Local hoops action drives week with Anderson area matchups
A slate of Anderson area basketball programs headlines next week with Lapel facing Sheridan at Lapel and five area teams entering regular play or tournaments. Elwood, St. Marys, Noblesville and Anderson squads head to four tournaments while others watch from the sidelines. Also noted are holiday tourney games, a Christmas shoot at the Alexandria Gun Club, and local bowling scores.
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Anderson
Lapel
Bulldogs
Sheridan Blackhawks
Anderson's
Indians
Elwood
Panthers
St. Mary’s Gaels
Noblesville
Millers
South Bend Central
Bears
Lafayette
Lafayette Jefferson
Fort Wayne Central Catholic
Hartford City
New Castle
Mississinewa
St. Mary's Gaels
Frankfort
Crawfordsville
Elwood Triumphs Over Hartford City for Third CIC Win
Anderson edged Muncie Central 42 to 41 in a North Central Conference showdown at Muncie Central, claiming its first league win this season. The Indians built a 42-32 lead with 2:18 left, but the Bearcats rallied to fall just short, 42-41.
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Elwood
Hartford City
CIC
Pirates
Millers
Gaels
Anderson
Indians
Muncie Central
Bearcats
Walnut Street
Panther
Panthers
Darrell McQuitty
McQuitty
Ron Beasley
Noblesville
Sheridan
Porter
Markleville
Fesler
Seal
Moore
St. Mary’s
Dave Eckstein
Muncie
Cats
Bob Longfellow
Ron Bonham
Delph
Hotheing
Robinson
O Hinds
Patterson
Bonham
Var
Teague
Vwieks
Sulliven
Benson
Danforth
Ae As
Tetels
Vans
Cosnae
Baird
Williams
Central
Bell Sees No Need To Change NFL Draft Timing
Philadelphia Commissioner Bert Bell expressed little need to change the NFL draft timing as proposed by George Preston Marshall. Bell noted the four round draft held in early December is not interference with college players and should remain as is.
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Philadelphia
Bert Bell
National Football League
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Marshall
Bell
NFL
Jaycees and Childes Lead Holiday Tournament Opener Night
The 1957 YMCA Holiday Tournament begins Monday at 7 p.m. with Jaycees vs Childes on the Y court. Thirteen games run through Dec. 30 featuring 14 teams including Emge's Local 1944 Etchison's Johns Manville and others in a busy opening week.
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Jaycees
Childes Coal
Etchison’s
YMCA
Jaycees and
Childes
Emge
Etchison
Johns-Manville
Emge’s
Local
Johns Manville
Indiana air commission urges 18 new airports and two heliports
Indiana's Aeronautics Commission recommends adding downtown heliports in two cities and 18 new airports not previously proposed as part of a statewide system. The plan projects about 20 million dollars for new and existing airports over four years with federal financing eligibility.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Aeronautics Commission
Richard Cunningham
Commission
Gary
Batesville
Clinton - Rockville
Montezuma
Columbia City
Franfort
Jeffersonville
Clarksville
Albany
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Lebanon
Logansport
Madison
Martinsville
Noblesville
Paoli
French Lick
West Baden
Petersburg
Oakland City
Winslow
Plymouth
Salem
Tell City
Cannelton
Versailles
Wabash
Frankfort
Anderson
Williams wins ninth AL slugging crown in 1957
Ted Williams of Boston was officially credited with the American League slugging title for the ninth time with a .731 mark, while also earning the AL batting championship at .388. Mickey Mantle of New York was runner up in slugging at .665. Roy Sievers led in homers with 42 and 114 RBIs. Final 1957 AL stats also note 44 major league and AL records set or tied.
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Chicago
Boston
Ted Williams
Williams
Mickey Mantle
New York
Washington
Roy Sievers
Mantle
Minnie Minoso
Cleveland
Jim Lemon
Jackie Jensen
Hinshaw backs officials on disputed Muncie Central tie
In Muncie Indiana the scorebooks showed a 42 42 tie with Anderson Indians while Anderson claimed a 42 41 Central win. Muncie scorer Jim Hiatt said a free throw by Ron Bonham was overlooked. Officials checked the books and Hiatt did not dispute the scoreboard. Bob Hinshaw an IHSAA assistant commissioner and spectator sided with the officials.
