Jones Faces Olson In Non-Title Ten Round Bout
Ralph Tiger Jones meets middleweight champion Bobo Olson in a 10 round non-title fight at Chicago Stadium. Jones is a 4-1 underdog despite recent win over Sugar Ray Robinson, while Olson seeks another decisive performance in aim of a future title defense. The CBS telecast starts at 10 p.m. EST.
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Tiger) Jones
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World Series memories and rising stars in baseball
Gayle Talbot profiles Allie Reynolds famed for a 1949 World Series opening game gem and two 1-0 classics. The piece notes Reynolds retirement, Don Newcombe and Preacher Roe pitching tight games, and mentions Christy Mathewson and Cy Slapnicka praising Herb Score as a potential ace, with Score posting 22-5 at Indianapolis and 330 strikeouts. Slapnicka recalls discovering Score with a $60,000 bonus and predicts a great big league career.
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Dietzel Reported New LSU Coach at Board Meeting
Louisian a State University was set to name a new head football coach at a Board of Supervisors meeting amid reports Army assistant Paul Dietzel held the job. Dietzel appeared before a six man screening committee, the only candidate, after three days of interviews.
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Ed McKeever
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Notre Dame
Stanley Galloway
Southeastern Louisiana
Ben Martin
Navy
Globetrotters to televise game for Olympic Fund March 12
Harlem Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein announced a national CBS telecast from Great Lakes on March 12 at 3 p m EST. The team will play the Washington Generals with net proceeds benefiting the Olympic Fund.
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Stengel Sees Yankees Pitching as 1955 Key
Casey Stengel outlines Yankee plans for 1955 spring training from Glendale. He notes additions Turley and Larsen bolster staff but misses Allie Reynolds. He expects 18 pitchers, names Lopat as spot starter and a strong five with Ford, Grim, Morgan, Turley, Larsen, plus potential additions from farm clubs. He lists infield shifts and says Mantle will be center fielder, with Berra and Howard catching. He identifies Cleveland as the team to beat and ranks other rivals.
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Don Larsen
Allie Reynolds
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St. Petersburg
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Johnny Sain
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Coleman
Hunter
Rizzuto
Andy Carey
McDougald
Mickey Mantle
Irv Noren
Hank Bauer
Country Slaughter
Bob Cerv
Yogi Berra
Elston Howard
Howard
Chicago
Detroit
Baltimore
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
Vejar Graham Bout Faces Block From Boxing Panels
Massachusetts boxing chief Henry Lamar said New York has been asked not to approve the Vejar Graham bout set for March 4 in New York. Vejar, recovering from a plane crash, is slated to meet welterweight Contender DeMarco in Boston, with Vejar to fight only non ranking opponents as tune ups. Graham is considered a ranking fighter and could affect the plan.
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Detroit Eyes First Standard Size Lighted Golf Course
The Detroit Parks and Recreation Commission will study lighting a nine hole course on Belle Isle with an estimated cost of about 250000. If built it would be the nation’s first standard size illuminated course. the only other lighted course is a small pitch and putt at Southern Pines North Carolina. In other sports notes UNC basketball center Paul Linkins weighs 210 pounds and stands 6 feet 9 inches, making him the team’s tallest and heaviest player.
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University of North Carolina
Paul Linkins
Hawks vs Pitt and West Virginia at Pitt events headline slate
West Virginia and Pittsburgh clash in a trio of games with freshmen and varsity hoops in Pitt’s field house. Wesleyan edges Gle nville in overtime as Morris Harvey, Tech, and AB pace a tight second-place race. Fairmont defeats Bethany to cap a busy day of West Virginia college hoops.
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Rod Hundley
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Shepherd
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Morris Harvey
Glenville
Wesleyan
Rattlers
Joe Miller
Carl Hartman
Chandler
Eagles
Ken Hammond
George Swyers
Jim Wandell
Cap Smith
Golden Bears
Rudy Poole
Ed Hood
Hood
Jack Tennant
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Gene Guarilla
Tom Ferkel
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Fairmont
Jack McIntyre
Bethany
Bob Hettler
Numerous High School Basketball Scores Across Gauley Bridge to Huntington
A wide list of high school results shows Gauley Bridge beating Mount Hope 73 34 and many others across West Virginia and nearby towns. Notable tallies include Wheeling 146 Weirton 110 and Charleston 91 Lakin Industrial 55. College action features Georgetown (Ky) 70 Kentucky Wesleyan 63 and Oregon State 67 Idaho 56.
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Mark Twain
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Ansted
Amigo Byrd-Prillerman
Montgomery Simmons
Hinton
Stock
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Gary
Oceana
Richwood
Lookout
Clendenin
Parkersburg
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Poca
Elkview
Walton
Ripley
Clay
Sutton
Logan
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Dunbar
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Peterstown
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Morgantown University
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Masontown
Rowlesburg
Aurora
Arthurdale
Newburg
Terra Alta
Kingwood
Bruceton
Elkins
Fairmont West
Fairmont East
Clarksburg
Victory
Fairview
Fairmont St. Peters
Rocky Marciano to Meet Don Cockell in May Title Fight
Promoter A Weill announced heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano will defend his title against Don Cockell in May likely at San Francisco Kezar Stadium. Cockell, undefeated since a 196? loss, is the No. 2 challenger behind Nino Valdes. decision on venue and promoter meetings to follow with Solomons and Norris in New York.
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Randy Turpin
British Empire
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Roland LaStarza
Cuba
Nino Valdes
Valdes
Archie Moore
Weill
Rocky
Jack Solomons
New York
Jim Norris
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Appy Loop to Hold Expansion Meeting
Bristol Virginia Tennessean reports Appalachian League directors will meet in Wytheville Virginia February 27 to decide on expanding the six club league to eight teams. President Chauncey Devault says eight members are assured. Wytheville raised 10 900 for operation and Salem Virginia is ready to join. Current clubs: Bristol Johnson City Kingsport Pulaski Bluefield Welch.
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Chauncey Devault
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Boxing Results Highlight Regional Fighters and Decisions
In Holyoke Sammy Walker of 160 percent tied with Springfield stop ped Moses Ward while in Detroit Joey Giardello stopped Andy Mayfield in Miami. Randy Turpin of Birmingham earned a decision win over Ray Schmitt, though Schmitt was disqualified in the 8th for holding.
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Detroit
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