Browns Lions title clash still tops 1950 Rams thriller
Wisconsin era notes a 1950 Browns Rams classic in Cleveland Stadium where Otto Graham led a 68 yard march and Lou Groza kicked a go ahead 16 yard field goal with 2 minutes left. The Detroit Lions visit Cleveland as one point favorites in Sunday's NFL championship preview.
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Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Browns
Los Angeles Rams
Cleveland Stadium
Paul Brown
Otto Graham
Vince Martinez Ready For Williams In Garden Main Event
Vince Martinez a 23 year old Paterson, New Jersey draftsman and rising boxing prospect, says he is ready to fight Don Williams in the Madison Square Garden 10 round main event on Friday night. He notes his 25 pro fights and apprenticeship, and aims to prove he can punch with the best while acknowledging Williams as experienced and skilled. Martinez, praised by experts as a top young fighter, discusses his amateur success and quick return after a hand injury. He adds his interests include music, dancing and girls.
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Madison Square Garden
Joe Giardello
Billy Graham
Bob Christenberry
New York State Athletic Commission
J. B. Powell
Joe Agnello
Agnello
Charley Shortell
Ray Miller
Christenberry
Powell
Boxing Commission
Commission
U.S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
EW York
Vince Martinez
Martinez
Don Williams
Wiliams
Williams
Paterson
N.J
Vince
Tony Pellone
Sammy Guiliani
Indiana Looms As Threat For Big Ten Cage Title
Indiana, ranked tenth, crushed Iowa 91 72 at Iowa City as Bob Leonard and Don Schlundt spearheaded a high scoring win. The Hoosiers, two games from Notre Dame, chase Illinois whom they visit Minnesota tonight. John Groffisky led Michigan past Purdue 83 73.
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Indiana
New York
Illinois
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Iowa City
Bob Leonard
Hoosiers
Leonard
Don Schlundt
Notre Dame
Big Ten
John Groffisxy
Michigan
Purdue
Wilhelm Is Top Pitcher In NLL 1952 season
New York Giants right hander Hoyt Wilhelm was named the National League leader in earned run average and won lost percentage for 1952 becoming the first rookie to top both categories. He posted a 2.43 ERA and an 8 5 record in 15 wins and three losses. Robin Roberts led in wins with 28 while Warren Spahn topped strikeouts with 183.
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New York
Ly Hoyt Wilhelm
New York Giants
Wilhelm
Robin Roberts
Phillies
Dizzy Dean
Roberts
Wilmington
Tri-Cities
Wash
Blue Rocks
Johnston
Gottleib
Philadelphia
Bears And Owls Aim For Fifth Straight YMCA Wins
Both Bears and Owls remain undefeated in YMCA High School House League play and seek fifth consecutive victories on the Y court. Bears face Panthers while Owls meet Eagles. Other games pit Wolves against Seas and Tigers versus Lions.
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Bears
Owls
Y.M.C.A
Panthers
Agaist Eagles
Wolves
Seas
Tigers
Lions
Hands Under Ball Start in Bowler Bud Bomar Card
Former world match champion Bud Bomar demonstrates a chest high hold with both hands beneath the ball. The sketch shows a shuffled start with left foot forward, right hand position notes, and a push away begun on the second step in four step footwork.
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Bud Bomar
John F. Dille Co
Lantern-jawed Johnston credits dugout remark for NBA rise
Lanthorn-jawed Neil Johnston, top NBA scorer in 27 games, says a whispered wish to play pro basketball during a Wilmington, Delaware baseball stint sparked his pro career. The Ohio State and Phillies signee turned Warrior center has 581 points and 342 rebounds, thriving under coach Eddie Gottlieb in Philadelphia.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Neil Johnston
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia Warriors
Wilmington
Johnston
Ohio State
NBA
Terre Haute
Heinie Groh
Phils
Giants
Reds
Pirates
Yarsa Brothers Lead City Bowling With 644 and 640 Series
Frank Yarsa rolled a 644 series to edge his brother Joe by four pins, a Perry Fay league season record on the final first half night at Bowl-O-Drome. Joe totaled 640 as the two top individual series in the city, while Bowling Center B claimed the top team three game score of 2812 including a 970 single.
