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THE HARTFORD COURANT: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1949. New Vanderbilt Coach Joins Red trader Bill Edwards Signs For Three Years To Coach Vanderbilt Football Team Three Challengers Pressing Danbury For Eastern League Basketball Title Mel Hein Signs As Assistant Mentor Under Red Strader Of New York Yanks division, and it is quite possible that Bristol and Wallingford. locked in a battle for playoff Sanders took almost the entire Commodore staff to UCLA with him. Last year the 43-years-old Edwards helped tutor the Cleveland Ill iipi mmm Nashville, Feb. 12.

(UP.) William (Bill) Edwards, assistant coach of the Cleveland Browns, today accepted a three-year contract as head football coach at Vanderbilt University. Terms of the contract were not club to an unbeaten season and I qualification in the Colonial divi-soin, will knock each other-out in the process and hoist the Howards onto the throne. Two important -games are scheduled this afternoon, Bridgeport at Torrington and Middletown at Danbury. The standings disclosed immediately. Vanderbilt officials said they reached an For the past two years, Hein has been an assistant coach on th Los Angeles Dons.

Strader said the Yankees will name a backfield coach within the next few days. The team's, line coach is Jack White of New Britain, Conn. Conwell Races Mathis In National AAU Meet New York, Feb. 12. (UP.

Eddie Conwell and Billy Mathis, whose close finish in last year" indoor championships touched off a long controversy, are scheduled for a on Feb. 19 in the Natoinal A. A. U. 60-yard dash at Madison Square Garden.

the "National Professional Football League championship. The new Commodore chief began his coaching career at Wittenberg College in Springfield, Ohio, after a career there as a star linesman. In 1935 he became head, coach at Western Reserve, where his teams won 49 games, lost six and tied two in six seasons. Three of those campaigns were spotless ones. Edward's Reservists clipped Arizona State Teachers College in the Sun Bowl in 1940 and the next By the Associated Press.

The Eastern Basketball League's regular 20-game schedule ends a week from today and with only seven contests to go four clubs are knocking at the door to the circuit's pennant and the $300 top prize. The Danbury Fedoras, who seemed a few weeks ago to have the league title all wrapped up, are being pressed by three challengers the Torrington Howards, Wallingford Veterans, and Bristol Tramps. The runner-up in the regular slate gets $100. The two top teams in each division will meet in playoffs, with the victor of this series picking up an addtonal $200 and the other finalist a check for $100. A meeting to line up the playoff schedule to to be held at New Haven on Tuesday night with representatives from Danbury, Bristol, Wallingford, Torrington and Manchester invited.

The schedule breaks favor Torrington, which tops the Yankee New York. Feb. 12. (UP.) Mel Hein, one of professional football's greatest centers, was signed today as an assistant to Head Coach Norman (Red) Strader of the Brooklyn-New York Yankee entry in the All America Football Conference. Hein, 39-years-old former Washington State star, played 15 seasons for the New York Giants of the National League, from 1931 to 1945.

Known as the "iron man" of pro football in the days when players had to be standouts on both offense, and defense, Hein was named 'All-National League center for eight consecutive seasons from 1933 to 1940. In 1938 he was chosen the league's most valuable player. Hein decided to pro football in 1942 and accepted a position as athletic director and head coach at Union College in Schenectady, N. Y. But when the school abandoned 'football because of the war, he obtained permission to rejoin the Giants for the next three Pet.

.765 .632 .611 .389 Pet. .647 .556 .222 COLONIAL. DIVISION, W. L. Danbury 13 4 Bristol 12 7 Wallingford 11 ,7 Middletown 7 11 YANKEE DIVISION.

W. Jj. x-Torrlngton it 6 Manchester 10 8 x-Brldgeport 4 14 New Haven 4 15 agreement with Edwards by phone at his home in Cleveland. Edwards, who enjoyed phenomenal success at Western Reserve University before signing as assistant to Head Coach Paul Brown of the Browns in 1947, replaces Henry (Red) Sanders, who, three weeks ago resigned from Vandy post to become head coach at the University of California at Los Angeles. Vice-Chancellor Madison Sar-ratt of Vanderbilt said that Edwards would name his own staff.

an MEL 1IEIX year he became head coach of the Detroit Lions of the National WASHING MACHINE BILL EDWARDS x-Doesn't Include result of Saturday night's Torrington at Bridgeport game. Final Week's Games (regular season). Today Bridgeport at Torrington, Middletown at Danbury. Wednesday Manchester at New Haven. Thursday Danhury at Wallingford, Middletown at Bristol.

Friday Wallingford at Manchester. Sunday (Feb. 20) Torrington at Danbury. Glenn Dobbs Sets Pro League. He entered the Navy in 1941 and coached at St.

