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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
9
Akron's Michigan-Ohio Hockey League team seeks a second chance to even the score with Troy after their previous win by Troy in the December date. The Sunday game in Akron promises a decisive rematch with high stakes for both sides.
This season marks the only clash between the two clubs as a blizzard forced the second game to be postponed three weeks ago, delaying the series.
The figure shows the official size of West Point’s student body with an authorized strength of 2,496 cadets.
Pasadena Calif Dec 27 AP Determination above all else characterizes the attitude of the University of California as the Golden Bears prepare to battle Michigan in the Rose Bowl. This attitude is evident in the activities of the entire squad on and off the practice field at San Bernardino and in the labors of head coach Lynn Waldorf and his assistants. Waldorf says Michigan will be the toughest test yet, stronger than Stanford, and ridicules California as the favorite by even a point. Meanwhile other major bowls see Tennessee Texas Oklahoma Clemson Miami Ohio, with Neyland banning media from Cotton Bowl practices and Bud Wilkinson guiding Oklahoma in Biloxi for Sugar Bowl drills.
A major college hockey clash unfolds in Boston as leading teams prepare to face off. Coaches emphasize urgency and national prominence while rosters feature top forwards and standout goaltenders. Fans anticipate a high intensity showdown shaping early-season standings.
Boston arena hosts two key college hockey showdowns as Boston University faces Colorado College while Boston College plays Michigan. Colorado leads with six wins one tie and one loss, Michigan is unbeaten in five games. Both Boston teams previously competed in the 1950 NCAA tournament in Colorado Springs and are favored in matches.
New York December 27 The International Boxing Club sought a replacement for Eugene Hairston on Fridays Madison Square Garden show. Walter Cartier who was to fight Hairston withdrew with a severe cold leaving Hairston without his scheduled opponent in the featured middleweight ten round bout.
The Rice Owls 1950-51 freshmen squad features three non Texans John Lyle from Matawan New Jersey Dean Small from Sandborn Indiana and Edward Kelley from Washington DC.
In the Shrine All-Star classic Bolkovac of Pittsburgh earns the nickname Groza for his expert place kicking. The 6 foot 2 inch 225 pound tackle wowed teammates by kicking 10 straight extra points and three perfect field goals from 40 yards. East coaches expect him to showcase his leg at Kezar Stadium, aiming to match Lou Groza’s pro-level accuracy.
California fans flock to buy tickets for the Pro Bowl at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 14 featuring Otto Graham Lou Groza and coach Paul Brown leading the American Division stars against Joe Studahar and the National Division All-Stars.
Washington AP reports former world heavyweight champion Joe Louis has slipped to outstanding boxer status in the NBA year-end ratings. Ezzard Charles is praised as a fighting champion unlikely to be dethroned, while Louis, retired since 1949, remains a battler in a faltering comeback tied to last summer's loss. Fred J. Saddy criticizes champions for not defending crowns and proposes vacating lightweight Ike Williams and light heavyweight Joey Maxim titles if they fail to defend by March 1. If Jake LaMotta avoids a scheduled bout with Sugar Ray Robinson, Robinson could become champion.
BLACKSBURG Virginia Polytechnic Institute appointed Frank Moseley 38 year old Kentucky backfield coach as head football coach and athletic director. He signs a five year contract becoming Techs first combined coach and athletic director since 1919. Moseley will choose his assistants.
Western swimmers defeated the East 37 to 18 in the 14th annual men's intercollegiate aquatic forum at Fort Lauderdale. Sixty plus teams competed with 78 colleges and universities represented in the municipal pool battle. The West extended its unbeaten record in the event, which the East has never captured.
George D Widener's Battle Field won the Belmont Futurity in New York in 1950 earning $81,715. The colt defeated Big Stretch to claim the purse.
NEW YORK December 27 INL The New York Giants signed two star pitchers for 1951 Sal Maglie NL’s top percentage hurler who rejoined the club after leaving for the Mexican League won 18 of 22 last season and is reported to have signed for about 15000 Sheldon Jones compiled a 13 16 record last year and also signed for roughly 15000
After seven seasons as owner Ted Collins finally defeated all nine old league foes. His team the 50 Yanks beat the Chicago Cardinals in a preseason game and then beat the Bears and Packers in the regular season marking a historic sweep.
Ralph Weiland ex Bruins star mentors Harvard hockey while Murray Murdoch, former Ranger holder of the NHL consecutive games record, coaches Yale. Chuck Ortmann of Michigan set two Big Ten punt records with 24 punts for 723 yards against Ohio State, breaking Hoernschemeyer and Roedel marks.
Two Rams centers share a common coaching lineage with Frank Leahy. Fred Naumetz played under Leahy at Boston College, and Art Rooney Jr. played for Leahy at Notre Dame, linking Rams personnel to Leahy’s era.
Joe Piorkowski, a six foot three junior from Wyoming, is the only newcomer on Penn State's starting basketball lineup this season.
Washington and Lee's Gator Bowl plans shift after Walt Michaels was lost to appendicitis. Charlie Holt from Massillon Ohio steps in as starting fullback, a standout protege of Paul Brown and a possible sole Massillon High product in college football today.
Joe Culmone contemplates a Cuba trip for the final racing day of the year if the national jockey title remains close. He trails Willie Shoemaker by a narrow margin after two wins at Tropical Park brought his yearly total to 375 while Shoemaker has 373. Shoemaker plans a final day ride at Agua Caliente in Mexico.
Norma Hershberger 534 on a 153 average left 75 over, missing three pins to tie Patty Shaffer for first in the Castamall Repository over-average bowling. She earned $5 daily high as she posted 178, 161, 195 to place second. Bob Moser led men with 143.
Harold Boswell, a 190 pound guard for the University of Arizona freshman football squad, is noted for wearing glasses and a protective face guard during games.
Miami University's football team will leave today by airplane for Phoenix to get warm weather drill for the New Year's Day Salad Bowl against Arizona State. The Miami party of 55 will depart Vandalia airport near Dayton in three chartered planes, with 42 players among them.
Western Kentucky defeated LaSalle 73 to 63 in a college basketball matinee. St John’s Brkn edged Temple 90 68 while Duquesne beat Westminster 53 52. New York beat Stanford 84 70 and Marshall defeated Arkansas Aggies 96 45. Other results include Phillips Oilers 72 Culver Stockton 35 and California 70 Pittsburgh 58. LSU 59 over Santa Clara 52 followed by Wheaton 72 Franklin 67. Central Missouri 75 Indiana Central 72 Idaho 64 St Joseph Philadelphia 63 Canisius 55 Arizona 52 Connecticut 61 beat Buffalo 51 Miss Southern 55 over St Michael New Mexico 47. Scholastic games list State events in New Straitsville Murray City Shawnee Union Furnace.
In ISTANBUL, American wrestlers, hampered by handicaps, battled Turkey’s third-ranked squad to a 4-4 draw in their final match in Turkey. Carl Abell of Medina, Ohio, pinned Sabri Demiray in 7 minutes 58 seconds in the heavyweight bout.
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