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Tie of 6y Bruins, 1-1 Leswick Scores in 2nd Period AFTER VOIGTS QUITS w7 Graham Coach Northwestern? NO ill? t-'-v jr 4 1 I. 7 Free Pr-Chiraro Tribune Wire CHICAGO Otto Graham, former Northwestern University AU-American and one of pro football's greatest stars, said emphatically that he would not consider returning to hii alma mater as successor to Bob Voigts, who resigned Thursday morning after eight years as head coach. Graham was reached at a I K'. A 4 I tS it 4 Vf i But 3IcKenny-Knots It in Final Stanza BY MARSHALL DAXX The Red Wings and Boston Bruins got away to a tame and dead-even start in their three-game series this weekend. Playing the first of three games against each other in four nights, they settled for a 1-1 tie Thursday before 10,797 Oiympia patrons.

Rookie Don McKenney's early third-period goal offset Tony Leswick's effort for a 1-0 Detroit lead. It was the Wings' last home game for 10 days. GLEN SKOV (LEFT) SPRAWLS OX ICE AFTER HITTING BRUINS' LEO BOIYIX This is what happened when both made mad ash to get loose puck READY TO SIGN WITH LIONS Middleton in the Bag vacation retreat in Delray Beach, after Voigts' resignation prompted a wave of alumni enthusiasm for offering the position to the star Cleveland quarterback who has announced he will not play another National Football League season. 'I am not available for any football coaching job anywhere," Graham said. ELIMINATION of Graham who would have been a popular choice leaves Northwestern with the problem of choosing a satisfactory headliner in time for organization of spring practice, scheduled to begin in mid-April.

The enthusiasm for Graham precluded prominent speculation on any other candidates. SATISFIED WITH Lions' terms, Dave Middleton (left), Auburn halfback, promises Coach Buddy Parker he'll sign as soon as he completes his college studies in June. Middleton, No. 1 draft choice of Detroit, made a special trip here to discuss, a contract with the Lions and also to look into the possibility of attending medical school here. He found it impossible to gain admission to WajTie.

ed up their first choice, Notre Dame's Joe Heap, and the Philadelphia Eagles signed Maryland Fullback Dick Biel-ski. The Chicago Cardinals earlier had signed Max -Boydston, All-America end from Oklahoma. Elsewhere, LaVern Torgeson, BOB VOIGTS Pressure forces action and moving (Lew) Carpenter to fullback. Dave's a high-class young man." KERBAWY was equally impressed and said it was plain to see that Middleton earned his B-plus rating as a student. Middleton's acceptance of the terms made it three first draft choices who came to terms in the National Football League Thursday.

The New York Giants pick TAKES ISSUE WITH RUPP traded by the Lions to Washington, is thinking about jumping to Canada. If he fails to Hockey report to the Redskins, the trade for two linemen will be nullified. GF GA lfifi 111 EVICTED BY the annual ice show, they have only to of their next 10 games in the Grand River ice house and now must take to the road to continue the campaign to overtake Montreal. The heavy road program will open with a pair in Boston on Saturday and Sunday. In the meantime the Canadiens doubled their first-place margin to two points with a 3-2 triumph at home over Toronto in Thursday's other NHL contest.

About the only one who had much to cheer about was Terry Sawchuk. He picked up a couple of. goals on Toronto's Harry Lumley and is only one behind in their continual Vezina Trophy duel. Detroit had a 27-24 shooting edge, Sawchuk had much the tougher work in the local game than Long John Henderson, Boston's amazing rookie goalie. Henderson has allowed only 24 goals in his last 15 games.

Kentucky Cager Quits and Means It LEXINGTON (JP) A first-string guard on the University of Kentucky's top-ranked basketball team, who quit after criticizing Coach Adolph Rupp's tactics, denied Thursday that 13 15 17 19 35 68 55 49 39 29 8 8 15 13 13 11 30 '29 20 18 13 Tjje SBtrtfit 0ttt $tm Montreal DETROIT Toronto Boton New Vork C'hicago 137 113 lit 110 110 a rush of applications is expected now. Voigts, 38; had been under fire from some Alumni and student factions for winning only one Big Ten game in the last two seasons. Recent ks had brought reports his resignation was imminent. GREETED as a returning hometown hero when he assumed command of the Wildcats in 1947, Voigts turned in his resignation to Ted Payseur, athletic director. He said that criticism of his coaching prompted a decision to quit immediately "for the good of the university." He made no mention of future plans, but friends believe he may forsake coaching for a business 121 US 171 9 30 BY BOB LATSHAW The Detroit Lions front-office brass is breathing easier now.

Dave Middleton, the club's No. 1 draft choie from Auburn, has agreed to terms. He won't ign a contract, however, until he completes his eligibility in collegiate track competition this pring. Middleton, a highly rated, fleet-footed halfback, got the plush" treatment. He was met at Willow Run by.

