Middletown Alumni Shine In College Gridiron Action
Bobby Grimes caught four touchdown passes for Ohio State in a win over Washington Cougars in Columbus. Frank Siggins of University of Dayton set a single season passing record with 17 completions and career TD throws reaching 25, surpassing Joe Zaleski’s marks. Fenwick High coach Barney Otten watched as guests of the Flyers.
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Massillon Chaminade Rivalry Boosts AP Poll Hopes
Massillon and Chaminade vie for No 1 in the Associated Press rankings after Springfield and Hamilton battles. Massillon thrashed Mansfield 40 0, while Hamilton’s big plays and a standout lineup fuel talk of next season’s top spot.
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Lowell Storm
Wildcats
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Mantle Deferment Hopes Face Final Draft Review
New York columnist urges a clear U S decision on Mickey Mantle after a fourth medical exam for osteomyelitis. The 20 year old Yankee star endures letters and uncertainty while his draft status hangs on whether the disease is curable or dormant and whether he can serve.
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New York
Mickey Mantle
Oklahoma
Mantle
Mickey
Yankee
Ohio grid results show mixed college and high school scores
Xavier freshmen 21 and Dayton freshmen 21 share the grid. Cincinnati Elder 18 loses to Roger Bacon 7 while Toledo Central Catholic 44 defeats Springfield Catholic 13. Pro games list Washington 28 over Pittsburgh 24 and Chicago 24 vs New York 23, Detroit 24 over Los Angeles 16, Cleveland 49 over Philadelphia 7, San Francisco 40 over Chicago 16.
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Cooked Bird Meat With Vegetables And Gravy
Prepare skin and bone in medium pieces and soak overnight in weak vinegar. Dry, chill, then brown in fat. Roll in flour, add water, onions, parsley, cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, more water, flour to thicken, Worcestershire, and cook one more hour.
Tight Finish Seen In Pro Loop Browns Tied For Top
In the NFL race the American Conference leads are shared by the Browns Cardinals and Giants at 3-1 with Eagles and Redskins at 2-2. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 49-7 as Otto Graham threw four TD passes and Lou Groza set consecutive conversions mark.
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Wilwyn Wins Washington International in Record Time
English colt Wilwyn captured the $50,000 Washington International at Laurel Park setting a new 1 1/2 mile course record 2 30 4 5. The international field included seven horses from England Germany Canada and the United States with Wilwyn finishing one and three quarter lengths ahead of Ruhe.
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Ohio Golf Association Sets Dates for Amateur Tourney
The Ohio Golf Association announced the 1953 state amateur championship will be July 6 to 12 at Pine Ridge Course Wickliffe near Cleveland. Seniors event June 18 and 19 at Scioto Country Club Columbus. junior June 8 and 9 at Slyvania Country Club. Scholarship of 325 dollars awarded to senior winner. Tom Whiteway elected president succeeding Al Platt. Ed Preisler named vice president. Bill Margraf re elected secretary treasurer.
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Ohio Golf Association Today
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Wickliffe
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Scioto Country Club
Slyvania Country Club
Tom Whiteway
Cleveland Canterbury Club
State Association
al Platt
Ed Preisler
Beechmont Club
W. H
Bill) Margraf
Frank Loewe
Cincinnati
Large turnout at Wildwood as sun still shines
Golfers gathered at the Wildwood Course for final rounds as Matty Coghlan reports a remarkable turnout. Low gross honors went to Johnny Warner with 38 34 72, with several players posting strong scores in the blind bogey contest. Coghlan notes the annual Wildwood Club meeting Thursday night to elect trustees and award prizes.
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Wildwood Club
Ump Expels Manager After Disputed Strike Call
In the Class D Far West League a batter argued a third strike. His manager rushed the field to protest. The umpire ejected the manager for his actions and then declared the batter out for lying.
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Nev
Ex Middie Among Big 10s Top Scorers in Bowl Picture
Wisconsin star Harland Carl leads Big Ten scoring with six rushing touchdowns totaling 36 points in four games for the Badgers. Illinois’ Rocky Ryan sits second with 30 points, while Ohio State’s Bob Grimes dives into the leaders with 24 points after four games. Michigan and Minnesota emerge as title contenders after key wins, with Michigan routing Northwestern 48-14 and Minnesota beating Illinois 13-7.
