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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

29

College scorecard ethics shadow football recruitment

The piece questions colleges recruiting non qualified high school athletes, citing a state prep football prospect likely to join the University of Arizona after incomplete diploma work. It notes Arizona State at Tempe rejected the student while Arizona may accept him, warning about fairness and honesty in collegiate competition. Jimmy Bivins contrasts with Joe Louis in a Baltimore bout, and prospects for a Louis versus Rocky Marciano show next September are discussed by the International Boxing Club.

University of Arizona Arizona State Tempe Jimmy Bivins Joe Louis Baltimore Louis Bobby Mitchell Joe International Boxing Club Rocky Marciano New York

Cleveland Groaning Of Injuries

Cleveland faces an aging Browns squad as the Pro Champions host the College All-Stars in Friday’s 18th renewal. Coach Herman Hickman plans to emphasize offense against Cleveland’s mob of stars led by Marion Motley while countering Otto Graham with Notre Dame’s Bob Williams and Fran Nagle of Nebraska and using speed from Rote White Grandelius Monachino Dufek to offset the Browns’ power.

Chicago Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Browns NFL Herman Hickman All-Stars Leon Hart Clay Townemaker Leo Nomellini Don Campora Stout Herman Bowling Green Hickman Delafield Wis Otto Graham Bob Williams Notre Dame Fran Nagle Nebraska Cleveland Ram Marion Motley Kyle Rote Southern Methodist Whizzer White Arizona State Sonny Grandelius Michigan State Jim Monachino California Francis Bagnell Pennsylvania Don Dufek Michigan

Mantle Delivers Big Hit As Birds Snap Skid

Kansas City rallied to beat Columbus 10-5 in the nightcap as Mickey Mantle connected for a 370-foot homer in the eighth, part of a doubleheader win that kept the Birds mathematically alive in the pennant race while remaining 33 games behind Milwaukee. Bob Marquis also homered in KC’s 4-2 first game victory. Columbus extended its losing streak to 28 of 25 games.

Columbus Kansas City Blue Bob Marquis Mickey Mantle Milwaukee Birds

Three Berths Possible For Arizona Amateurs

Arizona golfers race for three berths in the National Amateur championship qualifying round at Arizona Country Club on August 28. Pete Grant represents the host layout Knox Corbett of El Rio Tucson and Dr Clyde Flood of Tucson Country Club among others from Phoenix. The National event is set for Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem Pa September 10 to 15.

Arizona Country Club Willie Low Phoenix Country Club Pete Grant Knox Corbett el Rio Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem Lambie H. R. Askins Chet Goldberg, Jr Gazette Ebby Haverlander Jerry Doyle Phoenix Encanto Park Doyle Arizona Encanto

Red Sox Pitcher Kiely Heads to Army Draft

Boston Red Sox rookie Leo Kiely, 21, passed his draft physical in Newark and will be inducted into the Army in 21 days. The young hurler is set for military service following the physical.

Newark N. J Boston Red Sox Leo Kiely

Isias Cruises to 35–0 in National Horseshoe Tourney

In Murray Utah Fernando Isias of Los Angeles won the National Horseshoe pitching tournament with 35 wins and no losses. Stan DeLeary of Phoenix finished strong at 22 and 13, among other top finishers.

Murray Utah Fernando Isias Los Angeles Stan DeLeary Phoenix Ariz

Whittier College Names New Head Football Coach

Sioux City Iowa August 15 George H Allen former Morningside College mentor is named head coach at Whittier College California He leaves Morningside after three seasons with 16 victories 11 defeats and one tie replacing Wallace Chief Newman whose departure was announced earlier

Sioux City George H. Allen Morningside College Whittier College Whittier Calif Allen Maroons California Wallace Newman

Reynolds Leads Field At 67th National Archery Tourney

Former national champion Russ Reynolds of Cleveland tops after day one with 893 points in the Double York round at the 67th annual National Archery Tournament in Los Angeles. Max Hamilton of Phoenix is second with 878, followed by Stan Overby of Inglewood in third with 859 as the event runs through Thursday.

Los Angeles Russ Reynolds Cleveland Ohio Reynolds Max Hamilton Phoenix Stan Overby Inglewood Calif

Yesterday's Stars Batting and Pitching Highlights

Hankee of the Cubs drove in all their runs in a 5-4 win over St. Louis with a double and two RBIs. Lou Brissie of the Indians hurled three scoreless innings in relief as Cleveland beat Detroit 6-5 in ten innings.

Associated Press Hankee

Graziano to Meet Janiro in 10-Round Detroit Bout

Rocky Graziano and Tony Janiro set for a 10 round bout at Olympia Stadium in Detroit on September 19. It marks Graziano's first Detroit appearance. The International Boxing Club announced the matchup via Nick Londes, Detroit matchmaker.

