Ohio Bobcats face Marietta in season opener at Men’s Gym
Ohio University begins 1954 55 basketball with two sophomores and a strong bench. Captain Bob Strawser leads a six footer plus shooter Dick Moore and guard Bob Evans, facing Marietta College with All-Ohio scorer Mark Davis and a height advantaged lineup. The 8 p.m. varsity game follows a freshmen prelim in a doubleheader.
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Ohio University
Bobcats
Mariota College
Jim Snyder
Bob Strawser
Schoo
Larry Morrison
Trimble
Dick Garrison
Corning
Bob Evans
Fred Moore
Pioneers
Morrison
Garrison
Evans
Moore
Steubenville College
Mérietta
Onunio
Ohio
Strawser
Harry Weinbrecht
Dick Miller
Don Lifft
Bill Oppenheimer
Marietta
Mark Davis
Nick Dan
Ron Weekley
Tom Greene
Don McCool
Dave Drennen
Dave Henderson
Ohio Frosh Open Season In Prelim Preseason Openers At Ohio
Ohio University begins its 1945-55 season with a 6 30 p m kickoff against Marietta frosh preceding the varsity game. Coach Kermit Blosser announces no cuts yet with 23 hopefuls listed and uniformed for the opener. The schedule includes games against Marietta Olso, Ohioan Bliss College Toledo Marshall and Miami with dates through February.
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Kermit Blosser
Marietta
Frosh
Blosser
Kim Widdoes
Athens
Duane Baker
Celina
Dean Doren
Fremont
Russ Grooms
Portsmouth
Bob Henderson
Hamilton
Bob Peters
Parkersburg
W. Va
John Tudor
Greenfield
Charlies Springs
Elmira
N. Y
Carl Manley
John Paulette
Ohio An
Marshall
Bliss College
Toledo
Lockbourne
Miami
Elise College
Forts
France Offers Hunting License Amid War Time
A French hunting license may be obtained for 1500 francs about 430 dollars and is issued to any nationality over a certain age. The note outlines general eligibility and pricing as wartime measures impact outdoor permissions.
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France
Pat Fletcher Wins Canadian Open in Historic Return
Pat Fletcher becomes the first Canadian in 40 years to win the Canadian Open golf championship, marking a landmark national victory. The event ends with Fletcher securing the title, celebrating a significant national milestone.
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Canada
Pat Fletcher
Lack of Discipline Influences Athletes
College sport faces a broad discipline crisis rooted in family and classroom indoctrination. The author links postwar shifts to oversize players with inflated attitudes, drawing on high school through college coaching observations to argue ethical decline mirrors wider training and cultural patterns.
Old coach laments modern college athletics
A veteran coach criticizes today’s college sports culture accusing schools of offering opportunities without discipline. He argues players lack home training, teams travel nationwide, and administrators pamper athletes. He recalls scholarships and dishwashing jobs from his era.
Difference in Appreciation and the coaching dilemma
A columnist contrasts past and present student athletes noting that earlier student work supported through school built appreciation, while today tuition meals and jobs soften independence. Deans and educators warn the modern student seeks guidance more than self reliance, prompting calls to restore strict coaching and discipline.
Omaha Set to Join The American Association Today
Omaha Nebraska expected to officially join the American Association as the minor league convention closes. A five man arbitration board will be named by George Trautman to settle damages the Western League claims over the Denver territory draft. Brooklyn reportedly aims to sell veteran third baseman Billy Cox to Baltimore or Cleveland with waivers likely modestly eased.
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Houston
Omaha
Neb
American Assn
George Trautman
Denver
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Billy Cox
Lee
Baltimore
Cleveland
J. Bavasi
Dodger
New York
Cox
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Also Were Getting Closer To Counsee
Jimmy Greengrease
Wally Post
F E. C. Bailey
Reds
Junior Gilliam
Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
Columbus American Assn
St. Louis
Mars
Bulldogs Face General Five 2 Home Tilt Tonight
Coach Charles McAfee plans to keep the Athens starting five for the Circle tie as the Bulldogs host McArthur tonight. The lineup features Williams Rexroad Rutkoskie South and sub Wenman Wadel. Bruce McLin’s Generals rely on Armstrong and Gill, two standout two point players. Athens targets board control while defending Armstrong and Gill. Other area games include Gallipolis hosting Oak Hill and Nelsonville Greyhounds vs New Lexington St Aloysius. Racine seeks victory at Rutland.
