Ohio U Upsets Indiana 76-68 in Hoosier Fieldhouse
Ohio University shocked Indiana 76 to 68 in Bloomington as underdog Bobcats, led by Dave Scott and Jim Snyder, beat Branch McCracken's Indiana Hoosiers before about 10 000 fans.OU built a 67 56 lead late in the first half then withstood a late Indiana run to seal the victory.
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Snyder
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Larry Williams
Athens Five Hosts Marietta In Final Non League Test
Athens Five meets Marietta at Athens High Gym in a final non league tune up for the Bulldogs. Coach Charlie McAfee weighs lineup shifts with potential starts for three six footers and plans to rely on eight seniors as juniors and a sophomore see limited action.
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UNC names freshman wrestling coach Jim Carse
Jim Carse assistant YMCA director is named freshman wrestling coach at the University of North Carolina. Carse a former heavyweight at Northwestern University later coached at Ohio Wesleyan.
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Auburn Rules as National Football Champion
Auburn finishes 10–0 to claim the national title in the final AP poll with 210 first place votes and 3123 points. Ohio State and Michigan State follow in second and third, Oklahoma fourth, with Navy Iowa Mississippi Rice Texas A&M and Notre Dame rounding out the top 10.
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Benedictine Wins Rutgers Hall of Fame Trophy in Close Vote
Ohio high school football crowns shift outside Stark County as Cleveland Benedictine tops Massillon and DeVilbiss in final AP poll. Ten teams received votes from 39 writers and stations. Benedictine clinched after Thanksgiving 27–3 win over St Ignatius.
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Cardinals Draft John Crow and Shofner Boosts Browns
The NFL opened its 1957 draft amid meetings to align rules with the Anti-Trust Act as teams prepared for rounds in Philadelphia. Chicago Cardinals grabbed Crow from Texas A M and King Hill as top choices, while Browns selected Shofner from TCU along with Mitchell Guy and Ninowski. Leonard Lyles went to the Baltimore Colts.
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Walt Kowalczyk
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Phil King
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Jim Shofner
Charles Mitchell
Florida
Mel Guy
Duke
Jim Ninowski
MSC
Leonard Lyles
Louisville
Baltimore Colts
Bowling Scores Showdown On Monday Night
A Monday night bowling session features four teams and resolves standings in a close series. Players from the four squads compete for top spots as scores are tallied and results announced.
SEOAL Basketball Opens Season With Nonleague Games
SEOAL fives begin the season with ten nonleague games Tuesday night. Four SEOAL squads host foes while others travel. Notable matchups include Racine at Murray City and Marietta at Athens as a full local schedule unfolds.
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Ohio U Bobcats Upset Indiana Hoosiers Stuns Nation
Ohio University basketball pulls off a major upset by defeating Indiana University, with eight players scoring four points or more and the team hailed as a top ten national contender. The win boosts OU spirits despite upcoming games through December and a setback with sophomore Howard Jolliff's ineligibility.
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All America All Star East West Game Set In Jackson
Junior college stars from across the nation prepare for the second annual All America All Star East West game in Jackson Mississippi on December 7. Sammy Baugh will coach the West, Red Drew the East, with proceeds aiding Mississippi charities. Players come from Mississippi Texas Arizona Illinois Iowa Missouri Utah California and Kansas among others.
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All-SEC banquet ducats on sale in Jackson
Tickets for the All-SEC football banquet at Jackson High School Auditorium on December 5 are available at the Messenger's Sports Department. Principal speaker is Doyt Perry of Bowling Green, with Curly Morrison as master of ceremonies. Sponsored by the Jackson Booster Club, the event honors the SECAL All-Star team. dinner is at 6:30 p.m.
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Women bowlers dominate as 865603 join WIBC ranks
The article highlights 865603 members in the Women’s International Bowling Congress signaling vast growth in organized women’s bowling. It notes the size of the association and its influence in the sport.
Two Big Ten Openers Produce Mixed Results
Indiana fell 76-68 to Ohio University in a season opener while six Western Conference teams won. Illinois led by Governor Vaughn 23 points and John Paul 19 defeated Marquette 100-90. Minnesota beat SMU 66-52. Purdue 79-66 over Miami of Ohio. Wisconsin 63-56 over South Dakota. Michigan State 74-55 vs Butler. Northwestern 97-78 over Western Michigan. Illinois and Minnesota standout efforts highlighted by double figures from multiple starters.
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Indians snag pitcher outfielder in winter draft meet
Cleveland general manager Frank Lane selected Gary Geiger a pitcher outfielder with a .228 batting mark last season at Rochester and on the Cardinals Omaha roster. Lane also named Hoot Evers as assistant to farm club director Mike McNally and Bob Kennedy as resident scout for Cleveland and northern Ohio.
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College Basketball Scores From Associated Press Rundown
Midwest results feature Kansas over Oklahoma State 63 36 Purdue defeats Miami Ohio 79 66 Ohio U over Indiana 76 68 Evansville beats Louisville 92 82 Others include Wisconsin over South Dakota 63 56 Oklahoma 64 52 Arkansas Minnesota 66 52 Iowa State 62 53 Michigan State 74 59 Northwestern 97 78 Nebraska 64 South Dakota State 52 Marietta 96 74 Wittenberg 90 8 Bowling Green 98 58 Youngstown 71 61 Toledo 79 38 Past CCNY 76 70 Harvard 84 58 Boston College 73 38 Temple 83 38 Kentucky 78 74 Tennessee 84 61 South Carolina 95 87 Vanderbilt 91 53 Alabama 86 Jacksonville 68 Wake Forest 68 Florida State 74 71 Rice 72 45 Texas Tech 93 89 Arizona 64 state Arizona 64 64 Colorado State 64 Colorado 64 Idaho 64 Montana 36 Gonzaga Ti College of Idaho 37 Stanford 77 61 San Francisco 74 Chico State 31
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