Snavely Enjoys Non-Pressure Coaching Job
Cari Grey Snavely, longtime college coach, reflects on his 1953 shift from North Carolina to Washington University. He highlights his career highlights, finds value in Washington’s non‑pressure athletic culture, and notes his four seasons record of 24 wins 12 losses.
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ST. Louis
Cari
Grey Snavely
Washington University
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Washington
Walt Alston
Fred Haney
N. Carolina
Cornell
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Buckeyes Beat Iowa to Secure 1954 National Title
Ohio State repelled late Iowa drives to retain its perfect record and capture the 1954 national title. In a tense Big Ten showdown at Columbus, Earl Smith sparked a 7-0 Iowa lead before Dick Brubaker and Leggett connected for two TDs. Buckeyes’ defense stalled Iowa late as Leggett ran out the clock.
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Associated Press
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Columbus
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Bobby Watkins
Little Tad Weed
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Hubert Bobo
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Dick Brubaker
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Ohio
Jerry Reichow
Ed Vincent
Florida Lakes Target Gizzard Shad In Major Poisoning Drive
Florida state authorities launched a wide scale eradication campaign on Lake Apopka to reduce the gizzard shad population. About 6,000 pounds of poison were spread by boats and aircraft aiming to kill over 4 million pounds of shad and help restore native game fish shortly.
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State Fresh Water Fish Commission
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da Commission
Sooner Fan Is Smoothie
Tulsa resident Harry Berry, a University of Oklahoma football fan, drove 180 miles to watch a game shown only in Oklahoma City. He quips that he used foresight by marrying an Oklahoma City girl and giving his mother-in-law a TV set for Christmas.
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Tulsa
Okla
Harry Berry
University of Oklahoma
Sooner
Oklahoma City
Berry
Deaths on Gridiron Slightly Lower This Season
The football fatalities committee of the American Football Coaches Assn. reports 12 deaths through Nov 5 this season, down from 15 at the same point last year. The figures include one semi pro, ten high school, and one college death.
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Los Angeles
The
American Football Coaches Assn
$70,000 jet engine to dry Santa Anita track
In Santa Anita California a $70,000 jet engine will dry the track during the 55 day winter meeting opening after Christmas. The 42 foot engine mounted on a track frame heats air that evaporates surface water, a faster method than the old direct flame burner. Officials say the system leaves a natural racing surface and has already passed tests.
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Santa Anita
Arcadia
Calif
Charles H. Strub
Football jargon glossary perplexes veteran coaches in Philadelphia
Temple coach Pete Stevens and peers from Penn and the Eagles share a glossary of modern football terms. Post and Power, Trailer, Gaming, Question Mark, Buttonhook, Belly Play, Keying, Cream, Polish, Submarine, Flare, Rainbow, Fan, Banana, Diamond, Umbrella, and Cherry Picker illustrate defensive and offensive concepts. The piece notes these terms vary in meaning among coaches.
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Philadelphia
Pete Stevens
Temple University
Temple
Paul Riblett
Tim Temerario
Penn
Charley Gauer
Philadelphia Eagles
Sally Rand
Tough Choice Between Hockey and Baseball for Frank Martin
Frank Martin faced a pivotal choice early in his athletic life between pursuing hockey with the Buffalo defense or baseball. Roy Sievers, a Washington outfielder noted for his AL honors, reflected on amateur baseball surprises and a possible Williams contract but Sievers chose hockey with the Boston Bruins.
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Buffalo
Tee Lanbnee Haane Alan Ae
ST. Louis
Roy Sievers
Washington
Williams
Brooklyn
Boston Bruins
Kentucky Basketball Faces Tough December Schedule
Lexington article previews the Kentucky Wildcats under coach Adolph Rupp, highlighting a harsh December slate with four road games and tournaments featuring Duke Ohio State Temple Maryland St Louis and SMU. It notes nine seniors, limited speed, and Rupp’s doubt about the team’s early form while naming key players Calvert Cox Crigler Beck Mills Hatten Smith and Cassady as potential contributors.
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Maryland
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North Carolina
West Virginia
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Associated Press
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St. Louis
Adolph Rupp
Rupp
Wolf
Jones
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Mississippi State
Gerry Calvert
Johnny Cox
John Crigler
Ed Beck
Don Mills
Vernon Hatton
Adrian Smith
Billy Cassady
Lunman Buys Seven Standardbreds at Harrisburg Sale
Central New Yorker Kyler F. Lunman led buyers at the Harrisburg standardbred sale spending 11 900 for seven horses. His top bid was 2 800 for Thistle Hanover, with Takone Dream a yearling filly also headed to Lunman. Other notable purchases included Dr R L Bean paying 4 500 for Adra Hanover.
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Bill Gallon
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Jerry McKechnie
Charlie Shaver
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Sid
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Grand Quo Vadis
Hoot Dolmont
Seatson
Vernon
George Brennaman
George Coger
New Rochelle
Bob Shuttleworth
Snyder
Trump Hanover
Jack van Dreason
Copy Cat
Chris Eden
Scotch
Spirit
Bright Dream
VanDreason
THEN NOW by United Press Jack Sharkey’s long boxing arc
Jack Sharkey the Boston gob fought heavyweights for 12 years spanning three eras. He was stopped by Jack Dempsey in seven rounds in a tuneup for the Tunney-Dempsey rematch and later dethroned Max Schmeling by decision in 1932. By 1936 he faced Joe Louis and was defeated in three rounds, now living in Epping New Hampshire at 55 and refereeing mostly in Canada.
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United Press
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Jack Dempsey
Max Schemeling
Sharkey
Joe Louis
Bomber
Epping
N.H
Canada
Barry MacKay Likely to Face Davis Cup Duty in Australia
In Adelaide the United States Davis Cup squad selection aims to place Barry MacKay in the fourth spot for the interzone tie against the Philippines. Vic Seixas and Bill Talbert name a four-man team with Mulloy Flam as possible veterans, while MacKay’s form suggests a Brisbane challenge dates December 12 to 14.
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Australia
Vic Seixas
Bill Talbert
Talbert
Philippines
MacKay
University of Michigan
Roy Emerson
Sydney
Eam
Barry
Seixas
Philadelphia
Mulloy
Miami
Fla
Flam
Mike Green
Ron Holmberg
Brooklyn
Perfect 300 by Davison marks historic bowling night
Micha Davison bowled a 300 at the Fanatorium Recreation Center in Grand Rapids, her first perfect game in 20 years. Other scores were 159 and 174 as she maintains a 188 average while fans recall her steady form.
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Grand Rapids
Australian tennis official reprimands Don Candy for unauthorised expenses
The Australian Lawn Tennis Association severely reprimanded Don Candy for taking unauthorized expense money during European tournaments last summer. President Donald M. Ferguson warned the group would take any further breaches seriously while Candy, who recently had knee surgery, expressed relief at the decision.
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Australia
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
Don Candy
Europe
Donald M. Ferguson
Association
Candy
Ferguson
Dusseldorf
Germany
Oilton Football game ends with Oilton forfeiting
Oilton failed to field enough players after 16 minutes left in the third quarter. Catholic High led 45 to 9 when the game was called.
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Oklahoma City
Oilton
Catholic High Schools
Catholic High
Ontario tracks set record wagering with 226 day season
The Ontario Jockey Club reported pari mutuel wagering at Fort Erie and Toronto tracks reached 80,412,000 during the province's 226 day racing season. The figure tops last year's 73,958,972 and attendance rose to 1,545,253, surpassing the prior 1,456,243.
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Ontario Jockey Club
Fort Erie
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