Mountaineers edge GWU 84 83 in tight comeback win
West Virginia University beat George Washington 84 to 83 with a late two pointer by Mack Isner and strong bench play from freshman reserves. The victory follows earlier wins and boosts expectations as 1952-3 Mountaineers aim for Southern Conference contention and possible national title contention if they beat Maryland next.
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North Carolina State
Look Magazine
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George Davis
Mike Holt
Mountaineers Edge George Washington In Closely Fought Clash
West Virginia University upset George Washington 84-83 as the Mountaineers erased a late rally by the Colonials. Marshall crushed Virginia Tech 113-57 lifting its scoring pace for the season.
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Pennsylvania
Hawley to Speak At White Sulphur Springs Banquet
White Sulphur Springs hosts a testimonial dinner for the 1952 Greenbrier Valley Conference champion White Sulphur Springs High School football team at The Greenbrier Hotel. Hawley is slated to speak at the event in White Sulphur Springs.
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White Sulphur Rotary Lions honor Valley champions
On Wednesday evening December 17 Roy M Hawkey WVU athletics director will comment on a WVU Pitt game film won 16-0 by the Mountaineers. Mark Turner of The Greenbrier will host. The event honors Valley champions with coach Jay Lambert and the Green Devil squad invited. White Sulphur Rotary Lions sponsor after a 12-6 playoff win over Alderson High School to claim the Valley title.
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White Sox Sign Six Rookies for 1953 Contracts
Chicago White Sox announce six rookies for 1953 signings. The group includes infielders Ken Landenberger Joe DeMaestri and Sam Esposito pitchers Hal Hudson and Jim Suchecki and catcher Bob Red Wilson. Wilson, a University of Wisconsin alumnus, hit .297 for Seattle last season.
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Hal Hudson
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Bob Red Wilson
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University of Wisconsin
Seatte
Boros Reaches Golfdom Heights in 1952
Julius Boros, 32, of Fairfield Conn won the U S Open by four strokes for his first major. He earned 37,282 97 dollars in the year including May World Championship prize money. Cary Middlecoff was second in money with 30,884 98. Others noted include Sammy Snead, Gene Sarazen, and trailblazers Ted Krofl and Tommy Bolt.
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Carrollton
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Austin
Tex
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Fort Myers
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Babe) Didriksen Zaharias
Augusta
Wake Forest Upsets Duke in Southern Conference Showdown
Wake Forest defeated North Carolina State 51-50 to tie for second in the Southern Conference as Duke, William and Mary, and Wake Forest all chased the Pack. Jack Williams and Dickie Hemric scored 20 and 15 for Wake Forest while West Virginia beat George Washington 84-83.
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Fordham End Sets Pass Catch Mark
Six-foot Ed Brown, Fordham senior end from Jersey City New Jersey, set a major college pass catching record with 57 receptions in eight games this season. His 57 catches exceed the previous marks by 10 over the nearest competitor and surpass the 1949 national standard of 52. The second highest totals came from Drake's Joe McClaran with 47 and Holy Cross John Carroll with 46.
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Continuation of Football Bowls Gains in Favor
The Associated Press postseason poll shows 151 yes to 20 no on continuing bowl games with a growing but cautious pro bowl sentiment. Writers favor limiting participation to NCAA approved events and some fund charitable or conference-wide distributions, not just exclusive prizes.
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Desert Working Conditions Affect Camel Hydration Cycles
Under typical desert labor, camels can go eight to ten days between drinks. If not required to work during this interval, they could likely endure longer without water.
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