Russians Likely to Enter Half of Helsinki Olympic Events
A Associated Press survey shows Soviet Russia probably will field teams in about half of the Helsinki Games events. Russians are eligible for 10 of 20 sports and potential threats in at least seven, with entries possible in boxing basketball weight lifting soccer wrestling gymnastics men's and women's track and field and men's and women's swimming.
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Associated
London
Russia
Helsinki
Finland
Associated Press
Stockholm
Bischoff Berkich Named Co captain Of WVU 1952 Team
West Virginia University selects seniors Paul Bischoff and Joe Berkich as co captains for the 1952 football squad. Coach Art Lewis notes both are standout leaders, with Bischoff a 6-1 190 pound end and Berkich a 228 pound versatile offensive player. Spring drills start February 4 under NCAA rules allowing 20 sessions in 30 days.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Paul Bischoff
Joe Berkich
Will
Berkich
Hibbing
Minn
Lewis
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Doherty Golf Tourney Set for Doherty Semi Finals
In Miami Florida the Helen Lee Doherty women's amateur golf tournament moves to eliminations with semifinals to be decided in today's double round. Defending champion Claire Doran of Cleveland faces Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur Indiana while Lindsay defeats Mrs H V Stone 6 and 5. Pat Garner of Midland Texas upset Polly Riley 1 up and meets Ellen Gery of Barrington Rhode Island who beat Mrs G McDonald 1 up. Dorothy Kirby meets Edean Anderson in the forming round. Kirby beat Mrs Karl Clements 7 and 6. Anderson defeated Mrs Frank Fuller 6 and 5. Semifinals Saturday and final Sunday over 36 holes.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Helen Lee Doherty
Claire Dorian
Cleveland
Marjorie Lindsay
Decatur
Miss Doran
Ann Robertson
Miss Anderson
Frank Fuller
Elgin
Jilieup
Ignale
Savitt Falls to McGregor in Australian Nationals Semifinal
American Dick Savitt from Orange, New Jersey, upset by Ken McGregor of Australia 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the Australian National tennis semifinals. Sedgman reaches final after beating Mervyn Rose 6-2 6-4 6-2. Doubles: Sedgman and McGregor defeat Savitt and Hamilton Richardson 6-2 in the decisive fifth set after darkness.
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Associated Press
Adelaide
Australia
Dick Savitt
Orange
N.J
Ken McGregor
Savitt
Sedgman
Mervyn Rose
McGregor
Hamilton Richardson
Baton Rouge
Assies
College and high school basketball scores and a boxing report
East and West coast college games are listed with numerous school matchups and scores, including Canisius over Niagara and LaSalle over Baltimore Loyola. Regional high school results feature Beckley, Charleston, Fairmont, and Glenville among others with multiple point totals. The boxing note covers a Thursday night Philadelphia bout where Terry Ma defeated by points over Graham and Fiore stopped Allegro in New York, plus Tebbetts signing with Cleveland for 1952.
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Beckley
Town St. Francis
Arthurdale
Kasson
Fairmont West
Fairview
Fairmont St. Peter’s
Clay-E
Eee
Graham
Herndon
Oakvale
Canisius
Niagara
Bluefield
LaSalle
Baltimore Loyola
Tenn Wesleyan
Mars Hill
Appalachian
Atlantic
Chris Midwest
Detroit
Tulsa
Tony Allegro
New York
Bangor
As One Bill to Another Bess Irked by Fugitt Edict
W V High School official W. T Bill Bess criticized West Virginia High School Athletic Association executive secretary W R Fugitt for a Golden Gloves policy. Bess questioned why the Heisman sized prize is treated differently and urged consistent amateur status rules. The piece notes Fugitt’s annual warning against pay for play and mentions trips to New York for tournament winners.
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Toledo Post
Associated Press
Toledo
Clair Dunn
Toledo Wallel High School
University of Tole
New Yorkido
Huntington
Daily News Tournament of
Chams
Virginia Pions
West
W. R
Bill
Fugittve Durstending
Don Greenwood
oMall
Greenwood
Cei
W. T
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Fugitt
West Virginia High School Athletic Association
New York
Mustang Mustangs Ring Up 62.8 Point Average in 10 Games
Mount Hope High School Mustang quintet posts 62.8 scoring average and 50.3 opponent average through the first half. Leading scorer is Tommy Dixon at 17.4 points per game with four players in double figures. Defense, rebounding by Stone and Garven strengthen Coalfield Conference leaders as they prepare a home game versus Stoco Indians to start the second half.
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Register
Mount Hope
Mount Hope High School
Mustangs
Stoco Indians
Tommy Dixon
Jim Lively
Dixon
Beene
Twaddie
Zainey
Jim Stone
Hobart Garven
Woolwine
Pwaddie
Zebninick
Raney Garvin Jones
Stone
Anderson
Dixon Blake
Kody
Major Leaguers Ink Contracts For 1952 Giants Hopefuls
New York Giants sign Hank Thompson to a 1952 contract as he bids to lock up second base or center field with Willie Mays looming. Brooklyn adds Johnny Schmitz and Bobby Morgan as pennant race moves unfold. Other signings include Chicago Cubs, Cleveland, White Sox, Athletics, Reds, Browns, and Cardinals players across positions.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Hank Thompson
New York Giants
Thompson
Giants
Leo Duracher
Eddie Stanky
Cardinals
Hank
Willie Mays
Brooklyn
Johnny Schmitz
Bobby Morgan
Dutch Leonard
Walt Dubiel
Harvey Gentry
Chicago Cubs
Jim Hegan
Ray Boone
Cleveland
Howie Judson
Bill Higden
George Wilson
Mel Hoderlein
Chicago White Sox
Tom Hamilton
Philadelphia Athletics
Wally Post
Rudy Minarcin
Cincin
Schaus Sparks Pistons In Win Over NBA Leaders
Fort Wayne beat Rochester 94 to 90 as Freddie Schaus led the Pistons with 23 points and Arnie Risen scored 26 for Rochester. The Royals, struggling on the road, fell into a first place tie with Minneapolis while Fort Wayne neared Indianapolis Olympians in the standings.
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Associated Press
Rochester Royals
National Basketball Association
Royals
Pistons
Fort Wayne
Rochester
Minneapolis Lakers
Indianapolis
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