Central New York sports figures request Santa favors
A quirky roundup shows local coaches promoters and sports figures naming wishes for Christmas. Names include Rey Robinson, Ernie Davis, Joey, Ernie Davis, Basilio, and Manning. The list spans boxing officials, football coaches, golf pros, and civic leaders.
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North Pole
St. Nick’s
Central New York
Santa
Uakmen Basilio
Rey Robinson
Joey
Norm Rothschild
Danny Busone
Nats
Aoke
John
Ben Schwartzwalder
Orange
Elmira
Ernie Davis
Jimmy Decker
Kansas Teams Take Over UP Cage Poll
United Press college basketball ratings show Kansas and Kansas State dominating the poll with UP voting. West Virginia jumps to No 2 after an upset that ends North Carolina’s 37 game win streak, while North Carolina falls to fourth. Cincinnati and Michigan State enter the top ranks as national contenders receive first place votes from several coaches.
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Kansas
Kanas
Unite Press
West Virginia
North Carolina
United
Firets
Kansas State
New York
Virginia
Cin Cincinnati
Seatcinnati
Nats
Michigan State
Fre
Hoyals
San Francisco
Kentucky
Seattle
UCLA
Saturn
Richie Guerin
Seymour
AL Bianchi
West
Bob Harrison
Iginia
Cartof Guerin
Walkover Looms in Big Ten as Mountaineers Claim Hottest Shooting
The Big Ten race sees heavy talk of a walkover as West Virginia and Syracuse press strong early in the season. Michigan State, Indiana, Ohio State chase conference contenders while Syracuse stays hot with five straight wins and a 57-51 defeat of Iowa State in Ames. National polls shift as Kentucky, UCLA and others tumble in a volatile early season ranking.
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United Press
Michigan State
West Virginis
Powenmore
Syracuse
Towa State
Ames
Towa
Indiana
Ohio State
Oregon State
Old Country Five Face Big City Blues At Garden
An article by Oscar Fraley previews the Holiday Basketball Festival at Madison Square Garden where teams from Seattle, Dayton, and California confront Eastern pro-style play. It notes the contrast between West Coast and East Coast offenses, references Seattle star Elgin Baylars, Baylor’s strong rebounding, and the challenge of adapting to the Garden atmosphere and pro-influenced schemes.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
Seattle
Dayton
California
Big City Blues
Madison Square Garden
Alleghenies
Johnny Castellani
Pacific
Cal- Northwest
Itsilani
America
D. C
Johnny
Notre Dame
Feld
Pitt
Temple
EU Manhattan
Connecter
Elgin Bay
Baylor
Pettit Seizes Lead With Lopsided Night
Bob Pettit moved into the top scoring spot after a dominant performance spree. The veteran forward boosted his total with a big game, edging ahead in average points and total points over the season.
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Bob Pettit
Nationals Host Knicks at War Memorial on Christmas Night
The Nationals welcome the Knicks to the War Memorial on Christmas Night seeking revenge for a rare home loss. Boston and St Louis boast better home marks than Syracuse, with Syracuse at 2 losses at home while Boston remains unbeaten and St Louis holding a 102 home winning record.
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Sam Chiodg
Tha Meliu
Travail
Edoteo
Big Ben Mangin
Manabout
Mike Despley
Fill Stark
War Memorial
American Bowling Congress
Velit
Earth
Space
Syracuse Nationals
New York Knickerbockers
Boston
St. Laws
Syre Yeuse
Nats
NEW York Knicks
New York Harness Tracks Announce 1953 Racing Dates
Commissioner George P. Monaghan unveiled the 1953 schedule for New York pari mutuel harness tracks. The season runs April to November across Roosevelt Raceway Westbury Yonkers Vernon Downs Batavia Buffalo Saratoga Goshen and more, with various meets totaling about 640 dates.
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New York
George P. Monaghan
New Sullivan Harness Racing Assn
Roosevelt Raceway
Westbary
Yonkers Raceway
Vernon Downs
Wesbury
Yonkers Raiaway
Westbury
Mid-State Raceway
Genesee-Moriron Racing Assn
Batavia Downs
Sullivan County Harness Racing Assn
Buffalo Trotting Assn
Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg
Sarstogs Harness Racing Assny
Orange County Delving Park Assn
Saratoga
Goshen
Unclear Quote Reflects Preseason Calm Before Garden Opener
Fragmentary text shows a coach or commentator downplaying claims before a game at the Garden. The speaker notes that players must face the unknown and that Western coaches avoid premature claims ahead of the opening whistle.
