Middletown Middies face ticket lag despite strong interest
Local basketball season tickets trail last year as prices drop and crowds at rival venues like Barnitz Stadium and Lincoln Field falter. Middletown coach Paul Walker unveils a new one-and-one foul strategy to gain an edge while fans debate parking and value.
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Rules changes seek to rebalance fouling penalties in basketball
The basketball rules committee adopts changes to ensure fouled players receive fair rewards. Fouls during attempts carry standard penalties, while non shooting fouls in most of the game switch to 1 and 1, and late game fouls grant two free throws. Intentional fouls award two free throws.
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Hayes Uses Lincoln Tale To Rally Buckeyes Vs Illini
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes cited Abraham Lincoln to fire the Buckeyes for a 27-7 comeback win at Illinois after a defeat to Pittsburgh. The team, quartered at the Lincoln Hotel in Urbana, embraced Lincoln’s perseverance and then beat Michigan 27-7 the following weekend.
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Jackets Tighten First Place Grip In Preble County
West Elkton High clinches top spot in Preble County Basket Ball League with a 61 to 56 win over College Corner. It marks West Elkton’s fourth straight league victory and sixth overall this season as College Corner slips from the undefeated ranks. In the preseason, College Corner reserves edged West Elkton’s junior team 49 to 48.
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Vessels Wins Heisman Trophy for Oklahoma Sooners
Billy Vessels senior halfback of Oklahoma Sooners becomes the first Big Seven player to win the Heisman Memorial Trophy awarded by the Downtown Athletic Club in New York. He earns 525 points from 1222 electors, with Maryland’s Jack Scarbath second and Minnesota’s Pau Giel third.
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Hunter Fined Eight Fifteen for Killing Swan
Robert Gruber Jr of Marion Ohio was fined 15 by Mayor Pinney after game protectors ruled the bird he shot at the Delaware Game Reservation was a swan rather than a goose. Gruber said he mistook the bird for a goose.
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Frontier Alleys To Stay Open Thursday
The Frontier Bowling Lanes will remain open on Thanksgiving Day until 6 p.m. for holiday bowlers. The Broad St. Bowl-Mor will be closed for the day.
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Triangles Postpone Practice To Friday At Maple Park
The Armco Triangles pause tonight's drill and reset to Friday night at Maple Park School as they prepare for this season's Industrial Basketball League race.
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Trojans May Need Full Bag Of Tricks To Handle Notre Dame
Southern California faces Notre Dame in a sellout Saturday game as it eyes an unbeaten record and a January Rose Bowl. Ralph Guglielmi leads a potent Irish attack aided by Johnny Lattner and Neil Worden, while USC’s defense has yielded 141 points this season. Coach Leahy, ill, was to return to coaching today after scouting via TV.
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Penn and Notre Dame Join Voices Against NCAA TV Edict
New York reports Penn and Notre Dame oppose the NCAA controlled television plan. Notre Dame official Rev Giancet Joyce says the school is against the program and refuses to televise the Notre Dame vs Southern California game after the Army Navy match, due to sellouts and network decisions.
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Thursday Football and Boxing TV Schedule
Detroit vs Green Bay at noon on WHIO and WCPO telecasts. Bears meet Cowboys later in Chicago. Boxing at 10 p m features Charies against Bivins on WHIO and WKRC.
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Cesar Brion Stops Big Boy Wilson On Points In Tampa
Cesar Brion, an Argentine lightweight, defeated Big Boy Wilson by decision in Tampa. Brion, 202 pounds, outpointed Wilson, 215 pounds, in a Tuesday night boxing bout reported by the Associated Press.
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Charles to Seek Knockout in Chicago Stadium Bout
Ezzard Charles vows to end Jimmy Bivins career tonight in a 10 round televised fight at Chicago Stadium with about 4000 ringside fans. The ex heavyweight champion, known for KO power, plans to slug it out and aim for a knockout, while Bivins promises to prove his punch can stop Charles.
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High school boys basketball results across Ohio counties
Farmersville beat Dayton Shawen Acres 60 to 36 while Versailles defeated Ansonia 44 to 41. Fairborn prevailed 58 51 over Wayne. Dayton Northridge 58 over Lanier 43. Trotwood 43, Germantown 42. West Milton 50 over Piqua 41. Randolph 59 over Faton 42. Centerville 57 over Spring Valley 40. Xenia Central 71 over Beavercreek 65. Lewisburg 57 over Verona 56. Dayton Oakwood 63 over West Carrollton. New Paris 62 over Gratis 51. Franklin 58 over Springboro 44. Bellefontaine 70 over Xenia Woodrow Wilson 60. Camden 56 over Monroe 33 in overtime. Oxford McGuffy 17 over Brownsville Indiana 49. Colerain 38 over Mt. Healthy 33. Greenfield McLain 65 over Fairfield Two 28. Washington Court House 58 over New Holland 57. Ohio colleges Rio Grande 92 over Bluefield West Virginia 63. Lockbourne AFB 65 over Wright Patterson AFB 64. DePauw 81 over Franklin 60. Valparaiso 104 over Hope Phillips Otters 66 over Oklo City 63. Morehead Kentucky 92 over Union Kentucky 83. Pro basketball Rochester 106 over Baltimore 89. Milwaukee 78 over Indianapolis 66.