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Yarsa
Frank
Joe
Honers
Perry-Fay Loop
Bowling Center
Bowing Center League Ends First Half With Schlitz Beer Win
Mike Simko of the Carpenter's Union League bowled a 267 middle game and 634 series at Tarry Lanes in top single game honors. Schlitz Beer won three games from P.O.C. Beer to capture the first half crown in the Bowling Center B League. Firestone Store secured the Elks League first half title at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes with a one game margin over Lorain Glass Botamer Florist and Lance Motors, all tied for second.
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Perry Fay
Elyria Elks League
Auionnities
Erb Radio Quiliceois
Avoodire
E .&Rb Automaties
Hee
Whitbeck
Rigo’s
E. Ry
A. Moelk Barcel
Moelk
Wydarski LR
E. Lee Builders
Hart Construction
Elyria Furniture
J. Moore
Cusick Builders
Art Construction
Supreme Hardware
Elyria Auto Parts
Knowles & Sniezek
B. Rotheery
Rothsery Serv & Eaulp
Carrera
Economy Motors
Eico Chevrolet Real
Lorain Glass
Hopkins Realty
E. Kiser
Cc McKibben Leo Chevrolet
Rvans Anes Tad
Firestone
M. Huebner
R. Barnes Eldafresd Co
Lance Motors
Sohss Beal Welding
Ague Haserodt
I. ‘Mouder
Pit
Beal Hwieh
R. Dunfee Foundry
O. C. Beer
George
Seaning Centar Ogo
Masanty Tbs
Art Lehman BR
Theran LE League
Daessh Tiomber
Wee
Johr Hailey
Mike Simko
Tarry Lanes
Simko
P.O.C. Beer
Schlitz Beer
Firestone Store
Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes
Botamer Florist
Howe Paces NHL With 35 Points
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings leads the NHL with 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points as Wally Hergesheimer and Maurice Richard follow. Ted Kennedy, Ted Lindsay, and Metro Crystal are among the scoring leaders, while Terry Sawchuk tops goal-tending with a 1.97 GAA in 31 games.
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U.P
Gordie Howe
Detroit Red Wings
Wally Hergesheimer
New York
Montreal Canadiens
Maurice Richard
Howe
Richard
Ted Kennedy
Toronto
Ted Lindsay
Detroit
Metro Crystal
Terry Sawchuk
Connie Mack Turns 90 Amid Baseball Revival
Fort Myers Florida Connie Mack the grand old man of baseball is 90 today. He celebrated with a small dinner party of family and friends. He noted his actual birth date is December 22 rather than December 23 reflecting his longtime birthday change.
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Fort Myers
Fla.up
Connie Mack
Connie
North Eaton five wins 55 31 over Lorain Steelmen
North Eaton heating quintet captured its 15th victory by defeating Lorain Steelmen 55 to 31 in a YMCA League game at Lorain. Freeman led North Eaton with 16 points, while Sandoval topped Lorain with 10.
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Lorain Steelmen
Lorain
Freeman
Sandoval
Steelman
G. F. T. G. F. T. Freeman
Fekete, Rf
Haynes
Garcia
Kozel
Bastock
Esynce
Furel
Srnis
Grilis
Browns Start Secret Drills for Lions Title Game
Cleveland began secret workouts as head coach Paul Brown warned to hit harder for the NFL championship game against Detroit. Lions star Pat Harder scored in Sunday’s playoff and a scouts’ report warned of Detroit’s all round strength. End Mac Speedie and halfback Dub Jones suffered knee injuries but Groza should play. The Browns seek revenge after a 17 6 loss to Detroit this season with a 45,000 crowd expected at Municipal Stadium.
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Dick Rozek
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Tribe
Bob Hooper
Rozek
Athletics
Indians
Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Buddy Parker
Lou Groza
Dub Jones
John Kissell
Chick Jagade
United States
Milt Dolinger
United Press
Clevelanb
Pat Harder
Lions
Los Angeles Rams
Rams
Blanton Collier
Paul Brown
Old League Park
Browns
Municipal Stadium
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Brown
Mac Speedie
New York Giants
Vic Ippolito
Lou
Detroiters
Detroit
Chicago Cardinals
Ford
Local Cage Schedule Remains Busy Across Week
West Tech visits Lakewood on Tuesday while Vermilion plays Alumni Friday and Fairview also hosts Alumni. Saturday features Canton McKinley at Cleveland Heights and John Adams at Shaker Heights with Collinwood at Lakewood.