Head Coach Buddy Parker and escorted to the Sheraton-Cadillac. THURSDAY he was taken to Wayne University to inquire about entering the medical school. Although he wasn't able to get in there, the youngster thinks that he has a solution to his personal problems. After a conference with General Manager Nick Kerbawy and Parker, Middleton agreed that Detroit seemed like the place to play pro football. "I was happy that the Lions drafted me," he declared.

"This club has been highly Miccessful, both on the field and financially. Another thing I like is the fact that they have kept the coach here for long time." Asked about the Canadian League offers he received, Middleton said that he would rather not discuss them. Middleton is really serious he had asked reinstatement. Ipjl Linville Puckett, 6-foot junior, took exception to a Rupp statement that Puckett had asked to be reinstated and been turned down. WEDNESDAY'S RESULT lioslon 3, Chicago 2.

THURSDAY'S RESULTS DETROIT 1, Boston 1. Montreal 3, Toronto 2. SATURDAY'S GAMES DETROIT at Boston. New York at Montreal. Chicago at Toronto.

SUNDAY'S GAMES DETROIT at Boston. Montreal at New York. Toronto at Chicago. versity campus. He said that he didn't know where he was going.

"I broke training, but I'm not the only one," said the 21-year-old player. He refused to elaborate. 23 Friday, February 4, 1955 RUPP SAID he told Puckett' the situation had gone too far to take, him back. "I didn't ask him to put me back on the team," said Puckett. As of TODAY What's Behind Secrecy Dudeck Sets Sivim Mark Drake Tops Titans, 93-86 Of New Track Backers? BY LYALL SMITH- WHEN' HE announced his resignation Wednesday night, Puckett was quoted as saying that he was leaving because basketball at Kentucky "isn't regarded as a game but as a matter of life or death with resemblance of one going to war." Puckett missed practice Wednesday after a squad meeting at which Rupp said that training rules were restated.

The coach said that the player's absence could be Interpreted only as meaning that he chose not to ob- serve regulations. Rupp declined to say whether Puckett was charged with breaking training. "I just told him I didn't want to leave the impression that I quit because I was mad at him." Puckett gave his version of a meeting with Rupp as he packed preparatory to moving from the about playing football. He is just as serious about continuing his medical education. In pre-med studies Middleton has a B- EAST LANSING (JP) Michigan state swimmers set four meet records as they defeated Illinois 54-39 in a Big Ten dual meet Thursday night.

Three other dual marks were set by Illinois swimmers. Michigan State's John Dudeck led the way with a 2:32 clocking in the 200-yard breaststroke event for a MSC varsity and pool record. Puckett DES MOINES The Univrr-sity of Detroit's basketball team dropped its second straight decision on its current road trip when Drake scored a 93-86 triumph. It was the Titans fourth defeat the season as compared with 13 victories. basketball dormitory on the unl- HUGHES HATCHER DOWNTOWN STORE ONLY! LESWICK NICKED him on a 15-footer midway in the second period after taking a perfect pass from Glen Skov.

It was only the seventh of the season and the first in 22 games for Leswick the tough little guy known as "Mighty Mouse" whose shot won the Stanley Cup for Detroit last April. Marty Pavelich set up the play by stealing a Boston pass in the Bruin zone. But Pavelich was the goat when Boston scored, tripping and losing the puck to Leo LaBine. LaBine passed to Real Chevrefils, who tried a 40-footer for size. Sawchuk was ready for this one, but Mc-Renny was camped 10 feet out and he neatly deflected the low sizzler into the oposite corner.

Sawchuk had no chance. IT WAS THE 16th of the campaign for McKenny, 20-year-old freshman and the youngest player in the league. McKenny pulled one goal ahead of Chicago's Eddie Litzenberger in their race for goal honors among rookies. Play started slowly but picked up steadily, and the final period was one of the fastest of the year here. Referee Jack Mehlenbacher called five minors in the first 10 minutes, but the only penalties after that were the two majors to Marcel Bonin and Fern Flaman for their fight early in the middle period.

Bonin, the old bear-wrestler, exchanged shove for shove and swing for swing before wrestling Flaman to the ice and partially undressing him. plua average. HE WILL FLY to Memphis Friday morning to see about entering the University of Tennessee medical school. Under the setup there he will be able to go to school from January to August and complete a full year's work. Regardless, Middleton doesn't plan on starting his medical studies until he has played one year of pro football.

The salary will help defray his expenses -while in achool. It wasn't hard to tell who was Impressed most by Middleton's flying visit. "He's a smart, good-looking prospect," Parker said. "We plan on playing him- at right halfback DEPARTMENT OF RANDOM THOUGHTS Why all the secrecy about the identities of the men who are applying for permission to build, and operate, a new horse racing track in the Detroit area? Commissioner Jim Inglis has the list. It is said to include the names of 22 prominent local citizens.

