Aussies Upset U.S. Davis Cup Doubles Team in Melbourne
In the Victorian championships semi finals Rex Hartwig and Mervyn Rose defeated Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas 6-8 6-4 6-2 5-7 6-2. Seixas argued with footfault judge George Valentine after his third penalty and the Americans later protested loudly. Ken Rosewall and Lewis Head then beat Clive Wilderspin and Neale Fraser 6-4 1-6 6-4 6-3 to reach the final, signaling Australia’s strong Cup prospects for December 28-30 at Kooyong.
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Melbourne
Australia
America
United States
Tony Trabert
Vic Seixas
Seixas
George Valentine
Trabert
Valentine
Ken Rosewall
Lewis Head
Clive Wilderspin
Neale Fraser
Kooyong
150 Pounders Hit Hardest in Boxing Claims
New York report cites Dan Golomb Everlast president and associates stating 150 pound fighters deliver harder punches than 200 pound heavies. They say most one punch knockouts come from smaller men, and that head impact against the canvas causes most ring deaths. A padded ring by Everlast aims to reduce injuries.
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Dan Golcomb
The
Everlast Co
Golomb
Enseflor
U. S. Rubber Co
Little All-America 1953 honors ten-state football squad
The Associated Press lists 1953 Little All-America players from ten states. Notables include Leo Lewis of Lincoln University with 53 touchdowns in three seasons and 132 points, Hugh Laurin Pepper of Mississippi Southern, Peace Dacus of Southwest Texas State, Richard Woit of Arkansas State, Stan Sheriff of California Poly, Robert Lade of Peru Teachers, Norman Hayes of College of Idaho, Bruno Ashley of East Texas State, Robert Adams of Shippensburg, John Gustafson of St Olaf, and Hal Morrison of East Tennessee State as key linemen and receivers.
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New York
Associated Press
National Collegiate Athletic Service Bureau
Leo Lewis
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
Lewis
Hugh Laurin Pepper
Mississippi Southern
Alabama
Georgia
Peace Dacus
Texas State
Richard Woit
Arkansas
Bruno Ashley
East Texas State
Robert Adams
Shippensburg
Teach
10 Grid Fatalities Reported in 1953
Los Angeles based report from the Football Fatality Committee of the American Coaches Assn notes ten football fatalities in 1953 through November 25. Deaths span college, athletic clubs, high school, and sandlot play. Over 20 years, average annual fatalities total 17.9. No clear trend indicated between 1952 and 1953.
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Los Angeles
American Coaches Assn
Floyd R. Eastwood
Eastwood
Lattner Wins Two Awards At Notre Dame Dinners
Notre Dame halfback Johnny Lattner, 20, is named winner of both top college football awards at the Maxwell and Heisman dinners in South Bend. He deflects praise to teammates after a 48-14 victory over Southern California, noting an ankle injury and his love for both offense and defense.
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South Bend
Ind
Johnny Lattner
Notre Dame
Southern California
Bartholomew Named 1953 Soph of Year by ACC
Wake Forest tackle Bob Bartholomew, 21, 6 2 and 215 pounds from Rocky Mount, was chosen as the Associated Press Atlantic Coast Conference Sophomore of the Season. He helped halt South Carolina on the 1 yard line as Wake Forest upset the Gamecocks 19 to 13 on Thanksgiving Day. Bartholomew also earned Sophomore of the Week honors three times this season for standout play against Duke, Richmond, and the loss to Utah.
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Raleigh
N. C
Bob Bartholomew
Wake Forest College
Associated Press Atlantic Coast Conference
Wake Forest
South Carolina
Bartholomew
Uke
Richmond
Minor Leagues Face Worst Dilemma in 52-Year History
Atlanta report on the minor leagues facing financial ruin and internal strife amid tensions with major leagues. The International League president Frank Shaughnessy was forced to take action as piracy charges, dissension, and baseball radio and TV invasions threaten stability for the minor leagues.
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Atlanta
Frank Shaughnessy
International League
Minor league turmoil over Richmond franchise bid and PCL sale
Shaughnessy faces charges over Piedmont League territory in Richmond as he seeks to salvage his faltering Springfield franchise. Richmond owner Mooers rejects a 200000 offer to move to the International League, while Springfield demands 25000 to relinquish its franchise. PCL debates Seals sale while Miller gets time to pay. Burnett candidates push minor leagues to resist major league TV and radio, amid Fricks plan for a national game of the week revenue split.
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Shaughnessy
Frank Summers
George M. Trautman Summers
Springfield Mass
Richmond
Trautman
Eddie Mooers
Richmond Club
Harry Seibold
Springfield
Chicago
Pacific Coast League
San Francisco
Seals
Paul Fagan
PCL
Damon Miller
Miller
Southwest
Dick Burnett
Dallas
Burnett
Washington Holly Mims and Others Box in Scrappy Card
Washington Holly Mims, 158, Washington, outpointed Sammy Walker, 159, Springfield, Mass. Also Ernie Gene Smith, 129, Washington, stopped Meryl Olmstead, 129, Springfield, Mass. Mickey Laurent, 159, Paris, outpointed Baby Williams, 160, Havana, 10. Miami Beach, Fla.
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Washington
Holly Mims
Sammy Walker
Springfield
Mass
Ernie Gene Smith
Meryl Olmstead
Miami Beach
Fla
Mickey Laurent
Paris
Baby Williams
Havana
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Harold Claassen
John Gustafson
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Hal Morrison
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By Alan Mayer
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Modest Lattner
ACC
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Keaner
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