Big Ten basketball opens amid new 18 game schedule
Big Ten teams face a shortened nonconference slate as 1952-53 adds four conference games, forcing a late start. Iowa and Michigan kick off Saturday at Iowa City, with Illinois hosting Loyola Chicago midweek. Other early matchups include Minnesota, Purdue, and Wisconsin nonleague games and several interplays across the region.
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A.A.U Keeps Gate Closed To Pros
Spokane report notes the A A U ended its 64th annual convention with a decision to keep the rules strict. A proposed relaxation to allow former professionals reinstatement after three years was rejected after a heated floor battle. Former pros would still be barred from Olympic or international events in any sport they played professionally.
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Vidal Koldus Tallie for Arkansas State
Evansville Indiana report notes Manual Vidal and John Koldus of Gary scored in the fourth quarter as Arkansas State fell to Western Kentucky 34 19 in the Refrigerator Bowl. Vidal scored from the one yard line and Koldus intercepted a pass by Jimmy Felix and ran 19 yards.
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Royals Defeat Warriors in 94-92 Victory
The Rochester Royals beat the Philadelphia Warriors 94-92 as Bobby Davies scored 27 and Arnie Risen 17 after returning from flu. The win, their third straight, moved Rochester two games behind the Western division leading Minneapolis Lakers. Syracuse Nationals topped Milwaukee Hawks 71-67 in the East.
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Lauro Salas Faces Underdog Test Against Tommy Collins
Former lightweight champion Lauro Salas opened as a 10 to 4 underdog for a 10 round bout with Tommy Collins at Boston Garden. Promoters and managers defended Salas on fitness and weight, while Collins aimed for a decision after shedding more than a pound.
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Tiger) Jones
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Norway Five Tops D P Motors 71 to 58 in Armory Game
The Norway Cagers of Commercial Solvents defeated D P Motors of Brazil 71 to 58 at the Terre Haute Armory on Sunday. Lyle Disney and Jay Center led Norway with 15 and 14 points while Woody McBride of Reelsville had 16 for high honors. Norway led 14 to 11 after one period and 31 to 20 at halftime, extending to 50 to 36 after three.
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N B A At A Glance Monday Schedule
NBA at a glance shows Indianapolis facing Minneapolis in Minneapolis and Syracuse meeting Milwaukee. Sunday results include Syracuse 71 over Milwaukee 67 and Rochester 94 over Philadelphia 92 among others. Saturday wrap lists Fr Wayne 103 over Baltimore 91 and Boston 88 over Milwaukee 83.
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Muncie Central In Top Net Fray
Indiana high school basketball scene features Muncie Central and Richmond as unbeaten contenders in a weekend clash at Madison Square Garden. The game highlights a crowded slate of NCC showdowns as teams chase top marks and coaching prestige.
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Major league rule changes and key sports moves across the circuit
Leagues adopt two waivers after the June 15 trading deadline and back minor leaguers with a bonus rule while banning 24 hour recalls. Charlie Becker named manager of the Charleston Senators. White Sox trade Chuck Stubbs to the Senators for Mike Fornieles. Dutch Harrison wins Havana invitation open with 270. A AUU records and Douglas Roby re elected in Detroit. Octave Blake starts seventh Grand Circuit term in South Plainfield.
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New league bonus rule sparks debate among owners
Central Press reports owners in Phoenix discuss a new bonus cap for signing teens to major league contracts. Critics warn the rule may curb top prospects and shift big money to minor leagues, while backers say it steadies spending and traps the market at a ceiling. Names mentioned include Paul Pettit Johnny Antonelli Robin Roberts Curt Simmons Frank House Bill Veeck Frank Lane and Buzzy Bavasi.
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Selvia Five Beats Rockville Rockets 69 67 in Blackhawk
The Ed Selvia Coal Co. five of Blackhawk defeated the Rockville Rockets 69 to 67. Bunch led scorers with 25 points while Williams had 35 for Rockville. Selvia seeks road trips and teams should contact Paul Pound.
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Four Colleges Lead 1952 Hoosier Conference All-Star Football
Indiana Central Hanover and Franklin era dominate the 1952 HCC All-Star football selections with four players each on the offensive and defensive squads. Notable picks include ends Bill Goshert and Joe Hurrie, guards Dick Murphy and Al Pike, and linebackers Lorean Frendt and Ralph Crowe among others from Franklin Hanover Indiana Central Manchester Earlham Anderson and Anderson. The team features double-duty players and freshmen Dick Schrier Dick Nyers at quarterback and halfback respectively.