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Muncie
Ind
Muncie Central High School
Anderson
Indians
Jim Hiatt
Central
Flash
Ron Bonham
Hiatt
Bob Hinshaw
IHSAA
Should College Basketball Adopt a 30-Second Rule
In Lexington four coaches discuss adopting a 30 second or 24 second rule for college basketball. Minnesota coach Cowles opposes it saying it pressures bad shot choices. McGuire of North Carolina and Schaus of West Virginia see benefits and drawbacks. Rupp of Kentucky notes Olympic moves toward the rule. Separate San Francisco note says Detroit and the 49ers oppose NFL sudden death if title game ends tied.
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Ozzie Cowles
Minnesota
Cowles
North Carolina
Frank McGuire
West Virginia
Fred Schaus
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
San Francisco
Detroit
49Ers
National Football League
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Battle Ground
Brook
Wolcott
Southwestern
Buck Creek
Scircleville
Sugar Crek
Lauramie
Mulberry
Medaryville
Remington
Alamo
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Goodland
Michigantown
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Darlington
Brookston
Otterbein
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Jefferson
Elkhart Co
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LaPaz
Etna Green
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Nappanee
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Hebron
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Fairview
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van Buren
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Jefferson Twp
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Chili
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Clay Two
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Terre Haute
Schulte
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Redkey
Center
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DeSoto
Albany
Madison
Jay Co
Gary
White River
Stoney Creek
Rockport
Chrisney
Wadesville
Richland
Troy
Hawesville
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Gary Wallace
Gary Roosevelt
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Hammond Morton
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Spencer
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Fayette
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Fontanet
Cory
Coalmont
Riley
Rosedale
Strong Gary CYO Team Battles IR Team Sunday
Undefeated Indiana Reform boxing squad faces Gary Catholic Youth Organization in eight bouts Sunday afternoon at Pendleton. Local officials and guest observers attend as Kertchell and Horvath lead a loaded Gary lineup with IR champions Wiley Smith and Baby Joe Harding among the matched fighters.
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Gary Cyo
Pendleton
Bob Utter
Indiana Reformatory
Gary Catholic
Toledo
Hall
New Castle Trojan
Gary
Tao
Wilson leads Anderson to clash with Morris Harvey at Logan
Jack Wilson, a 6-5 center from Anderson College, returns to his hometown court in Logan West Virginia to face undefeated Morris Harvey College. Wilson averages 26.6 points as Indiana’s top scorer while Anderson seeks its first defeat of the Hoosiers.
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Anderson College
Jack Wilson
Ravens
Morris Harvey
IHSAA Places Three Schools On Probation
INDIANAPOLIS OP three Hoosier high schools Hartford Center Indianapolis Wood and Beech Grove were placed on probation for violating the new four period per session basketball player limit. Hartford Center forfeited a Dec. 13 win over Geneva for using an unidentified player and extra period. Beech Grove and Wood used players illegally in reserve and varsity games. Beech Grove won 64 62 but the result was voided. probation follows earlier cases Bourbon and Hanover. Commissioner Phillips warned suspensions may follow if the rule is not followed.
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Indianapolis
Hoosier
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Hartford Center
Geneva
Indianapolis Wood
Surburban
Beech Grove
James Day
Wood
R. V. Moore
Bourbon
Hanover
IHSAA
L. V. Phillips
Kerwin Breaks Archer's Skein in Welterweight Bout
New York report by Jack Hand says Kerwin, a sturdy Canadian, defeated Jimmy Archer by majority decision in a 10 round welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden. Kerwin weighed 142 4. Archer 147, and judges scored Kerwin ahead 5-4-1 and 6-3-1 with a 6-6 draw in even rounds.
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Jack Hand
New York
Gale Kerwin
Jimmy Archer
Madison Square Garden
Archer
Kerwin
Mark Conn
Harold Barnes
Nick Gamboli
Refere
Cage Box Scores and Team Totals From YMCA Leagues
Basketball box scores show Marsh and Skeoch squads competing in YMCA league play. AFL-style line scores list field goals and free throws for Marsh, Skeoch Vanguard and Rockets with totals and referees noted.
