Doby In Ford Becomes Third Indian To Sign
Cleveland Indians centerfielder Larry Doby signed his 1954 contract likely at a reduced salary after talks in the East and Cuba. Doby, who batted .263 with 29 home runs and 102 RBIs in 1953, plans to arrive in Tucson early for extra batting practice. He becomes the third Indian to sign for 1954, joining Al Rosen and Rocky Nelson.
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Mather Considered For Kansas Coaching Job
Massillon High School coach Chuck Mather emerged as a candidate for the Kansas head football coach job after an interview with Kansas athletic director A C Lonborg. Mather’s Massillon teams had gone undefeated and untied in the past two seasons following Sikes resignation last month. Lonborg had previously spoken with Mather at the NCAA convention in Cincinnati.
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Pirates Sign Sid Gordon After Braves Trade
Pittsburgh veteran fielder outfielder Sid Gordon, acquired in a recent trade with the Milwaukee Braves, today signed a one year contract with the Pirates.
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Tavern Home League Bowling Sked Sets Two Shifts
Tonight in the Tarry Tavern Home Bowling League eight matches are scheduled on two shifts. At 6:45 Botero Club faces Stewart Haes, Terry Taxer battles Ridgeville Pimping, Rat's Place plays Cet! Products, Toogery Shop meets Exerno Awning. At 9:00 Home Tavern takes on Swank's Gulf Service, Spring Valles Country Club vs Supper Cino, Kasper Foundry vs Nehi Beverages, Cowreh-Ushe rs clashes with Sats Meats.
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Country Club
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Nehi Beverages
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Northwestern Coach Voigts Plans Hopeful 1954 Season
The Northwestern University football mentor Bob Voigts, coming off a dismal 1953 Big Ten record, reflects on off season work. He notes only three graduates leaving, a strong sophomore group, and a robust freshmen class. He plans spring practice and studies last year’s losses via game films, while avoiding bold predictions. He hopes for improvement in 1954.
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Sportrait by Tim Canty United Press Sports Writer
Sportrait by Tim Canty profiles a prominent athlete and sketches career highlights, rivalries, and recent form while noting upcoming events and potential records. A focused portrait emphasizes impact, style, and the sportsman’s public image.
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United Press
Lanes Women’s Schedule Highlights Six Bowling Matchups
Rainbow Lanes hosts six matches tonight at 9 o clock. Pairings include Royal Catering versus Edna s Beauty Shop, Rorick Insurance versus Hart Construction, Leke Avenue Fireor Cover ing versus Behike Grocery, Lloyd Supply versus Rainbow Lanes, Johnson Imsurance versus Smith Construction, Gerne s versus Hote Seceris.
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Royal Catering
Edna's Beauty Shop
Rorick Insurance
Hart Constructon
Leke Avenue Fireor Covering
Behike Grocery
Lloyd Supply
Rainbow Lanes
Johnson Imsurance
Smith Construction
Gerne’s
Hote. Seceris
Fight Results From Tinted Press Sports Brief
Providence report lists results featuring Ghiam of East Orange and Wright of Reading with bouts in Bahamas and Florida. A bout in Nassau is noted with Lauderdale and Hialeah participants and a stoppage of Billy Morgan from Corpus Christi.
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Cotton Yarsa Lead Local Bowling Scorers in Night League
George Cotton and Frank Yarsa posted high series in Tarry Tavern All-City League play. Cotton finished 668 with games of 224 200 238 while Yarsa totaled 660 with 207 199 254. Vic Palicka led Bow O-Drome C' League at 617 and Ray Dahl Sr. hit 614 in the Tarry Tavern circuit.
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City bowling honor roll highlights four leagues
Steve Bucynski of Stoney's All-City leads a mixed honor roll as four leagues are represented including the United Polish Club loop. Yarsa’s 254 windup tops 234 for best city game, while Russ Yearley’s 21 score earns second. Rothgery Motors tops team honors with 1050 game and 2937 series, Thomasson's Chips wins U P C loop rolloff, and Dot Terrell posts high 491 series in the women’s league.
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Lanes Home Pairings in Stoney's Bowling League Tonight
Six matches scheduled at 9 PM feature Buckere Mold against Die s Lehman Carnage Exh Redio versus Grafton Dept Store Dicken Funeral Home versus Nell Bottlers Gardner Jewelers versus Ober hn Frozen Foods Larson Foundry versus Grassies Wayside Inn Bolero Club versus a Fria Stationers The format lists read like a league pairing board with seven contests to be played.
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Die ’S Lehman Carnage
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Grafton Dept Store
Dicken Funeral Home
Nell Bottlers
Gardner Jewelers
Ober‘hn Frozen Foods
Larson Foundry
Grassie’s
Wayside Inn
Bolero Club
A Fria Stationers
Tatum May Join N.C. State Post as Coach
Richmond Virginia report notes Jim Tatum, who guided Maryland to prominence, poised to name his price for coaching North Carolina State. He indicated willingness to leave Maryland for the Wolfpack after recent talks.
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Boxing and Hockey Tonight on WXEL and WERE Cards
Ezzard Charles faces Bob Satterfield in a 10 round heavyweight bout tonight on WXEL at 19 00. Cleveland Barons meet Syracuse Warriors on WERE at 11 15.
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Bob Satterfield
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Syracuse Warriors
NC State Eyes Tatum Possible 1-Year Deal
Inside sources say NC State may sign outreach to Tatum with a one year contract as talks swirl over his price. Negotiations reportedly could hit a snag if Tatum seeks about twenty thousand dollars annually.
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Brunswick Quintet Tops Spencer 60 to 39
Brunswick defeated Spencer 60 39 in Medina County Class B League action. Brunswick led 32 5 at halftime, then outscored Spencer 17 5 in the third quarter to pull away. Ron Mack scored 17 for Brunswick while Ron Larkey led Spencer with 10.
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Senators Publicist Quits Job With Club
Washington Senators publicity director Howard Williams resigns to take a play by play radio and TV announcer post with the Baltimore Orioles. Howard Fox, formerly GM of Washington's Orlando farm club, will succeed Williams.
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Moskal Taylor Duel for Southwestern Point Lead
Amherst guard Moskal leads in scoring and free throws with 21.2 ppg and 31 free throws, while Wellington’s Taylor sits in third with 18.7 ppg and 7.5 assists. Robinson of Rocky River fourth with 18. ? points per game. Bryenton tops field goals with 36. The Dukes’ 81-61 win highlighted Moskal and Taylor’s gains as Amherst and Wellington move in the race.
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Seville Edges Buckeye 46 43 In Medina County Court
Seville High School beat Buckeye 46 to 43 in a tight Medina County game. Duane Brooks led Buckeye with 19 points while Tom Goelz scored 17 for Seville. The Reservers Buckeye won the second game 33-15.
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