Notre Dame's Hornung Wins 1956 Heisman Trophy
Notre Dame quarterback Paul Hornung becomes the 22nd Heisman winner in 1956, the fifth Irish player to earn the honor. He is praised for versatility and credited for Notre Dame's strong season amid injuries. Howard Cassady and Tommy McDonald finish close, with Cassady earning the top points. Hornung expresses gratitude to coach Terry Brennan and the staff.
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Highlanders Defeat Crosley Alma Mater in Narrow Victory
Highlanders beat Crosley at home 52 to 41 as Crosley’s players struggle on offense. Jack Deharity leads Crosley with 22 points on 10 field goals and 2 free throws, while Larr Etchison and Jim Melson contribute sizable scoring. Shorty Crosley, distance cousin of Coach Jim, guides the Irish scoring with a small tally.
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Owl Games Produce Close Box Scores and Standings
Yorktown hosts Plant 10 in a Delco Battery event with Box scores showing Plant 10, Cast Iron, and Engineering leading or trailing in pins and events. Notable figures include Remy, Davis, Pike, and Craft teams like Boxers and Owls No 1 and No 2, with standings and upcoming matches announced.
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Hungarians Seek Asylum Amid Melbourne Olympic Tensions
Hungarian Olympic team officials held anxious talks in Melbourne as word spread that up to 150 more athletes and associates may seek asylum in Austria or the United States. World record holders and sprint greats figure among those weighing futures, with Australian authorities cautious to avoid incidents before the Games close.
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Calls to reform high school referees amid poor basketball officiating
A reader letter criticizes officiating in Highland St. Marys and Anderson Fort Wayne Central games. It urges standardized pay, local boards, and preseason referee selection to improve calibe and curb boos and disillusionment among players and coaches.
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Athletic Group Lists Figures and Sports Participation Tally
The Athletic Group reports 2,509 athletes in 10 sports this school year, with gains in football cross country wrestling track and baseball. Basketball is near saturation as schools consolidate. numbers reflect multi-sport participation and varying counts across sports. The Brooklyn Dodgers have drawn over a million fans on road trips annually since 1946, totaling 17,692,221 visiting NL games.
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