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Alabama's Hobson Named AP Back Of Week
Clell Hobson, quarterback for Alabama's Orange Bowl bound Crimson Tide, was selected as Associated Press back of the week. Hobson helped lead a 27-7 upset of Maryland, switching from left half to signal man late in 1950 and showcasing a strong running game alongside his passing ability. The Tuscaloosa native is also a pro baseball prospect.
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Seven Mile Panthers Meet Trenton Tonight in Butler County
Seven basketball games unfold tonight in Middle town area as Thanksgiving break closes schools. Trenton hosts veteran Seven Mile Panthers in a non-league clash while Wayne visits Ross and Oxford Stewart goes to Reilly. Union aims to snap two losses with a road trip to Mason Comets as Carlisle visits Waynesville and Kings Mills plays Morrow in Warren County. Morrow and Mason remain undefeated in Class B standings.
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Widow Laura Pechiney of Reds Pitching Era Dies in Cincinnati
Mrs Laura Br Pechiney 63 widow of former Cincinnati Reds pitcher George A Pechiney died at her daughter’s home in Cincinnati on Tuesday. She helped raise awareness of the early baseball era and her late husband pitched during 1883 to 1885. The death was announced by relatives in the city.
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George A. Pechiney
Cincinnati Reds
Rival Coaches Cry Over Thanksgiving Day Tilt
Cincinnati hosts Miami at Nipper Stadium on Thanksgiving Day as the unbeaten Hurricanes face the Bearcats. Ara Parseghian says talk of Miami as favorite is misleading and cites Miami and UC records versus Dayton and Ohio University. Sid Gilman praises Miami while noting UC injuries have hampered his own squad.
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Traditional Thanksgiving gridiron slate features Penn Cornell clash
Colleges on Thanksgiving day schedule traditional games with Penn facing Cornell at Franklin Field in a bid for Ivy title and over .500 finish. Texas A and M meets Texas in Austin as Texas aims for a 7-2 season and 5-0 conference record. Utah vs Utah State in Salt Lake City may decide Skyline. New Mexico visits Wichita State. others include Miami Ohio at Cincinnati and Colgate at Brown.
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Battle for Pro League passing honors tight in NFL race
Philadelphia readers learn the 1952 NFL race for passing honors features Tobin Rote of the Packers leading Van Brocklin of the Rams by 8.54 to 8.23 yards per pass with three quarters played. Rote has 59 completions for 956 yards and nine touchdowns. Van Brocklin 75 for 1,210 yards and 10 touchdowns. Price leads ground gains for the Giants with 735 yards on 169 carries, Towler of the Rams at 660 yards on 111 carries. Cleveland’s Mac Speedie tops in receptions with 53 for 816 yards. Broza and Soltau tie for 72 points. Horace Gillom paces punting at 46.8.
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Tribe Boss Sees No Big Trades at Winter Meetings
Tampa Florida report cites Manager Al Lopez and General Manager Hank Greenberg saying the Cleveland Indians do not expect major trades at the winter meetings in Phoenix Arizona. Lopez notes a shortage of talent and the club unlikely to part with established stars while seeking infield help and relief pitching.
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Grand Rapids Tops Toledo 7-4 in Hockey
International hockey action saw Grand Rapids defeat Toledo 7 to 4 while Cincinnati routed Milwaukee 11 to 3.
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Hand Casting Tightens Timing For Fly Casting Enthusiasts
Fishing editor AL McCLANE reports on hand casting using only a line and bare hands. Ellis Newman of Turnwood NY set a 96 foot measured cast and demonstrates multi hand switches, proving rodless casting sharpens timing and builds muscle, with practical tips from his demonstrations.
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Franklin Wildcats Open With 58 44 Win Over Springboro
Franklin High debuted its new $150000 gym with glass backboards as guard John Powell scored 23 points to lead a 58 44 victory over Springboro. Powell scored 12 in the first six minutes and 11 of 21 in the third period to widen the lead to 46 26. Springboro, held to 13 free throws before a field goal, saw Bill Hart drive for a late first half layup.
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Ralph Baker Scores 280 High In Moose Loop Showdown
Ralph Baker rolled a 280 in the Moose League top game and a 642 series at Broad St. Bowl to lead No. 7 past No. 6 as John Boehm added 631 in No. 4's loss. Bonnie Barach led the Women’s Recreation League with 523 for Mayer's Meats in a 3‑game victory over Duff's Cafe.
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Rose Bowl picked by Illinois and Stanford
Sports Mirror reflects on a Rose Bowl selection era with Illinois and Stanford named to compete. The item recalls historical context and the cadence of college football selections across different years.
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