dick Walls scored 38, hitting 18 of 23 free throws, while Bob Brown’s 39 points remains the school record. Jim Holstein closed his UC career with 1146 points across three seasons as Rohr ends his first year with a 19–6 mark.
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Venice Team Reaches Finals Recalled From Past
The Venice Gondolier corrects a prior sports story saying the hometown team reached the Punta Gorda tournament finals three years ago. The error stemmed from the coach leaving the wrong scorebook at the newspaper office.
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Meeting Set Tonight For Middletown Boosters Club
Middletown High School Boosters Club directors will meet at the Civic Association at 7 30 this evening. President Bill Long announced committees will be chosen to carry on the club's program for this year and next.
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Tribe to Televising Cleveland Games on WXEL Channel 9
The Cleveland Indians will have their home games telecast from Municipal Stadium again this season and next on WXEL Channel 9, bringing station coverage to local fans.
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Dodgers Trim Four From Spring Training Roster
In Vero Beach four players Phil Haugstad Jack Banta Dick Teed and veteran outfielder Jim Russell were cut from the Dodgers squad and will stay behind while a 40 man group departs for Miami to start exhibition games Haugstad remains to work through arm stiffness and practice switch hitting Russell and Banta appear bound for the minors.
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Class A field down to 62 as 71 remain in B
Ohio high school basketball sees Dover and Windham ousted in Class A and B respectively. Steubenville and Deshler extend win streaks while Delphos St. John and Bremen also advance. Final AP poll leaders Miller City and Hamilton, with regional play looming after Tuesday results.
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Bethany and West Liberty Clash Sparks Tear Gas Riot
Bethany College and West Liberty State met for the first time since 1910. After West Liberty students won 66-62, about 80 students rallied on Bethany's campus and clashed with 200 Bethany fans. County officers state troopers and Follansbee police used tear gas to disperse the melee. One West Liberty student suffered facial cuts. no arrests were reported.
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National League Boston Fourth Avenue Baseball Result
Boston defeats New York 4 to 3 in a National League game while Pittsburgh edges Cleveland 3 2 in American League action.
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UK Shakes Off Star's Clamor To Be Heard
Lexington Kentucky Big Bill Spivey, star center of Kentucky's 1951 NCAA basketball championship team, says he was denied a hearing as he faces permanent loss of athletic eligibility. The University of Kentucky Athletic Board stands by its decision despite his claims of undisclosed accusations. Spivey’s attorney called for disclosure of the charges and an opportunity to respond.
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Big Ten Swimming Meet Promises Record Field
East Lansing Michigan coach Charles McCaffree Jr calls the Western Conference meet the greatest field for any meet with Olympic heft. Ohio State favored to repeat as Big Ten champ, while Michigan and Michigan State vie for runner up as the 1500 meter race opens the program. The sprint lineup features Dick Cleveland of Ohio State Don Hill of Michigan and Clarke Scholes of Michigan State as top contenders.
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Syracuse Football Schedule Adds Three New Opponents for 1952
Syracuse University announces 1952 football opponents Saint Bonaventure Michigan State and Holy Cross replacing Lafayette Dartmouth and Illinois. The Orange previously met Holy Cross in 1950 Michigan State in 1939 and Saint Bonaventure in 1910.
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Al Lopez Sees Improved Fielding Lift Tribe in Pennant Chase
TUCSON manager Al Lopez lauds Cleveland Indians improved defense and potential hitting as key to winning the American League race. He cites middle-infield pair Ray Boone and Bobby Avila, gains from Luke Easter and Larry Doby, and pitching readiness from Lou Brissie and Sam Jones as foundations for a stronger season start.
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