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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1951

Page

12

Price Brown and the Buckeyes coaching puzzle deepens

Bud Wolzer outlines that Paul Brown has been invited to confer with Ohio State officials about the football coaching post. The key demand is a meeting with the full university leadership and a guaranteed, interference-free control of the team. The piece argues Brown’s proven mastery could create a statewide pipeline of his former players to OSU, a prospect that unsettles rival coaches.

Bud Wolzer Brown Wes Fesler Fesler O.S.A Browns Buckeye Paul Buckeyes Kit Caboodle Howard Bevis Dick Larkins Bucks University Chuck Mather Massillon High Chuck Ohio State Ohio

Penalty era debate over Ezzard Charles by Grayson

Two schools clash on Ezzard Charles legacy with Nat Fleischer Gene Tunney and Lt Veydovec backing Charles as a worthy titleholder. They compare him to Joe Louis Dempsey and Corbett while noting Louis era shadows. NEA Service, Inc.

Ezzard Charles Ezzard the Gizzard Charles Lee Oma Nat Fleischer Gene Tunney William Veydovec Jack Dempsey Fleischer The Ring Magazine Beaks Tunney Dempsey Manly Veydeveec Bayonne N. J James J. Corbett John L. Sullivan Tom Heeney Harold Mays Veydovec Billy Vidabeck James J. Braddock Maxie Rosenbloom Battling Siki Jimmy Slattery Soldier Field Gene Louis Joe Louis

Sacramento Gets Tribe's Al Benton

Relief pitcher Al Benton was sold today by the Cleveland Indians to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League. The 39-year-old hurler came to Cleveland after his unconditional release by the Detroit Tigers in 1948 and a short time with the Sacramento club in 1949. Benton had been with Detroit since 1938. He won 4 and lost 2 last season, pitched 63 innings and had an earned-run average of 3.57. In 1949, he won 9 and lost 6, and had a 2-12 era.

Cleveland al Benton Cleveland Indians Sacramento Pacific Coast Detroit Tigers Benton Detroit

Central Freshmen Win 40 23 Over Alliance Broadway

Central Catholic freshmen won their ninth victory, defeating Alliance Broadway 40 to 23. Paul Williams led with 12 points as the Crusaders built 8-6, 17-11, and 28-13 quarter leads, while other scorers included Lippert and Lacey. Alliance Broadway’s DeStefano and Richey led their team with five and four points respectively.

Central Catholic Alliance Broadway Crusader Yearlings Paul Williams Central Williams Bishop Haley DiPietro Lippert Lacey Medell DeStefano Mopiss Partin Richey Baddley Thomas Central S$ If Alliance

Vols Neyland Becomes Lifetime Tennessee Coach

New York dispatch notes a trend toward lifelong coaching contracts as General Robert Neyland of Tennessee, already 25 years at the school, signs a deal to complete his athletic career at Tennessee for life. The piece mentions similar arrangements for Princeton’s Caldwell and others like Bryant, Gustafson, and Hickman, plus longtime figures Lou Little, Leahy, Munger, Meyer, Faurot.

New York Tennessee Robert Neyland Athletic Board Nathan Dougherty Southern California Neyland Charles Caldwell Princeton Paul Bryant Kentucky Herman Hickman Yale Andy Gustafson Miami University Bryant Gustafson Miami Hickman Lou Little Columbia Frank Leahy Notre Dame Tuss McLaughery Dartmouth George Munger Penn Dutch Meyer Texas Christian Don Faurot Missouri Faurot Ohio State Minnesota California

Minerva Lions rout Salineville to lead Stark County

Minerva's Lions overwhelmed Salineville 85 to 43 to seize early county lead in Class A basketball. Guard Sonny Davison scored 22 as Minerva set scoring marks, rising to 9-3 with 704 total points. Davis and Dysle fueled the early surge as the hosts pulled away after the first quarter.

Minerva Lions Stark County Salineville Sonny Davison Davison

Illinois Captain Paces Big Ten Scoring Race

Illinois Captain Don Sunderlage leads the Big Ten scoring race with 27 points in the Illini 69 53 win over Iowa. He has 114 points in 6 games, as statistics released include Monday tilts. Ray Angelis of Northwestern tops averages with 102 points in 5 games, 20.4 per game.

Chicago Illinois Don Sunderlage Illini Iowa Sunderlage Ray Angelis Northwestern

Officials Named For Dimes Drive Basketball Event

Officials have been announced for the March of Dimes benefit basketball carnival at Jewish Center gym. Eight men volunteer as referees with Otto Horn as timekeeper and Johnny Frenz as scorer. Games begin 7:30 pm Local 1200 versus Saxon Club, then Climarene Girls versus Windsor Theater at 8:30, ending with Canton Collegians versus First Presbyterian at 9:30. Tickets remain available at local shops and the Jewish Center.

CAGE Jewish Center Leo Berger Connie DeOrio Amy Parker Windsor Theater Quintet Jewish Center Gym Merle Ruble Wilbur Billings Tony Brahler Fred Harold Arthur Red) Rittersbaugh Octavio Sirgo Otto Horn Johnny Frenz Local 1200 Saxon Club Climarene Girls Windsor Theater Canton Collegians First Presbyterian Dumont Sports Yale Clothes Stone Clothes Hillman Jewelers Herns Apparel

Spo-Mats Play Tonight and Monday Road Trip

North Canton Spo-Mats host Uhrichsville Merchants tonight at the community building. The team travels to New Philadelphia Monday to face the Britts in the high school auditorium. Spo-Mats open for games. write Alvie Fye at 211 Portage St or call 9-2426.