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YMCA
MARSH
FT Indians
Chase
Carpenter
Jones
Tallman
Grayfield
Abshire
Skinner
Imullins
Blaylock
OjLanders
Trimble
O McNabney
Horohe
Zachary
Et Ae
Ial
Vos Kets
Skeoch
Schattner
Vanness
Zane
Lone
Rene
Ea Hee
Vanguards
Roudebush
Callahen
Hi Davis
Ostickradt
Copeland
Gellinger
Roland
McKibben
Rees
Hensler
Kimball
Morris
Moehets Va Secessasces
Scentna
Woschits
Newman
Local High School Scores Share Competitive Night
AP reports a crowded Indiana high school basketball slate with Anderson edging Muncie Central 42 to 41 and many close results across cities including North Central Sens, Madison Heights, Elwood, and Noblesville. The roundup notes scores from Decatur County to Fort Wayne and regional tournaments.
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North Central Sens Se
Madison Heights
Elwood
Hartford City
Eastern
Howard
Markleville
Anderson
St. Mary’s
Sheridan
Noblesville
Martinsville
Columbus
Inders
Manual
New Albany
Frankfort
Tipton
Vincennes
Princeton
Indpls
Attucks
Kokomo
Madison
Aurora
Madison Shane
Hanover
Washington
Evansville
Reitz
Rushville
Southport
Connersville
Seymour
Michigan City
Hammond Tech
Bedford
Bloomington
New Castle
Greensburg
Vega Central
Wood
Indps Cathedral
Broad Ripple
Sacred Heart
Rensselaer
Morocco
Stilesville
North Salem
Franklin
Lebanon
Scottsburg
Charlestown
Jackson Two
Decatur Co
Deputy
Pike
Lawrence Central
Richmond
Mishawaka
Linton
Sullivan
Jackson Central
Hamilton Co
Jefferson
Tipton Co
Greencastle
Clinton
Decker
Freelandville
Petersburg
Hillboro
Logansport
Elkhart
Rossville
Winamac
Delphi
Flora
Kewanna
Francesville
Royal Center
Kentland
Peru
Auburn
Park
McCordsville
Kirklin
Jackson
Westfield
Colfax
Oa Tourney
Deer Creek
Cutler
Camden
Burlington
Kingsbury
la Porte Co
Union Two
St.Mary's
Lowell
Illinois Aims for Sixth Straight Win on Road at Iowa State
The Big Ten leader Illinois seeks a sixth straight victory as it travels to face Iowa State. Iowa State, after four straight wins, suffered a 67 46 loss to Minnesota. Oregon State meets Iowa in a regional TV matinee, while Michigan State hosts Notre Dame and other games include Michigan at Butler and Ohio State at St Louis University.
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Kess
Big Ten
Illinois
Illini
Iowa State
Cyclones
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Iowa City
Oregon State
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Michigan State University
Notre Dame
MSU
Spartans
Indiana
Michigan
Butler
South Dakota
Northwestern
Ohio State
St. Louis University
Hillsdale Named As Top Small College Football Team
Hillsdale College in Michigan, winner of 34 straight games, was named outstanding small college football team of the year by the Washington Touchdown Club in a Friday ceremony.
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Washington
Hillsdale
Mich.) College
Washington Touchdown Club
Morris Harvey Tests Ravens In Big Game
Morris Harvey meets Anderson College in Logan West Virginia as the Eagles ride a 6-6 center Albert Cook and 11.5 point man Bob Sholes into a key clash with the Ravens anchored by Jack Wilson. Harvey aims to slow Wilson and pass rusher with Cook Sholes leading a veteran lineup ahead of the NAIA regional tourney. A note adds that 417 owners shared purses at the 1957 Monmouth Park meeting.
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Anderson College
Morris Harvey
Logan
W. Va
Raven
Jack Wilson
Indiana
Charleston
University of Dayton
Garland Moran
Eagles
Wilson
Bob Macholtz
Albert Cook
Glenville
Moran
Cook
Jerry Chandler
Frank Martin
Vince Tyree
Bob Paskel
Harold Miner
Bob Sholes
Sholes
Harveymen
Harvey
Beckley College
Anderson
Nets
Harveyman
Macholtz
Gary Ausburn
Ralph Steinke
Ron Fields
Pete Culp
Larry DeHarity
Indiana Tech
Youngstown
Tennessee State
State
Monmouth Park
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