Boxing War Looms Over Basilio Mueller Fight in January
A Boston tabloid reports Carmen Basilio labeled yellow by Peter Mueller, with Mueller claiming Basilio fears the bout. The piece cites quotes from Mueller through his manager Freddie Sommers and notes Basilio watched the Jones fight on TV.
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Three Days Rest-Never Fight News From The Gym
Basilio appears ready for his upcoming fight despite Robbins arm problems and gym closures for Christmas. Sports chatter covers bowl pickers Francis Wallace Tim Cohane and college previews alongside Delaney Saxton bout rumors and Syracuse eight game schedule denial by Lew Andreas.
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McAniff Tale Boosts Cornell As Yale Mixup Hints
A Cornell source recalls Bob McAniff a top Massachusetts high school back who chose Cornell after Yale rejected his friend at admission. The incident followed a Yale mixup that redirected McAniff from Yale to Cornell, with West Point coach Earl Blaik naming him among the nation's best prospects.
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South All Stars to Meet North in Charity Night Game
Oklahoma All-Americans Max Boydston and Kurt Burris pace the South against Wisconsin fullback Alan Ameche as Miami hosts the annual East–West Shrine game. Nearly 50 000 fans expected for the $15 kickoff in the Orange Bowl under clear skies.
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Cortland State Teachers Face Delaware In Hofstra Invite
Cortland State Teachers College meets Delaware Monday in the Hofstra invitation tournament at Hempstead as the second game of a double bill. Hofstra opens with Lehigh, followed by Lafayette versus St Peter’s and Marietta against Wagner on Tuesday night.
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State's New Conservation Boss
Rochester news profile of Weble, a Rochester brewer and rancher, set to become state conservation commissioner on Jan 1. He plans full time service, backs farm ponds, fisheries, education, and broad conservation initiatives after resigning from harness racing and business roles.
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Perry B. Curyea
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U S Skaters Struggle to Fund Moscow World Trip
Jamestown report notes the Amateur Skating Union lacks funds to send a four man U S speed skating team to Moscow for February races. Manager Richard P. Shearman laments only about $1,300 raised from 3,000 letters, insufficient for the trip and Russia competition, affecting prestige.
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Florida State seeks bigger opponent for 1955 schedule
Florida State University announces it canceled the September 24 game with Louisville to pursue a bigger opponent for its 1955 football schedule. The move aims to boost competition and national stature under coach in the Tallahassee program.
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Springfield Indians Face Pittsburgh Hornets In AHL Showdown
Springfield leads the standings by one point over Pittsburgh with Hershey a further three points behind. Providence faces Hershey while Cleveland meets Buffalo as teams chase the top spot. No games were played last night.
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Cornell Captain Sheehy Averages 20.3 Points
Captain Jack Sheehy of Cornell College basketball posts a 20.3 scoring average as the Big Red prepare for a Dixie Classic opener against North Carolina State in Raleigh North Carolina. Coach Rayner Greene plans a final pre tournament drill in Washington and travel to Raleigh for the Monday test.
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Skiing Good At 10 Resorts In Upstate New York
Albany reports ten upstate New York winter resorts with skiing conditions. Alleghany State Park shows a 5 base and good conditions while several others list powder or new snow with bases ranging 1 to 16 and varying slopes from fair to excellent.
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Assumption Boys Triumph In Buffalo Triumph
SOWAN HANLEY scored 25 points as Assumption Academy defeated Canisius High 56 to 48 in Buffalo. The Syracusans sealed the win with free throws late, earning the team's fourth victory of the season and keeping them in third place in the Parochial League with a 3-1 record.
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Frank Beyer Fires 222 In Marine Division Bowling
In the Marine Division of the Post 41 American Lesson Bowling League Stu Glover led with a top tally while Frank Beyer added a 222 high.
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Muse Glover
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Red Strader Named Head Coach Of 49ers
Red Strader was appointed by owner Tony Morabito to replace Buck Shaw as San Francisco 49ers head coach. Strader, previously a longtime scout and part time coach, is returning from the construction business. Shaw was fired for failure to win a championship after six runner up seasons.
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Dodd Interested In Rams' Berth
A nationwide survey shows sports writers and publications favor delaying All-American regional and conference selections until after December. Wilson B. Heller of Los Angeles reports most respondents want conference and regional teams released after December 20 and All-America teams after December 30 to avoid relying on last year's performance.
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Davis Cup Preview Texans Prefer Opening Matchups
Sydney fans hear Billy Talbert favor Tony Trabert against Lewis Head in the opening Davis Cup tie as the American team prepares to challenge Australia next week. Talbert notes Vic Seixas should perhaps play second, while Harry Hopman declines predictions until the draw is set.
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Bowlers Shine as Mapstone Leads P.L.A.W. League
Sam Mapstone was high scorer in the P.L.A.W. Bowling League as KEGLING TOPPLING reports top single game by Walter Dubiel at 226.
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Nats Travel to New York for Madison Square Garden Showdown
The Syracuse Nationals plan a 2 PM flight to face the New York Knickerbockers at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day. After the game they return home for a Sunday night rematch with the Knicks as both teams fight for Eastern Division leadership. Boston visits Milwaukee and other schedule notes accompany the Nats recent scrimmage with Marc Guley’s Orange squad. George King appears recovered from a groin issue.
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Pistons End Warrior Jinx At Huntingburg Victory
The Fort Wayne Pistons beat the Philadelphia Warriors 92-82 to end a season jinx. Keith Yardley and Larry Foust scored 21 points for Fort Wayne, while Paul Arizin led Philadelphia with 17. The Pistons held a six game Western Division lead and rallied from a 71-71 tie to close strong.
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Schmidt's 15 Jersey Retired Amid Bruins Farewell
Boston Bruins retire No. 15 for Milt Schmidt of the 1937 41 Golden Age. Schmidt, 36, shifts from center to coach and will debut Christmas night against the Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Garden. Ed Sandford elected team captain as Bruins mark the retirement.
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Field Complete for National Match Game Bowling Event
The 1d4th annual National Match Game bowling championships at the Coliseum January 14 to 23 named 160 men and 64 women. Don Carter of St. Louis leads the defending champions, with a chance to win three straight titles, along with 9 other exempt former champions in the field.
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Marion Ladewig Leads Exempt Players in Women’s Division
Ladewig has won the women’s crown every year of the six year tourney and tops the exempt players. The event offers 13955 dollars in total prize money. The field includes 23 from Ohio, 20 from New York, 21 from Michigan, 19 from Illinois and 11 from California among the men. Ohio leads with 132 women entrants, and Michigan Illinois hold eight entrants each, California seven.
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