Anderson and Shelbyville square off in low scoring clash
Anderson College on the road to Oakland City meets Shelbyville in a tough game with a 43 to 38 final score. The box reveals low scoring defenses and notes Shelbyville star Jack Krebs’ bald head due to X ray treatment.
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Jack Krebs
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Jack
Anderson Looms In Regional After Tough Attucks Talk
Coach Ray Crowe’s undefeated Crispus Attucks of Indianapolis faces a strong challenge if Anderson repeats sectional success. The two teams could meet again in the Indianapolis Regional as fans debate the odds and the evolving style of Hoosier high school basketball. The Big Four Tourney crowned Delano Sanders and the Indians, while Anderson eyes renewed plans for twilight baseball at Fairview Memorial Park with Mayor Ralph Ferguson backing the league revival.
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Crispus Attucks
Indianapolis
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Attucks
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Herald
Delano
Fairview Memorial Park
Ralph Ferguson
Julius Boros Tops 1955 Professional Golf Earnings
Julius Boros led the 1955 money list with 63121.55 in earnings, including 50000 from the World Championship of Golf. Sam Snead won the Vardon Trophy for best scoring average, edging Ford and Middlecoff in the annual PGA report.
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Sam Snead
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Boros
Mid Pines
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White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Gary Middlehoff
Memphis
Tenn
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Kiamesha Lake
N.Y
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Durham
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Springs
Calif
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New Hartford
TCAS
Middlecoff
Jay Hebert
Woodmere
Kroll
Tommy Bolt
Houston
Tex
Art Wall Jr
Honesdale
USAC sanction extends late model stock car events
USAC will sanction stock car events on tracks under a half mile in length. Indianapolis 500 drivers can race in these events nationwide. Duane Carter and Kenneth Blackwell signed sanctions for the Hoosier Hundred in Indiana, with the first USAC race set for Fort Wayne’s Memorial Coliseum on Sunday.
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United States Auto Club
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Kenneth F. Blackwell
Hoosier
USAC
AAA
Auto Racing
Fort Wayne
Memorial Coliseum
Patterson aims for heavyweight crown after birthday reveal
Floyd Patterson, 21, announced by manager Cus D Amato as a heavyweight title candidate this year. Patterson, Olympic middleweight champion in 1952, has a 17 of 18 pro record and could move toward the heavyweight title around June or September after signing a new five year deal. He remains the No 1 light heavyweight contender under Archie Moore.
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New York
Cus D'Amato
Floyd Patterson
Brooklyn
D'Amato
Patterson
D’amato
Floyd
Joey Maxim
Archie Moore
Jack Wilson Tops Scoring Race At Anderson College
Jack Wilson 6-4 center leads the Raven scoring race with a 19 point average from 171 points on 63 two-pointers and 43 free throws. Team average is 81.6 to 74.9 against nine opponents. Culp 714 free throws and Wilson 0.703 field goal percentage highlight the scoring duel among top Hoosier college scorers.
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Jack Wilson
Anderson College
Bob Cutp
Gordon Moffitt
Gary Ausbin
Moffitt
Culp
Wilson
Anderson
Raven
Ex Little League official complains over power loss in leadership
The former Little League commissioner argues that Carl E. Stotz and directors altered bylaws in 1950 to grant powers and franchises, with attorney Daniel Knittle asserting the bylaw changes and contract left Stotz with control. A judge will rule Friday as an injunction dispute continues. separate item notes veteran Michigan State boxing coach Dale Burhans dies at 70.
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Baseball For Boys
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Gerstmeyer Coach Urges Rules Changes For College Play
In Indianapolis the Gerstmeyer coach calls for rule changes to adapt to college standards and tighten free throw lane occupancy. He proposes alterations to travel and defensive position rules as he scouts future opponents across the state.
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Howard
Tike
Sharpe
Terre Haute
Gerstmeyer
Hasi
Malare
Crowds greet Michigan State Rose Bowl winners in Lansing
A 4000 to 5000 strong crowd welcomed the Michigan State Rose Bowl champions at Lansing’s Capitol City Airport. Dave Kaiser, who kicked the game winner, led the players off the plane to a riotous reception. Mayors Crego and Ruthters proclaimed Kaiser Day as MSU fans paraded through Lansing and East Lansing with horns and cheers.
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Michigan State
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Grandstand
Lansing
Mich
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Alpena
Ralph Crego
Maxarruthers
East Lansing
Dave| Kaiser
MSU
Feller to Lead Cleveland Insurance Agency
Pitcher Bob Feller announced he would become president of Geo. H. Olmsted & Co. in Cleveland while remaining with the Indians. Louis O. Hermann will be vice president as the agency, oldest in the city, is incorporated with Feller as president. Three NFL teams hired new coaches in 1955.
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Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Geo. H. Olmsted & Co
Feller
Louis O. Hermann
Don Smith Out Of Action In Oakland City Manchester Preview
Don Smith has influenza and will miss upcoming games as Anderson College hosts Oakland City in a prelude to Hoosier Conference action. The matchup follows Oakland City's 63 45 record against downstate rivals and notes past meetings with Manchester and Ravens. Coach Bob Macholtz notes limited action for Smith as the team aims to hold league lead amid injuries and illness.
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Knox Criticizes UCLA After Rose Bowl Loss to Michigan State
Controversial figure Harvey Knox voiced displeasure over UCLA’s handling of Ronnie Knox during the Rose Bowl setback to Michigan State. He challenged the decision to bench Ronnie on the UCLA 20 yard line amid a tied game, while also criticizing an official’s ruling on a fumble.
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Sanders
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Sparks Fly Over Bowl Kick Controversy and Award News
Controversy swirled over UCLA’s last minute field goal as officials clarified the penalty signals amid debate sparked by television and sideline coaching. Inside, Oklahoma awarded Grantland Rice honor, capping a season with an Orange Bowl win and Maryland setback.
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Look Magazine
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AHS Among Favored Trio In Indiana Prep Poll
The first AP poll after Christmas shows Hammond Noll Elkhart and Anderson rising in the ratings. At tucks Lafayette lead, Seymour strong at 4, Kokomo drops to 6 as Madison falls to 13 with 11 1 record.
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