Rocky Marciano to start official training for Walcott title defense
New York dispatch reports heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano will begin official training Saturday at Grossinger New York for a return title defense against Jersey Joe Walcott in Chicago likely March 25 or April 1. He says he has been light training for over a month and expects a quicker victory than in Philadelphia last September.
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College Basketball Scores Reported Across Many Games
A roundup lists scores from multiple men’s college games including LSU 100 over Villanova 94 in two overtimes, Texas Christian 64 over Texas 52, Wake Forest 65 over Pennsylvania 61, Ohio State 82 over Northwestern 70, and Louisville 84 over Miami Florida 74, among others.
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Ole Miss Brims With Confidence Ahead of Tech
Ole Miss carries a perfect season mindset into the Sugar Bowl facing Georgia Tech on New Year’s Day. Coach Johnny Vaught vows no new tricks, citing a balanced attack and stout defense led by Jimmy Lear, Harol Lofton, and Wilson Dillard. Tech counters with a top defense and dangerous backs Billy Teas and Leon Hardeman, both coming off injuries but expected to play.
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Southern Cal Star Jim Sears Wins Warner Award
Jim Sears, Southern California star back, won the 1952 Pop Warner Award as the Pacific Coast’s most valuable college football player. He beat Donn Moomaw UCLA Don Heinrich Washington and Johnny Olszewski California in a tight vote by about 400 coaches writers and sportscasters.
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Bowl Tilts Told By Two Veteran Graysons
In a heated exchange, NEA Sports Editor Harry Grayson predicts Rose Bowl dominance for Southern California with Jim Sears and a strong defense, while Murray Olderman counters with Big Ten power and a string of host teams. Bowl projections name Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, and more, with tight scores and bold claims across the Sugar, Orange, Cotton, and Sun Bowls.
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Top Seeds Lead Gator Bowl Pro Tennis Semis
Top seed Bobby Riggs of New York City and second seed Jack Rodgers of St. Petersburg advanced to the Gator Bowl Pro Tennis Tournament semifinals in Jacksonville Beach Florida Riggs beat Eddie Copeland 6-1 6-3 and Rodgers defeated Mitch Gornto 6-3 6-4 Joining them in the final four were Jerry Evert of Fort Lauderdale who beat Joe Whaten 6-4 6-3 and Bob Stubbs of Miami who ousted Norman Copeland 6-2 3-6
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West Beats East in Florida College Swimming Meet
In Fort Lauderdale the West defeated the East 93 to 71 to close the 14th Annual College Swimming Forum. Competing West teams included Iowa Purdue Wisconsin Indiana Nebraska Northwestern Oklahoma and Illinois. East teams featured Yale Williams Michigan Columbia Georgia Florida and Miami.
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Texas halfback Gib Dawson praised by Tennessee coaches
Tennessee and Texas coaches call Gib Dawson the key figure for the Cotton Bowl. Ed Price's Texas plans to use Dawson on offense and in the secondary while Robinson and Neyland praise his multifaceted abilities. Dawson ranks high in rushing, receiving, scoring, and kickoff returns for the Southwest Conference champion Longhorns.
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NBA Weekender Standings and Key Scores
The Knicks beat Philadelphia 72 54 to keep a half game Eastern lead as Syracuse 84 73 over Indianapolis preserves runner up status. Minneapolis edged Milwaukee 86 77 to stretch its lead over Rochester. Celtics 89 66 over Fort Wayne. Recent results include Syracuse 81 Baltimore 76 in overtime and Minneapolis 94 Boston 71.
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Baltimore to get NFL franchise next year
Commissioner Bert Bell said Baltimore has effectively bought professional football for next season after announcing 12,270 season tickets sold, though he refused to name potential owner or coach. The report notes Baltimore appears set to secure a franchise.
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Wilson Favored as Baltimore Football Franchise Chief
Detroit Free Press reports George Wilson top assistant for pro champion Detroit Lions is the leading candidate to direct Baltimore in 1953. A source says Wilson will receive a positive lucrative offer. Bell seeks league franchise by selling 15 000 tickets by January 22 and possibly an ownership group including two Baltimoreans.
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Forty six Senior Bowl gridders prepare for Saturday game
Mobile Alabama report notes forty six Senior Bowl players, many bruised from prior all star games, drill lightly as opening practice begins. Coaches Brown and Owen plan full workouts now that early kinks are out. LSU fullback Labat and Maryland end Coltergahn say they’re ready for more action after hard Blue Gray game. Thirty nine players had participated in East West and Blue Gray events.
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Georgia Tech Freshman Guard Out Of Bowl Game
New Orleans reports 176 pound freshman guard Franklin Brooks injured his back during Sugar Bowl workouts and will not play in the New Year’s Day clash with Mississippi. Brooks, a second string defensive guard, re aggravated the back Monday. Coach Bobby Dodd said he expects Brooks to miss the game.
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Bill Greason Emerges From Marines To Major Scouting Buzz
A Little Known right hand pitcher Bill Greason, who starred for Oklahoma City in the minor leagues, drew major league interest after scouts learned of his near perfect record in service camp games. Yankees and Red Sox executives reportedly pursued him with offers and could see him as a magnet drawing fans.
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Alabama Ready For Syracuse In Orange Bowl Clash
Alabama athletic director Pete Cawthon warns Syracuse will challenge the Crimson Tide in the Orange Bowl as Alabama carries bowl experience and enthusiasm into New Year’s Day. Injuries loom with tackles Travis Hunt and Harry Lee out, while Syracuse focuses on pass defense and kicking game under Pat Stark and Jim George field goals.
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