North Canton Spo-Mats Uhrichsville Merchants New Philadelphia Britts Alvie

East Sparta and Navarre run win streaks in Stark B league

Navarre defeats Uniontown 78 to 59 and East Sparta beats Greentown 56 to 54 to extend their streaks to three and five games respectively. Glen Fortner scores 23 for Navarre, Ernie Bender 15 for East Sparta, while Cal Birk tops Greentown with 18. League action resumes Friday with multiple matchups including Navarre at Middlebranch and East Sparta at Brewster.

Navarre East Sparta Stark County Uniontown Greentown Rams Glen Fortner Ronnie Colney Calvin Sonny) Birk Greyhounds Ernie Bender Frank Schleis Waynesburg Hartville Middlebranch Beach City East Canton Canal Fulton Jackson Brewster Magnolia Colney Fortner Hay Widder Brideweser Mummertz

Hi-Y Cage Results from Stark County League Night

Three games Tuesday at North Canton Canton South No 1 defeated North Canton Alpha 39 to 35 in Class A. Louisville beat Canton South No 2 39 to 20 in Class B. Hartville routed North Canton Beta 41 to 23 in Class C. Bill Susco of Hartville led scorers with 21 points.

Stark County North Canton Canton South North Canton Alpha Louisville Hartville North Canton Beta Bill Susco

City League Cage Results Showdown in Industrial A

JT Local 1200 and Climalene moved toward perfect records with seventh straight win over Union Metal 42-32 and Windsor Theater 32-24 respectively. Buxbaum led Local 1200 past Automatic Steel Products 63-34 aided by DeStefano and Battista, while Ford Motors beat Canton Drop Forge 42-37. Naples rose to runner up in girls loop by routing Saxon Club 39-9.

JT Ocal 1200 Climalene Union Metal Climalenes Windsor Theater Buxbaum Automatic Steel Products Chet DeStefano Benny Battista Ford Motors Canton Forge Naples Industrial Slige Lamargedes Matthews Garrett Suarez Westover Wallace Canton Drop Forge Hogue Ferry Boyle Spottleson Mitchell Elefante Weida Halter Rutter Forge S

Saxons Beats Windsors In Tight City League Matchup

Naples five 1313 led by DeOrio and Stuchul scored 27 points to topple Saxon Club 79 62. Climatene 62 Windsor 22 trailed as Parker and Kovacs paced Windsor with a combined 9 points in a rough offensive game.

Besst Reynolds Barnes Drabeck Lopez Bandy Johanning Kortis Saxon Club Dickson Kackley Zeck Climatene DeOrio Barnett Roger Bibich van Orman Stuchul Williamson Windsor Theater Parker Kovacs Fosdick Edwards Shain Patterson Kirvakedes Climalene Windsors

Lions Lose 15000 In Red For 1950 Season

Detroit Lions stockholders report NPFL club lost 15000 during the 1950 season after a 112000 loss in 1949. The announcement underscores ongoing fiscal difficulties for the franchise.

LIONS Detroit Detroit Lions

Ohio Coaches Endorse Mather For Buck Berth

Ohio High School Football Coaches Association backs Charles Mather of Massillon as the board screens OSU for Wes Fesler's successor. President Glenn Ellison says members favor Mather but insists the association is not pressuring.

Ohio Coaches Mather Middletown Charles Chuck) Mather Massillon Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Ohio State Columbus Glenn Ellison Wes Fesler O.S.U Ellison Dick Larkins Larkins O.H.S.F.C.A

Carrollton Rally Edges Scio 61-59 in late rally

Carrollton Warriors overcame a tight game with a 15 point fourth quarter to beat Scio Panthers 61-59 on Tuesday. Bob Schoeneman scored 18 for Carrollton while Tom McGinnis led Scio with 22. Carrollton moves to 8-4 in 12 starts, Scio stands 5-5 after the loss.

SCIO Carrollton Warriors Scio Panthers Carrollton Bob Schoeneman Bundy B. Spiker Hibinger

Knights To Entertain Presbyterian Quintet

The Knights of Columbus basketball team hosts veteran First Presbyterian squad at 8 o clock. The Knights are even in 8 starts while Presbyterian shows 13 wins in 15 games and a 5 0 YMCA church league record.

Knights of Columbus First Presbyterian Knights Presbyterian Y.M.C

Riley Leads Early Tee Off At Doherty Women’s Amateur

In Miami Florida Polly Riley of Fort Worth defending champion starts the Helen Lee Doherty Women’s Amateur with a 10 a.m. tee off paired with Miami’s Mrs. Paul Kirby after Riley carded 38 38 76 in qualifying. Kirby qualified with an 82.

Miami Fla Polly Riley Fort Worth Tex Helen Lee Doherty Miami County Club Paul Kirby

Fight Results By United Press

In Trenton Billy Wyatt of Trenton drew with Al Capers of Philadelphia in a 145 pound bout. In Philadelphia Tommy Charlo outpointed Eddie Giosa. In New Orleans Chuck Taylor stopped Joey Carbido in the fifth round for a 149 pound bout.

United Press Trenton N. J Billy Wyatt al Capers Philadelphia Tommy Charlo Waterbury Conn Eddie Giosa New Orleans Chuck Taylor Coaltown Joey Carbido Youngstown

Champions Qualify For NCAA Tournament Field

Conference champions of ten major leagues automatically earn spots in the 16 team NCAA basketball championship field in March, guaranteeing a path for top teams to reach the national tournament.

N.C.A.A

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