Bobcats Dominate Eagles 91-71 to Open Home Card
Ohio University Bobcats overwhelming Morris Harvey 91-71 for first season win in two starts. They showcase improved ball handling and shooting as they prepare to host Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday, with press noting an expected pattern of offensive efficiency.
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Campanella Wins Third NL MVP in Surprise Vote
Campanella, age 94, Brooklyn catcher, earns third National League Most Valuable Player award, defeating teammate Dak Snider by five votes. Willis Mays and Pee Wee Reese also high in tally. Banks, Roberts, and DiMaggio among notable ballot figures.
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Patterson Stops Slade In Seventh For Heavyweight Hopeful Shot
Floyd Patterson, 20, from Brooklyn TKO'd Jimmy Slade in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Los Angeles. Patterson, who dominated the action, opened with a nine count in the fifth and used precision punching to pressure Slade, who received the referee’s stoppage as Slade refused to engage.
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Iowa Viewers See Regional Football Telecasts Possible
Chicago report says Big Ten athletic directors favor making Iowa an overlapping region for TV rights to regional football telecasts next season. Current arrangements caused scheduling issues this year with districts including Iowa State and others in the Big Seven Conference impacting coverage.
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Alabama Opens Birmingham Classic In High Scoring Fashion
The Birmingham Classic tips off with Alabama favored to defend its title as Duquesne seeks to improve on last year's runner-up finish. The Alabama squad, ranked No. 6 in the Associated Press poll, features high scoring guard Dick O’Neu and star Owen Lawson. Houston faces Valparaiso in the other semifinal, with Houston also eyeing a final against Duquesne. In hockey, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs as Detroit and Boston stumble, while Seton Hall battles for standing in a rough night for the league.
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Panthers Clash With Jackson Five In SEC Title Bid
Panthers tied Jackson for the football championship in the SEC Buck ve kicking off the ball game for Pomeroy who lost their first encounter to Eastern Tuesday night. Of 14 games remaining 13 are against league teams with seven at home on the schedule.
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Athens Nelsonville league clash looms as tight title bid
Athens and Nelsonville Greyhounds face off in a key league opener as both teams boast balanced lineups and strong records. Athens aims to rebound from recent wins while Nelsonville seeks to extend a home‑court edge, with late-season battles shaping a high‑stakes showdown for the conference title.
Chicago Sells Frank Baumholtz To Philadelphia
Chicago sold veteran outfielder Frankie Baumholtz to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 36 year old, who had been discussed as a move elsewhere, posted a .289 average in 105 games last season with 15 pinch hits and 405 at bats. He had been with the Cubs for five full campaigns, hitting as high as .325 in 103 games in 1952.
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Bobcat Wrestling Faces OSU and Two Colleges in Open Meet
Ohio University grapplers enter the Mid American Conference battle with Ohio State Baldwin Wallace and Findlay meeting at 1 pm. Eight lettermen headline the lineup led by Jon Weins 123 and Jim Hertel 130 with captains Steve Rude 157 and Dan Nash at heavyweight.
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Rio Grande at Mercerville Cadmus at Vinton Cheshire at Bidwell ter
Rio Grande, Mercerville, Cadmus, Vinton, Cheshire, and Bidwell compete in a regional pairing. Matchups feature local colleges and towns in a multi-site schedule with results pending. Event details reflect a clustered schedule across venues.
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College Basketball Scores Mixed Nationwide Results
A roundup of scores from multiple games shows Iowa State topping Texas Tech 72 to 52 while Oklahoma A M edged Arkansas 70 66 in overtime. Louisville beat Wayne Michigan 80 to 5 Casey defeated South Dakota State 84 3 and Central State Ohio outscored Findlay ment State 111 to 69. Wittenberg beat Huntington 8 7 Tri State Ind 6 Eastern Mines 9 Franklin 1. NYU fell to Georgetown 69 14 Seton Hall 3. Western Kentucky overtime 55. Columbia 43 CCNY 67 South Maryland 52 WM Mary 51. Florida 99 Ctollins 60 Murray Ky 7 Marini. Southwest Rice 6 Oklahoma 47 Far West Seattle 17 Santa Clara 54 Whitworth 67 Montana 6 Colorado Mines 64 Lowry AFB. NHL Montreal 3 Toronto 1 Boston 2. Detroit to NBA Fort Wayne 105 Syracuse 94 IL Scores Cincinnati 5 Ft Wayne 3 Troy 6 Indianapolis 2.
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Roy the Prophet Named NL MVP for Third Time in Brooklyn
Roy the Prophet at Vor ne ner Ca la Brooklyn catcher select B's the National League's most Valuable player for the third time. The note recalls a phone call Campy made to E J Bavasi, Dodger vice president, hours after the catcher's injured hand was operated on last winter.
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Buzzy) Bavasi
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Frick to Lead Pallbearers at Wagner Funeral
Baseball commissioner Ford Frick will head the honorary pallbearers Friday afternoon at funeral services for John Honus Wagner 81, the Pirates all time great shortstop. Many baseball notables including all members of the Pirates official family are expected to attend.
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Trabert Debuts In Pro Tennis Match At MSG
Budding star Trabert makes his pro debut at Madison Square Garden facing Pancho Gonzales in a world wide tour opener. The event kicks off a season of about 100 matches expected to span global venues and elevate professional tennis exposure.
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Big Blacks Open Card At Home Against Vinson
Port Pleasant reports Big Pleasant Big Blacks start 1960 61 basketball season under Coach Dick Horton at home versus Vinson. Team with 30 players but lacking experience eyes 1 1 game regular schedule and early March tournament. Key players listed include Wedge Childers Hamber Young and Bragg with many juniors sophomores. Schedule includes Spencer away Charleston Reds home Hurricane away Ripley home Chapmanville away.
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Furnace Laurelville Cage Site Change
Logan reports a furnace Laurelville basketball game tonight will now be played at Union Furnace. Officials say the Laurelville gym is not ready due to a delay in bleacher seat installation for spectators.
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The Plains Schedule Preview Includes Shade Game
The Plains travel to Shade for tonight's contest as seven games remain on the schedule. Several remaining games are at home including Ames Bern on Dec. 16 and Allenville on Dec. 38, with Shade visiting Dec. 9.
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Pistons Win Season Highlight Over Nationals
The Pistons defeated the Nationals 105 to 4 as rookie Chuck Noble scored 28 points in the lone game of the period.
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Olson vs Robinson Title Bout At Chicago Stadium Tonight
Boxing fans see 27 year old Olson defend against Sugar Ray Robinson in a scheduled 15 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium televised by NBC. Olson seeks to extend a 3-1 edge, with Rob inson aiming to rebound after recent wins and a long layoff. TV fees split 75 25 in favor of Olson. rematch possible in 90 days if Robinson wins.
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