Generals Reverse Score After Fast Ending
Athens Bulldogs lost 49 48 to McArthur Generals after officials reversed a late travel call. Williams scored 13 for Athens, Gill and Dick phrong led McArthur, and a chaotic finish overshadowed a strong Bulldogs rally. In a separate reserves game, Bulldog Larry Rush scored seven in under a minute as Bulldog reserves beat McGoe 40 27.
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American League to Study Expansion to Ten Teams
Hank Greenberg, Cleveland general manager, will push for a ten club American League as the baseball caravan heads to New York for major league meetings. He urges forming a committee to evaluate financial stability and stadium readiness, with a report due at the 1955 summer gathering and actions planned to add two franchises by 1956. The National League considers similar expansion with Los Angeles and San Francisco also under review. A Milwaukee proposal seeks a three fourths vote to approve changes in league size.
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Teen basketball player dies after practice in Newtown
John M Allen of Riverton New Jersey died at George School during varsity practice. Bucks County deputy coroner William L Goldfarb said he suffered a rupture of a small blood vessel in the brain.
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Minor Leagues to Meet in Columbus for 1955 Convention
President George Trautman and the executive committee announced yesterday that Columbus will host the 1955 National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention. Trautman’s office is located in Columbus.
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Notre Dame tops SMU in televised clash ending season 9-1
Guglielmi and Heap pace the Irish in a 26 70 win over SMU. Guglielmi and Heap combined for touchdowns as Notre Dame closes with a 9 1 record under coach Terry Brennan. Scannell added a 19 yard TD after a punt block.
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St Aloysius defeats Nelsonville Greyhounds 71 40 to stay undefeated
St Aloysius, defending Class B champs, rolled to a 71 40 victory over Nelsonville Greyhounds. Ousley led with 19 points, Nash 15, Smith 14 for St Aloysius while Nelsonville Jayvees beat St Al’s reserves 43 31 in the opener.
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Middletown Girl Tops Tennis Group Ratings
Carolyn Wikoff of Middletown was ranked No 1 in both the 15 and under and 1 to 18 divisions by the Ohio Valley Lawn Dennis Association. Judy Hagen also placed second in both groups with other No 1s including Barry MacKay Dayton Shirley Butterfield Cincinnati Shaw Emmons Dayton Buzz Mayer Wyom and Monica Nolan.
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Bulldogs Lose Tight Battle With McArthur In Final Seconds
Athens Bulldogs suffered a 49-49 miscount final result as McArthur emerged 49-48 after a disputed travel call and late baskets. The deciding moment came in the closing seconds when Ronnie Williams found Jim Rutkoskie for a last shot that fell just short.
New Mexico Punter Tops 1934 NCAA Averages
University of New Mexico punter A L Terpening posted a 45.6 yard per punt average on 41 attempts, the highest in 40-or-more attempts and fifth best overall. Colorado’s Zack Jordan set an all time 48.2 yard mark on 38 punts in 1950, while Pat Brady of Nevada was 46.9. New Mexico led team punting with 42.6, Oklahoma 37.8 ranked 10th, the first time since 1945 so few teams hit 40+.
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Rosewall Triumphs Over Seixas In Victorian Final
Ken Rosewall defeated U S champion Vic Seixas in the Victorian tennis final with a brilliant display of racquet marksmanship, winning 6 1 4 6 6 1.
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Controversy Alters End Of Athens McArthur Clash
Referee nullified Williams basket after ruling a prior foul, but books later credited two points to the Bulldogs as Athens led 50-49 with 12 seconds left. Players and coaches disputed the final score amid stalled clocking and confusion over the signal.
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Ohio North South All Senor Football Coaches Named
Knowlton to head the North squad and Peterson to coach the South in the 10th annual Ohio high school North South all senior football classic set for August 12 in Mansfield. Selections were decided by the High School Football Association board from 16 districts with staff picks and one assistant from a Class B school.
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Dayton Eagles name co captains for 1955 football team
Jim Katcavage of Philadelphia and Jack Muldowney of Pittsburgh were chosen as co captains of the 1955 Dayton Flyers football squad. Both are juniors. Jim Shafer, a 202 pound guard from Hamilton, was cited as the 1954 most valuable player.
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Record Estimated 1954 Track Attendance Tops 30 Million
New York reports an all time high attendance projection of 30 million at American race tracks for 1954, with a slight wagering decline. TRA president John A. Morris cites 74 percent rise from 1953 and parimutuel turnover near 72.05 billion dollars, largely returned to the public. Coached Olympics term notes Art Smith led the U S Olympic track team in 1912 and 1920.
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Marciano to Ref Six Round Martins Ferry Bout
A six round heavyweight bout at Martins Ferry is set for December 11 with referees Rocky Marciano and officials Herb Fair of Steubenville and Gene White of St Paul Minn. assigned to officiate the match.
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Flashes Plan Simple Make More Points
Evansville Indiana thirty two lines summary: Kent State of Ohio coaches plan to outscore Delaware Blue Hens in the Refrigerator Bowl. Trevor J Rees notes pass defense is key as Delaware quarterback Jon Miller has 36 career touchdown passes and Tom Redfield has been a frequent target. Delaware relies on a strong ground game while Kent uses a split T and features Lou Mariano in the backfield.
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Katie Key Tops 1954 USTA Trotting Honors
Katie Key the veteran trotting mare owned by Pat Tuello of Riverhead New York topped the 1954 USTA list with earnings of 948,867 from nine wins in 23 starts including the 333,000 Roosevelt Trot. Lifetime earnings this year reached 6166,205 near the mares record of 63252,929 set by Proximity.
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Heidelberg Coach Wins Ohio College Coach of the Year
Heidelberg coach Paul Hoerneman named Ohio College Coach of the Year by the Columbus Dispatch in a vote of state head coaches. Hoerneman, leader of the Student Prince, has 83 wins in eight years while guiding Heidelberg to the 1954 Ohio Conference football championship. Forrest England of Toledo finished second, Sid Gillman in Cincinnati third, and Hugh Devore of Dayton fourth.
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