Widwest Swami Picks Illini Over Ohio State
AP report by Jerry Liska with previews for week ahead in college football. Illinois favored 21 to 20 over Ohio State while Michigan beats Northwestern 20 to 12 and Penn takes Wisconsin 20 to 18. Minnesota over Purdue 7 to 6 and Michigan State 28 to 7, Indiana 21 to 14, Notre Dame 14 to 7 over Iowa.
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Jay By Day Hamilton No 2 Team No 1 Target For Hopeful Middies
The article highlights Hamilton as the No 2 team focusing on Friday’s matchup with a hopeful Middies squad ranked No 1 in target terms. Key figures and school names anchor the page as outlets set stakes and expectations.
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Middletown-Hamilton clash tops high school grid week
In a city sports page preview, Middletown eyes a pivotal showdown with Hamilton as AP polls place Hamilton high and Middletown far down the ranks. Fans debate who holds the edge while stadium seating and weather affect ticket sales and kickoff plans.
Stray hit ends coach's season at Village High School
In Ravenna Ohio the fighting broke out when a team's captain struck Village High School football coach George Streby, breaking his jaw. The Randolph Board of Education then announced football would be replaced by an extended program of physical education. Tom Hogan was involved in the incident.
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Fights Last Night British Empire Heavyweight Title Fight
London reports Jack Gardner knocked out Bruce Woodcock to win the British Empire heavyweight title. Don Dockell won on a seventh round low blow against Byes Marshall in a separate bout.
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Randolph 180 pound fullback and captain
Ted Williams played 306 straight games without stealing a base across the 1946 and 1947 seasons, marking a notable base running streak in his era.
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Four Tosses Save Carlisle In A 47 46 Win
Carlisle shifts dicey victory over Dixie Greyhounds 47-46 as Gene Fogle sinks two late free throws with 50 seconds left. Fogle scores 23 for Carlisle while Dixie falters after earlier wins over New Vienna and Lewisburg. Carlisle reserves fall 51-11.
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Nebraska Gains To Fourth In Grid Yardage Race
New York AP reports Nebraska, led by Bobby Reynolds, has surged to fourth place in total yardage after three weeks, with 1,668 yards. Arizona State remains No. 1 in total offense at 476.8 yards per game, while Tempe also tops rushing at 357.5 yards per game. Princeton and Ohio State follow in offense and scoring, SMU leads aerial yards with 260.1 per game.
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Akron Boxer Ronnie Delaney Beats Joe Blackwood in Ten Round Decision
Middleweight Ronnie Delaney of Akron was knocked down in the first round by Joe Blackwood of Patterson N J but recovered to win a unanimous decision on last night’s boxing card.
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Ewell Blackwell Shuts Down Opponents This Season
Cincinnati ace Ewell Blackwell allowed only one home run in his last nine starts this year while facing Pittsburgh’s Wally Westlake. The matchup highlighted Blackwell’s dominance and Westlake’s chances at breaking through against Cincinnati.
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Odds favor Buckeyes by six hundred twelve points
Odds makers rate Ohio State as a 614 point favorite to beat Illinois and clinch the Western Conference title. Oklahoma is 20 points better than Missouri, and Army is a 19 point choice to defeat Stanford after a long road trip. The AP top ten also lists California over San Francisco, Texas over Texas Christian, Princeton over Yale, Tennessee over Mississippi, and Michigan State over Pittsburgh.
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Trainers Hope Curcillo Can Play Versus Illinois
Ohio State head coach and trainers express optimism that Tony Curcillo may see action against Illinois in Champaign after successful ankle treatment. Dick Widdoes works at quarterback with Bruney, Doyle, Hlay, and Wagner rotating. Vic Janowicz may return. Gandee is sidelined with a bruised rib, and most injured players are expected to participate.
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Miami Faces Western Reserve in Key Mid-America Clash
Miami University drills pass defense ahead of Saturday game at Cleveland vs Western Reserve as both teams chase the conference lead. Reserve aims to rebound from losses and a recent win, while Miami seeks a sixth straight victory after a 6 of 7 start.
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Miami Freshmen Close Four-Game Schedule At Dayton
Miami University's undefeated freshman team heads to Dayton for a 3 p.m. kickoff against the Dayton freshmen. Sandy Hill and Tom Pagna, key halfbacks, were sidelined last Friday but injury clears up and linemen who missed the prior game return to form.
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Kings Mills Drops 56-32 To Sharonville In Narrow Loss
Kings Mills could not slow Sharonville star Jack Britton who scored 20 as Sharonville led from the start in a 56-32 setback. Kings Mills won the opener 38-17 while Bob McDaniels added 10 for the losers.
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Woodcock Retires After Loss To Jack Gardner in London
Bruce Woodcock, once Britain’s heavyweight champion, announced his retirement after a brutal 11‑round defeat by 24‑year‑old Jack Gardner in London. Woodcock, battered and bleeding, ends a nine year run with 39 pro fights, four losses, and no major international title triumph. Gardner becomes new British ruler of the big men as promoters ponder future bouts.