Detroit Rocky Graziano Tony Janiro Olympia Stadium International Boxing Club Graziano IBC Nick Londes

Filly Lygia Aims For Princess Pat Stakes Crown

Chicago August 15 AP Princess Lygia the odds on favorite seeks the 1952 two year old filly title in the $58,755 Princess Pat Stakes at Washington Park. New owner Louis B Mayer reportedly paid about $100 for the unbeaten filly who has won five straight this year. First prize is $47,620 if all 13 entries run.

Chicago Lygia Washington Park Louis B. Mayer

AJRA Plans Racing Card At Manzanita Park

The Arizona Jalopy Racing Association announced plans to stage jalopy programs starting Saturday night August 25 at Manzanita Park. Track work is underway at the former greyhound plant at 35th Avenue and Broadway. President Jack Holloway said seven cars from Safford, five from Globe, and several Tucson racers are lined up for the opener. The AIRA seeks statewide participation and says local owners and drivers hold majority representation. This pits AJRA against South Mountain Speedway, whose promoter Dr Vaughn McGuire said AMODC sponsored cars would continue Saturday nights.

Arizona Jalopy Racing Association Manzanita Park 35Th Avenue Broadway Jack Holloway AIRA Safford Globe Tucson South Mountain Speedway Arizona Vaughn McGuire South Mountain

Field of 128 In JC Event

In Durham North Carolina 128 teenaged golfers began match play for the National Jaycees junior golf crown headed by Teddy White of Roswell New Mexico who shot 140 to lead 220 starters. Defending champion Eddie Merrins of Meridian Mississippi shot 142 with Cecil Williams of Mississippi as his first round opponent Oklahoma won the state qualifying crown with 588.

Durham N. C Teddy White Roswell N. Mex Jaycees White Hope Valley Country Club Eddie Merrins Meridian Miss Cecil Williams Oklahoma

Arizona trio eliminated in NJCG tourney qualifying

In Durham North Carolina on August 15 three Arizona entrants in the National Junior Chamber of Commerce national junior golf tournament were knocked out in the second qualifying round. A 161 total edged competitors into the final rounds as Bob Fannin of Phoenix posted 83 82 for 165 while Joe Riordan also of Phoenix shot 82 89 for 171 and William Rice of Flagstaff despite 88 87 totaled 175.

Durham N. C Arizona

Baseball leaders and batting honors from the 1950s leagues

The Associated Press highlights top performers in the American and National Leagues. Notables include Ashburn and Dark leading batting averages with .347 and .364 respectively, Hodges and Kiner pacing home runs, and Roe and Brecheen topping pitching for Brooklyn and St Louis. Williams drives runs in the AL with 90 plus, while Minoso and DiMaggio headline hits and triples.

Associated Actional Leagu St. A Ashburn Philadelphia Kiner Pittsburgh Hodges Brooklyn Irvin Newark Snider Ash Dark New York Kluszewski Cincinnati Musial Bell Roe Brecheen St. Louis Newcombe Spahn Boston Minoso Chicago Fain Williams Zernial DiMaggio Kell Detroit Noren Washington DiMagzio Fox Coan Ching—Feller Cleveland Pa Morgan Raschi McDermott

Heavy weight intrigue surrounds Louis Bivins weigh-in

About 15,000 spectators are set for the Louis vs Bivins 10 round bout in Baltimore. Louis hopes to weigh around 210 with manager Marshall Miles noting 207 or 208 as a recent mark while Bivins sought extra pounds after weighing in around 176 previously. Both camps kept exact figures under wraps ahead of the big showdown tonight.

Louis Marshall Miles Cesar Brion Bivins

Louis Bivins Bout Prompts Big Gate And Hype

Joe Louis weighed 203 1 2 pounds for his 10 round title defense against Jimmy Bivins, who tipped 180 1 2. About 15 000 tickets sold. promoters expect nearly twice that in attendance for a $100 000 gate. The fight airs in 15 theaters across eight cities with 31 year old Bivins seeking a long awaited chance. Louis favored 4 to 1, Miles predicts a knockout win.

Baltimore Joe Louis Jimmy Bivins Bivins Louis Miles

Net Favorites Crash Into Third Round

In Brookline Mass on August 15 all top doubles contenders reached the third round of the National Doubles tournament. Seeded Mulloy and Talbert survived a stiff test from Princeton pair Bagley and Devoe 7 5 5 7 2 6 4, while Sedgman McGregor defeated Rodman and Rowbotham 6 2 6 3 6 3. Flam Seixas beat Grigly and Huebner 6 1 7 5 6 2, and Candy Rose defeated Malaga and Massey 6 2 6 3 6 2.