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Charles McAfee
Athens
Circle
Bulldogs
McArthur
Ron Williams
Jerry Rexroad
Jim Rutkoskie
Joe South
Roger McInturf
Bruce McLin
Generals
Dick Armstrong
Tom Gill
McAfee
Armstrong
Gill
Rutkoskie
South
Wenman Wadel
Gallipolis
Nelsonville
Blue Devils
Oak Hill
Greyhounds
New Lexington St. Aloysius
Racine
Rutland
Cage Schedule Friday Night Matches Across Region
Friday card lists McArthur at Athens New Lex at St. A Nelsonville at Oak Hill Gallipolis hosts Racine at Rutland Olive Orange visits Albany Trimble faces Waterloo Ames Bern plays Buchtel Rio Grande meets Vinton Gibisonville challenges Carbon Hill S Bloomingville vs Rockbridge Murray City meets Laurelville Mercerville hosts Cadmus Cheshire faces Bidwell Porter Carthage Troy at The Plains Albany meets Zaleski.
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McArthur
Athens
New Lex St. A
Nelsonville
Oak Hill
Gallipolis
Racine
Rutland
Olive-Orange
Albany
Trimble
Waterloo
Ames-Bern
Citadel Wofford clash sees fumbles turn tide in third
In Orangeburg Budgie Broome fumbled on Citadel 13 but teammate B B Stevens also fumbled on the next play. Broome recovered for the Citadel on the Wofford 9 yard line. Turnabout shapes the third period as momentum shifts.
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Citadel
Wofford
Budgie Broome
B. B. Stevens
Stevens
Broome
Delaware Park Taxes Return Record Total
Delaware Park, the state’s only thoroughbred track, has returned 14 477 242 82 dollars to the state via taxes over 17 racing seasons.
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Delaware Park
Mariano Key To Bowl Win
Kent State fullback Mariano a 5 foot 7 standout who averages 115 rushing yards per game faces Delaware in the Refrigerator Bowl. He scored 14 touchdowns this season and broke a Mid-American record with a long sprint. Delaware quarterback Don Miller tops AP Little All-America and has 32 touchdown passes in his college career.
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Evansville
Ind
Mariano
Kent State University
University of Delaware
Ohio
Western Reserve
Lou
Kent
Golden Flashes
Delaware
Don Miller
Associated Press
Miller
Ameche
Cassady
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Guglielmi
Navy
Notre Dame
Middies
Larson
Davenport
Shaw
Moogie
McNamara
College basketball scores brief roundup
Niagara 41 faced Buffalo Teachers 60 while Wake Forest posted 99 to Belmont. Western Kentucky defeated Gustavus Adolphus 79 Illinois 84 edged Butler 34 to Payne 44. Houston 45 beat Texas A&M 63.
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Niagara
Buffalo
Wake Forest
Belmont
Kentucky
Gustavus Adolphus
Ilinois
Butler
Payne
Houston
Texas A&m
All-America Backfield Prospects Dominate Midwest and Pacific Coast
The Midwest and Pacific Coast supply most backfield candidates for All-America honors this year. Notable names include Ralph Guglielmi Len Dawson Howard Cassady Alan Ameche Bob Davenport George Shaw Lindon Crow Dick Moogie Henry Moore Pete Vann Freddie Wyant Lenny Moore Sam Pino Dick Bielski Joe Childress Tom Tracy.
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Midwest
Pacific Coast
Bob Hoobing
Associated Press
Ralph Guglielmi
Alan Ameche
Howard Cassady
Paul Larson
Bob Davenport
George Shaw
Midwest All America Board
Guglielmi
Notre Dame
Len Dawson
Purdue
Cassady
Ohio State
Bob McNamara
Minnesota
Ameche
Wisconsin
Hubert
Ares
Henry Moore
Arkansas
Army
Pete Vann
West Virginia
Freddie Wyant
Penn State
Lenny Moore
Boston University
Sam Pino
Maryland
Dick Bielski
Auburn
Joe Childress
Tennessee
Tom Tracy
OU Shooters Open Season in Intercollegiate Rifle Meet
Ohio University rifle team heads to Columbus for the season opener against Ohio State Central State and Dayton. Returning lettermen Jim Krumm and Held Vanis anchor a squad built around sophomores and new players. The club welcomes nonstudents and women to join the Ohio University Rifle Club, which seeks shooters for upcoming meets including a December 12 event in Zanesville.
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Ohio State
Central State
Dayton
Ohio University
Columbus
Jim Krumm
Jackson
Vanis
Geneva
Bobcat
Ohio University Rifle Club
Ohio
M George Carmichael
Zanesville
Stadium Range
Dogs Recalled in National Trials for English Springer Spaniels
In Carbondale Illinois twenty three dogs were recalled for two land series and one water series at the eighth annual National Championship Trials. Sprig of Manning Gulch owned by Robert McLean and C Mahson Kline of Philadelphia were among top performers in two land series as judges eliminated 11 of the starters after the first day.
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Carbondale
Horse With Glasses Stuns Track Viewers
In Miami I am told a horse named Altruistic wears sunglasses during training at Hialeah. Trainer Ivar Parke fitted the shaded lenses atop the blinkers as the horse reacted fearfully to glare on the track and rail.
