Monroe 22nd Annual City Bowling Tourney Plans
Entries for Monroe's 22nd annual city bowling tournament close at midnight February 2. The event runs February 8 to 22 with prizes and trophies in several divisions at Pleasure Bend alleys and Recreation Club. New rules limit entries to averages not more than five pins below last season. Defending champs include Rees Construction in team, Monte Woolever and H. H. Goecks in doubles, Rolland Etter in all-events scratch, and Woolever in all-events handicap. Russ Kundert, last year’s singles champ, is gone. Entry fees are one dollar with all prizes returned plus trophies donated by the Monroe Bowling Association.
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Vogler Leads Platteville Past Whitewater In Close Opener
Ernie Vogler scored 18 points and pulled nine rebounds as Platteville defeated Whitewater 67 65 in the Wisconsin State College Conference opener. Loren Rheineck led scoring with 21 points, including two late free throws, while Vogler stayed steady with eight field goals and two free throws. Jim Jackson added a late free throw for Platteville after trailing 54 50 entering the final period.
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Eddie Hope dies at 38 after leukemia battle
Eddie Hope former Milwaukee Brewer second baseman dies at 38 in Racine after a leukemia illness. A Chicago native, he played for the Brewers from 1934 to 1939 and started at second base when the club won the American Association pennant and Little World Series in 1936.
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Giel Named Big Ten MVP After 1952 Football Season
Paul Giel of Minnesota was named the Big Ten most valuable player for the 1952 season. The award was voted by conference coaches, nine veteran officials, Commissioner Wilson, Arch Ward, and Wilfrid Smith of the Tribune.
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Streaks Close Schedule With Postponements and Games
Middleton suffers a 55-42 loss to Edgerton to remain 2-2 while Edgerton gains the Badger Conference lead with four straight victories. Middleton’s upcoming week features multiple road assignments including Jefferson at Milton and Edgerton at Evansville, Lake Mills, Fort Atkinson, and Stoughton.
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Wisconsin Hosts Iowa as Big 10 Opener Kicks Off
Wisconsin to face Iowa in Badger Fieldhouse for the conference opener. Hawkeyes beat Michigan 85 to 77 in their season debut. Probable starters include Wisconsin’s Cable Stracka Morrow Seifert Ward and Iowa’s Thompson Davis Hettrick Jarnagin Buckles.
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Browns, Lions, Rams contest to decide NFL title matchup
The Browns clinch the American Conference but opponent undecided as next Sunday’s game will determine whether the Browns face the Lions or Rams in Cleveland. Rams beat Pittsburgh 28-14 to keep pace, while Detroit thrashed Dallas 41-6. Soltau tops scoring with 94 points. Bears beat Cardinals 10-7 on Blanda’s field goal and Hunsinger pass.
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Trotters Defeat Lakers In Little Four League Action
The Globetrotters take the lead with a 16-6 win over the Lakers as Captain Ron Bregenzer scores six. John Niffene ger and Schadt add four each, Leuenberger two. Cox, Blum, and Trickel tally for the Lakers. Celtics beat the Badgers 15-9 led by Croak six and Ingwell eight for the losers.
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Hawks Fall 74 69 In Ragged Milwaukee Matchup
The New York Knicks edged the Milwaukee Hawks 74 to 69 after a tight final stretch. Milwaukee’s Mel Hutchins led with 18 points as both teams struggled from the floor, with the Hawks misfiring on 62 of 85 shots.
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Big Ten Considers Funding Rose Bowl Trip for Officials
The Big Ten may cover at least 10 800 for presidents and officials to attend the Rose Bowl, as talks with the Pacific Coast Conference proceed toward renewal. A Jan 4 Berkeley meeting could settle terms with strong support from Illinois Ohio State Michigan and Indiana. Public sentiment remains divided among member schools and a 6-4 vote margin looms if two of Iowa Michigan State and Wisconsin tilt in favor.
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Illinois Gambles On Third Straight Big Ten Title
CHICAGO Illinois is set to open its 18 game Big Ten schedule at home against Michigan aiming for a third consecutive conference title. The Illini, ranked top nationally in preseason polls, began with a 71-57 win over Loyola of Chicago.
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Track World Sees Four Minute Mile In View
Sydney Australia a 22 year old Melbourne University student John Landy is hailed as the likely first man to run a four minute mile. Patrons ignore Sandy’s 4 02.1 mile in Melbourne as they push Landy as the eventual record setter.
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Colleges Discuss Loop Setup Again
Chicago report on postponement of forming a new athletic conference as Beloit Carroll DePauw and Lake Forest weigh the proposal. A further meeting is set for January 24 with all four institutions and Wabash noted as unable to attend due to travel delays.
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Hartnell Seizes Ending TD in Junior Rose Bowl Tie
Hartnell Junior College drove 94 yards to tie Bacone with 20-20 as final seconds ticked away. Arlin Dillard threw the potential winning pass after a late whistle, Bacone intercepted, then Hartnell connected on a 15 yard pass interference call setup extra play from Tony Teresa to seal the score.
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Packers Finish 1952 with 6 5 1 Record in Loss
San Francisco 49ers beat Green Bay 24 14 to end the Packers 1952 campaign. Quarterback Frankie Albert capped his pro career with a key pass and a score as Green Bay finishes fourth in the National Conference with a 6 5 1 mark.
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North All Stars Complete. South Needing One Player
Sponsors reported the North squad for the Christmas night College All Star football game is complete with 25 players. The South team still needs one more addition to reach a full 25 man roster.
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Purdue Coach En Route For Shrine Charity Game
Mahi Shrine Temple sponsors report Purdue coach Stu Holcomb is traveling by car to train the North squad for the charity game in the Orange Bowl. Assistant Wesley Fesler of Minnesota is expected to arrive today to join the coaching staff.
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Want Ad Promises Lots of Work for Little Money
The notice advertises employment with a small pay rate and implies a large workload for those who respond, typical of classified help ads in local papers. The item highlights job scarcity and compensation concerns faced by applicants seeking work opportunities.
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