Canton Bowlers Kick Off City Handicap Tourney
The Canton Bowling Association will donate 628 to the annual city handicap tournament opening January 20 at Dueber Lanes and running through February 11. Funds include 150 for jackets for event champions, with the remainder added to the prize fund along with entry fees and a $50 donation by Harley Myers. The drive supports a 1946 constitution rule directing excess funds to the tournament fund, with standings, entry deadlines, and team qualifications detailed for North Canton and allied clubs.
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Salem Bowling Tourney Leaders Rise as Scores Lag Behind
In the Castamall bowling tourney, Ted Stevens led men with 144 and Norma Hostetler led women with 106 as daily scores trailed last year’s leaders. Myrtle Hussey moved into fifth with 86, while a list of other strong totals included Snede 111 and Alberry 230 final. Firing resumes at 1 pm with 10 hourly squads. entries remain open for today and Monday through 11 pm.
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Castamall
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Norma Hostetler
Bob Moser
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John Manos
Ian Ritchie
Norman Hostetler
Bess Seccombe
Naomi King
Mabel Richardson
Myrtle Hussey
Glue-Fingered Phil Sets AL Error-Free Streak Mark
During the 1950 American League season Phil Rizzuto played error free in 58 straight games, surpassing Eddie Joost’s 1947 record of 42 consecutive errorless appearances.
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Gold Capitol Wins $50,000 California Breed ers Championship
Gold Capitol, the favorite owned by Mrs. Nat Goldstone of Beverly Hills, won the Santa Anita mile and one sixteenth stake in 1:43 2/5 before 35,000 fans. Patch ran second and Hindu Star third in a field of 12 two year olds. Wagers paid $4.70, $3.20, and $2.50 for the winner.
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Dye Named UW Basketball Coach With Ohio State Ties
William H. H. Dye known as Tippy becomes head basketball coach at the University of Washington. From fall 1935 to spring 1938 he earned three letters in football basketball and baseball at Ohio State, highlighting his multi sport pedigree.
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Tippy) Dye
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Unbeaten Amateurs Face Strong Foes This Week
Unbeaten teams in four city recreation league cages challenge tough opponents this week. Key matchup Friday at 7 features Jewish Center versus Northeast Merchants in Class D. Local 1200 meets Canton Drop Forge Tuesday at 7 in Industrial A while Strand Billiards faces Gudall Coals Wednesday at 7. Mondok Tailors battles Lattavo Bros Thursday at 9 in Class B with leaders tight across leagues.
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Manhattan Ramps 70 54 in Garden Debut
Manhattan crushed San Jose State 70 54 in Madison Square Garden, opening a doubleheader with St John’s and San Francisco. Only 8,000 fans attended, the smallest Saturday night crowd in Garden basketball history. The Jaspers surged 15-2 early and never trailed, though San Jose led in field goals 25-23 before being outshot overall.
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End Dick Rifenburg Faces Injury Blow In Cage Debut
Detroit Lions wingman Dick Rifenburg, after a first pro football season with no injuries, tried basketball but was elbowed in the eye seconds after the opening jump and forced to retire. It marked the worst injury he sustained that year.
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Coach Gottlieb Stays With Warriors Five Years
Only one NBA coach, Eddie Gottlieb of the Philadelphia Warriors, has remained with the same team through the league’s five-year run. Arnold Auerbach of the Boston Celtics started with the league, but now coaches his third team after leading the Washington Capitols and the Tri-Cities Blackhawks before his current assignment.
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Philadelphia Warriors
Arnold Auerbach
Boston Celtics
Washington Capitols
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Young Bowler Takes Sweepers Lead In Canton Handicap
Bob Battista, a rising bowler, took the lead in Canton Recreation handicap sweepstakes with 687, surpassing Sam Martin of North Canton who had led with 679. Battista rolled 567 and added 120 handicap, with a final 221 game after 164 182. He has a 148 average in the Foresters league. Ben Owens of Waynesburg moved to third at 673, while Bob Clark and Berk Miller tied for fifth at 666. Jo Machamer remained women’s leader with 642 as Mary Blgar finished 638 after a late miscue.
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Canton Recreation
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Brewer Tries To Buy Browns For Milwaukee
St Louis Browns president Bill DeWitt confirmed receiving buying feelers from Fred Miller a Milwaukee brewer but said all offers were rejected. Miller allegedly offered two to three million dollars and proposed moving the club to Milwaukee by 1951, with talks continuing through Miller’s lawyers.
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Milwaukee
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Boston College Names Holovak Top Coach
Boston College in Newton announces Mike Holovak, 30 year old freshman coach, named head varsity football coach. Terms not disclosed. Holovak, famed former BC fullback from Lansford, Pa., has led two undefeated yearling squads and excelled in varsity scouting and recruiting.
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Mass
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Boston College
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Eagles
Wright Funeral Tuesday for Calumet's Warren Wright
Warren Wright, 75, keeper of Calumet Farm and owner of Citation and three Kentucky Derby winners, will be buried in Chicago Tuesday after dying in Miami Beach, Florida, Thursday night.
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Wooster Scots Take Sixth Straight Win Over Albion
Wooster College's Scots beat Albion Michigan 65 to 51 to extend their season-long winning streak to six. After a 29 all halftime tie, Wooster pulled away in the second half led by captain forward Harry Weckesser with 22 points.
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Yogi Berra Tops AL Catchers in Double Plays
Yogi Berra of the Yankees led the American League catchers last season with 16 double plays. He also tied for most passed balls, committing seven.
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Yankees
Kansas State May Offer McMillin Athletics Post
Kansas State College shown strong interest in A N Bo McMillin as possible athletics director in Manhattan. No offer yet for either director or head football coach. screening committee continues interviews. McMillin, former Kansas State coach, resigned as Detroit Lions coach and is due in Manhattan next week. He was in Montgomery, Alabama today for the Blue Gray game.
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Bo) McMillin
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Kansas State
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Ala
Penn State Soccer Unbeaten Streak Spans Nine Seasons
Penn State's soccer program remained undefeated for nine straight seasons from 1932 to 1941, amassing a remarkable 65 game record without a loss.
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