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Buckeyes Hit Road as Ohio Colleges Parade Week Slate
Ohio State rides a 3-1 start into a road test versus Iowa while Miami Ohio U and Findlay lead the state with four straight wins. Elsewhere Wooster, Defiance, Baldwin Wallace suffer first losses. Mt Union beats Akron 7-6 in a tight Rubber City clash.
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Hornets and Bears Chase Last Place in League Open
The Pittsburgh Hornets and Hershey Bears sit at the bottom of the standings after opening losses. The Bears fell 53 to Providence Reds while the Hornets lost 5-4 in overtime to the St. Louis Flyers. Buffalo Bisons beat Syracuse Warriors 7-2.
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Notre Dame Dominates Pittsburgh 33 to 0
Sports page recalls Notre Dame’s 33-0 rout of Pittsburgh from a past season, highlighting the decisive victory and standout performance by the Irish in a dominant display.
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George Gibson
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Traveling Trouts End Four-Year Swim Near Helena
Helena man William B. Stephenson caught two tagged rainbow trout near Hauser Dam after a 300 mile journey. The fish were planted in 1948 at Hebgen Lake or Madison River and later caught at the same spot. Fish and Game marks fish to study migration, longevity, and hatchery survival rates.
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Perennial Champs Hold First in NHL Standings
The Detroit Red Wings reclaimed first place in the National Hockey League by beating the Montreal Canadiens 6 to 1. Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Maple Leafs 3 to 2, while the Bruins and Rangers tied 2 to 2 as Gerry McNeil and Detroit’s scoring surge dominated the late minutes.
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Grand Circuit Vet Webster Smith Dies in Florida
Daniel Webster Smith, 83, longtime harness racing trainer who competed on the Grand Circuit, died Sunday in Kissimmee, Florida. A native of Tiskilwa, Illinois, he later moved to Florida six years ago where he had farming interests and trained horses for private stables.
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Hockey Scores From National and American Leagues
Detroit defeats Montreal 6 to 1 while New York ties Boston 2 2. Toronto beats Chicago 3 to 2. In the American league Buffalo won 7 to 2 over Syracuse and Providence 5 beat Hershey 3. St Louis margin over Pittsburgh 5 to 4.
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South and Far West Prove Class Of College Football
The South and Far West are top contenders in college football as Michigan State dominates the Midwest. Utah leads the Skyline, Idaho State nears the Rocky Mountain title, and several teams like Cal, USC, and UCLA pursue Rose Bowl bids amid strong showings.
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Fort Jackson Baseball Sets Records in Historic Season
Fort Jackson Golden Arrows finished 58 wins and 11 losses for an .841 winning percentage. Vito Valentinetti pitched a perfect game against Camp Lejeune. Bobby Hazle hit three home runs in a single game. Charlie Ruddock stole four bases in one game, including two of home.
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Golden Arrows
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Bobby Hazle
Charlie Ruddock
Cards Upset Giants Seize Deadlock in AFC Race
In New York the Chicago Cardinals beat the Giants 24-23 at the Polo Grounds to join a three way tie for the lead in the American Conference. Ollie Matson scored the winner after a 71 yard drive as Charley Trippi and Charley Conerly sparked a tight air duel.
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Chicago Cardinals
New Yorkers
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Charley Trippi
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Shooting Up During First Week Of Waterfowl Season
The state wildlife division reports strong hunting in the first week of waterfowl season. Magee Marsh saw 28 hunters on Tuesday with 14 earning the four-duck limit. totals included 84 ducks, 2 Canada geese and 25 coot. Delaware Reservoir area also reported solid results with 66 hunters and 48 ducks in half a day.
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Ciney School Grid Sees 145 Players on Football Squad
In Cincinnati Summit School for Boys reports 210 students with 145 on football. Fourth to eighth graders form house teams and a varsity from seventh and eighth graders, plus Midlers from younger grades. They compete in the Eastern division of the Catholic Youth Organization against private and parochial schools.
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