Vision of TV journalism reshapes sports commentary
Melvin Durslag recalls Bud Wilkinson and other voices urging tournament play to crown a national champion in college football. He argues networks must editorialize to inform viewers, criticizing cautious bias and praising blunt, revealing analysis despite risks to promoters and players.
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CCNY Names Co-Captains Dolphin Porrata and Duane Felton
New York AP reports CCNY has named co-captains Dolph Porrata of Hato Rey Puerto Rico and Duane Felton of Staten Island New York for the university basketball team.
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Bailosky Leads Mount Union Men's Basketball as Lone Senior
Bailosky, a forward from Elyria, is the Raiders' lone senior on Mount Union's 4A basketball squad. A two year letterman with 489 career points, he is expected to anchor the team under new coach Gary Fisk after an 8 11 record and 4 9 in the Ohio Conference. Bailosky is also a two sport letterman and a math major aiming to teach after graduation.
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Sims Tired Of Indians Pinch Penny Operation
Cleveland slugger Duke Sims complains he is underutilized and seeks a trade as he contends he is a better player than credited by the Cleveland Indians management. He wants to move from first base to outfield and be valued as a major contributor.
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Fosse to Play Winter Baseball in Venezuela
Cleveland Indians catcher Ray Fosse will join the Magallanes club in Venezuela for winter baseball to aid his healing finger and prep for spring training. He will play first base and outfield, aiming to stay in the lineup while resting his shoulder, after the team granted permission.
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Illinois fires coach Valek after four seasons of turmoil
Valek, 43, dismissed as Illinois head football coach after an 8-32 record across four years amid player resignations and a prior earlier firing. He faced board actions on November 13 and again Friday, ending a tenure that followed the Mlini slush fund scandal and the era of Pete Elliott.
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Pataky Honorable Mention On MAC Star Team
University of Toledo leads with 11 All-MAC picks including Dave Pataky of Clearview on honorable mention. Rockets place five on offense and six on defense with four unanimous selections. Miami follows with five, Western Michigan four, and others sharing remaining spots.
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Unitas signs for three more years with Colts
Johnny Unitas, once a six dollar a game sandlot player, signed a contract to play three more years for the Baltimore Colts at over one hundred thousand dollars annually. The deal also guarantees him employment with the Colts for ten years after the playing period.
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Avon banquet sparks reader backlash over coverage fairness
Avon parents accuse The Chronicle-Telegram and The Lorain Journal of favoritism after a fall sports banquet for Avon High School teams, noting their team placed fourth and that no local papers covered it. The editor explains limited staff and prioritizes events with league champions.
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South Amherst Topples Buckeye In Inland Opener
South Amherst defeated Buckeye 81 76 in a conference opener. Sophomores and juniors formed a hustling Cavs squad led by Sandy Kreig with 20 points while Buckeye guard Al Kiene scored 30 but couldn’t sustain a late run as Buckeye struggled from the floor. The Cavs hit 37 percent to Buckeye 26 percent. Coach Wayne Smith praised the hustle and noted the team’s youth. The Cavs head to Brookside for an independent game next.
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