Woody Hayes Faces Credit Split After Buckeye Win
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes draws praise for a victory amid claims an assistant earned the win. The piece notes fans and papers credit misalignment, with Hayes carried into the dressing room but an aide praised for the win. Also previews Hamilton versus Springfield Public in a crucial Friday matchup with 4,000 tickets requested.
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Bevo Francis Chooses Rio Grande After 63 Offers
Clarence Bevo Francis 6 9 Wellsville High star with 776 points last season turns down 63 college offers to stay with mentor Newt Oliver at Rio Grande College. Oliver led the nation with 725 points in 1948. Middleton preview notes Jack Hart takes over Middies basketball duties replacing Luther White. Gene Smittie Smith now with Camp Breckenridge meets pros. exhibition vs Fort Wayne Zollners last week uncertain.
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Luther White
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Gene “Middie” Smith
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Fort Wayne Zollners
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Monk Meineke
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Hatton to Giants in Reds winter trade talk
Rumors suggest Grady Hatton could be moved from Cincinnati to the New York Giants as part of a broader winter shakeup. The Reds seek a strong second baseman while the Giants might ship Bobby Hofman as part of the same round of moves. The Hot Stove season heats up.
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Tatum Sets Focus On Maryland Offensive Line After Navy Test
Maryland coach Jim Tatum says the Navy game will reveal how good his line is as the Terrapins prepare for Georgia. He notes replacements for departed stars and praises Tom Breunich's blocking while comparing Navy's defense to this year’s challengers.
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Blackhawks Tie Red Wings To Stay Clear In NHL Standings
Chicago's Blackhawks rallied to a 1-1 tie with Detroit Red Wings in a key league game. The draw preserved the Hawks three point lead atop the NHL standings and kept their unbeaten streak intact as they moved closer to the leaders.
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96-Year-Old Hocking Talks Out Of 20 Mile Birthday Walk
Teaneck New Jersey James H Hocking the 96 year old former national walking champion planned a 20 mile birthday trek through Palisades Interstate Park but his son and family physician persuaded him not to. He notes he walked 2854 miles in his 95th year and over 250000 miles in his life.
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Veteran AP writer honored by newsmen at memorial dinner
In Chicago at the Sherman Hotel a testimonial dinner honored Charley Dunkley retiring after 41 years as Midwest sports editor for The Associated Press. About 350 attendees from distant points presented a purse over $2,500 and various personal gifts.
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Sanderson Is Champion In Wildwood Play
The Wildwood Women's Golf Club Fall Handicap Tournament completed with champions in three divisions. Mrs. M. B. Sanderson won the Championship Flight at 89, ahead of runner up Mrs. C. L. Mers at 106. Al Leak Jr led the Wildwood Flight with 90, James Abbott won the ion Flight, George Ritter had nine hole low gross at 49, and Mrs. Gordon Nein took low net with 39 after 13 strokes off 52. Joe Fallanca and Mel vin Kelso tied for most putts at 21.
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Michigan State Leads Nation in Total Offense and Yardage Gained
The National Collegiate Athletic Bureau reports Michigan State, top in The Associated Press poll, leading major colleges in advancing the ball with 1,396 total yards over three games. Most yards come via the air, while California heads the ground game with 361.3 yards per game through four wins. California ranks second in total offense at 459 yards per game. San Jose State and Arizona follow. Wisconsin sits fifth with 415 yards per game.
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Middie Jayvee Faces Baby Blue Here Thursday
Middietown High Jayvees open a two game home stand meeting Hamilton's Baby Blue at Barnitz Stadium at 4 p.m. The Jayvees seek to extend their two game football winning streak and start a two game series in a 3-1 season.
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Indians Buy Pair From Reading Club
Cleveland purchases outfielder Mike Lutz age 25 from Leavittsburg Ohio and second baseman Stan Pawlowski age 21 from Reading farm club in Reading Pennsylvania. Lutz hit .321 with 23 homers in Class A Eastern League while Pawlowski batted .272.
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Good Time Listed As $160000 Winner in Harness Racing
The United States Trotting Association named Good Time, a pacer owned by Blanc of Yonkers New York, as the second $100000 winner. In 1952 there had been no $100000 winners in harness racing history. The other hundred grand winner this year is Sharp Note owner C W Clark of Dearborn Michigan.
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One Man Team The Xavier Musketeer Judd Stars
Xavier junior Bob Judd is the Musketeers standout in a season hampered by inexperience. The Peoria Ill. native contributes as rusher, passer, receiver, kicker, returner, and stopper, scoring half of Xavier's 48 points in four games while handling safety on defense.
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Joe Degaro
Redskins Focus On Passing For Wichita Tilt
Miami coach Ara Parseghian plans a heavy pass attack as the Redskins prep to face Wichita. The Miami defense challenges include two offensive units versus varsity and non varsity defenses to test timing, protection, and receivers. Miami leads the MAC with 395 passing yards and 6 aerial TDs through three wins led by QB Jim Root and backup Denny Studrawa.
