Browns and Lions Clash Marks in NFL Weekend Action
Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 17 6 as Bobby Layne connected twice with Leon Hart. Chicago Bears topple the San Francisco 49ers 20 17 with George Blonda 48 yard field goal. Giants forge American Conference tie after routing the Cardinals 28 6. Rams trounce the Texans 42 20. Eagles rally past Washington 24 23. Packers edge Philadelphia 12 10. Groza boots two field goals for Cleveland with 12 41 season total near record pace.
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Mohawks dominate early in 1952-53 hockey season
Cincinnati Mohawks surged to the top of the International League after six games in two days, suffering only one loss. They led Toledo by four points after sweeping Grand Rapids 11-1 and 9-1 and gained on Milwaukee and Fort Wayne as new rivals entered the standings.
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Black Hawks Maintain Fast Start In Hockey League
The Chicago Black Hawks, built mainly from former Detroit and Toronto players, lead the NHL by two points with an early unbeaten streak. They defeated the Boston Bruins 4 1 before 13 422 fans, widening their lead over Montreal to two points as Montreal tied New York 2 2 and Toronto beat Detroit 4 2.
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Banner Year for Zeiko Toppazzini with Reds
Zeiko Toppazzini, 22, starred in his first season with the Providence Reds scoring 51 points. He contributed a hat trick and two assists as the Reds defeated the St. Louis Flyers 8-5, reclaiming first place by one point in the American Hockey League standings.
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WVU pitchers move to minor leagues after strong spring
Morgantown report says two WVU star pitchers led the Mountaineers to spring wins and now play in Class B organized ball. Dick Morgan joined Roanoke in the Piedmont League and Stan Sahurski joined Harrisburg in the Interstate League. both won their opening games for their new clubs.
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Ground-to-Plane Code Symbols for Air Rescue Use
A historical chart outlines ground-to-plane symbols for air rescue ops. It lists conditions such as need for doctor and medical supplies, ability to proceed, map and compass, firearms and ammunition, and essential food and water. It also suggests materials like cloth strips, wood, stones, or trench marks to signal in snow or rugged terrain.
Dayton Falls to Xavier 14-13 in Rough Contested Classic
Dayton Flyers led 14-13 at halftime but Xavier University rallied to win. Key moments included Xavier’s two third quarter scores aided by a 38 yard pass from Joe Degaro and place kicking by Jim Poynter to seal the victory before about 9,500 fans.
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Mengert Wins Mexican Amateur Golf Title in 36-Hole Final
Mengert, 23, from Spokane Washington, defeated Count Henri Lamaze of France 1 up to win the 27th Mexican Amateur Championship in Mexico City. The final was played over 36 holes with Mengert emerging as champion.
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Miami Eleven Captures First Hi-Y Football Title
Miami defeats Triangle 8 to 0 to finish the Hi-Y Football League season unbeaten. Don Schneider catches a fourth quarter TD pass for the winning points as Miami tops the standings with strong offense and defense, Triangle finishing second.
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100 Mile AAA Run: Hall Wins National Championship
San Jose California Sunday saw Bob Hall of Phoenix win the 100 mile AAA national championship auto race in a 26 car Indianapolis field. Joe James of Van Nuys suffered a possible skull fracture after his racer flipped four times as it slid into the sun on the 47th lap. Mike Nazaruk of East Meadow and Paul Russo of Cleveland finished second and third respectively.
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Leading Harness Driver Injured at Batavia Downs Night
Levi Harner, 43, the country’s leading harness race driver, suffered a broken leg after being thrown from his horse during Batavia Downs final night. Harner, from Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, had 106 victories this year and was reported in good condition at Rochester General Hospital. Five horses were involved. no other injuries to drivers or horses were noted.
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Veteran Cyclist 4 Dies Hill Wins California Motorsports
Bobby Hill of Columbus Ohio won the 14 mile top event at the California motorcycle championships in San Mateo as Ralph Moores 33 from Bend Oregon died after his handlebars came loose at 90 mph during a time trial at Bay Meadows dirt track. Moores wife and four children witnessed the crash.
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RAF to Get Sabre Jets in Bid for Modern Air Power
The Air Ministry announced that the Royal Air Force will receive 300 to 400 American F86 Sabre jets, with deliveries starting next month. The move marks a major upgrade in RAF capabilities.
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