Orange Prepares for Griffs Short Vacation
Syracuse Universitys basketball team heads home for holidays after a busy start to the season. Coach Marc Guley plans lineup changes to face Canisius in the Queen City holiday tournament opener in Buffalo. The Orangemen train at Staller Hotel then return Tuesday, with Ed Goldberg and Jon Cincebox leading scoring and rebounds as Massey challenges for a starting spot.
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Syracuse Liniversity
Eerorrow
Marc Guley
Buffalo
Orange
Canisius
Iowa
Cornell
Hawkeyes
Big Ten
Orangemen
Butefalo
Staller
Guley
Canisins
Seton Hall
Massey
Hay Noyes
Maseey
Noyes
Cornwell
Ed Goldberg
Hillmen
Jon Cincebox
Ithaca
Cincebox
Syracuse
Dick Caneves
Rangers Lead Chase As Henry and Bathgate Heat Up
New York Rangers stars Camille Henry and Bill Battinge excel during a scoreless week, moving high on the NHL scoring list. Henry climbs to sixth with 30 points, five behind leader Henri Richard of Montreal, while Bathgate racks up 11 points and 21 assists to join a fourth place tie with Dickie Moore. Gordie Howe remains second with 40 points after adding goals and assists, with Beliveau dropping to third.
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Montreal
Camille Henry
Andy Ballgate
New York Rangers
Mablreat Canadiens
National Hockey League
Henry
Henri Ruchard
Batbgate
Bronco Harvard
Boston
H Richard
Nohtrend Howe
Deltoir
Prtlsy Toro Marsh
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St. Nick
Jor Ward
Herald-Journal
Joe Scandura
Irv Robbins
Sycacuse
Main Street
Joe Nhtro
Basiilo
Charlis Stover
Phrys
Roosevelt Field
Fred Rice
Cotgats
Barney Hearn
Auburn
NYP
New York Yankees
Mantle
Berra
Ford
Mo Daougali
Joe Keardon
Syracuse Carets
Onondaga County
Las Colling
Ted Klervhans
Oronze
John Gee
Tommy Nilant
LeMayor
Orange Cage
Reshman Whiz
Pete Crary
Tdolph Schayes
Nat Star
Jonason & Johnson
Lety James
Sture
Jett’ Fleischmann
Benny Mintz
Cornel
Lew Andreas
Tom Sheldon
Augie Nordone
Lafayette
Paul Seymour
Charlie O'Connon
Toy Simmons
Vernon
Charlie Shaver
Simmons
Ben Saver
Syracuse Bowling Association
ABC
Mine Fiano
Smita Tech
Oben
Wilts Haskell League
Rod Burlingame
Crimsons
Maurice Agronin
Billy Shaw JK
Luke LI Porta
Anvil
Knicks
Tal
Johnny Kerr
Bradley
Eddie Conlin
Utah
Aelmont Javay
Oklahoma
St. Mary's
Washington State
Utah State
Andloinnatl
Mary- Ray Kelix
St. Louis
Iong
Washington
Tom
Iowa State
Ollaha
Wte United Press Board
Illinois
St. John’s
Don Medsker
Wichita
Loui John Kerr
Isvijte
Yale
Ick
Jania Wilt
Ron Banko
Ami
Ayano Ir
Simour
Raleigh
N.C
Santiago Palasio
Francisco
Al-Collegé
Santa Claus
Oklahoma City
Maryland
New Orleans
Les Harrison
Phillip
Red Auerbach
Andy
East
Exstern
Otto
St. Bonaventure
Sou
Howl Oklahoma
Ghia State
Yantley
Pettit
Montana
Montana State
Bos
Oregon
Brigham Young
Colorado
Yardley
Detroit Pistons
STN
Fox
J Petit
Canada
Rou
Qiso
Font-hill
Ont
Togo Palazzi
John Cummingham
Yost
Falladelala
Eabicky
Xelier H
Johan
Amarone
Nus Town
Eh Saganes Ms Poiladeloe
State
Coli HA
Tord Stalts
Everest
Nick Barnello
Onoodres
Dell
Griffs
Rangers
Peete
Enumscay
Ake ~ Oy
Ste Ohidren
Acuit
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