Spartans extend winning streak as college football races shift
Michigan State holds an 18 game streak after a 48 6 win over Texas A and M as Notre Dame, Maryland, and Georgia Tech also chase undefeated runs. Wisconsin, Purdue, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas Christian compete for conference crowns with key clashes looming this week across the Big Ten, Pac Coast, and Southwest.
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Middleton’s Joe Joslin Predicts Ohio State Wisconsin Outcome
Middletown standout Bob Rocco Joslin forecast Ohio State would beat Wisconsin after Purdue loss. He sat out against Wisconsin with a torn left leg ligament reappearing from the Purdue game. Eddie Merchant of Miami and Al Sebald of Cornell-Yale featured as Middletonians making early offensive strides.
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Bulldogs
Glenn Ellison
Reds Eye One or Two Key Stars This Offseason
A Reds official says Cincinnati could become a first division club with the addition of one or two key players. The front office is under scrutiny after the World Series, but sourcing top talent remains a challenge for 1950s-era front offices.
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Auto Racing Season Ends With Bang Injuries Hit Three Ohio Tracks
Seven drivers were injured in three West Central Ohio tracks as warmup runs and races ended the season at Dayton, Greenville, and Degraff. Edwin Brendelius, Randy Blake, and Arnold Knepper were among those hospitalized with serious to fair injuries while Ed Benedict won the Dayton feature.
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Ed Benedict
Miamisburg
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Marion
Degraff Speedway
Mary Rutan Hospital
Bellefontaine
Injuries Fatal To Prep Gridder
James Carter an 18 year old Fairland high school halfback died in a Huntington hospital from brain injuries suffered during a Friday night game against East Portsmouth at Chesapeake Ohio. Physicians reported the injury occurred in the third quarter when he tackled an opponent.
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NFL Scores From Week with Cardinals Bears and Others
Associated Press brief lists final scores: Chicago Cardinals 17 over Washington 6, Chicago Bears 38 over Dallas 20, Los Angeles 30 over Green Bay 28, New York 17 over Cleveland 9, Philadelphia 26 over Pittsburgh 21, San Francisco 28 over Detroit 0.
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Hockey Scores Roundup From Midwest to Atlantic
Chicago defeats New York 2 0 Montreal and Boston split results with Detroit 4 1 Toronto 4.
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Redlegs Promote Four Prospects to Cincinnati Roster
Cincinnati Reds announce four internal moves elevating Leon Foulk Ivan Johannes Cliff Ross and Jim Bolger to the parent club. Foulk purchased from Tulsa Texas League Johannes purchased from Burlington Three I League after arm injury Ross a lefty who last pitched for Ogden Pioneer League after service Bolger an outfielder contracted from Buffalo.
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Indians Fire First Base Coach for More Zip
General Manager Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians fired first base coach Jake Flowers to inject more fire into the staff. Flowers was informed before the World Series. the team seeks a more aggressive coaching style. The Indians also bought Ray Narleski, Harry Malmery, and Joe Macko from Indianapolis and sold Quincy Troupe, Bob Kerrigan, and Bud Hutson to the farm club.
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Indianapolis
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Mulloy Wins Pan American Tennis Crown in Mexico City
Third seed Gardnar Mulloy 38, of Miami, wins the Pan American men’s singles title in Mexico City, defeating Arne Larsen 7 9 8 6 7 5 4 6 7 5 after semifinal wins over Palafox Ampon and Seixas. Shirley Fry captures the women’s singles by defeating Thelma Long 6 4 6 4.
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San Francisco
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Mexico
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Philippines
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Shirley Fry
Akron
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Australia
Carter Poised to Reclaim Lightweight Crown in Chicago
In Chicago Carter, the former champion, is favored to regain the lightweight title from Lauro Salas at Chicago Stadium in a CBS telecast. Oddsmakers price him as the favorite for the 15 round bout, a rematch after Salas took the title in Los Angeles last year.