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Ivar Parke
UC President Urges Affiliation With Athletic Conference
Dr Haymond Walters president of the University of Speinman said it is essential UC join an appropriate athletic conference. The remark came during a meeting at UC’s annual football banquet, which Walters could not attend while en route to Washington. UC Cincinnati has been without conference affiliation after leaving the Mid American Conference two years ago. Walters said the university is diligently moving toward conference membership.
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Cincinnati
University of Speinman
Haymond Walters
Wee
Walters
Washington
Ucincaneau
SMU Faces Notre Dame in Cotton Bowl Rematch
The Mustangs, wounded by injuries to Duane Nutt and Don Mclhenny, prepare for a high profile televised clash with Notre Dame. After a 46 14 loss last year, SMU seeks revenge as the Cotton Bowl meeting marks a key Southwest Conference finale.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Notre Dame
Southwest
Southern
Duane Nutt
Don Mclhenny
Nutt
Texas Christian
Mclhenny
Rising Rookie In 10 Rounder At Madison Square Garden
New Yorker Frankie Huff, hailed as a rising rookie of the year contender, faces 26 year old Orlando Zuleta in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Huff has a perfect 15-0 record with 3 knockouts. Zuleta stands 51-20-9 with six kayoes and neither man has been stopped.
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New York
Frankie Huff
Orlando Zulueta
Madison Square Garden
Frankie
Zully
Hare
Zuleta
All-America Eleven From Small Colleges Named
Harold Claassen reports the Associated Press Little All-America first team selections. William McKenna of Arrendein earns end honors, with Lew Lewis of Lincoln University and Leo Lewis among other standout backs and linemen. Thirty-two colleges are represented with 33 players earning AP recognition and gravestone-style plaques.
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New York
William
Bill) McKenna
Arendein
McKenna
Waltham, Mass
Salem
Mass
Bennie Friedman
Michigan
Friedman
McKinne
Ant Jack Rkettcher
Los Angeles
RC. Owens
College of Idaho
Joe Veto
Juniata
Larry Paredia
Whitworth
Stokeley Failton
Hampden Sydney
Lewls
Missouri Catlier
Nered
Army
Glen Devise
Carl Tasseff
John Carrell
Tasseff
Davis
Lewis
Taseff
Levens
Service Team Seen in 1958
New Air Force Academy in Colorado plans to field a football team in 1958 with a full nine game schedule against major powers. Col. Robert Whitlow has been named athletic director and expects to assemble a schedule after inquiries from 38 colleges. The academy hopes to play Notre Dame by early 1960, depending on material and freshman status.
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New York
Air Force Academy
Colorado
Robert Whitlow
Woking Garnen
Army
Navy
Bowie
Whitlow
Notre Dame
Athens High School football banquet honors players and staff
The Athens High School football banquet applauded junior and varsity units, managers, and parents. Widdows from Obie University urged right attitude. coaches awarded letters to seniors and co captains as players received gifts, with many attendees and a record crowd.
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Athens High
Widdows
Obie Universiy
Tom Widdows
Windoos
George Piper
Athens
Mike Hamilton
Morris Hatch
Marnilton
Wr Barker
Wipt
BR Rannon
Charles McAfee
George Carr
John Cornwell
Corredini
Ronnie Daina
Gaskill
Ernie Kittel
Jerry Kyle
Roger Meinturf
Bom Main
Gordon Scott
George Weteenhbeach
Fannie Williams
Dick Baldwin
Ron Grogan
Jim Lae
Jim Mutkoskie
Joe South
Jim Wolfe
Fights Last Night Mixed Results Across Cities
Unclear bout results list several fighters and towns including Los Angeles and Columbus with percentages and scores. Names such as Johnny Sas Ten and Kan-Melody Bickle appear amid scattered city tags like Oakland and Calgary and multiple unconnected figures.
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Johnny Sasten
Breekiva
Kamen Fuentes
Los Anegeles
Toptka
Kan
Melody Bickle
Tepeke
Warren Weeds
Columbus
Ohio
Alaary
Johenny Gonsalves
Oakland
Calif
Johnny Sealkeld
Calgary
REAL
Troy
Port Wayne
Ncinneati
Grand Rapids
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Sports Messenger
Jack Gilbert
Marietta College
Rennie Herine
Don McCoel
Tom Green
Jerry White
Earl Welton
Bill Frischemeier
George Cowell
Emil Marenchin
Don Lowe
Gene Nangle
Cage
Orangeburg
8. C
Oregon
California
Pacific
UCLA
Bruins
Cal
Lindon Crow
Rice
Dick Moogie
Owls
Baylor
OU Shooters
Brandeis Star
Harold Claassen
Mt, Rea
Johnstown É
Fort Wayne
George L. Smith
Mercury
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