Two Challenge Cats Rule in Dixie as Dons Remain No. 1
Vanderbilt upset Ohio State 76 67 as the Commodores open 3 0 season with 3 0 win pace and strong 50 percent shooting. Robin Freeman led Ohio State with 40 points while Duke Duquesne, Missouri, Florida and Notre Dame posted notable scores in early week college basketball action.
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Bob Emrick
Florida
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Texas Christian
Dick O'Neal
Oklahoma City
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Tosas
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Oklahoma
Baylor
Coast Team Tops Preseason Poll with 28 Wins
San Francisco Dons rated No 1 in Associated Press preseason poll after two wins last week, 28 game winning streak, 4023 points, Kentucky second with 847 first place votes, N C State 550, other top 10 includes Utah Alabama Dayton Duquesne Brigham Young.
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Wolfpack
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Alabama
Dayton
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LaSalle
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Holy Crom
Oklahoma City
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Marquatte Ae
West Virginia
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Thnasa
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National League attendance rises as American League climbs
The National League reported a 4 percent drop in attendance for 1955 while the Major Leagues posted a 4 percent year on year gain driven by a tight American League race. AL attendance rose by about 1,020,607 to 8,942,971 compared with 7,922,364 in 1954, with Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn improving in the period.
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Indians Open Practice Feb 27 in Arizona
Cleveland Indians schedule first spring practice in Tucson Arizona Feb 27 with reporters told players invited to return to camp Feb 26. The Indians plan exhibition games starting March 10 against the New York Giants in Arizona.
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Nine Home Tilts Featured On Ohio U Fresh Schedule
Ohio University freshman basketball announces a 14 game schedule with nine home tilts and five road trips. The squad has 21 players including two area standouts Olan Koehler of Amesville and Bill Laverty of McArthur. Several dates and opponents listed with home games against Ohio Wesleyan West Virginia Miami and Bliss College among others.
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Gene ‘Alton
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Bob Anderson
Chillicothe
Dick Bartlett
Ashley
Charles Charleston
Xenia
Bill Edwards
Cincinnati
Dick ‘Kovalchic
Pleasant City
Larry Miller
Fremont
Dick Norman
Ken Render
East Sparta
John Richter
Linnville
Dave Scott
Canton
Dick Sinnett
W. Va
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Ox' ‘Ord
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Colege
Colum
F. Ton
Toledo
West Vi Swen
Morgantown
Bliss College
Nia
Falcons Edge Jackets In Open Air Cage Tilt
The Wahama White Falcons travel to Port City tonight for a pivotal season opener at 8 p.m. Both teams seek their first win as Ralph Sayre leads Sayremen with three returning lettermen Joe Ford Jack Paugh and Jimmy Roush. Coach Parsons tallies height as a factor with Lar ry Baker setting the Jackets’ pace and Turner Bob Me0 aiding the lineup.
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Middleport
Jackets
Sayremen
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Joe Ford
Jack Paugh
Jimmy Roush
John ‘Parsons
Yellow Jackets
Larry Baker
Turner
Bob
Coring
Raymona
Him Puckett
James Bowl
Ernie Kauff
Rod Morcis
Scattered Scores Mix in Early Basketball League Play
A cluttered scoreboard strip shows multiple college and team matchups with varying results. Notable lines include Drake 88 over Omaha 80 Creighton 88 over Morningside, Concordia 88 over Niagara 66, Toledo 80s over Duquesne 41, Connecticut 28 over New Hangire 63, and Texas Oklahoma 45 in a tense clash.
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Omaha
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Principia
Concordia
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Toledo
Duquesne
Carnegie Tech
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New Hang
Ire
Jaen Memphis
Florida
Watford
Mississippi Southern
West
Texas
Oklahoma
Rasler
Colorado
Oregon
Whitworth
Washington State
Canadiens Center Scoring Drops Beliveau Leads Race
Canadiens star Jean Beliveau heads toward seventh place as the hockey league standings tighten. D All-time leader Beliveau has 29 points while Ted Lindsay sits seventh with 23 and Gordie Howe 27. Bert Olmstead 26, and Andy Bathgate and Dave Creighton tied with 25 for spots in the top ranks.
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Jean Beliveau
Montreal Canadiaenter
D. Beliveau
Ted Lindsay
Detroit
Theordie Howe
Red Wings
Bert Olmstead
Monreal
Andy Bathgate
Dave Creighton
New York Rangers
Maurice Rich
Canadiens
Frick Admits TV Dilemma Still Acute
CHICAGO commission head Ford Frick acknowledged the baseball radio and television dilemma after the Justice Department rejected a plan to set ground rules. He said a proposed test case would have let radio and TV carry games under reasonable rules, with a Supreme Court decision possible if needed. The proposal was initially supported but then opposed after reconsideration late last week.
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Ford Frick
Department of Justice
Frick
Monlay
Southern Cal billed UCLA over paint damage at game
USC was billed 583 10 by UCLA for blue paint damage to USC bandsmen after a Coliseum tunnel dumping incident during last month’s annual crosstown rivalry game. UCLA denies involvement beyond a Bruin cap clue while Associated Students pledge payment only with proof.
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Miami football season ends with bowl bid doubt
Miami University officials discussed why a postseason bowl might not be feasible, citing regional customs and geography. President John D. Millett reiterated that exclusion was not a reflection on team quality, while recalling comments about colored players affecting bowl selection. Roger Siesel and Tom Dimitroff were honored for their on field impact.
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John D. Millett
Milett
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Redskin
Associated Press
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Lide
Georgi
Honus Wagner Dies in Pittsburgh Bedside Note
Pittsburgh legend Honus Wagner, famed Pirates shortstop and Hall of Famer, died in his sleep at his home near Forbes Field after years of poor health. Known for lifetime batting 329, he played 17 straight seasons above .300 and led the league in hits and other records.
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Honus
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Aisling
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al Wagner
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Tigers Invade Athens Tonight InN ieb? (not matching, adjust)
Marietta coach Charles McAfee brings a balanced Tigers squad to Athens tonight aiming to improve to 2-1 after a 70-30 win over Belpre. Jim Rutkoskie led Athens with 16 points as the defense tightened turning up rebounding and perimeter pressure.
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Belpre
Jim Rutkoskie
Athens
McAfee
Marietta
Columbus South
Zanesville
Snyder
Joe South
Timy Lee
Larry Russell
Wen Wade
Zanesvi
Tigers
Roger Keith
Jim Deering
Devol
Trade Winds Blow Hot At Major League Meetings
Major league baseball meetings opened with several clubs negotiating player services. The Yankees and Senators discussed Maury McDermott while the White Sox and Orioles reportedly closed on a deal that could involve the Indians. The White Sox sought pitching and named players include Walt Dropo Bob Nieman Carl Peterson Art Houtteman and Morrie Martin as trade considerations.
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Washington Senators
Maury McDermott
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Onoles
Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Im Wilson
Baltimore
Art Houtteman
Walt Dropo
Bob Nieman
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