Munn Named Coach of Year in AP Poll
Biggie Munn of Michigan State named coach of the year in the 18th annual Scripps-Howard poll. His Spartans led the nation in the AP ranking with 139 first place votes, edging Bobby Dodd of Georgia Tech and Jess Hill of Southern California.
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Prep Scores Highlight Area High School Games
A long list of basketball results shows Trico over Chester 68 to 48 and Mound City topping Dongola 71 to 48 among many more. Notable matchups include Lincoln over Bloomington 60 to 40 and Mt Zion 79 over Clinton 46 with several overtime and close finishes across the region.
Fordham Tops in Passing as Tulsa Leads Scoring and Offense
Fordham set a passing record by averaging 225.8 yards per game and threw more than it ran. Tulsa University claimed the 1952 total offense title for the second straight year with 466.6 yards per game and led rushing with 321.5. Oklahoma earned 407 points in 10 games while Fordham's 277 passes came in 550 plays, yielding a 2 5 record.
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Tilden Nips Campbell Hill In Narrow 31-28 Win
Tilden grade school blocked a Campbell Hill rally with a late fourth quarter sprint to hold 31-28 at home. Hillers led 17-14 at halftime before the final period.
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Morrison resigns as Austin College coach and AD
Sherman Texas Ray Morrison former SMU and Temple coach resigns as head football coach and athletic director of Austin College to take a non coaching position at SMU.
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Poll Favors Bowl Games Across Nation
American writers and broadcasters favor continuing bowl games by 151 to 20 in the Associated Press post season poll. Supporters seek limits to major bowls only and optional lists, with some exceptions for charitable all star games.
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Boxing Results Roundup From West Coast and Cities
In Oakland Jimmy Carter outpointed Archie Whitewater in a non title bout 10 rounds. In Los Angeles Keany Teran outpointed Tommy Umeda over 10 rounds. In Miami Beach Glen Flanagan outpointed Kid Centella in a 10 round lightweight bout.
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Seattle Cage Star Nears Point Record
Seattle University guard Johnny O'Brien scored 38 points as his team beat St. Martin's College 107-55. His three game total reached 84, four tenths behind last season's pace for the all-time four-year collegiate scoring record, needing 122 points in 27 games to tie Nate DeLong's four-year mark.
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Crainville Graders Defeat Goreville In Big Victory
Crainville grade school team improved to 12-0 with a 58-39 win over Goreville. The Crainville reserves also beat Goreville 32-13 for their seventh win in 12 games. Top scorers included Alexander 41, L Pritchett 20, Moreville Martin 12, Howerton 10.
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North adds Gedman and Benney to Senior Bowl squad
Mobile Alabama December 10 AP North team bolsters its Jan 3 Senior Bowl lineup with Indiana yard gainer Eugene Gedman and Ohio State halfback Fred Benney. Also in sports Miami Open sees Andy Gaspar shoot 65 to lead qualifying in a $10 000 golf event.
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College Basketball Scores From Eastern Ring
East Connecticut defeated Yale 76 to 68 in a college basketball matchup. Columbia beat Trinity 75 to 55 and Pitt won 62 to 57 over Westminster. St. John’s topped Arnold 83 to 70. Wake Forest edged N C State 51 to 50. Duke beat Wash- Lee 91 to 80. Georgetown won 86 to ? Randolph-Macon. Western Michigan 75 over Western Reserve 55. Ohio Wesleyan 65, Ohio U 64. Central Michigan 85, Alma 75. Hanover 68, Anderson 62. Franklin 93, Indiana Central 75. Tri-State 66, Huntington 54. Carroll 78, Lake Forest 68. Camp Breckenridge 93, Wesleyan 67. Illinois Tech 79, Navy Pier 53. Quincy 72, Carthage 67. Hamline 75, Macalester 65. Washington St 67, Whitman 50. Seattle 107, St. Martins 55. Portland 68, Oregon St 63.
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Indiana Picks 1953 Captain From Non Playing Roster
Indiana University names a 1953 football captain from the bench, left end Robert Inserra of Monongahela Pennsylvania, who did not play this season due to a pre season injury though he played in 1950 and 1951.
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Marciano Wins Edward J. Neil Memorial Boxing Writer Award
New York heavyweight Rocky Marciano named winner of the Edward J. Neil Memorial plaque as fighter of the year in the annual Boxing Writers Association honors.
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