Trico Dedicates New Gym Beats Nashville 56 44
Trico High School opened its new sunken-bowl gymnasium with a 56 to 44 victory over Nashville. Attendance was limited by heavy rain, as the dedication featured Edwin C. Rathert and Albert W. Willis among others. Nashville, hampered by ineligible players, led early but Tri co built a solid third quarter lead and held on. Gene Herberger sparked the offense with 11 straight points after a Nashville run, while Trico featured strong free throw shooting in the second half.
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Paul Bear Bryant Stays on as Kentucky Coach
Paul Bear Bryant announces he will remain as Kentucky football coach with a contract through 1962. The decision ends speculation that he might return to Arkansas, his home state, and keeps him at Lexington.
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Trico High School Gym Dedication Ceremony
The Trico high school gym was dedicated last night at ceremonies attended by Al Willis of the Illinois High School Association. Willis congratulated J. H. Hammack, the school principal, as Edwin C. Rathert, district school board president, and Byron House, Nashville attorney, participated. The new facility sits on Route 43 west of Campbell Hill.
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Seven Nashville players sidelined by Illinois official at gym dedication
Al Willis of the Illinois High School Association barred nine Nashville high school players for a semester after reports they played independent basketball during the summer. Seven players pictured include Dave Clark, Rolf Hickman, Chuck Schliefer, Morris Oltmann, Ed Frederking, Leroy Herrmann, and Carl Reuter. two others Tom Novack and Joe Evilsizer were absent. They are due to return in February after serving the first semester suspension.
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King Carl Hubbell to Star in Movie The Big Leaguer
Hollywood reports Carl Hubbell the Giants left hand ace will portray his own life in The Big Leaguer. Edward G Robinson co stars as the tough guy with MGM producing the film and shooting due to begin in February.
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New York Billy Graham Defeats Giarallo in Close Bout
In New York Billy Graham outpointed Joey Giarallo in a 10 round lightweight duel. Giarallo, based in Philadelphia, pressed the pace with sharp combinations as Graham used movement and defense to secure the decision.
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Rickey, 71, optimistic on Pirates future
Branch Rickey, 71, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, says he is ten times more optimistic about the club than at any time in the past two years. Pittsburgh finished last in the National League last season.
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Fight Results West Palm Beach Bout Ends in Draw
Billy Lauderdale of Hialeah Florida and Davey Mitchell of Toronto Canada fought to a draw in West Palm Beach Florida. The match details list weights and ring locations, but do not provide final scores or rounds.
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Seniors golf match play championship heads to St Augustine
The annual amateur seniors golf match play championship, begun twenty years ago in Sebring Florida, will be held the week of March 15 at the Ponce de Leon course in St Augustine Florida.
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State UCLA Win Spurs Spartan Cage Games
Kansas State coasted to an 80-64 win over Notre Dame in the Spartan Basketball Tournament first round at Michigan State College. UCLA topped Notre Dame 60-55 as Michigan State battled hard. Other top results included Kansas 83-63 over SMU and Washington beating California 60-50. Brigham Young toppled Oregon State 69-66. Auburn crushed Georgia 71-49, Alabama edged Georgia Tech 60-57, and Richmond beat West Virginia 63-55. San Francisco Cow Palace doubleheader was canceled due to a slippery court.
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Big Name Pros On Sidelines In International Four Ball
In Miami the International Four-Ball Golf Tournament moved to the quarterfinals as top pros sat out. Underdogs Buddy Godwin and Lloyd Wadkins stunned Julius Boros and Doug Ford, while Canada’s Pat Fletcher and Stan Leonard defeated Jack Burke and Jimmy Demaret. Willie Klein and Al Brosch also knocked out Sam Snead and Jim Ferrier.
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Prep Scores Spark Wide Illinois High School Action
A dense list of high school basketball results from Illinois and neighboring areas shows Pinckneyville, Johnston City, Du Quoin, Eldorado, McLeansboro, Metropolis, Taylorville, Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon, Lyons, Newman and many others posting wins and scores. The narrative notes two 18 hole rounds planned for today with quarterfinals in the morning and semifinals in the afternoon, followed by a Sunday final over 36 holes.
Badger Coach Sees Factor in Rose Bowl Clash
Wisconsin coach Ivy Williamson identifies Wisconsin's offense against USC's defensive line as the decisive factor in the Rose Bowl. He focuses on perfecting running and passing games after practice while USC's coach Jess Hill emphasizes a stingy defense that limited opponents to few scores.
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Indians Lose Ground In Slugging RBI Race
New York AP reports the 1952 American League leaders show Cleveland sluggers Larry Doby and Al Rosen atop major categories. Doby led with a .541 slugging percentage and Rosen drove in 105 runs, with Eddie Robinson close behind at 104. Luke Easter and Mickey Mantle also posted high totals as RBI and slugging race intrigue lingers in Cleveland.
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