Sissonville Drops Protest Over Playoff Selection
Sissonville High School cancelled plans to protest Sistersville High School’s spot in the state Class B football championship after reviewing scheduling deadlines. Coach Joe Sawyers cited confusion over dates Sept 1 and Oct 1, clarified by an association announcement. Sistersville and Romney were named finalists for the championship in Fairmont, with Sistersville earning second in final ratings and Sissonville third.
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Gavilan Plans Stir Sent Back to Cuba in Mystery
Gavilan plans remain unclear as he returns to Cuba amid IBC doubt over a Gavilan Olsen bout for the middleweight title. IBC insiders say the fighter may delay defending the welter crown to chase a Sugar Ray Robinson double-title feat and possible comeback talk with Robby.
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New Northeastern Conference Seen
Villanova athletic chief Ambrose Dudley envisions a new northeastern conference to lift football gate receipts. An initial meeting December 5 in Cincinnati will discuss joining schools including Boston College Boston University Fordham Holy Cross and others such as Syracuse Colgate Penn State Delaware Temple Lehigh Lafayette and Bucknell. Dudley says independents must band together as bowls align with conferences to rebuild natural rivalries and attract fans.
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Seivas-Trabert Reach South Wales Doubles Final
Vic Seivas and Tony Trabert advance to the doubles final at the New South Wales Tennis Tournament in Sydney after defeating Mervyn Rose and Ax Hartwig 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal. A wild duck shot at Sartain Ranch, California on December 27, 1952, is noted as possibly the oldest on record, banded at Lake Merritt on December 8, 1932, making it at least 20 12 years old.
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WVIAC Basin Study on Northern Boycott Planned Sunday
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will hold a Sunday meeting at Morris Harvey College to consider a boycott by Northern West Virginia officials over the use of out-of-state referees in the state college tournament. George Springer notes the session precedes a basketball clinic with luncheon, while a later Charleston hotel meeting will address 1954 football schedules and 1954-55 basketball dates. Presidents of the 14 member schools join Monday’s Senate chamber session at the state capitol, with Dr. Leonard Riggleman presiding.
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Mountaineers Resume Drills for Grid Final
West Virginia University football team, healthy and practicing at Mountaineer Field, prepared for the final regular season game against North Carolina State. After a lighter session following a day of rest ordered by Coach Art Lewis, the squad focused on blocking in a touch scrimmage and faced Wolfpack pass plays from the freshman unit, with travel to Raleigh planned for Friday.
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Gil liam and Fuentes Victors in Coast Boxing Show
Billy Gilliam of Orange N J outpointed Colin Chaney of Indianapolis 10 to 9 Los Angeles Jess Fuentes stopped Elmer Beltz in eight rounds and Bobby Why of Los Angeles defeated Larry Cantiberos 134 to 132 12 with Cantiberos opening a cut from an accidental clash in Honolulu event hosted by AP Manila Beach.
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One-Platoon Blamed for Virginia Injury Upswing
Dr. Charles J. Frankel, UVA team physician and orthopedics expert, links the return of one platoon football to a 30 percent rise in injuries at Virginia and echoes similar upswings at nearby colleges. He notes more severe injuries in games and practices, attributing fatigue and weaker overall conditioning to modern training and lifestyle.
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Detroit Lions Lead NFL Home Attendance in 1952 Season
During the 1952 season the Detroit Lions led the National Football League in home attendance with 262,675 admissions for six home games.
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Duquesne Leads East as Top Hoop Power in Country
New York paper rates Duquesne the No 1 college basketball team in the nation and top in the East. The Dukes, led by Jim Tucker and 6 8 stars, are praised for height, speed, defense, and depth with La Salle Niagara Fordham St Johns NYU Seton Hall and others following in the Eastern hierarchy.
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Gens Retain Lip Despite Losses
Washington & Lee shows stubborn spirit through a losing season as coach Carl Wise praises team morale and progress. The Generals beat Davidson 34-7 then toppled archrival Virginia 27-13, aiming to stay sharp for a Williamsburg clash with William & Mary and a prep for possible QB changes against a wounded opponent.
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Washington & Lee's Lindsey New SC Offense Leader
Washington and Lee quarterback Lindsey New took the Southern Conference total offense lead with 715 yards after a 27-13 win over Virginia. He passed 209 yards while Charlie Sumner slipped to 678 total yards. Sumner also trails in air yards and completion rate. Other conference leaders shifted as William and Mary’s Bill Bowman moved atop rushing, and Virginia Tech’s Jackie Williams and Citadel’s Jim Tyson held specialty marks.
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