Stengel Hails Yankees as Team of the Year 1952
Manager Casey Stengel reacted with pride after the New York Yankees were named team of the year in the Associated Press poll for 1952. He credited a hard-fought season, stability with renewed strength, and Whitey Ford's return from service as key factors in their fourth straight title bid.
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Pineville Knights Rally for 66 62 Win over Gary Coaldiggers
Pineville High School's Minute men erased a three point halftime deficit with a 25 point burst in the third, topping the Gary Coaldiggers 66 62 in Gary. The tri county area slate lists 15 games tonight led by Wy ming County action including Baileysville and Oceana with 6 0 records.
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New Coach to Get Bullets into Shape
Baltimore gains a new NFL team with Keith Molesworth as head coach and Ray Richards as assistant. Don Kellett becomes president and general manager, stepping from television to run front office as owners approve weekend roster. Molesworth vows players must be in peak condition and ready to play.
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Duquesne and Penn State Lead In Busy College Basketball Night
AP wires report mixed results from college basketball theaters with Duquesne defeating Cincinnati 93 to 76 and Penn State topping Gettysburg 66 13. Other scores include Virginia 86 over Washington 69 and Georgia Tech 69 over Virginia Tech. Multiple small colleges and regional teams posted wins or close margins across the schedule.
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Donkeyball Game Slated at Sophia High School
Sophia set for a donkeyball game at the high school gym tonight at 8 to raise funds for new stage curtains costing 2600 dollars. The Loans Club led by Junior Reed will face the Muleskinners captained by Bill Koutz with coaches Bob Douglas and Jim Lowery.
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Chavez Edges Carter in Close 136-Pound Nontitle Bout
Eddie Chavez, a popular local lightweight, won a split decision over champion Jimmy Carter in a nontitle exhibition in San Francisco. A key official collapsed and died after the bout, Richard Burke, 48, who had refereed the preliminaries and judged the main event. Chavez opened a cut over Carter's right eye in the fourth round, leaving Carter visibly bothered and ineffective in later action.
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Billy) Burke
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Boxing Results From San Francisco and Toronto Cards
In San Francisco Eddie Chavez aged 138 from San Jose outpointed an unnamed foe in a 10 round non-title. In Brooklyn Bob Baker defeated Billy Gilliam of Grange New Jersey by points over 10 rounds. Corky Gonzales stopped Jackie Graves in Denver. In Toronto Kid Alfonso defeated Gordon Wallace in 10 rounds by stoppage.
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Intermediate League Meeting Set Tonight
The Beckley intermediate league calls a special session at the Moose Lodge at 7. Pres Johnny Wright asks all sponsors and managers to attend, as a policy question for the 1953 basketball season needs immediate attention. He notes two managers are still needed for two additional regias planned this summer.
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NBA East West All Star Game Set Tonight
NBA East and West squads meet in Fort Wayne Indiana for the annual all star game without league changes or new TV deals decided. President Maurice Podoloff denied rumors of franchise drops and said the season should finish with 10 teams. Governors planned further talks today while the event marks the first Midwest showcase.
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Mulloy Wins Dixie Tennis Championship Fourth Time
In Tampa Florida Mulloy of Miami defeats Bernard Bartzen 6-2 3-6 6-0 6-1 to claim a fourth Dixie championship joining Bitsy Grant as a four time winner. Bartzen and Burrows fall in doubles to Mulloy Moss 6-1 6-3 6-4. Lily Long defeats Im a Long for the women’s singles title and Long with Kunnen win the women’s doubles.
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Pineville rallies past Gary in Coalfield Conference clash
Pineville defeated Gary with key late field goals by Bobby Adams who led with 18 points. Beavers Belcher and Collins contributed in double figures, while Easter and Sabines added scoring for Gary. Final score 66-62 Pineville.
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Kansas State Tops Third Straight AP Basketball Poll
Kansas State remains No 1 in the Associated Press poll with 820 points as Seton Hall 642 and La Salle 40s rivalry tightens. Seton Hall hits a tough test against Fordham while Illinois holds fourth despite no first place votes. Notre Dame Oklahoma State and other teams vote totals fill the lower ranks as week updates hint at shifts next week.
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Maglie Signs Giants Contract After Dinner
Maglie of the New York Giants, from Niagara Falls, signed a contract reportedly worth $32,000 after attending the New York Press Photographers Association dinner. He had indicated plans to meet Giant officials about a deal, and officials confirmed the same terms as last year for the right-hander who won 18 games and lost eight while dealing with an aching back.
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