College hoops form holds across major circuits
Most major college basketball leagues track a similar pattern as the season advances. Illinois and Iowa lead the Big Ten at 3-0 while Kansas and Duquesne push a 10-0 start. TCU tops the Southwest at 4-0 and 14-1. Brigham Young and Wyoming lead the Skyline outside the league amid mixed results for other contenders.
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Columbia
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Southern
Southeastern
Missouri Valley
Skyline
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Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Duquesne
St. Bonaventure
Dr. Phoe Allen
Nebraska
Jimmy Demaret Wins Wind Buffeted Bing Crosby Tournament
Jimmy Demaret captures the Bing Crosby National Pro-Amateur at Pebble Beach California posting a 36 hole total of 145 one over par. The $10 000 event faced brutal wind and heavy rain as Demaret, the Texan now based in Ojai, held off rivals to win.
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Calif
Bing Crosby
Jimmy DeMaret
Ojai
Navy Air Force Army clash over atomic fleet plans
The Pentagon confirms renewed interservice rivalry as the Navy pursues atomic powered ships and submarines while the Air Force and Army push missiles and aviation programs. The dispute centers on nuclear powered airframes and guidance systems amid moves to build a ten ship supercarrier fleet and related weapons.
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Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Joe Louis challenges PGA ban at San Diego Open
Joe Louis arrived for the San Diego Open to confront a PGA rule barring non whites from tournament play. He denounced Horton Smith as a Hitler figure and said the rule had troubled Negro players for years. Louis planned to publicize the issue and mentioned offering to double the cripples' fund if the tournament organizers canceled.
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Joe Louis
Professional Golfers Association
PGA
Louis
Bill Spiller
Faral Clark
Los Angeles
F M Bank Girls Dominate Evening Star League Night
Farmers & Merchants National Bank girls post a 624 game and 1475 set while sweeping Jr. Women of Berryville. Dolly Lyles leads with 128 in the big game and Mabel Grim adds 113 as the team tops three league games.
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Jr. Women
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Dolly Lyles
Mabel Grim
Farmers & Merchants
Bossertfian
Allen
Lyles
Evening Star Ladies League Cappers Jewelry Store
Besedess Oe
Bell Clothes
Fair Play Meat Market
Farmers & Merch. Bank
Jr. Women of
Va. Woolen Co
Ind
Marie Fauver
Ed Lyles
Frances Brengle
Hill Renner
FairPlay Meat Market
Bell Clothes Stores
Fair- Play Meat Market
All Star bowls and records in historic hockey and baseball notes
One year ago today the American Conference All Stars beat the National Conference All Stars 27 to 26 in the first pro post season bowl in Los Angeles. Ten years ago the New York Rangers defeated the New York Americans 9 to 2 to set a league record of 78 straight games with a goal. Twenty years ago Babe Ruth rejected a $70,000 offer seeking a two year or one year term at his current salary.
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New York Rangers
New York Americans
Babe Ruth
LaMotta to Fight Hayes in Boston January 28
Ex middleweight boxing champion Jake La Motta of New York will box Norman Hayes of Boston in Boston on January 28. La Motta must weigh no more than 170 pounds while Hayes, who recently defeated Robert Villemain of France here, will weigh 163.
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Jake la Motta
New York
Norman Hayes
Callahan A. C la Motta
Hayes
Robert Villemain
France
Louis urges PGA to lift color ban for top Negro golfer
Louis argues the PGA should waive its racial rule to allow an outstanding Negro player to compete. He notes golf’s color line is the last barrier, likening it to Jackie Robinson opening pro baseball to Black players.
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Spiller and
Clark
PGA
Jackie Robinson
Man Who Made Sports Thrill Of Year Says He Is Lucky
Bobby Thomson reflects on his ninth inning 1951 pennant clincher for the Giants. He calls himself a lucky guy after the 5-4 playoff win over the Dodgers and the World Series run, plans to gain weight for spring training and jokes about his boxing brunch circuit.
