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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

11

Big Ten Survive? Bucks Stand Alone After Rough Night

Big Ten teams faltered across the board with Iowa, Indiana, Michigan State and others losing while Ohio State remained undefeated at 3-1. Oklahoma and Colorado handed losses as conference play opened, leaving the Buckeyes as the lone survivor among top contenders amid a chaotic start to the season.

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Northwestern Interest in Ara Parseghian Post

-The Associated Press reports Ara Parseghian tied to Northwestern University as a potential head coach amid staff firings. Lou Saban was ousted by Philadelphia Eagles, with four assistants released including Krimble, Svendsen, Johnson, Steinbrenner, and Pesek. Northwestern failed to win a game this season, ending 0-7-1, tying Illinois 7-7 in the final game.

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National League Votes For Protective Cap

The National League voted to require protective headgear for all players pending spring decisions. Objections were raised by several officials including a Southpaw pitcher from Cincinnati, while the American League has no similar mandate yet. the vote outcome was not announced.

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Lulu Perez Retires From Ring At Age 22 After 42 Fights

Lulu Perez, Brooklyn featherweight hopeful, announces retirement after a 42 fight career. He cites injury risk and fading ability following a 10 round unanimous loss to Italian Paolo Ross at St Nicholas Arena. Manager Andry Gregory confirms Perez will not fight again and had been under contract. Perez had been in line for a title shot against Sandy Saddier in 1954 before a string of losses derailed his ascent.

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Grades and Behavior Emphasized at C D Banquet

At the C D dinner here last night Marshall College football team and staff stressed grades and good behavior. Rivlin, Marshall basketball coach, urged higher academic standards, warning that smoking and drinking shorten athletes' careers. Team members listed include seniors Cline Rankin Shumway WeMaster Bullock Russell Kidd Mullins Werner Cline and others with managers Wicks Kirkpatrick Freeman Evener.

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Helfand Threatens Boxing Guild Licenses In New York

New York boxing scene faces a clash as Helfand, leader of the Boxing Guild of New York, demands surrender of guild memberships or license loss. He calls the guild a menace and says the state commission could become an empty shell if the guild remains active. If the Jan 15 deadline passes with no resignations, boxing in New York could collapse with few fights staged and promoters facing upheaval. The dispute centers on control between the guild and the New York State Athletic Commission amid looming TV showcase pressures.

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