Roundup of Sports by Gayle Talbot
New York report notes Lou Bou Dreau and Ted Williams clash on Red Sox finish in the American League race with Williams predicting third place. Honus Wagner turns 80 with a fund drive for an 18 foot statue at Forbes Field. Milwaukee Boosters Club shifts to Sarasota near Bradenton training camp. Yankees worry over Mickey Mantle as he recovers from knee surgery and Casey Stengel may bend a tough policy. Some argue about Homerun measurements with tape and compass last year.
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Gayle Talbot
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Ted Williams
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Bradenton
Charlie Grimm
Mickey Mantle
St. Petersburg
Casey Stengel
Mickey
Yanks
College Basketball Scores and Signings Report
College basketball results include Cornell 76 Yale 3Y, Penn 79 Brown 67 in overtime, Siena 62, St Bonaventure 56, Seton Hall 90 John Carroll 59, and several others with mixed outcomes. Baseball and football notes cover Vernon Bickford signing with Baltimore Orioles, John Bednarik contract with Baltimore Colts, and Army opens ordnance office in Heidelberg Madrid procurement project.
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Seton Hall
John Carroll
Glenville
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Davis-Elkins
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Heidelberg
Germany
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Madrid
Spain
Europe
Mount St. Marys Battles Loyola as New Freshmen Rise
Mount St. Marys Coach Bill Clarke aims to break a decade jinx by defeating Loyola Greyhounds for the second time this season. Freshman Jack Sullivan of Washington, D. C. leads the attack with 284 points in 17 games, and 205 in league play, while center Sal Angelo adds a 14.2 scoring pace. Sullivan and Angelo pace a potent one two as Clarke pursues the program’s fourth year scoring record previously held by Clarke himself.
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Lefty Reitz
Loyola Greyhounds
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Pete Clarke
Jack Sullivan
Washington
D. C
Fate
Sullivan
Mason- Dixon
Clarke
Jim Jordan
North Carolina
Sal Angelo
Angelo
Mount St. Mary's
Bevo Selvy and Dukes Among Top College Hoops Talk
A survey of college basketball 1953-54 highlights top teams Duquesne Kentucky and Indiana with Dick Ricketts Jim Tucker and Sihugo Green leading the Dukes. Bevo Francis is noted for high scoring but questioned for official counting. Tom Gola of La Salle praised as standout.
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Harvard Business School
Furman
Frank Selvy
Bevo Francis
Francis
Duquesne
Kentucky
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Dutley Moore
Dukes
Pittsburgh
Dick Ricketts
Jim Tucker
Sihugo Green
Leonard
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Selgy
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Tom Gola
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Fights Last Night by The Associated Press
In New York Madison Square Garden Rocky Castellani of Cleveland defeated Ernie Durando of Bayonne. Irwin Schultz of West Palm Beach knocked out Eddie Springer of Coral Gables in another bout.
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Madison Square Garden
Rocky Castellani
Cleveland
Ernie Durando
Bayonne
N. J
West Palm Beach
Fla
Irwin Schultz
Eddie Springer
Coral Gaibles
Officials told to appear after boxing decision controversy
In Los Angeles on February 19, two suspended boxing officials Mushy Callahan and Joe Stone were ordered to appear at a February 24 commission hearing after a split decision awarded Art Aragon over Chuck Davey sparked a loud uproar. Randolph had Davey winning by six points while the Associated Press had Davey ahead by two.
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Mushy Callahan
Joe Stone
California Athletic Commission
Charlie Randolph
Mlichigan State College
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Davey
Tony Entenza
Callahan
Stone
Randolph
Associated Press
Issy Kline
Issy
Philley Traded By Athletics To Tribe
Philadelphia sends 34 year old Dave Philley a switch hitting outfielder to Cleveland in exchange for right handed pitchers Leroy Wheat and Billy Upton. No cash involved. Wheat and Upton show modest pro records with Tulsa and Indianapolis respectively as the A's seek to bolster their mound staff. Philley, veteran of 14 major league seasons, hit .303 last season despite mid season injury.
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Philadelphia Athletics Today
Hustling
Dave Philley
Cleveland Indians
Leroy Wheat
Billi Upton
Philley
A’s
Thish
Wheat
Tulsa Oilers
Upton
Indianapolis
Radio program listings blend with ball club notes
The page mixes radio schedules with baseball talk noting the Cleveland club seeking better talent at catcher first base and outfield. A’s Wheat and Upton must prove themselves, while outfielders include Guts Zamiel Elmer Vale Eddie McGhee Vic Power and Bill Renna with Power possibly moving to infield.
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Wheat
Upton
A’s
Guts Zermal
Elmer Vale
Eddie McGhee
American Association
Vic Power
Bill Renna
Power
Walkersville Bowling League Standings Report
Standings of the Walkersville Bowling League teams updated this week. Scores and rankings reflect recent matches and point totals across the season.
Maryland House Rejects Higher Tax On Horse Race Bets
Maryland lawmakers vote down a tax increase on horse race betting, with a subcommittee warning a 5 percent rise would harm racing while noting a 2 percent lift might be feasible. Del. Boone leads the review, aiming for revenue without hurting Maryland racing amid track rebuilds.
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House
Ways and Means
Racing Commission
del. Boone
Baltimore County
Poolesville Escapes Damascus In Low-Scoring Thriller
Poolesville used a tight modified zone defense to avenge a prior defeat by Damascus High School, finishing 46-22. Welker, usually Poolesville’s top scorer, was held in check while Wawealie and teammates sparked a steady lead from the first period that Damascus could not erase.
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Damascus High School
Damascus
Welker
Wawealie
Eadts
Jayvees
Damascus Jays
Shawver
Thompson
G Beall
Walter
Bell
Boomng
Poston
Bowling League Results Preview and Scores
Florida and eight bowling league results show Patternmakers facing Office Cleaners and Machinists next week. Individual high game by Jones in Cleaners with 146, office high set by Smaith at 378, warehouse top team with 584 and 1606 series.
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J. Taylor
Kidd
xWarehouse
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Marehouse
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Smaith
Rocky Castellani Blasts Durando In Ten Round Win
In Madison Square Garden on Feb 19 Rocky Castellani of Cleveland scored an easy ten round decision over Bayonne Durando. Castellani weighed 160 3 4 and Durando 160. The bout boosted Castellani’s record as he improves to two wins in three fights. Team standings show Motor Pool at 8 1 1.000 and Ridge Runners leading the league with 84 points. Tornace passages through the Soo Canal cited in a separate note.
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New York
Rocky Castellani
Cleveland
Ernie the
Rock Durando
Evore
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Ridge
Jersey Station Hospital
Parsons
Air Force
Station
Small College Teams On Way To Records
New York on Feb 19 reports NCAA Bureau figures show Bevo Francis of Rio Grande likely to break the individual scoring average record by over 10 points. Paul Lauritzen of Augustana Illinois leads field goal accuracy, while Rio Grande and Arkansas Tech threaten the team offense mark. several records such as free throw accuracy rebounding and team defense appear beyond reach.
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Ncaa Service Bureau
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Bevo Frantis
Wonder Boy
Rio Grande
Ohio
Paul Lauritzen
Augustana
Itl
Arkansas Tech
Francis
Lauritzen
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