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Bobby Thorson
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Dodgers
Bobby
Yanks
Associated Press
Thomson
Leo Durocher
Staten Island
Richmond County C. C
Florida
Southltand
Phoenix
Dodgers Sign Campanella For Another Year
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced catcher Roy Campanella had signed his contract during Christmas week. Although no figures were released, it was believed to be about 24000 dollars, up 5000 from the previous season.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Brooks
Campanella
Big News Ahead in 1952 Renew Your STAR Subscription
A period notice urges readers to renew subscriptions to the Star newspaper ahead of 1952. It emphasizes upcoming coverage and continued access to local news. The message promotes loyalty and timely renewal without detailing specific events or dates.
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the Star
Cavalier Ringmen Defeat Veteran Catholic U Squad
The University of Virginia boxing team edged Catholic University 5 2 in Charlottesville. Coach Al York praised the improved lineup with standout TKOs from heavyweight Joe Mehalick and light heavyweight Bill Roberts, while noting further development for a stronger season.
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University of Virginia
Cavaliers
Catholic University
al York
Cavalier
York
Len Conner
Bat Masterson
al Hollingsworth
Joe Mehalick
Catholic
Lou Florenzo
Boonton
N. J
Bill Roberts
Ken Denouter
Showing of Skaters and Skiers Bolsters U S Winter Hopes
United States winter team prospects rose after three international meets in Oslo Trondheim and Grindelwald. Jeanette Burr of Seattle and Andrea Lead Lawrence of Rutland Vermont took 1 2 in the Swiss National Women’s Ski Championships at Grindelwald. Ken Henry of Chicago won the 500 meter speed skating race at Trondheim with Johnny Werket of Minneapolis second. Werket placed third in the 1500 meter and ninth in the 10 000. Henry was eighth in the 1500.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Jeannette Burr
Seattle
Andrea Lead Lawrence
Rutland
Grindewald
Trondheim
Norway
Ken Henry
Chicago
Johnny Werket
Minneapolis
Werket
Hjalmar Andersen Henry
US Merchant Marine fleet size in 1951
At end of 1951 the privately operated United States flag fleet numbered almost 2,000 ships. Active vessels included 1,300 privately owned and nearly 700 government owned.
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United States
Groat Returns to Lead Southern Conference Scoring Race
Duke guard Dick Groat regained the league scoring lead with 24.2 points per game in six conference contests, as North Carolina State remained the top team with a 7-0-1 overall record after a 62-46 win over William and Mary. West Virginia’s Mark Workman stood third at 21.7 points, with South Carolina’s Dawg Morrison dropping to second at 23.0.
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Manhattan
Horned Frogs
North Carolina State
Kentucky
Wildcats
Vanderbilt
Florida
West Virginia
North Carolina
Missouri Valley
St Louis
Oklahoma A
Wyoming
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Dick Groat
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Morrison
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Bobby Speight
Mel Thompson
Pittsburgh
Tar Heels
George Washington
Virginia Military
Washington and Lee
Virginia Tech
Clemson
Maryland
Citadel
Honus Wagner Back on Pirates Beach
A censored report notes Honus Wagner, famed as the Plying Dutchman, returns to Pittsburgh fans after health checks. The former star, once a boy of 12 in Peanay mines, is reported in good health and ready to rejoin the Pirates lineup.
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Honus Wagner
Pirate Beach
Peanayae
Pittsburgh
Table Tennis May Be Discontinued
The Table Tennis Committee at Virginia Avenue School says attendance on Wednesday nights is too low. Chairman Dick Rush announces one final Wednesday session at 7 30 p m before the program is dropped, despite a small charge to cover balls and building use.
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Virginia Avenue
Dick Rush
Winchester
Pirates star Wagner to return as coach after bench absences
The article notes the famed shortstop Wagner, sidelined by injuries for three seasons, plans a comeback on the Pirates bench as he serves as a coach for the team he rose to major league fame with.
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Pirate
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