Spartans Hold No 1 In AP Poll As Maryland Oklahoma Rise
Michigan State remains the top team in the AP poll with 121 votes and 1 042 points after a 34 7 win over Penn State. Maryland climbs to second with 32 first place votes and 1 008 points following a 34 6 win over LSU. Oklahoma jumps close behind in third with 20 first place votes and 850 points, averaging 42 points per game.
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Dinah Shore Story Explores Star’s Rise and Home Life
Intimate profile of singer Dinah Shore tracing her path from farm roots to fame. Highlights her stage persona and enduring appeal while noting her homey cooking and love for hominy grits as a personal touch.
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Dobie Defeats Dubuque in Main Wrestling Bout
Des Moines wrestler Gentleman Jim Dobie secured a default victory over Gene Dubuque of New York City in the 1952 53 indoor season opener at Skateland Roller Rink. After Dubuque won the first fall in 20 minutes, Dobie tied the match in six minutes, and the referee awarded the bout to Dobie due to Dubuque tactics. Angelo Martinello pinned Carl Meyers in the preliminary. Carol Carola defeated Dot Dotson in the ladies attraction.
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Hawkeye Halfback Phillips Sidelined For Three Weeks
Iowa City. Hawkeye halfback Bob Phillips suffered a shoulder separation last Saturday and will be sidelined for about three weeks. Quarterback Burt Britzman has a bruised shoulder but is expected to be ready for Minnesota at Minneapolis. Coach Forest Evashevski addressed 1,000 Iowa students at a pep rally after the upset over Ohio State.
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Midwest Football Practice Briefs
Ohio State the Buckeyes stunned 8-0 by Iowa in a reversal praised by Coach Woody Hayes. Northwestern upset Indiana 23-13 as Voigts cited quick exploitation of Hoosier pass defense weaknesses. Illinois captain Art Brosky will wear a back brace against Michigan. Notre Dame welcomes Gene Carrabine back ahead of Navy. Wisconsin moves Dave Summerski to right tackle. Michigan guards and backs return from injuries. Iowa's win spurred pep rally. Minnesota promotes Phil McElroy to defensive end. Michigan State’s Benson and Pisano return after ankle sprains. Purdue Gab backs Klezek and Thorpe out, Heninger and Brock to start. Indiana drills after Northwestern loss, Lou D’Achille sidelined with a cold.
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Linemen Named AP All America Nominees
Denver reports three linemen from Colorado and Nebraska earned AP All America nominations after a 16 16 tie. Donnie Emanuel and Jerry Minnick of Nebraska along with Colorado’s Jim Stander headline the list, joined by Don Petersen and Del Ray Campbell from Utah and Utah State.
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Associated Press All America
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Rocky Mountain
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Utah
del Ray Campbell
Utah State
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Don Rydalch
Don Burroughs
Colorado A&m
Three Share NHL Scoring Lead s
Ted Kennedy of the Maple Leafs Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe of the Red Wings share the NHL scoring lead with ten points each Kennedy and Howe have six goals and four assists Lindsay has five goals and five assists Metro Prystal is fourth with nine points Maurice Richard and Paul Renty are tied for fifth at eight points Sugar Jim Henry leads goaltending with a 1.43 average Henry has 10 goals against in seven games Sawchuk Rollins and Henry each have one shutout
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Knickerbockers face Baltimore without center Simmons
New York Knickerbockers may play without Connie Simmons after he was hospitalized Monday for three days of observation due to a spine base injury. The team opens its National Basketball Association campaign against Baltimore.
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Army to return to national gridiron elite, says Columbia coach
Coach Lou Little of Columbia predicts Army will be back among nation’s top teams by next fall. He praises Earl Blaik’s rebuilding job with Cadets after a lean season, notes Army’s 22-0 loss to Southern California earlier but says they are substantially improved.
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Lincoln Speech At Gettysburg Dedication Ceremony
Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the November 19, 1863 dedication of a Civil War cemetery. The remarks underscored national unity and the purpose of the Union during the Civil War.
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Never Played High School, Kramer Stars for Pitt Iron Man
Eldred Al Kramer, a 215 pound tackle for the University of Pittsburgh, has started every game this season for Pitt, totaling 4 complete games and 54 minutes against Oklahoma. A 23 year old sophomore who never played high school football, Kramer first played with the Navy’s San Diego submarine eleven before joining college football. Pittsburgh’s Dawson-led team sits at 3-2 after upsets of Notre Dame and Army and a 16-0 loss to West Virginia.
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Cubs Hire Ray Blades as Coach and Scout
The Chicago Cubs add Ray Blades to their staff as coach and scout. Blades, 56, from Mt. Vernon Indiana, played for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1920s and managed the club in 1939 and 1940. He has coached at Brooklyn Cincinnati and St. Louis and managed minor league teams.
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Boxing Results From Various Cities Summary
Fight results across Quebec City Brooklyn Providence Boston Chicago Trenton and Louisville show multiple decisions KO stoppages and a double TKO. Notable bouts include Fernando Gagnon outpointed by Gault in Quebec, Paddy De Marco losing to Zulueta in Brooklyn, Durando stopping Lott in Providence, and a head clash ending Takach Slaughter in Trenton with a fourth round double TKO.
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Bobby Singleton
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Tony Spano
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Mike Gillo
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Frankie Keating
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Gene Takach
Charlie Slaughter
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George A. Corio
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Lester Felton
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Bobby Dykes
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Cyclones Starters Questionable For Sooners Game
Iowa State coach Abe Stuber doubts starter Bob Rohwedder will be ready for the Cyclones clash with Oklahoma. Rohwedder strained his knee last Saturday at Missouri. The team reviewed the Sooners scouting report Monday night. Weather limited practice as wind and chill hung over Ames.
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