Mary's (Cal.) pre-flight and Pensacola, PARTS For All Mains ARCAND'S Hon He mt 8rrtr New Punting Mark base. It was during Ed wards Navy service that he be Bill Cody Cops Two First Places At Wethersf ield came close to Sanders, and their New York, Feb. 12. (AP.) Windsor St TeL 2-3496 rrienasnip was believed to have New Britain High. 11-2.

11-0. Fin Hotchkiss Swimmers Beat Deerf ield Rivals been a major factor in Edwards appointment at Vandv. al Jean Schultz defeated Kitty jl. m. a Ouelette, 11-4.

11-5. Bill Cody was the only double Discharged from the Navy in 1946, he went into the sporting Girls doubles: Semi-finals Lucy winner in the first annual junior vaienti-Anne Zacco. Hartford High, defeated Louise Marcinkow- goods business in Cleveland briefly and Joined Brown in 1947, Earlier today. Dean Fred J. Championships sponsored by the Wethersfleld Ski Club at its slope ski-Clara Sargis, New Britain, 15-3, 15-3; Jean Schultz-Barbara in Rocky Hill yesterday.

Cody Lewis had said the new football coach wquld "probably not be announced before Monday." His Johnson, Manchester High, defeat ed Kitty Ouelette-Virginia Spug Glenn Dobbs, added another title to his total offense crown when he set a new record in winning the All-America Football Conference punting championship of 1948, official figures showed to-day. The triple threat back of the Los Angeles Dons booted 68 spirals for an average of 49.1 yards, eclipsing the former record of 47.8 he set with Brooklyn In 1946. He had three kicks blocked. The former Tulsa University star owns a three year total of more than five miles 9069 yards on 192 kicks for a 47.2 averaee. captured first place in both the Business or pleasure, night or day, week day or holiday, we're always on the job with direct, door-to-door transportation, from where you are in Greater Hartford to where you wan! to go.

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The summary: a story the Nashville Tennes- Lakeville. Feb. 12. The Hotchkiss swimmers won a close meet from a trong Deer-field quad here today, 40-35. Harry Newhard.

Hotchkiss captain, shaved a tenth of a second off this school record in the hundred freestyle. The Deerfield second team took over Hotchkiss seconds by 50-35. 40-yard freestyle: 1. Newhard, H. 2.

P. Muray, 3. Ryan, D. Time, 19.3. 100-yard breaststroke: 1, Badger, 2.

Curtis, 3. Branting-ham, H. Time, 1:11.7. Freestyle: 1. Stace, 2.

Ferris, 3. Milroy, D. Time, 2:13.8. 100-yard back stroke: 1, Hub-i sean that it had "learned from reliable sources" that Edwards Slalom. Ten-12 years: 1, Scott Wilson, would be named head coach 53; 2, tie between.

Sally Devlin Johnson. 15-9. 15-11. Trinity Frosh Ducks Score Fourth Victory "some time today." and Tom Storms, :61. Thirteen years: 1, Bill Cody, :43.8; 2, Dean Lewis denied in his state Bundles, and Quality Dry Cleaning.

Charley Storms, :56.2; 3. Luigi ment that a successor had been chosen at all. Lewis said at that Mt. Hermon, Feb. 12.

(Special.) The Trinity College freshman Pellettieri. :65.8. Fourteen-15 time his special sub-committee swimminu team, beaten once this winter, gained Its fourth win today by years: 1, Win Cody, :38.2; 2, Pete Storms, 3. Jim Devlin, :59. would meet with the athletic com iJrai is mittee again this afternoon and owning mi.

Hermon, to 24. 40-yard freestyle: i. Schultz, Mil; 2. Morrlssey, 3. Huck, T.

Time, 20:3. Downhill. Ten-12 years: 1, Sally Devlin, :25.2: 2. Scott Wilson, :27.2; 3, probably tomorrow" in order to select the new coach. Tom Storms, :32.

Thirteen years: It had been rumored for several 340 FAIMINGTON AVE. It was principally the big toe of this 6-4 athlete that enabled Los Angeles to take the team title with a 47.2 average. Runner-up last year as he was in 1946, was Ernie Lewis of Chicago, who averaged 44.7 yards on 60 efforts. The Rockets' punter was third in 1947. Mickey Colmer of Brooklyn, who goes to the New York-Brooklyn Club for 1949, was third last season with 56 kicks for a 42.5 average.

Frankie Albert of San Francisco 1. Bill Cody, :23.2; ,2, Luigi Pel days in Nashville that Edwards lettieri. :26.4; 3, Charley Storm, would be the new coach. 4 TIUMBUll ST. 30 UNION fL 34.6 Fourteen-15 years: 1, Pete if i i Aim Storm, :19.0: 2, Bill Cody, :20.2; bard, II, 2.