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Ralph Crowe
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Indiana Purdue Lose At Free Throw Line
Indiana and Purdue suffer from poor free-throw shooting as Purdue misses 27 of 40 in a 67-61 loss to Butler. Indiana falls 71-70 to Notre Dame on a late Deahyne miss and rebound by Jack Stephens, prompting prep for more practice.
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Vic Seixas Stuns Sedgman For Victorian Title
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia shocked tennis fans in Melbourne by defeating Frank Sedgman 8-6 3-6 6-3 6-4 to win the Victorian Championship. The victory lifts American hopes ahead of Davis Cup matches as Seixas adds to U S and Wimbledon titles. Maureen Connolly beat Julie Sampson 6-2 6-3 in the women’s final.
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Indians President Declines Future Discussion With Club
Cleveland Indians president Ellis Ryan held firm today on not discussing his future or details of meetings planned this week to ease the front office feud. Secretary and stockholder Donald W. Hornbeck said he would not accept the presidency under any circumstances, though he doubted any changes are imminent. Ryan arrived from Phoenix and said he would meet those necessary but no directors’ meeting would occur. Reports say Ryan’s leadership is under scrutiny and he seeks greater say in operations.
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Free throw rule woes hit long sectional tourneys
Officials fret over extended 16 team sectional games as the new rule offers a second free throw after a miss in the first 29 minutes and awards two shots in the final three minutes. Friday’s slate tightens with an 11 15 a m start to morning games and 1 30 p m for afternoon matchups.
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Indiana College Basketball Records Update
Indiana college basketball schedule lists Evansville vs Illinois Normal and Purdue vs Louisville on Monday. Tuesday features Hanover at Anderson and Indiana State at DePauw. Wednesday includes Evansville at M State and Kentucky State at lor. Thursday has DePauw at Ball State and Oakland City at Indiana State. Friday matchups include Concordia at Benton Harbor and Oberlin at Earlham.
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Rangers in Two Ties Threaten NHL Record Campaign
United Press reports the New York Rangers, near the NHL record for most ties in a season, added two 2-2 draws over the weekend to reach eight ties this season. Detroit and Toronto also posted ties as Boston and Chicago lost. Harry Lumley made 26 saves as Toronto beat Chicago 2-0 before a season high crowd of 16,107.
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Big Ten Votes Regional TV Plan At Winter Meeting
Officials of the Big Ten approve a regional television plan to shift TV decisions from a national model. They back petitioning the N C A A Television Committee while reserving a counter proposal if rejected. The meeting also set budgets and dates for Rose Bowl costs and conference championships.
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P C C Opens Its Winter Meet in Pasadena
The Pacific Coast Conference begins its winter meeting at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena with nine member schools, as discussions include tougher athlete eligibility rules and a possible statement on the Rose Bowl pact with the Big Ten. Michigan State's President John Hannah criticizes post season games and gains support in the Big Ten.
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Reid in serious condition after Eagles game
Joe Reid a center for the Dallas Texans lies semiconscious at St Marys Hospital Philadelphia after a severe brain concussion suffered in Sundays game with the Philadelphia Eagles at Shibe Park.
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Browns Clinch Tie For NFL Division Title With 10-0 Win
The Cleveland Browns crushed the Chicago Cardinals 10-0 to seal at least a tie for the American Division crown as the Rams and Lions won to stay even atop the National Conference race. Philadelphia beat Dallas 38-21 while the Giants fell to Washington 27-17.
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Kiner Prefers Pirates Stay Despite Trade Talk
Ralph Kiner, homer leader for the Pittsburgh Pirates, says he does not want a trade and has not considered a salary cut. In a Palm Springs interview he notes a good year with 37 homers but doubts details until his contract arrives. He expresses desire to remain with Pittsburgh and play for a winning club with friends there.
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Perfect Record Held By 15 College Teams
New York December 8 Fifteen colleges finished the 1952 football season unbeaten and untied. Maryland State stayed in the group by beating North Carolina A and T 10 to 7 for its seventh straight win. Virginia State dropped out with a 29 to 7 loss to Florida A and M in the mythical Negro college championship.
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