Salem Surprises Rio Quint 100-96
Salem, led by Paul West, defeated Rio Grande 109-96 as WVU prepared for New York City appearances. Pancho Gonzales and Don Budge figures highlighted AM tour results while Kramer plans youth development to reclaim the Davis Cup.
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Don Budge
Madison Square Garden
Frank Sedgman
Richmond Seeks International League Entry Endorsement
Richmond mayor Ed Haddock won city council backing to lease Parker Field for a Triple A team and expand the stadium to 12,000 seats at a cost of 292000 funded through tax free bonds. International League president Frank Shaughnessy signalled no obstacle to Richmond joining, with Havana also awaiting clearance.
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Montreal
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Harry C. Seibold
Eddie Mooers
Mooers
Parker
NCAA Gets Down To Task at Hand
NCAA delegates gather in Cincinnati for the 48th annual convention with the Executive Committee sessions opening. The American Football Coaches Assn and the Television Committee plan discussions on 1954 rules, substitutions, and the four minute endgame rule while the Big Ten pushes for regional TV windows. The Rules Committee will consider coaches' proposals after today’s sessions. Lou Little of Columbia notes the coaches poll favors single platoon play.
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NCAA
Ncaa Rules Committee
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Columbia
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Salem machines edge in close battle for fifth win
Salem defeated Rio Grande 92-82 as Byron Gibson scored 31 and Bill Berkeley 26 leading the Salem machine. Rio Grande suffered its fourth setback in 10 games while Francis posted strong free throw numbers despite uneven shooting. West Virginia and Glenville also played, with Rod Hundley continuing a scoring tear for the WVU Fresh-D.
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Adelphi
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Eddie Becker
Pete White
Red Holmes
Dubby Morris
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ACC Whips SC On Maples Too
The Southern Conference suffers against ACC foes with only two wins in 19 games. George Washington beat Virginia, and West Virginia defeated Maryland as ACC teams sweep the night. Clemson edged William & Mary 75 72 while Richmond fell 72 64 to Maryland.
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Fights Last Night by The Associated Press
Brooklyn bout saw Walter Cartier outpoint Randy Sandy of New York in ten rounds. Worcester avenged with Curley Monroe edging Freddie Monforte in Worcester by a ten count? not. Joe Miceli stopped Jesse Keeler in Greensburg. Freddie Herman stopped Don Rogers in Spokane.
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New York
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Holyoke
Joe Miceli
Jesse Keeler
Greensburg
Billings
Mont
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Babe) Herman
Los Angeles
Don Rogers
Spokane
Wash
Kentucky and Duquesne Lead In Basketpoll Shakeup
Kentucky holds first place narrowly as Duquesne climbs to 12th in the weekly Associated Press college basketball poll. Indiana remains third and Minnesota sixth after a round of holiday tournaments. Duke rises from unranked to eighth, Oklahoma City and Western Kentucky move into top ten, while Illinois, North Carolina State and Fordham drop from the top ten.
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Indiana Faces Rough Road In Big Ten Race
Indiana trails the leaders as Kentucky and Duquesne win. Indiana edged Wisconsin 70-67 to stay hot. Don Schlundt scored 29 for Indiana, while Kentucky’s 177-71 win over Xavier and Duquesne’s 70-52 victory over Dayton highlight a busy college basketball night across conferences. Kansas opened defense of the Big Seven with a 76-72 win over Oklahoma.
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Wisconsin quarterback tops Big Ten passing in 1953
Jim Miller of the University of Wisconsin led the Big Ten with 683 passing yards and six touchdown passes in 1953, anchoring the Badgers’ aerial attack.
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Big Ten
WVU Faces St. Johns in Garden
West Virginia meets St John’s of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden with Dubby Morris and Pete White likely starting as Eddie Becker and Mack Isner rally the offense. St John’s recent form shows wins over Roanoke Lafayette Fairfield but losses to Rice Santa Clara and Niagara. WVU aims to snap a Field House skid dating to 1944.
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First Methodist Clashes Next After Narrow Lead
Johnstown Baptist defeated First Baptist 70-32 to hold a half game lead in the Church Basketball League, as Cotton Welch’s squad extended its unbeaten run to four. Johnstown, led by Hedrick with 18, dominated early and never trailed.
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Max Baer
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Vito Rizzi
Misfortunes Snowball For Blue Hawk Quintet
Beck ley College basketball coach Frank Bowman endures a rough spell as Blue Hawks suffer injuries and illness. Charles Beasley loses three teeth in practice, Luther Stover misses time with influenza, and Clyde Clay sprains an ankle. The team, idle since Dec 8, resumes 1953-54 schedule Friday against Glenville State Pioneers at the Recreation Building.
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Beckley College
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WVU Basketball Seeks to Sustain Above .500 Mark
The Mountaineers aim to keep their record above .500, a feat not achieved by any WVU basketball team in nine years. The effort reflects continued strong play and a push to solidify postseason prospects.
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Exclusive franchise offered for Beckley and area
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