Youngstown tops Ohio U in high-scoring college basketball clash
Youngstown College upset Ohio University 50 37 at halftime and held on to defeat the Bobcats 86 79. Ralph Readout fouled out after 2 08 of the third as Elwood Sparks, Joe Benich, and Jack Williams kept OU in the hunt with sharp shooting and comeback efforts.
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Nelsonville Greyhounds Upset Athens In Overtime
Nelsonville High Greyhounds defeated Athens 46 to 42 in overtime, earning their first SEC C League win. Sonny Keplar led with 19 points, Dick Hubbard added eight, and Ralph Nuzum with Jim Widdoes boosted Athens with late surge. Widdoes scored the tying basket and Athene’s reserves lost by two.
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The Plains Triumphs Fifth Athens County League Win
The Plains High defeats Shade 49 to 34 to extend its county league streak to five. Vern Stage leads with 16 points as the Panthers control the game and pull away late in the final period.
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Wake Forest Defense Champ Ohio State Best on Ground
Wake Forest tops the 1950 national defense rankings by total, as the NCAA Bureau lists the Demon Deacons at 163.2 yards allowed per game, the best in school history for combined defense. Ohio State leads rushing defense with 64 yards per game, while Tennessee allows 67.5 yards per game in the air to top passing defense. The figures mark record highs for three defensive categories.
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McMillin Resigns as Lions Head Coach and GM
Detroit Lions chief Alvin Bo McMillin resigns from the dual role after a 6 6 season. He cites a lack of control amid board friction and says he has no immediate coaching plans. Lions president Edwin Anderson promises a successor within 48 hours.
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Henry Wins Decision in Pacific Coast Heavyweight Bout
Clarence Henry of Los Angeles defeated Willie Bean in 12 rounds to secure a promised shot at world champion Ezzard Charles. The fight was billed as the Pacific Coast heavyweight championship in Los Angeles.
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Naval Academy Lowers Entrance Standards
The Naval Academy will lower entrance requirements starting next fall aligning with West Point. Plebes need not be well grounded in plane geometry and elementary physics before entry as these subjects are to be studied in the first year.
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Groza Key to Browns Prospects in Sunday Title Showdown
Cleveland bets on Lou Groza as margin maker against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL title game. Groza has booted 15 field goals this season and set a league record, while leading the Browns in points. The Rams boast a fast offense, but Cleveland’s defense and Groza’s kicking edge may decide the outcome.
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Glouster Keg Standings and Weekly Schedule
The Glouster Keg standings list Union Lunch leading with 28 wins and 14 losses, followed by Hotel Bar and Ogg Motors. This week’s schedule features Union Lunch vs Buckeye Gem Co on Wednesday and Ogg Motors vs Hotel Bar on Thursday. High team triple is Ogg Motors at 2666, high team single Hotel Bar 957, and individual marks include L. Lent 631, J. Hemsley 257, and J. Hemsley 178-3 average.
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Flynn brothers anchor Notre Dame line
Bill Flynn starts at left tackle as part of the only brother duo on the Notre Dame football team alongside his brother Dave.
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Miami Upsets Toledo 53 51 In Tight Finish
Miami University defeats highly ranked Toledo 58 51 with two late free throws by center Dick Walls. Bernie Greisenger and Don Knodel lead Miami with 14 points each as Toledo’s eight game win streak ends. Dayton, Berea and Oberlin also posted wins in other college games.
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Three Ohioans Win Bronco Monograms
Western Michigan College announces 82 fall sports letter awards. varsity football picks 30 recipients, plus five minor letters and seven cross country letters. named honorees include Robert Chant of Cleveland Tom Pope of Cleveland and John Wolfe of Columbus for freshman football numerals.
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Middleport Edged by Wellston in Photo Finish
Wellston Rockets edged the Middleport Yellow Jackets 57 56 on Middleport home court in a tense finale. Larry Walburn stole the ball from Bon Ashley and scored the winning basket as the buzzer sounded.
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