Brookline Mass Gardnar Mulloy Bill Talbert Gil Bagley Charley Devoe Princeton Australia Frank Sedgman Ken McGregor Sumner Rodman Harrison Rowbotham Herb Flam Vic Seixas Jacque Grigly Lawrence Huebner Don Candy Mervyn Rose Robert Malaga Paul Massey Cleveland

Sky Sox rise from cellar with twin wins over Lincoln

Colorado Springs climbed from the Western League basement by beating Lincoln twice 8-7 and 15-8. It marked their first ascent above bottom since July 31, while Lincoln dropped into last. Des Moines errors aided Wichita's big innings as six pitchers varied the game.

Colorado Springs Lincoln Sky Sox Des Moines Wichita

Brownie Fans to Run Browns in Aug 24 Night

St Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck will let fans direct the team on August 24 against the Philadelphia Athletics. Manager Zack Taylor will sit out as fans vote on lineup aside from pitchers and direct in-game decisions with held cards. Two fans become one day coaches at first and third base.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Bill Veeck

Rams Seek Exhibition Victory in Mid-August Premiere

In Los Angeles on August 15 1951 the NFL exhibition clash between the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams drew around 80 000 fans. Rams start with four veterans led by Waterfield while Washington lists Gilmer Dudley Saenz and Goode. The game supports the Times youth charity program and features unproven line players for the Rams alongside veteran Redskins.

Los Angeles Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams National Football League Los Angeles Times Washington Rams Redskins Bob Waterfield Cleveland Rams Sammy Baugh Harry Gilmer Bill Dudley Eddie Saenz Bob Goode Cricket Kalmani Jerry Williams Dan Towler

Flagstaff Hosts Arizona All-Star Football And Basketball Event

Flagstaff hosts about 70 top graduates from 30 plus high schools for the third annual Arizona All-Star games on Aug 24 and 25. Class A vs Class B battles headline the events with football on Aug 25 and basketball on Aug 24. Coaches include Edgar Ford Shanty Hogan Flipper and Heywood. The games mark Flippey’s retirement from coaching for health reasons.

Flagstaff Edgar Matt) Ford Mesa Shanty Hogan Joe Flipper Carver High Ken Heywood

English Diet For Ring King Turpin Plans English meals for Robison title bid

World middleweight champion Randy Turpin said he will train in the United States for his September 12 rematch with Sugar Ray Robinson and will stick to plain English cooking. Queen Mary chef Frank Ninnim will ensure Turpin receives his preferred foods during sailing and his stay in New York.

Southampton Eng Randy Turpin United States Sugar Ray Robinson Frank Ninnim Turpin New York

Racing at a glance at major tracks

At Saratoga First Glance earned a fifth win of the season by capturing a seven furlong feature. Chicago Westhampton nearly tied the Washington Park track record in six furlongs, winning the Potranco Purse in 1 09 2/5. Atlantic City Attention Mark led the way in a mile and a half event, while Del Mar’s Family Pene clocked 1:10 2/5 for six furlongs in the National Seas Show Handicap.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Chicago Westhampton Washington Park Atlantic City A. J del Mar Calif

Doublebill Scheduled Tonight

The Phoenix Senators and the Imperial club El Centro square off in a twin bill as Fortier and Ponze duel to widen leads. Fortier’s 10th win anchors El Centro, while Tucker plans two 20-game winners against the Senators as the series moves through El Centro and on to Bisbee Douglas Whiz Kids.

Garver Fortier Pers Imperials Senators el Centro Amador Guzman Mexicali Phoenicians Imps Wayne Tucker Tucker Tony Ponze Eddie Graham Syd Cohen Emmett Ashford Copper King Ashford Fleet Kinks Joe Joshua

Pep Saddler Square Off at Polo Grounds Fourth Ring Chapter

Willie Pep and Sandy Saddler renew their famed rivalry with a September 26 clash at the Polo Grounds after tuneups. The International Boxing Club announced the fourth chapter of the series. Saddler will fight Hermie Freeman in Philadelphia and Paddy DeMarco in Milwaukee on August 27, while Pep has no definite date yet.

New York Willie Pep Sandy Saddler Polo Grounds International Boxing Club Pep Saddler Willie Hermie Freeman Philadelphia Paddy DeMarco Milwaukee

Feller Eyes 20th Victory in Chicago Night Comeback

Cleveland star Bob Feller pitched seven innings for a 2 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers as 46 290 fans marked "Bob Feller Night." He remains the AL pace setter at 19 4 with Lopez planning to use him for No 20 in Chicago Friday. Feller credited the win to help from teammates and admitted fatigue near the end.

Bob Bob Feller Detr Tigers al Lopez Chicago Feiler Don Kolloway

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