Local High Scorers Spark Cage Action in Dixie League
Hig High-Scorers lead 52 cage action as Coolidge and Barwick pace the Hornets and Hawks with double figure nights. Hunter and Beasley spark Dixie and Cairo prep for upcoming games as teams showcase balanced scoring and strong defense in a tight season stretch.
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Hig
Barwick
Senhorge
Allen
Meriver
Hunter
Dixie
Farlow
Ini
Col & el
Rds
Bradford
Yeni
Cratin
Snena
Boston
Eavess Neesorsenves
Meigs
Clinches Crown as SEC title race ends
Tennessee moves toward securing the conference crown with a 5-0-1 SEC record while Mississippi bowls and Tulane stumble. Tech edges Tulane. Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Vanderbilt in chase. L SU upset by LSU reshuffles standings as teams close remaining SEC games.
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Tennessee
Vols
Tech
Tulane
Lt. S. A
Cliff Stringfield
Paul Miller
George Brancato
Leroy Labat
Jerry Marchand
Wilt Wins National AAU 10,000 Meter Cross Country
FBI man Fred Wilt ran for the New York Athletic Club to reclaim the national senior AAU 10,000 meter cross country title in Buffalo. He edged teammate Horace Ashenfelter by eight yards with Ray Osterchaut of Syracuse University third. Time 32 31.
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Buffalo
N. Y
FBI
Fred Wilt
New York Athletic Club
Wilt
Horace Ashhenfelter
Ray Osterhaut
Syracuse University
Valdosta Favored For Title By AP In Georgia Football
Georgia playoff action has Valdosta 11 0 and dominant defense favored in a Class A semi against College Park in Valdosta. Richmond Academy faces Albany Indians with Heidt returning to boost Albany. Decatur meets Murphy in Atlanta with a regional 4 AA crown on the line. Other semis include Camilla vs Screven County, Hogansville vs Milton, and Fort Valley vs Warren ton before Calhoun in Class C.
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Augusta
Richmond Academy
Vadosta Widcats
Richmond
Johnny Menger
Albany Indians
Mighty
Valdosta
College Park
Rams
Rockmart
Heidt
Albany
Camilla
Screven County
Hogansville
Milton
Fort Valley
Warrenton
Milledgeville
Calhoun
Former West Pointer Conway Leads Nation in Scoring
New York reports Al Conway of William Jewell College led the nation in football scoring with 133 points this season, including 22 touchdowns and one extra point. His close rival was Jack Parker of Mississippi State with 129 points on 16 touchdowns and 24 conversions.
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New York
al Conway
William Jewell
Mo.) College
Wa Jack Parker
Mississippi State
Conway
West Point
Parker
Oklahoma Sooners Eye Southwest Conference Berth
The Oklahoma Sooners are set to push for admission to the Southwest Conference, which would create an eight team league and intensify the title race. A spot in the Cotton Bowl would be assured if they won the conference.
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Oklahoma Sooners
New York
Sooners
Oklahoma
Bulldogs Set for Boston Basketball Clash Wednesday
The Thomasville Bulldogs travel to Boston to face undefeated Boston Indians on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in a season opener. The Bulldogs, led by coach Lee Benjamin and returning lettermen, seek a strong test against Boston’s upgraded gym and a schedule that also includes Quitman and the Tifton Blue Devils.
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Dick Kendall
Cairo Syrupmakers
Tifton
Clyde Folsom
Lt. Harper
Cairo
Thomasville
Boston
Bulldogs
Meigs
Hawks
I. W. McAfee
Thomasville Bulldogs
Boston Indians
Quitman
Tifton Blue Devils
Boston Gymnasium
Indians
Lee Benjamin
Barwick
Pavo
Ochlocknee
Coolidge
Dixie
Doug Binion
Marion Bush
Bobby Forrester
Edwin Taylor
Richard Johnson
Alfred Hayes
Jimmy Harper
Tommy Moore
Benjamin
College Football Ends 1952 Season With Michigan State Lead
Michigan State finished the year as the only major team undefeated and untied, extending its win streak to 24. Georgia Tech also remained strong, while Illinois California and Texas Christian faced disappointments. Notre Dame earned the upset king tag after closing the season strong against Oklahoma and Southern California.