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Hayes Warns OSU Of Over Optimism Against Cougars
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes cautions against overconfidence ahead of the game with Washington State. He notes mixed motivation after a lackluster Tuesday session and cites recent momentum from a 23 14 win over Wisconsin. Bob Watkins shows progress as Hopalong Cassady reclaims starting role.
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Hockey Scores Tie as Chicago and Detroit Draw
Chicago and Detroit finish 1 to 1 in a snowy clash. Tulane quarterback W. C. McElhannon set school records last season with 33 receptions for 484 yards but failed to reach the end zone.
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Two Clubs Yet To Sign Their 1953 Managers
Washington Senators sign Bucky Harris to a two year deal while Casey Stengel inks a two year pact with the New York Yankees. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh still unsigned for 1953 with Chuck Dressen likely to return to the Dodgers. Bill Meyer seeks a replacement for the Pirates after his departure. Harris prior contract details include a raise to about 35000 yearly with potential bonuses.
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Defending Cham Nabs Lead As Top Pro Grid Carrier
Philadelphia Eddlie Price of the New York Giants leads the NFL ground gainers for three games with 316 yards on 54 carries at 5.9 yards. Tobin Rote of Green Bay tops passers with 13 completions in 28 attempts for 311 yards and three TDs. Gene Schroeder of the Chicago Bears leads receivers with 18 catches for 254 yards and three TDs. Lou Groza of Cleveland is the top point scorer with 25 points from seven extra points and six field goals. Horace Gillom of Cleveland paces punters at 48.2 yards. Woodley Lewis of the Rams tops punt returns at 23.3 yards. Ed Bawel and Ed Kissell share interceptions with four each.
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Gene Schroeder
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Lou Groza
Cleveland
Horace Gillom
Woodley Lewis
Los Angeles Rams
Ed Bawel
Philadelphia Eagles
Ed Kissell
Pittsburgh
County Baseball Race All Tied Up
The Butler County High School basebal league sits in a three way deadlock with Trenton Hanover and Wayne at the top. Wayne beat Morgan 4 2 as Troy Harrison pitched a three hitter and drove in two with a double and a single. Harrison earned his third win in four starts.
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Sports Mirror: A look back at past AP rankings and sports events
The column compiles past AP poll notes and notable sports moments: California topped the poll a year ago, Jamaica Race Track faced a strike with racing continuing amid withdrawals five years ago, the NA BA froze titles held by servicemen ten years ago, and Pittsburgh beat Army 18-13 twenty years ago on a Warren Heller 54-yard run.
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Carter Poised To Regain Lightweight Crown In Chicago Show
Jimmy Carter, 28, meets Laura Salas in a 15 round lightweight title bout at Chicago Stadium televised nationally. Carter seeks the crown a dozen years after Lou Ambers, with Salas aiming to defend or shake up the division in a bout expected to draw around 25 000 at the gate and about 10 000 for each fighter.
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Redlegs Trade Bell and Browns Acquire Hunter in Major Deals
The Pirates trade Gus Bell to the Reds for three players, while Bill Hunter, a top prospect, moves from Brooklyn to St. Louis in a $150,000 Browns deal. The Cardinals, Red Sox and Indians engage in minor league moves as Pittsburgh and St. Louis overhaul rosters.
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Diddle Suffers Second Heart Attack at Western Kentucky
Bowling Green Kentucky October 14 1957 Western Kentucky State College basketball coach Adolph Rupp? No Diddle suffered his second heart attack in 11 hours and was hospitalized. Physicians termed his condition satisfactory and he was placed in an Oxygen tent. Diddle, 57, had led Western’s Hilltoppers for 31 years.
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Vandy To Work For Reds Foiles Sold To Syracuse
Cincinnati Reds announce catcher Hank Foiles sold to Syracuse of the International League with right of re-purchase. Foiles, 23, was Reds second draft pick in 1951 after coming from Kansas City. He played for Ottawa IL in 1951 before a knee injury ended his season. Vander Meer obtained release from Tulsa to join the organization.
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Reds
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Vander Meer
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Preble Officials Group To Meet
Preble County Coaches and Officials Association holds its first yearly meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the courthouse auditorium Paul Summers secretary says the session will cover 1953 rule changes and include a viewing of Basketball 1953 All county coaches officials and interested parties are invited
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Fights Tuesday Night London and Boston bouts recap
Don Cocker of Great Britain stops Parftly Slavin in London. Tommy Collins defeats Ronnie Clayton by knockout in Boston. Both cards feature listed weights and venues for the boxing night.
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Four Winters Later Casey Stengel Remains Yankee Icon
Four winters after a notorious press conference at the Yankees 29th floor offices Casey Stengel is viewed by many as the smartest manager in baseball history. The piece recalls the uneasy reception of Stengel following Red Strader era and Bucky Harris controversy.
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