Browns Trip Giants 24-7 in NFL East Clinch Race Shakeup
The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Giants 24 to 7, cutting their parity in the Eastern Conference race. Washington edged Philadelphia 19-17, and Chicago’s Bears slipped past the Cardinals as Detroit topped Pittsburgh. The West raced with the Rams, 49ers, and others posting wins as Los Angeles stopped the Giants. Lane and Van Brocklin fueled late surges while Curley Morrison led the Browns’ rushing and defense.
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Ohio Wesleyan Tilt Highlights Rough Win Over Ohio U
Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio U met midweek as Larry Williams praised OU’s effort in a tight game. Coach Jim Wesleyan noted the defense and grit across a spirited contest in Delaware, reflecting on Tech of Cleveland.
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Ohio U Freshmen Rally To Upset WVU 80-74
Ohio University Bobkittens overcame an 11 point deficit to edge West Virginia University freshmen 80-74 in a split-teen battle at Athens. Boblak sparked the rally with timely free throws as Pawlak, Joliff, and Smith provided support. WVU led 49 4 at halftime but could not hold in the second half.
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SECUL Race Opens With Scramble For Season Honors
Opening night in the Athletic League featured a scramble for season honors as Pomeroy defeated top-rated Nelsonville 54 to 8 in Athens. Wellston and Logan also won while Jackson, defeated by Logan, dropped to the cellar.
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Peters Moore Lead Varsity Scorers And Jolliffe Tops Ohio US
University two game statistics release shows Peters and Moore leading varsity scorers with 16 point averages. Jolliffe tops freshmen at 17.5, while Snyder Core 16. Guard Sifft averages 11 and center Scott 13.5. Freshman Smith 15 and Pawsley 10 round top three freshmen scorers.
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Poor SCHOOLS BASK Big Ten Ol s Plan To Regulate Athletics
Big Ten representatives approved a new aid regulation plan to curb athletic recruiting and impose penalties. It sets an annual limit of 100 athletes aided per school, allows basic needs based on need, and bans unauthorized aid with loss of eligibility. If a school objects, the plan could stay in abeyance pending another vote.
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Carter Cops Tenpin Crown Third Time
Carter Cops Tenpin Crown Third Time as he wins the national match king title for the third time with 308.49Peterson points, edging Bud Weber by 3.04. Mrs Marion Ladewig of Rapids Mich dominates the women’s event with 150.16 points and leads Detroit’s Marge Merrick by 425 points. Prize money awards include Carter 1000, Weber 2000, Lubanski 1000, with Anita Cantaline the defending champ finishing lower. Carter posted 40 wins 24 losses and topped pinfall with 13, Lillard of Chicago finished fifth.
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Cubs Rush Trade Key to Tight MLB Market
The Chicago Cubs and ace Bob Rush figure in three proposed trades as David Harums seeks to loosen a logjam at the major league meetings. Proposals include Rush to Philadelphia for Richie Ashburn, then Ashburn to St. Louis for Wally Moon. a second deal with Frank Thomas, Ashburn, and Rush. and a third grouping involving Miami and others. Dodgers VP Bavasi floated Randy Jackson, Al Walker, and Gino Cimoli for Rush, aiming to move him to the Cards for Ken Boyer.
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Southeastern Wins 76 56 in Weekend Showdown
Southeastern roared to a 76 56 victory as Don Fisher led with 32 points and Myers added 20 for the winners while Southwestern stumble to a sixth loss in seven games. Reserve rout followed 43 32 as Dick Ritt inger topped Southeastern with 19 and Marlin Wedemeyer led Southwestern. Also notes Michigan State and Purdue remain even in football series with five wins each and one tie.
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Wilt, Kansas Set Guns For Dons' Cage Record
Wilt Chamberlain leads Kansas to 87-49 over Northwestern and 78-61 versus Marquette, scoring 91 points to date and 31-point pace. The Dons extend season win streaks as Kentucky, North Carolina State, SMU, and others push early hopes with multiple victories and top ten followings.
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Russell and Rose Swisher Wed in Oakland Church Ceremony
Olympic basketball star Bill Russell, 22, and Rose Swisher tied the knot in an Oakland California church wedding on Sunday. Teammates from the Olympic squad attended as Russell plans to rejoin the team in Chicago for the Loyola tournament scheduled Friday and Saturday.
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Heavyweight Title Bout Tonight at St Nicholas Arena
Alex Miteff the Argentine heavyweight seeks a tested challenge as he faces Archie McBride of Trenton in the main event at St Nicholas Arena tonight. Miteff has stopped four of seven opponents while McBride brings experience including a bout with Floyd Patterson and a 20 11 record. DuMont will televise to select sections.
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Chauncey Blue Devils Beat Trimble Cardinals 60-55
Chauncey Blue Devils won their season opener confidence with a 60-55 victory over Trimble Cardinals on Saturday night. Chauncey improves to 1-1 after the win.
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Giles Denounces Musial Streaks Amid 774 Games Start
National League president Warren Giles and star Stan Musial clash over consecutive game streaks. Giles questioned Musial’s 774 game run and opposed the potential 822 game NL record, citing a Aug 31 1955 Pirates game. Musial defended sticking to the rules, while Giles called the streaks phony.
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Mantle Tops AL Batting Honors in 1956
Mantle led the American League in batting with .383 and also topped lists with 52 homers 130 runs batted in 132 runs scored and 376 total bases. Ted Williams Harvey Kuenn and Charley Maxwell followed, 14 batters hit over .300, Yankees set AL records including 1075 homers and 190 by the club, Kaline finished eighth. Nassau trophy race ends with Stirling Moss winning in Maserati at 96.219 mph, Moss edges course by two miles. NBA scores: New York Knicks 91 Minneapolis 116 Syracuse 101 Boston 110 Rochester 101 Fort Wayne ...
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