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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
8
Sports writers and broadcasters offer cautious support for the NCAA TV policy while doubting its future. The postseason survey asks if restricted telecasts affected attendance and how the 1953 program should proceed with strong support for further controls.
Ellis Ryan vows to keep his job as Indians president and to settle front office squabble this week. He claims support from five other directors who together control about 1,200 of the team’s 3,000 shares, as the dispute remains largely private. Insiders say the rift began after Ryan backed a purchase of the Indianapolis team.
Washington December 9 AP Sammy Baugh announced this season will be his last as a player. The Texan star began with the Redskins in 1937 at Griffith Stadium and has set NFL records including most years with one team 16 most passes attempted 3016 and most touchdowns 187. He started this year sharing quarterback duties with Eddie LeBaron but injury limited him to holding for extra points and field goals.
Notre Dame executive vice president Reverend Edmund P. Joyce said a meeting with Army officials will occur next month to discuss resuming football relations after a five year lapse. UCLA star Don Mooreman was named outstanding college lineman of 1952 by AP poll. A London injury forced a heavyweight bout cancellation between Harry Matthews and Johnny Williams. In Cedar Rapids Al Kubski of Baltimore was named player manager of the Three-I League team.
Fred Franco Navy’s top ground gainer will start at fullback for the North team in the Shrine Bowl all star game on Christmas night at the Orange Bowl in Miami Florida.
Dallas Texans center Joe Reid regains consciousness after a severe concussion from the Eagles game. X rays show no skull fracture or brain damage. he may leave the hospital soon per his physician.
Chicago’s Chester Mieszala 160 outhustled Phoenix foe Jimmy Martinez 162 to take a decisive points win in a light heavyweight contest. Martinez offered steady pressure but Mieszala controlled the exchange with sharper accuracy and ring craft throughout.
The Big Ten bans Iowa coach Bucky O Connor from any contact with prospective athletes for seven months after a seven month quarantine driven by recruiting and improper activities. The conference says a second coach was punished for illegal recruiting and other penalties were issued in several cases, with details to be released by schools or conference headquarters. Kenneth L Tug Wilson led the conference response with the action announced by Iowa.
Ten commissioner says the Iowa coach visited Quincy High School star Bruce Brothers now at Illinois and discussed moving to Iowa. Such off campus activity violates conference rules and until the no contact ban ends O Connor cannot attend public gatherings or speak to potential Iowa recruits on campus.
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