Ohio State Narrowly Captures Home Win In Openers
Cincinnati Bearcats surge past DePauw 97 39 as four of five starters return for a potential title run. Ohio State wins 62 50 over Utah State led by Gary Bradds 32 points and 14 rebounds. Dayton defeats Ohio Wesleyan 77 68 while Xavier cruises 87 53 over Marian Indiana.
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Cardinals Here Tuesday OU Ready For Louisville After Cats Smash Frosh
Oklahoma University varsity basketball crushed a rookie squad 95 to 38 in Grover Center as they prepare for Tuesday’s opener against Louisville. Stars include Storey Hill and Roberts leading a strong second half while Don Spires and Jim Schoon paced the frosh.
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College Results Roundup of Key Men’s Games
The roundup lists multiple college basketball outcomes including Syracuse 36 over Kent State 35 and Illinois 73 over St Bonaventure 66. Other notable results show Creighton 91 LaSalle 72, Ohio Wesleyan 65 over Loyola Chicago 115, and Purdue 64 over Pitt 69 with several close finishes across conferences.
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Bowl lineup preview shows undecided matchups and top teams
Lists upcoming bowls and decisions after weekend games. Penn State and Southern California hold strong records while Georgia Tech and Missouri seek opponents. Regional venues include Liberty El Paso Rose and Sugar contests with LSU and Mississippi among the contenders.
Ironmen Capture UFL Championship In Comeback Victory
Wheeling Ironmen beat Grand Rapids Blazers 30 21 in a playoff thriller to close their first UFL season. Trailing 23 15 early in the fourth, Wheeling struck via Ivan Toncic to Bill Barber for 85 yards with 3:45 left.
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Kelso Rests After Easy Track Win
Kelso, racing’s reigning millionaire, heads to the farm for a brief rest after a 5 length Governor’s Cup victory at Garden State. Trainer Carl Hanford plans Florida assignment next, as Kelso’s earnings push past $1,011,940 on the year.
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Basket Scores From Regional High School Games
Chesterhill and Deavertown led by Don Young and Trever Dawkins each posted high totals in a crowded box score. Southeastern edged Laurelville while Southwestern defeated Symmes Valley. Trimble and Rutland traded leads. Albany outpaced Zaleski in a series of late-quarter surges.
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Ragan Wins Florida Open in Sudden Death Playoff
Dave Ragan defeated Doug Sanders on the second hole of a sudden death playoff to win the West Palm Beach Open. Don Finsterwald finished third with 278, earning $1400. Ragan took $2800 and Sanders $1900.
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Giants Clinch Eastern Title as Chandler Boots Victory
The New York Giants clinched their NFL Eastern Conference berth with a 26-24 win over the Chicago Bears aided by Don Chandler’s four field goals and two extra points. Green Bay and Detroit vie for the Western crown while Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Washington, and San Francisco chase playoff spots.
Pro Grid Standings From National League Highlights
National League results show Detroit 21 over Baltimore 14, Dallas 45 over Cleveland 21, Green Bay 41 over Los Angeles 1¢, New York 26 over Chicago 24, Philadelphia 37 over Washington 14, Pittsburgh 19 over St. Louis 7, San Francisco 35 over Minnesota 12, Boston 24 over New York 17, Buffalo 23 over Dallas 14, Houston 34 over Denver 17, San Diego 31 over Oakland 21. standings reflect ongoing league matchups and scores.
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NFL Opens Bids For 280 College Stars
CHICAGO The NFL starts its annual player draft selecting 280 players in 20 rounds with the Rams holding first pick likely to take Heisman winner Terry Baker of Oregon State. The AFL held its draft Saturday delaying Baker until San Diego in round 12, signaling a move to the NFL. Grambling tackle Junius Buchanan, Dallas' AFL first pick, already signed to a contract.
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Texans Earn Crown Despite Buffalo Loss
Dallas Texans clinch Western Division amid a 23-14 loss to Buffalo as Denver and Boston lose. Houston stays a half game back, aided by Boston’s win over New York, while San Diego ends a six-game slide and Oakland’s drought extends to 18 games. Kemp throws two TD passes. Gilchrist sets season rushing record.
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