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Middletown High offers middle cage ducats for season
Basketball fans may still order season tickets through the Middletown High Athletic Office. Reserved seats for 10 home games and the February 16 Hamilton game at Cincinnati Garden cost 11.25 dollars. Include a check or money order and a stamped self addressed envelope. Orders are filled first come, first served per Athletic Director Elmo Lengrel.
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Ohio hunters end armistice as season opens
Ohio’s hunters resume activity on the first day of the season with about 800000 nimrods prepared to hunt in many counties. Prospects are favorable for pheasants and ruffed grouse while rabbits are plentiful in the south, and officials urge courtesy safety and strict adherence to rules.
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Motley Leading Ground Gainer in NFL Race
Marion Motley has moved into the lead for NFL ground gaining honors with 568 yards on 97 carries for the Cleveland Browns. Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Eagles trails by 96 yards, after moving up with injury and sparing duty. Joe Geri holds second at 501 yards, Zollie Toth 493, and John Strzykalski 490 for the 49ers.
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Idle Question Marks Tied For Gals' Loop Lead
In the Women's Recreation League at Broad St Bowl Mor last night, idle Question Marks and Red Top remained contending after a single-match swing with McFadden Electric tying Red Top for second. Individual high scores included Pat Watts 555 for Burnett's and Mary Lou Leak 523 for the Mary Lou Leak-led squad. Norma Imhoff added 508 for Burnett's.
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Moose Men's League Results Show Varied Wins
Joe Thoelking starred with a 606 as No. 8 beat No. 4 twice in the Moose Men's League while Charlie Root’s 603 helped No. 5 gain a single win over No. 1. C Campbell led No. 1 with 194 200 175 569 and Johnny Boehm rolled 156 226 181 563 for No. 4. H Hueshue added 214 158 216 588 guiding No. 2 to two victories over No. 6.
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Ring Stylers Clinch Third Victory in Gardner League
The Ring Stylers became the league’s only three time winners, defeating the Four KBs as Vi Sanderson posted a 423 for Glue Pots while Ruth Rau contributed a 442 contested by Four Skids, yielding two wins.
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Snowden Leads Maintenance To Two Wins In League Play
Ted Snowden posted 164 211 194 569 for Maintenance as they defeated Morgan twice in the East Side Processing League. Kenny Hall led the losers with 542. Haskins fell twice before Barr and Frye’s team beat Pinheads in the opening games.
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Maintenance Shops League standings and key results
Mel Steele led scoring with 180 183 201 564 for Carpenters in a Maintenance Shops League event. J Presta posted 518 to pace the Riggers past Weld Shop twice. Electric Shop defeated Masonry twice and Pipe Shop won the odd games from Electric Construction.
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Boudreau Offered 1951 Deal By White Sox
Chicago is reportedly ready to hire Lou Boudreau as reserve outfielder or pinch hitter for 1951 with a 45000 annual salary. Frank Lane says a waiver path exists with possible release if he declines, while Boudreau also considers Illinois athletic staff offers and waiver rules limit salary cuts.
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Barons Regain Hockey Lead
The Cleveland Barons retook first in the Western Division by beating Springfield 6-2, reducing the Mohawks’ edge to one point as Cincinnati faced Buffalo tonight. Murdo Mackay netted two goals before 5,117 fans in a single game.
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Rickey's Verdict on Meyer Awaited
Pittsburgh AP report says Branch Rickey, new executive VP of the Pirates, will decide whether Billy Meyer remains manager. A Rickey aide indicates Rickey may announce Meyer’s replacement before departing for Cincinnati for the minor league draft meeting. Meyer’s three year 40 000 a year contract still has one year left.
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High School Basketball and Football Scores Snapshot
Ohio high school basketball results include Sharonville 7 over Kings Mills 56, Carlisle 47 over Dixie Spring Valley 68, Enon 64 over Shawnee 50, Glenford 48 in overtime. Football note shows Eaton 12, Brookville 0.
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Pro Basketball NBA Scores and NL Results
Philadelphia defeated Baltimore 84 to 72 while New York beat Washington 92 to 87. Indianapolis routed Syracuse 108 to 78 in a pro basketball card. In the National League, St Paul topped Waterloo 89 to 72 and Denver defeated Grand Rapids 73 to 72.
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Clevelander Jackie Keough Wins Middleweight Bout
Jackie Keough aged 156 from Cleveland defeated Jimmy Sherrer aged 154 from Milwaukee by an eight round decision at Central Armory in Cleveland last night.
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Baseball Men In Cincinnati For Meetings
In Cincinnati, baseball officials arrive for two days of meetings covering the major leagues and the American Association. The day includes the annual major league draft of minor league players and joint talks on World Series rights revenue. Pacific Coast League exemptions and potential AAAA reclassification are discussed, with attention to roster stability during wartime leave.
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Chief Bender Named Aide To Jimmy Dykes
Philadelphia AP General Manager Arthur Ehlers said Albert Chief Bender, former major league pitcher, joins the Philadelphia Athletics coaching staff for 1951. Manager Jimmy Dykes assigns Bender to run the A’s pitching staff in the bullpen.
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