Browns firing of Paul Brown shocks fans and players
The column argues owner Art Modell backed by players ignited by dismissing Paul Brown. It cites clashes over benching Tom Wilson, leadership style, and team support, noting the split weakens Brown’s case and strengthens Modell’s stance. The piece reflects the era’s tension in Cleveland football.
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Paul Brown
Cleveland Browns
Art Modell
Brown
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Modell
Aim Brown
Tom Wilson
Dick Schafrath
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Bernie Parrish
Best available U S hockey squad named for world tour
Boston led selection by Harry Cleverly names 17 players for the United States team touring abroad and competing in the world amateur hockey championships in Stockholm March. The squad faces travel hurdles over pay and leave of absence while hoping for corporate support.
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Stockholm
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Harry Cleverly
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Charles Driscall
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Army
Ron Chishold
Natick
Frank Silka
Detroit
Tom Morse
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Pawtucket
Ryrine
Bob Andersay
John Warsitel
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Marshall Tsoida
Tom Mustenen
Detrail
Dave Revick
Jerry “Ustby
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Don Nerqual O
Sir Panl
Bob Quinn
Stlington
Atray Li Ran
Hiram Ace Tops Ohio Scorers
Hiram College star Hiram Rowen leads Ohio Conference scorers with 22.4 points per game after eight games. Baldwin Wallace senior Bob Walters is close at 22.2, while Al Thrasher of Wittenberg stands third at 19.6. Hiram tops field goal percentage at 47.5 and 71.9 points per game, with Wittenberg strong on defense at 46.5. Terry Brown of Hiram is a top field goal shooter.
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al Thrasher
Wittenberg
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Aveurees
Retroactive Award for Max Carey Highlighted by NY Writers
The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association honored Max Carey with a retroactive award for players who competed before the annual MVP era. Carey, a Terre Haute native, starred for the Pirates and Dodgers from 1911 to 1929, setting a National League record with 738 stolen bases and leading the league ten times. He is 73 and living in Florida.
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Carey
National Teague
Baseball Writers Association
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Terre Haute
Ind
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Florida
Scholastic cage results from three conferences
Ridgeville topped Huron 61 to 51 in the Lakeland Conference. Western Reserve beat Bertin Heights 64 to 45 in the Firelands Conference. Mapleton won 63 to 60 over South Central and Olmsted Falls defeated Brooklyn 55 to 33 in independent play.
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Cubs sign Aspromonte Bertell in early spring roster build
The Chicago Cubs extended their winter signings adding infielder Ken Aspromonte and catcher Dick Bertell as they top up a 23 man roster with 17 signings still needed. Meanwhile Pirates veteran Bob Friend eyes a 12th season after 193 career wins and 185 losses. Giants ink four pitchers including Gaylord Perry and Ron Herbel. Dodgers welcome Bill Skowron and Bob Miller amid roster reshuffles. Red Sox add George Spencer and Archie Skeen to spring training camp.
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Dick Bertell
Bob Friends
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Bob Garibaldi
San Francisco Giants
Gaylord Perry
Ron Herbel
Gerry Thomas
Tacoma
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Bill Skowron
Bob Miller
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Skowron
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Boston Red Sox
George Spencer
Archie Skeen
Lorain Aluminum Dominates Glover’s Independents 80–32
Lorain Aluminum kept rolling in Elyria Class B League action defeating Glover’s Independents 80 to 32 for their eighth straight win. Earl Webb led with 33 points and Wayne Burgess added 20 as Lorain built a six point edge after one quarter and extended the margin. Sandy Fishman scored 15 and Dave Disbrow 11 for the Independents.
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Elyria
Glover's Independents
Earl Webb
Wayne Burgess
Sandy Fishman
Dave Disbrow
Gilmour clash looms as key test for Elyria rivals
Fred Palmer scored 25 as Elyria Catholic beat Beckett’s Oil Burners 83 45 and Carr led Lorain St Mary with 19. Gilmour Academy and Elyria Catholic trade wins as they prepare for a North Central Conference showdown. both teams carry one league win and one loss.
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Fred Palmer
Elyria
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Beckett
Rick
Forcer Elyria Catholic
Berkett
Richard McCrain
Ken Logan
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Bill Smink
Frank Andelsek
American Standard
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Barons Aim for 15th Straight at Home Against Hornets
The Cleveland Barons seek their 15th straight win at home in tonight’s American Hockey League matchup with the Pittsburgh Hornets. Coach Machock stresses the game’s mental impact as Cleveland trails Gilmour by two in the standings and must win seven league games to force a first place tie.
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Panthers stun Oberlin in late finish win for Elyria Catholic
Elyria Catholic trims Oberlin 52 50 as Rick Bedoes hits a clutch shot with four seconds left after a OB rebound. Bob Holliday adds 17 points for the Panthers who rally from a halftime deficit to move to 6 3 on the season. Oberlin slips to 3 1.
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Redskins beat Ohio to tighten Mid-American race
In a crowded MAC slate at Athens and elsewhere, the Redskins edged Ohio 47 41? as Akron and Wittenberg pursued the lead. Ohio State? No major dates. Ohio topped by Akron tie.
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Adcock Aims for 100 RBIs With Indians in 1964
Cleveland adds high power infielder Joe Adcock after trading Don Dillard and Frank Funk. Once a four homer game holder, he seeks to boost a team batting that fell to .245 last season. He previously posted 29 homers and 78 RBIs in Braves' 1963 season.
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Browns to name Blanton Collier new coach
Cleveland Browns poised to appoint backfield mentor Blanton Collier as head coach after strong week of speculation and pending announcement. The move follows veteran leadership discussions and signals a major shift for the franchise.
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UPI
Cleveland Browns
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Browns hire Blanton Collier as new head coach
Ray Renfro of the Cleveland Browns told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Blanton Collier has become the new head coach, replacing Paul Brown who was fired. Parrish confirmed a contract was signed but gave no details. Renfro, from North Richland Hills, said Parrish relayed the news via a long-distance call.
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Elyria Freshmen Rally For 47-18 Victory Over Midview
Elyria freshman basketball rode a full court press and hot shooting to a 47-18 win over Midview. The Pioneers led 16-8 at halftime and dominated the third quarter 23-1 led by Elever. Thirteen players saw action as Elyria improved to 3-4.
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Pioneers Defeat Middies in Strikeout Lanes Bowling Night
Wellington Tony's Sun oo and Oberlin Pizza House led the Strikeout Ladies League with a 2164 series and a 6 game. Earrie Buell posted a 475 series and Maxine Floyd a 187 game. Marguerite's Beauty Shop led Tuesday Night Ladies with a 2334 series and an 819 game. Lois Sheffield posted a 43 series and 234 game. Elyria Frosh and Midview Frosh results listed with multiple players and games across teams.
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Bargain made Detroit football franchise sold in 1904
Detroit reports that Jimmy Conzelman bought the first Detroit professional football franchise in 1904 for fifty dollars. The purchase marks an early chapter in the city’s gridiron history and ties Conzelman to Detroit football origins.
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