O'Brien Twins Lift Seattle In 102-101 Madison Square Garden Win
Johnny and Eddie O'Brien scored 62 points to lead Seattle to a 102-101 victory over New York University at Madison Square Garden. Johnny, the elder, was the primary scorer with 29 while Eddie added 33. Other results included St Johns upset over North Carolina State 67-56 and Minnesota’s 97-73 win.
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Baby National Is sue for Fond du Lac
Milwaukee WI January 31 opens the S4th annual Wisconsin State tournament in Fond du Lac. The event sets new state records with 2152 teams 3060 doubles and 120 singles surpassing last year’s 1854 teams. Secretary Jeannette Knepprath announced the figures. The prior state record was 1912 teams set by New York State WBA in 1951.
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Americans Face Tough Australian Heat in Davis Cup Prep
In Adelaide the Davis Cup teams face extreme heat as Frank Sedgman peaks for Australia and Vic Seixas plans measured workouts. McGregor recovers from a stomach injury while Australian critics note McGregor’s possible rest and Sedgman’s dual singles and doubles role.
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Southern Cal halfback Psaltis ruled ineligible for Rose Bowl
USC defensive back Jim Psaltis was declared ineligible by the Pacific Coast Conference Board after it ruled his two freshman games at Santa Rosa Junior College in 1949 constituted a season of competition. The decision ends his intercollegiate career in 1952, affecting the Rose Bowl against Wisconsin. Trojan officials cited the board’s action following a faculty petition.
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Le Moyne Set to Host Loyola of Los Angeles in Next Test
Le Moyne College Dolphins aim for a fourth straight win as they host Loyola of Los Angeles at Jefferson Street Armory Tuesday night. Loyola brings a coast wide schedule and 12 players, led by coach Ed Powell, with a heavy travel slate ahead after facing Santa Clara and Stanford this weekend.
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Recreation Results Five Games Top the Rec Chart
Five games were reported in last night’s Rec reation basketball results. In Senior Division Danforth defeated G E Apprentice Rangers 50 to 39, Sabres beat Sad Sacks 32 to 29, and 108th Medics routed Basketeers 153 to 26. South Side Merchants toppled Elmwood 43 to 25 in Intermediate play, while Warriors crushed Ramblers 33 to 14 in Junior action.
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Kulick Leads Hit and Miss Bowling with 179 487
Marion Kulick rolled a 179 high single and 487 top triple to win double honors in the Hit and Miss Bowling League. Match results show Heatilator 3 and several 2 1 0 outcomes including Cook's Reddington Hermann Enrico's and Millier. San Equip recorded a 1.
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Bowling Swing Sketch Shows Thumb Turn In Bomar Clinic
A bowling clinic outlines a technique where the thumb turns toward the body during backswing after the push away. The sketch of Bud Bomar shows starting stance with the ball held by both hands beneath and the thumb pointed slightly inward.
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Walcott asks Marillano to honor 90 day return clause
Jersey Joe Walcott asked the National Boxing Association to enforce the 90 day return provision in the contract signed before Rocky Mar llano won the title. Walcott’s manager filed the request through the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission. Commissioner John Da Grosa said the contract is valid and to be honored, with the bout location to be decided by those involved.
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Spencer Had Fine Season at Wake Forest 1952
Larry Spencer of East Syracuse former Fayetteville High standout completed a brilliant Wake Forest football career in 1952 leading kickoff returns with 11 for 464 yards and two touchdowns. He earned second All North Carolina and All Southern honors and ranked among the Demon Deacons top point scorers with five rushing TDs and a strong 4.8 yards per carry on 66 attempts.
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Sports milestones flashback notes from AP records
Today a year ago Kentucky regained the No 1 spot in the AP weekly basketball poll. Five years ago Ralph Graham was named head football coach at Kansas State. Ten years ago Ray Robinson was named fighter of the year by Ring Magazine.
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Bookie Washes His Bets Away Near New Orleans Race Track
New Orleans bookmaker Ciro Kandy, 41, was arrested near the Fair Grounds race track after accepting a bet from a police officer. He wrote bets on the side of a house then washed them off after each race, removing evidence. officers had to seize the marked boards as evidence.
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Watertown High Defeats Solvay for Fifth Win in Six
Watertown High School outscored Solvay 34 38 last night for fifth win in six games. Jerry Knapp led Watertown with 14 points while Hans Vona scored 14 for Solvay in a losing effort.
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Shantz Chosen Philadelphia’s Outstanding Athlete
Bitsy Bobby Shantz of the Philadelphia Athletics was named the year's outstanding athlete by the Philadelphia Sports Writers' Association with 151 points. Robin Roberts of the Phillies placed second with 132, followed by Rob Mathias, Horace Ashenfelter, and Rocky Marciano in the top five.
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Orange Bowl motorists invited to stay en route
Lewis Beers, summer manager of the Thousand Islands Club in Alexandria Bay New York, invites Orange Bowl travelers to overnight or longer visits. He recommends the shortest route via Syracuse 11 then 15 and 301 to Leesburg Florida and route 27 to Harder Hall Sebring Florida. The hotel sits three miles south of Sebring, about 3 1/2 to 4 hours from Miami. Write or wire for reservations. A hearty welcome awaits you.
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Porter Takes Two YMCA Swim Events
William Porter placed first in two events at the Syracuse YMCA swimming meet for December. The next meet is scheduled for January 24. Other results include Free Style won by William Porter, Back Stroke with Porter and Robert Englehart competing, and Breast Stroke won by Daniel Heaper with Ion Shamel as runner up.
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Picture says more than words as Szombathy holds Bev in laughs
The page notes a humorous photo where Szombathy pretends to hold Bever while the girls pose. Bever backs the scene and initially enjoys the shots. The caption mentions the Herakd Journal showing the picture yesterday and the now familiar setup.
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Fight Results Newark New Jersey Feature
Bossy Fenty from New York defeats Grey Slaughter in a 27 round bout held in Newark New Jersey. Both fighters showed strong technique and endurance in a closely contested match.
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