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Canton McKinley
Cleveland Heights
John Adams
Shaker Heights
Collinwood
Lakewood
Cardinals Sign Dick Sisler and Wally Lammers
St Louis Cardinals announce the signings of first baseman Dick Sisler and shortstop Wally Lammers. Sisler, acquired from the Reds, shared first base with Stan Musial and hit .256. Lammers played for the Columbus Red Birds and Rochester, hitting .257 for Columbus.
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Cardinals
ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Dick Sisler
Wally Lammers
Sisler
Cincinnati Reds
Stan Musial
Lammers
Columbus Red Birds
Rochester
Columbus
Turner Wins by Technical Knockout Over Miceli in Sixth
Philadelphia's Gil Turner pummeled Joe Miceli of New York until referee Pete Tomasco stopped the 10 rounder at 58 seconds of the sixth, earning a return bout with Bobby Dykes here next month and a possible title shot against Kid Gavilan. Turner outweighed Miceli by three pounds and advances toward a January 19 rematch with Dykes.
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U.P
Gil Turner
Joe Miceli
New York
Bobby Dykes
Kid Gavilan
I Gavilan
Turner
Miceli
Pete Tomasco
Tomasco
Joe
Miami
Fla
Bobby
Three Bears Dominate AHL Scoring Derby
Hershey Bears stars George Red Sullivan Lorne Ferguson and Danc Fisher led the American Hockey League scoring today. Sullivan topped with 36 points and 31 assists, Fisher led with 20 goals, Ferguson posted 33 points, while Ike Hildebrand and Gayle Fielder tied for fourth at 31. Johnny Bower of Cleveland posted a 2.27 GAA with fifth shutout last week.
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NEW York .P
Hershey Bears
George
Red) Sullivan
Lorne Ferguson
Danc Fisher
Sullivan
Fisher
New York
Boston
Hershey
Ike Hildebrand
Cleveland
Gayle Fielder
St. Louis
Sam Bettie
Marcel Bonin
Eric Pogue
Syracuse
Phil Maloney
Pittsburgh
Johnny Bower
UPC Bowling Schedule Opens Second Half Tonight
The United Polish Club Bowling League resumes at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes on the 7 pm shift. Matches include Steve's Barber Shop vs Plas Construction, Granite Concrete Block vs Arvay's Chips, Les Gast Insurance vs Thomasson's Chips, The Toggery vs Royal Catering, Mom's Open Kitchen vs Resar Service, and B and B Food Market vs United Polish Club.
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United Polish Club
Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes
Steve's Barber Shop
Plas Construction
Arvay’s
Les Gast Insurance
Thomasson’s
Royal Catering
Mom’s Open Kitchen
Resar
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Floyd Kregenow
SHAW
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Brookside
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Bette
Lawson
Scarlet Warriors
Southwestern
Beth
Ayilen de Sapweledtyele Te Cleats
Dan Jones
Lorain Woken
Bill McMan
Elyria Aia E Ee
Noel Single
Frank Nimmo
Euclid
Darrell Mettler
Chuck Stevens
Lorain Wees
Dick Kohagen
bin Barta
Dick Perkins
Elyria
Ralph Harrison
Ron Adelman
Aes
Phil Borovic
Dbp
Bebe Ees
Myron Cooper
Tony Costello
John Belu
Jack Law
South Amherst
John Yashan
Brooks
Max Houston
Eaton
Wild Ferriman
Lagrange
Clint Branscum
Ray Brehm
Grafton Pier
Gols
al Myers Camden
Dick Berg
Oberlin
Phadele
Jack Moskal
Amherst Bee
Harry Jailes Fairvlew
Paul Wrobleski
Rocky River Nna
al Kepke
Clay Kaiser
Oberlin Bolts
George Fields
Medina Fos de
Bears and Owls
Billy Sixty
Sixta
Sportrait
Philadelphia Arena
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Ottleib
Flyria Datries
Crosby
Lange Tay
Sevbert
Frank Yarsa
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Perry-Fay
Joe Yarsa
John Ward
Earl Welton
Art Lehman
Ed Erb
Chuck Wentz
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