Stepp, 3. Von Weise, II. Time, 1:08.2. 100-yard freestyle: 1. Newhard, H.

2. Hildreth, 3. Grant, D. Time, 56.2. 120-yard individual medley: 1.

Dooley, 2. Brantingham, 3. A. Murray, H. Time, 1:23.0.

Diving: 1. Chatfield, 2. Dur-fee, II, 3. Creamer, D. Winner's points, 64.6.

180-yard medley relay won by Hotchkiss, Hubbard, Badger, P. Notre Dame Pivot Star Signs With Pittsburgh 3, Jim Devlin, :25.0. Dave Allen was the starter, Pittsburg, Feb. 12. (UP.) Bill Miss Mabel Cody and Otto Grab- i 1 1 11 I GflB finished in a tie for fourth with ner the gatekeepers.

Mrs. Marion Walsh, star Notre Dame center, signed today to play professional Storms the scorer and Ike Newell the timer. Charlie O'Rourke of Baltimore. His 82-yard punt was the season's longest. football with the Pittsburgh Steel- Murray; 2.

Deerfield. Dooley, Dar- The Hartford Ski Club's annual ers of the National League. After signing, he celebrated the occasion by marrying his high school sweetheart, the former Shirley Whoit. 100-yard breast stroke: 1. Neusteruk, 2.

Coholon, 3. Schumaker, MH. Time. 1:09.4. 200-yard freestyle: 1.

Moses. MH: 2. Mellln, MH: 3. Mason, T. Time, 2:14.4.

100-yard backstroke: 1. Jander, MH; 2. Steck, 3. Titus, MH. Time, 1:08.4.

Divet 1. Huck, 2. Spurdle, 3. Carlough, MH. Points, 54.

180-yard medley relay: 1, Trinity (Steck. Valle, Neusteruk); 2. Mt. Hermon. Time, 1:48.2.

100-yard freestyle: 1. Ward, 2. Schultz, MH; 3. Vaile, T. Time, 55.9.

160-yard freestyle reiay: 1. Trinity (Morrlssey, Mason, Fitzgerald and Ward): 2. Mt. Hermon. Time, 1:20.7.

Area Squash Tourney Gets Underway Tuesday The Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Squash Racquets Association will launch its tourney for the men's singles championship Tuesday. First round matches will be held at both Hartford and New Haven, with the finals set tentatively for February 27. Entries here have been received thus far from the Hartford Squash Racquets Club, championships, scheduled for this afternoon at the club's slope in den, Hildreth. Time, 1:46.4. 160-yard relay won by Deerfield, Milroy, Grant, L'Esperance, Ryan; 2.

Hotchkiss, A. Murray, Cleven-ger, Ferris, Bardeen. Time, 1:18.8. irop or rirst-JLine oenerals LONG, SAFE MILEAGE AT LOW, LOW COST Jean Schultz Captures CIAC Badminton Crown Complete Motor Overhaul This Week's Special Jean Schultz of Manchester Dual Grip Silent Grip captured the girls' singles title in the CIAC Regional Badminton Championships held at Hartford High yesterday. Girls singles: Semi-finals Jean Schultz, Manchester High, defeated Lome Hansen, Hartford High, 11-5.

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The event has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday February 26 or Sunday. March 6, depending on future snow conditions. Bob Cook of Winsted and Morris Dutcher of Norfolk, have been selected to represent the Norfolk Winter Club in the National Junior Championships at Mt. Greylock February 26 and 27. They triumphed in club trials held at the Laurel Hill slope in Winsted yesterday.

Naugatuck Swim Team Routs Meriden High Meriden, Feb. 12. (Special.) NauKa-tuck Hiffh' swimming combine handed wlnless Meriden High a 49-26 beating this afternoon at the local YMCA pool. Cliff Schaedler, standout Meriden diving hoard champion, took his usual first-place honors In this event. 120 yard medley relay: 1.

Nauga-tuck (Smith, Fowler and K. Nixon. Time: 1:14.1. 220 yard freestyle: 1. Scranton (N); 2, Peruta (M); 3, H.

Nixon (N). Time: 2:30. 40 yard freestyle: 1, Brady (N): 2, Jurzanski (N); 3, Pringle (M). Time: :20.6. Diving: 1, Schaedler, (M).

Winning points: 50.9. 100 yard breaststroke 1, Brady (N) 2, Fowler (N) 3, Brett (M). Time 1:20.8. 100 yard backstroke: 1, Smith (N) 2, McCarthy (N); 3, Martin (M). Time 100 yard freestyle: 1, Peruta (M) 2, Randall (N); 3, Iwanlckl (M).

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