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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1958
Page
19
Lawrence B. Sheppard, president of the U S Trotting Assn since 1950 and a founder in 1988, announced Tuesday he will leave at the end of his four year term in March, citing health and business pressures. He is 60 and will not seek re election.
Three North Central conference quintets captured holiday basketball titles as Kokomo dominated the Logansport meet and Muncie Central, Anderson, and others claimed big four crowns. Four talents fell to non conference foes, and Fort Wayne South Side led Bearcats’ drive before a Central of South Bend rematch.
Ohio State Navy Oklahoma and Mississippi are favored by fans in the major bowls attracting about 85 percent of attendance. The 44th Rose Bowl at Pasadena, California signals Big Ten involvement as networks provide radio and TV coverage for the games and broadcasting plans extend nationwide.
Bobby Joe Morrow, 23, a Texas track star and Abilene Christian College physical education student, won the James E. Sullivan Award as the outstanding amateur athlete of 1957. He led with 213 of 586 ballots, totalling 1 548 points, beating Tom Courtney who had 1 057 points. Morrow set Olympic records in the 100 meters and 200 meters and anchored the U S 400-meter relay to a world mark.
Lafayette defeats Crawfordsville 75-48 as Indianapolis tournament nears its decisive Fri and Sat rounds. Frankfort, Kokomo, and Logansport figures chase nonleague wins while Navy tops Rice 39 in the Cotton Bowl era event draws 75504 fans at the Berry Bowl.
A roundup of college and pro games with scores from IGH Terre Haute Invitational and C pluzzed bowl projections. Navy and Rice loom in the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma faces Duke in the Orange Bowl. Sugar Bowl features Mississippi and Texas. Sun Bowl games and Tangerine Bowl details listed alongside player notes and team form.
A phase of the National Hockey League Players' Association antitrust suit against NHL operators and others was adjourned to February 18 by Judge Ed Palmieri after consent from both sides. The suit seeks 3 million dollars in damages alleging monopoly efforts in professional hockey across their regions.
Purdue’s basketball team faces a tight race for the Big Ten crown if scholastic eligibility holds. Eddy’s squad finished tuneups with a 3–1 mark against top teams, including a comeback win over Butler and a near loss to Kansas State. The Boilermakers, led by Eddy’s improved lineup and a solid front five, expect their juniors to drive a championship push next season.
A 22 writer poll on the Rose Bowl game between Oregon and Ohio State shows only two picking Oregon. Hal Laman of the Portland Oregon Journal and Gregory of the Portland Oregonian were the two favored by the survey.
Detroit surged in the second half to erase San Francisco’s lead and seize the division title. Jim Martin opened with a field goal, QB Tobin Rote threw four TD passes and added a score, aided by seven straight completions as the Lions showed dominant form.
Bowl schedule lists Rose, Cotton, Orange, Sugar, Tangerine and Prairie View Bowls with team matchups, locations, expected kickoffs, and TV or radio networks. Also notes Hank Aaron to be honored by Bnai B'rith sports lodge at Jan. 19 awards dinner and a Dartmouth basketball run of 18 wins per season over three years.
Gallant Man a top 1957 year-old, trains by trainer Johnny Nerud report indicates infection under the left forefoot responding to treatment. Rumors of retirement dismissed as Nerud notes reduced training eased aggravation. North Dakota freshman basketball team featured 13 ex high school captains among 18 players.
Notre Dame defeated Northwestern 71 to 66 in a hard fought New Year’s Eve basketball game. Notre Dame trailed by 15 at halftime but rallied, closing the gap with eight late free throws and key plays from Joe Ruklick and Trish to seal the victory.
South Bend Central Indiana High School basketball champions hold the No 1 rating in United Press International. The champs recaptured the top spot from Lafayette and Stattle after defeating the Broncos, with star center Sylvester Conon sidelined by a knee injury since Dec 21. Central moved ahead despite a 36 game win streak loss earlier.
Ohio State and Oregon meet in the 44th Tournament of Roses with OSU favored by three touchdowns. The crowd nears 109,800 as kickoff at 2 p.m. EST on NBC. Ohio State relies on Bob White and Don Clark while Oregon leans on Jim Shanley and Jack Morris in a fast paced split T duel.
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