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ED Corrigan
New York
Finis
Michigan State
Georgia Tech
Spartans
Engineers
Georgia
Mississippi
Ole Miss
Illinois
California
Texas Christian
Wlini
Wisconsin
Pappy Waldorf
Golden Bears
Southern California
UCLA
Southern Cal
TCU
Texas
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Maryland
Terps
Alabama
Frank Leahy
Keither
Tech Heads List of Nation 16 Unbeaten
New York Georgia Tech, winner of 11 games and headed for the Sugar Bowl on January 1, leads the nation’s 16 unbeaten untied college football teams. Tech moved atop the list by defeating Georgia 23 to 9 while Southern California fell from the group with a 9–0 loss to Notre Dame.
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New York
Georgia Tech
Tech
Georgia
Southern California
Notre Dame
Army Beats Navy May Come Sooner Than Expected
West Point. Army football coach Earl H Blaik said the cadets have come along faster than anticipated after a 7 0 loss to Navy in Philadelphia. He noted the team will be better next year and that only seven players depart this season with key reinforcements from plebe squad possible.
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West Point
N. Y.P
Army
Navy
Earl H. Blaik
Blaik
Philadelphia
Municipal Stadium
Freddie Meyers
Meyers
Blaike
Robinson Durocher Highlight Winter Meetings News
At the winter meetings in Phoenix Jackie Robinson accuses the Yankees of racial prejudice, while Leo Durocher denies quitting baseball for films and plans to manage the Giants under Horace Stoneham. Minors prepare for a 51st convention debating radio TV bonus laws waivers and other rules.
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Joe Reichler
Phoenix
Ariz
Jackie Robinson
Leo Durocher
New York
Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
Yankees
Durocher
New York Giants
Horace Stoneham
Lee
Giants
Sidney Stringer Wins Weathervane Tourney
Sidney H Stringer Sr of score 72 won the Weathervane Tournament at Glen Arven Country Club raising about 50 for the Cerebral Palsy fund. Second place went to Bor Stringer 79 with others including Donald Ferguson 78 and Sam Pierce 82. Rob ert Shaw and the Robert Shaw Chorale were to perform at Municipal Auditorium tonight. Co chairs were R Woodall and Heeth Varnedoe.
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Sidney H. Stringer, Sr
Glenger
Thomasville
U. S
Bor Stringer
Springwood Plantation
Donald Ferguson
Sam Pierce
Cairo
Glen Arven
John Weler
Robert Shaw
Municipal Auditorium
Anight
Shaw
Walter
R. Woodall
Heeth Varnedoe
Navy Coach Urges Ball Control and Strong Defense
Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz champions defense and ball control after a 17 0 win over Army in Philadelphia. Army managed only 55 rushing yards, 51 passing, four first downs, and fell short of its usual offensive output in the 1950s rivalry.
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Annapolis
Eddie Erdelat
Navy
Army
Philadelphia
Erdelatz
Gator Bowl Tickets On Sale From Local Rep
Heeth Varnedee, Thomasville representative for the Gator Bowl, said choice tickets remain available for the New Year’s Day game. Tickets at $6.25 are on the 50 yard line East Stands or the 35 yard line West Stands, with urging to buy immediately as they may be recalled to Jacksonville, Florida at any time.
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Heeth Varnedee
Thomasville
Varnedee
Jacksonville
Fla
Browns and Lions Vie for NFL Title in Final Games
The Cleveland Browns, with six straight divisional titles, and the Detroit Lions, having only one, enter today with a chance at the championship. Cleveland leads the American Conference by one game with two left. a win over the Chicago Cardinals next Sunday guarantees at least a tie. The Lions top the National Conference with the Rams, but Detroit faces a presumably softer remaining schedule than the defending champions.
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New York
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Cleveland
Browns
Chicago Cardinals
Lions
Los Angeles Rams
Detroit
Local Market Ad Lists Seafood and Poultry Varieties
Western and Native Meats along with live and dressed poultry list Appalachicola oysters salt fish and fish roe in a marketplace notice.
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Margaret Wade
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Dottie Price
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Florida
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West Pointer
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Jeff Davis
Fitzgerald
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Bainbridge
Cook
Miller Co
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Goodyear
Nee de Ea Tae Nspe
Sidney Stringer
Weathervane
Just
Huntley & Palmer's
Katherine Beecher
Ae. Currier
Ives
Hick's Clothing CO
John Dixon
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