Chandler to keep post as baseball chief say experts
Oscar Fraley reports Portsmouth Cubs president Frank D. Lawrence says Commissioner A B Chandler has not been deposed and will likely win re election. He cites organized opposition and notes Chandler remains the only hope for the minors with fans on his side. He faults those behind the St Petersburg episode.
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International News Service
A Sportswriter Dreams By Lawton Carver
Lawton Carver imagines a utopian sports world with sweeping reforms. He lampoons NCAA control of bowls, player mobility, and media salaries while poking at boxing, wrestling, and golf rules. The piece blends satire with sharp critique of sports governance and profit motives.
East Sparta Alumni Defeat Varsity 53-39 in Holiday Tilt
East Sparta, Dec 30 Special: Alumni share the scoring as 13 of 15 see action, turning a 17-16 first quarter deficit into a 53-39 victory over the Spar tans. Alumni outscore 26-18 at halftime and 34-25 after three quarters. reserve game final East Sparta 34 Fast Sparta 35.
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Wehmeier Drives NL Lead in Walks and Runs Allowed
Herman Wehmeier of Cincinnati led the 1950 National League with 135 walks issued, while also surrendering the most runs 157 and the most earned runs 145 in the senior circuit.
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Cincinnati
Alumni Cagers Triumph Over Jackson 57-39
Jackson suffers a 57 to 39 defeat as alumni use a 20 point fourth quarter surge to pull away. Dale Turske leads alumni with 17 points while Ralph Maurer scores 23 for the victors and guards, forwards, and substitutes populate the box score in a dominant late run.
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T Smith
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Busy with stick Al Schoendienst tops NL stats
St Louis Cardinals second baseman Al Schoendienst led the 1950 National League in plate appearances with 642 at bats. He also had the most doubles with 43 and sacrifice hits with 16 in the season.
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Trojans Edge Lehman In OT For Sixth Straight Victory
The Findlay Trojans beat Lehman 54 51 in overtime at Memorial Fieldhouse to extend their season-long winning streak to six. Lehman led 12 10 after one, tied at 20 20 at halftime, and 48 48 after regulation before a late put back by Bill Meola and late scoring by Findlay decided the outcome. Meola scored 20 points, backed by Arnold and Paumier with 10 each, while Carl Brooks led Lehman with 13 and Peterson, Garnes, and Bishop with 10 each. Lehman shot 36.2 percent to Findlay's 34.4 from the floor, and the Bears made 9 of 18 at the line to Findlay's 12 of 20.
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Lincoln Fresh Win Over Massillon Edmund Jones Yearlings
The Lincoln freshmen rallied from a third quarter deficit to defeat the Massillon Edmund Jones yearlings 49-47 Friday afternoon. Lincoln led 13-11 after the first quarter, trailed 25-22 at halftime and 38-33 after three quarters. Francisco of Jones led all scorers with 22 points while Hoebler of Lincoln added 16.
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National fencing tournament to be held at Illinois
The national collegiate fencing tournament will be held at University of Illinois in Champaign Illinois on March 30 and 31.
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Mount Stalls Albion Drive for 54-52 Victory
Mt Union Purple Raiders end a two game skid by edging Albion College 54-52 in Alliance. John Porter led with 21 points as Mount used late defense to preserve the win after Edward DiGregorio and Dick Horton added 12 each and Gene Barret had 14. Albion fell to 6-1 in a close game decided in the final minutes.
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Local and District Sports Scores From Ohio and Beyond
A long list of high school basketball results from Ohio districts and elsewhere shows numerous overtime thrillers and close games. Notable lineups include North Canton over Minerva, Uniontown edging Alumni, and Coshocton defeating New Philadelphia with strong player showings across multiple communities.
Sebring Rally Sinks Carrollton For Fourth Straight Win
Sebring trailed 40-39 after three quarters but unleashed a 20 point final period to beat Carrollton 59-59 in Friday night action. Bill Youmans led Sebring with 22 points and Joe Tucker added 16. Bob Schoeneman and Bob Walton paced Carrollton with 16 and 13.
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Aces Beat Red Devils 74 71 In Independent Game
The Aces defeated the Red Devils 74 to 71 on Friday. T Haren scored 35 points for the victors while B Carrigan added 27 for the losers. The Devils are booking games through Paul Espenschied at Louisville 3869.
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Louisville
Major college basketball results roundup from multiple games
Princeton defeated Ohio State 55 49 while Kentucky beat Miami Ohio 70 0 with Fordham 58 over John Carroll 52 Akron 68 over Colby 67 Mt Union 54 Albion 52 Bowling Green 68 over Holy Cross 67 Muskingum 53 Central Missouri State 89 over Bradley 72 Syracuse 64 Oklahoma A M 54 Arkansas 41 Alabama 54 Texas 51 Duke 71 North Carolina 63 Colgate 63 Navy 59 North Carolina State 72 Wake Forest 56 Minnesota 62 Kansas 51 Kansas State 72 Nebraska 53 Oklahoma 51 Missouri 41 Iowa State 58 Colorado 54 Marshall 89 over Beloit 79 overtime Pennsylvania 59 Stanford 58 Villanova 91 over Tennessee 72 Yale 78 Miami Florida 62 Murray Kentucky 76 Southern Illinois 61 Indiana 59 Drake 49 Michigan State 51 Penn State 42 Harvard 48 Chicago 39 Western Michigan 585 Ripon 57 Illinois and Butler 52 Southern Methodist 44 Texas Tech Louis 43 Kentucky 42 over California and Georgia Tech 57 Southern California 78 Louisiana
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Walnut Creek wins overtime in Strasburg cage final
Walnut Creek struck for 8 points in overtime to defeat host Strasburg 65-57 in the championship final of a four team holiday cage carnival. Sugarcreek beat Dalton 48-47 in the consolation event. The Walnut Creek victory marks its 9th win in 10 starts as Ken Miller, Morris Hershberger, and Bob Troyer each contributed baskets in the OT sequence. The game tied 17-17 after the first quarter and 28-28 at halftime before Strasburg led 46-45 after three quarters.
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Morris Hershberger
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Louisville Defeats Orrville 43 34 Behind Mooth's 16
Louisville Leopards led from the start and beat Orrville Red Riders 43 to 34. John Mooth topped scoring with 16 points to reach 98 for the season, while Bob Shrook had 15 for Orrville. Louisville moved to 4-2 with early leads of 16-7 and 31-22 as Orrville struggled to keep pace.
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Players Wanted for a Class C Basketball Team
Advertises open positions for a junior team under 19 with a phone contact 2 4779 to call on Sunday for candidates.
Vikings Hand Minerva First Setback 50-43
North Canton Vikings defeated Minerva Lions 50-43 on Minerva’s floor. North Canton held leads after the first quarter and extended to 29-18 at halftime and 39-28 entering the final frame. Richard Fye and Clete Bricker each scored 12 and 11 for the Vikings while Sonny Davidson led Minerva with 18 points.
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Stark County Golden Gloves Set to Open January 8
A record field of 47 hopefuls is expected for Stark County's seventh annual Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament, opening Monday night at the Jewish Center gym in Canton. Returing titlists and entrants from eight weight classes across novice and open divisions are listed, with entries continuing through next Friday.
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Red) Rittersbaugh
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Leggett nets 28 in Quakers' 63 51 loss at Coshocton
New Philadelphia Quakers fall 63 to 51 at Coshocton as All-Ohio center Dave Leggett scores 28 to raise season average to 28.3. Coshocton, led by Bill Clark with 17, pulls away after a 12-9 start and a 26-point second period, dropping New Philadelphia to 2-4.
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