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Football Official Dies After Contest
A 49 year old football umpire collapsed and died of a heart attack shortly after officiating the Syracuse Cornell game in Syracuse New York Raymond E Kennedy of Lawrence Massachusetts suffered the collapse as he walked off the field no other details are provided about his death or immediate medical response.
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NCAA Committees Plan TV Future With Notre Dame Spat
Chicago reports two NCAA committees, the Executive Committee and the Council, meet to shape reports on television policy, post season play, and rule observance. Notre Dame protests a “share the wealth” TV plan. officials discuss possible partial distribution of excess TV receipts.
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Moose) Krause
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Seven Big Ten Teams Eye Rose Bowl Chance
Chicago report notes Ohio State upset Wisconsin 23 14 and Purdue 41 14 over Iowa reshaped Big Ten standings. Illinois and Michigan State Illinois and Minnesota also won to push scope of title race with seven games left for each team in the conference race. John Rocky Ryan led Illinois with three touchdowns in the 48 14 win over Washington, tying Harland Carl of Wisconsin for Big Ten scoring lead at 30 points.
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Marciano's Knockout Punch Proves Durable in Walcott Win
In Philadelphia Rocky Marciano silenced doubts about his power by stopping Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round. Trainer Charlie Goldman calls him a future great champion as Mrs. Marciano affirms he will stay humble despite fame and fortune.
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Joe Walcott
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Blackhawks End Pushovers With Win Over Rangers
The 1952-53 Chicago Blackhawks under Sid Abel defeated the New York Rangers 2-0 to extend a three game winning streak and solidify their first place lead. Detroit and Montreal trail as the Red Wings and Maple Leafs drew 4-4 while the Canadiens tied Ottawa 1-1.
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Kent Reaches Wildwood Fall Handicap Final in Kentucky Special Flight
Bill Kent advanced to the finals with a 2 and 1 victory over S J Hood in the Wildwood Fall Handicap Tournament. He had a semi final by default against Jim Healy and will face Jack Barrett for the title as the Kentucky Special flight remains unfinished. Harlan Romans won the Middletown Flight after Jim Eliopoulos defaulted in the final.
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Middletown
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Mc Grath Wins 100-Mile AAA Stock Car Race at Pomona
Jack Mc Grath of South Pasadena wins the 100 mile AAA stock car race at the Los Angeles County fairgrounds setting a new track record. His Hudson Hornet led from the 22nd lap and finished in 1 hour 59 minutes 59.11 seconds.
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Unbeaten Giants and 49ers Lead NFL Races
The New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers remained un beaten leaders of their divisions with 3-0 records after decisive Sunday wins. Giants beat the Cleveland Browns 17-9, while the 49ers shut out the Detroit Lions 28-0.
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Ohio State Upsets No 1 Wisconsin 23 14 Impactful Win
Ohio State led by Hopalong Cassady rushed for 113 yards and passed for 51 in a 23 14 upset of top ranked Wisconsin. Navy beat William & Mary 14 0 as their goat mascot returned, Army crushed Dartmouth 37 7, and Yale edged Columbia 35 28 with Jerry Jones scoring the late winner.
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Oklahoma Halfback Leads Scoring Across Major Football
New York reports sophomore Buddy Leake of Oklahoma as the leading scorer among major college teams with 46 points in three games. The six foot, 175 pound halfback has five touchdowns and 16 extra points to his name.
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Bude Dy Leake
Oklahoma
Waterfield Sets Liga Career Three-Point Record
In the final minutes Waterfield hit three three pointers, pushing his league career total to 52 and setting a new personal mark. The rally helped his team maintain momentum as the game wound down.
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Buckeye Squads To Duel For League Leaderships
Ohio State hosts Washington State in a marquee Inter sectional clash as top teams duel for state and conference leadership. Ohio U and Kent State meet for Mid American top honors, Wooster and Muskingum eye Ohio Conference, Findlay and Defiance chase Mid Ohio League leadership, while 11 interstate games amplify the Buckeye schedule.
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