Long Weekend Gridiron Action Hopes For Key Victories
Area high school and college teams plot vital wins over the long weekend. Highland travels to Mississinewa as Anderson and Madison Heights face Brebeuf and Alexandria, while Madison Heights, Anderson, and Elwood aim to rebound. Injuries and quarterback questions loom as clubs push for conference titles and homecoming outcomes.
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North Side freshmen beat Highland 13 0 on Denny Field
Anspach and Barons scored touchdowns to lift North Side past Highland 13 0. Purkey converted, Barcus added a second quarter score. Asbury starred on offense. Hull Fuller Albea and Buller key on defense. North Side faces South Side next Tuesday at 6 pm in Madison Heights field with city standings at stake.
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Yankees Named Bloomington Expected To Wrap Elston Howard
Top ranked Bloomington in Indiana football race eyes title as Elston Howard to join Yankees coaching shake up. Whitey Ford aims at pitching role while Frank Crosetti leaves for Seattle. Columbus and Indianapolis Washington compete for SCC crown with Marion, Mater Dei, Chalard and Andrean strong in standings.
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Bales Leads North Side Past Highland in Junior High Clash
North Side eighth graders routed Highland 21 0 at Denny Field behind Bales who carried 14 times for 124 yards and two touchdowns while Frendt added 82 yards on nine attempts. North Side improved to 2 0 and prepares for Soul Side next Tuesday as Indiana prep teams toggle schedules around teachers conventions.
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Central Wins City 8th Grade Football Title
Central Junior High clinched the city 8th grade championship with a 14 to 12 victory over South Side at Madison Weights field. Tormy Lee and Joe Peck starred on offense, while solid defense from Jones Johnson Windham McCord and Johnson helped hold off rivals.
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USC Clings to No. 1 in UPI Poll After Closest Ballot
Southern California narrowly held the top national ranking as the UPI coaches poll named the Trojans No. 1 with 325 points, just 11 ahead of Ohio State, in a tight vote. The week featured NCC results from Marion and Richmond, with standout performances by Sammy Stubbs and Jeff Miller.
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Trojans Still Top Dog But Little Gun-Shy Of Buckeyes
Southern California remains No 17 in the AP major college football poll, edging Washington 14 7 last weekend while Ohio State hammered Northwestern 45 21. The ranking shows Ohio State with 794 points and 15 first place votes, Kansas rising to third after routing Oklahoma State 49 14. Penn State and Notre Dame also hold top positions as the season progresses.
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Stopping Clock After 1st Downs Boosts Plays and Scores
AP reports new rule stopping clock after each first down increases plays by 5.9 percent and yards by 6.8 percent across 607 games involving major colleges. Survey notes shifts in teams, standings, and scoring trends as coaches adjust to faster pace and more opportunities.
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Midget Champ Roy Sherman Dies in Indianapolis
Indianapolis AP Roy Sherman 52 legendary national midget car racing champion of 1948 died of a heart attack Saturday night at his speed shop in Indianapolis. Funeral services planned Wednesday in St. Louis. Sherman took a driver test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1951 but did not qualify for the 61 mile pace. He served as relief mechanic for Johnny Thompson’s championship car in 1958 59.
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