But he refuses to release the names for public scrutiny. So do attorneys, for the group. Why? i' If the men behind the new group, the Michigan Thoroughbred. Turf Club, are willing to be identified AFTER 4 a license is granted (if one is), then why should they be a cloak of anonymity to all but the commissioner while their application is being considered? In my book, their obvious unwillingness to step up and be known is hurting their chances more than it's helping. It's hard to reconcile the commissioner's attitude, too.

These 22 names were attached to a formal application for a state license. They were given to a state employe, Commissioner Inglis. These men are seeking permission to handle millions of dollars in state tax monies. How can the commissioner recognize the application for the license which he has and then withhold public recognition of the men who made the application? Drcssen Gets New Quarters DEPT. OF FLUFF 'V STUFF When Chuck Dressen takes over for Bucky Harris at Washington this year, he really will go first class.

Dressen talked Owner Clark Griffith into expanding the manager's office in the clubhouse. It xised to be the size of a telephone booth for midgets. It now will be king-sized with air conditioning and a grill. That's right a grill. Dressen likes to cook up a little Beliveau Goal 3-2, For -Montreal MONTREAL (P) Jean Beli- veau's 29th goal of the season broke a 2-2 deadlock at 13:06 of THIS MARKED the 12th straight game without victory at i Oiympia for Boston, which has lost nine and tied three of those the final period Thursday night and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, to 2, in a hard-hitting.

National Hockey League game. The Leafs came from behind a two-goal deficit in the second per-, iod to pull into a tie and the game appeared headed for a deadlock with both teams tiring, when Beliveau banged in the winner. Goals by Ken Mosdell and Floyd Curry in the first period were matched in the second by the Leafs' Ron Stewart and Sid Smith. It was Smith's 26th of the season. FIRST tKKUM: 1 Mom real.

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11 :4. snack jiow and then, it seems. Remember Pitcher Paul Pettit who was handed $100,000 as a bonus to sign with the Pirates five years ago? He will report at spring training as a first baseman this year with Hollywood in the Coast League. Hear tell that Ralph Guglielmi, Joe" Heap and Frank Var-richione of Notre Dame have hired a business agent to handle their pro football contract negotiations. They must've majored in business administration.

Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, who now is a leading man in Hollywood instead of a footballer in Los Angeles, will hit Detroit next Thursday as a buildup for his new movie. Over a 17-day span he will bounce from New York to LA by Slacks, fine worsteds by a famous maker, were $25, now Gabardine sport shirts in neck sizes, sleeve lengths, were 6.50. Sport shirts, cotton flannels and odds and ends of other fine sport shirts. Were 3.95 to 5.95, now. Suburban coats with zip-out linings.

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He will return when the series resumes Saturday. FIRT PERIOD: No srorinr. Prnalrir I.aBinr Pavrlirh Boivin 3:27. Ha 8:57. Howe 9:44.

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He will open the club April 1 and serve as pro-manager-greenskeeper. Mason CC is located on US-127, one mile south jot Mason and 11 miles south of Lansing. With two sets of tees for each of the nine holes, it the new Kansas City Athletics are being countered with a "we don't plan to a thing until spring training or after it." Burris Rejects Browns' Grid Bid NORMAN, Okla Kurt Burris, All-America center at the University of Oklahoma last season, Thursday said he had turned down an offer to play with the Cleveland Browns, of the National Football League. Burris said, "We couldn't reach an agreement." all sales final no exchanges, layaways no c.o.d.'s no phese orders Willie Mays was voted Athlete-of-the-Year in a U.S poll. But he didn't even rate in the top ten on an international ballot Roger Bannister's feat of cracking the four-minute mile made him the winner.

Only America" to be included among the first five wa Detroit's own muscleman, Norbert Schemansky, world champion weightlifter. Which reminds me of the quip Bob Murphy pulled the other night at the Sport Guild banquet. "They talk about Sche--uanskv dong a big thing when he lifts 350 pounds for a world record," Bob pointed out. "Shucks, we have a fellow right here at this table who lifts more than that every morning when he gets out of bed. And he pointed to large Les Bingaman, of the Lions.

WOODWARD AT MONTCALM i measures 3.058" vards for the mm mi Kentucky Romps Ky. (.) Fighting to hold its national top rating. Kentucky smashed Florida, 87 to 63. in a Southeastern Conference basketball Thursday night. I I Ml -1 front nine and 3,159 yards for the back nine.

I I Knollwood picked Pete Cooper, i i a national tournament player from Florida, as Fiebig's suc-i I cessor last week. i a SEE PAGE 2 FOR V. PRICE SALE NEWS IN MEN'S CLOTHING.